Japan Intensive Cruise: Tokyo, Osaka and Akita

Pricing is based on departure date: 26 August 2027

Enjoy $300 USD in onboard credit and curate a journey filled with elevated dining, wellness indulgences, and immersive experiences ashore.


Sail roundtrip from Tokyo on an in-depth exploration of Japan’s cultural heart and scenic coastline, plus a stop in South Korea. Discover Mount Fuji views from Shimizu, vibrant Osaka with an overnight stay, Hiroshima’s moving history, and coastal gems like Kanazawa, Niigata, and Akita—plus a late-night in Busan—before returning to Tokyo.

Think you could do a little more?  Then ask your travel agent for more details on the previous sailing!  A stunning 13-night itinerary from Alaska to Tokyo starting on the 13th of August 2027. Begin in Seward and journey across the North Pacific, visiting Alaska’s Kodiak and Dutch Harbor before crossing the International Date Line. After serene days at sea, arrive in Japan to explore Miyako and Oarai, ending in vibrant Tokyo.  Sounds like the perfect way to start this holiday...

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ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS:

Mt Fuji (Shimizu), Japan
Nestled below Mount Fuji and home to the Miho-no-Matsubara seashore pine grove, Shimizu is a beautiful port town full of rich cultural history and inspiring natural surroundings.

Nagoya, Japan
Nagoya is a vibrant city located in the Chubu region of Japan. Its blend of modernity, tradition, and industry make it a dynamic and interesting city to explore.

Osaka, Japan (Overnight stay)
Dating back to the 5th century BC, Osaka is pivotal part of Japan’s economy, and is the ultimate urban Japanese experience, with fantastic regional cuisine and an array of monuments, landmarks and museums.


Hiroshima, Japan
With the Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima honors its tragic past as the first-ever target of an atomic bomb, but it has since become a vibrant city, filled with shops, restaurants and the beauty of Miyajima.

Kitakyushu, Japan
Narrowly avoiding destruction during WWII, Kitakyushu is all about embracing its past while looking forward to the future.

Sakaiminato, Japan
A seafood paradise best known for its crab, hon-maguro, and prized Bluefin tuna, Sakaiminato is a small port town nestled into a surreal landscape of mountains vistas and ocean views.

Akita, Japan
Bring your appetite to Akita. With its prime location adjacent to the Sea of Japan, seafood lovers will be in heaven. The region is famous for its rice production and the high quality sake brewed from it. Once you’re full, take advantage of the city’s outdoor offerings by visiting the Shirakami -Sanchi Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or relax at the Nyuto Hot Springs.

Your ship: Azamara Pursuit

Azamara Pursuit is a mid-sized beauty with a deck plan well-suited to the needs of modern voyagers.

You’ll never feel crowded in the comfortable social spaces of our bars, restaurants, and lounges. Nor will you feel like a sardine jammed in around the pool, where our attentive staff is always ready to offer a complimentary bottled water, soft drink or fresh towel.

Staterooms feature modern amenities, furnishings, and European linens. And one of the greatest features of this ship is the large number of staterooms with verandas.

Tokyo, Mt Fuji (Shimizu), Magoya, Osaka (Overnight), Hiroshima, Kitakyushu, Busan, Sakaiminato, Kanazawa, Niigata, Akita, Aomori, At Sea, Tokyo.

All fares are displayed in AUD, and pricing is per person based on twin share occupancy unless stated otherwise. Although all due care is taken to keep information as up-to-date as possible, pricing and availability are subject to change without notice: due to varying timing schedules of supplier automated update processes; currency fluctuations; fuel surcharges or government tax & fee changes and may not be guaranteed until paid in full. Gratuities may be an additional onboard charge depending on particular cruise line selected. Please ask your cruise consultant for any clarification of Terms & Conditions.