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Azamara Pursuit May 6-20 2027 Cruise & Offers
Kobe, Japan to Tokyo, Japan
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May 6-20 2027 · Voyage PR270506-014
Ports & shore experiences
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May 6-7, 2027 Kobe
About Kobe
Kobe is associated with its celebrated beef and offers access to Kyoto, known for temples, shrines and historic castles.
Published port schedule
- May 6, 2027 Embarkation · Overnight in port
- May 7, 2027 Departure 6:00 PM
Shore excursions currently listed
- Nara and Kyoto Temple Discovery strenuous activity · UKB-004 · May 7, 2027
- Kyoto by High-Speed Train with Lunch medium activity · UKB-003 · May 7, 2027
- Arima Geisha and Temple - Small Group medium activity · UKB-012 · May 7, 2027
- Best of Osaka medium activity · UKB-001 · May 7, 2027
- From Kobe: Discover Osaka at Your Own Pace medium activity · UKB-014 · May 7, 2027
- Unwind in Arima: Japan’s Historic Hot Spring Haven medium activity · UKB-010 · May 7, 2027
- Best of Osaka with Kuromon Market medium activity · UKB-009 · May 7, 2027
- Nunobiki Ropeway & Herb Garden strenuous activity · UKB-005 · May 7, 2027
May 8, 2027 Kochi
About Kochi
Kochi Castle is a principal landmark. Local food includes Sawachi dishes and katsuo no tataki, the region's seared bonito specialty.
Published port schedule
- May 8, 2027 Arrival 8:00 AM · Departure 5:00 PM
Shore excursions currently listed
- Best of Kochi strenuous activity · KCZ-001
- Takagi Sake Brewery & Hirome-ichiba Market medium activity · KCZ-002
- Kochi City & Ryugado Cave strenuous activity · KCZ-005
- Panoramic Kochi medium activity · KCZ-003
- Bonito Roast Experience medium activity · KCZ-004
May 9, 2027 Hiroshima
About Hiroshima
Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park provides a place for reflection. The city also offers restaurants and shopping, with Miyajima among the region's attractions.
Published port schedule
- May 9, 2027 Arrival 8:00 AM · Departure 10:00 PM
Shore excursions currently listed
- Kintai-Kyo Bridge and Shinkansen Bullet Train strenuous activity · HIJ-002
- Icons of Hiroshima medium activity · HIJ-004
- Panoramic Hiroshima mild activity · HIJ-003
- Floating Shrine of Miyajima medium activity · HIJ-001
- Miyajima & Hiroshima with Japanese Lunch medium activity · HIJ-005
- Hiroshima & Saijyo Sake Street medium activity · HIJ-006
- Hiroshima on Foot & Tram Ride strenuous activity · HIJ-007
- AzAmazing Evening - Traditions of Hiroshima: An Evening of Kagura, Myth & Dance medium activity · HIJ-AE1
May 10, 2027 Kitakyushu
About Kitakyushu
Kitakyushu overlooks the Kanmon Straits. Kokura Castle, the TOTO Museum and Mount Sarakura viewpoints reflect its history, industry and setting.
Published port schedule
- May 10, 2027 Arrival 8:00 AM · Departure 8:00 PM
Shore excursions currently listed
- Akiyoshido Limestone Cave & Akiyoshidai Karst Observatory strenuous activity · TBT-002
- Best of Kitakyushu mild activity · TBT-001
- Kokura Castle & Karato strenuous activity · TBT-005
- Mt. Sarakura Funicular & TOTO Museum medium activity · TBT-003
May 11, 2027 Nagasaki
About Nagasaki
Nagasaki's peace monuments recall 1945. Buddhist temples and Oura Church provide additional perspectives on the city's history.
Published port schedule
- May 11, 2027 Arrival 8:00 AM · Departure 5:00 PM
Shore excursions currently listed
- Obama Onsen On Your Own medium activity · NGS-012
- Nagasaki: Spiritual Echoes and Cultural Tales medium activity · NGS-011
- The Splendor of Art & Nagasaki medium activity · NGS-010
- Best of Nagasaki medium activity · NGS-006
- Westernism in Nagasaki strenuous activity · NGS-009
- Nagasaki War Heritage Tour mild activity · NGS-007
- Panoramic Nagasaki medium activity · NGS-008
May 12, 2027 Busan
About Busan
Busan offers temples and pagodas alongside beaches, hot springs and mountain viewpoints.
Published port schedule
- May 12, 2027 Arrival 9:00 AM · Departure 10:00 PM
Shore excursions currently listed
- Gyeongju, The 1000-Year-Old Heritage City strenuous activity · PUS-015
- Coastal Treasures of Busan with Lunch strenuous activity · PUS-013
- How Was It Built: Gyeongju strenuous activity · PUS-017
- Korean Tea Ceremony at Temple medium activity · PUS-014
- Beomeosa Temple and Local Fish Market strenuous activity · PUS-004
- Busan Bites & Culture medium activity · PUS-018
- Wonders by the Sea: Ancient and Modern strenuous activity · PUS-008
- Korean Cooking Class mild activity · PUS-005
- Best of Busan with Oryukdo Skywalk medium activity · PUS-012
- Busan Modern History Museum and Gamcheon Cultural Village medium activity · PUS-016
- Busan Night Market Food Tasting medium activity · PUS-019
- Busan Brewery Tour & Beach Stop medium activity · PUS-020
May 13, 2027 Sakaiminato
About Sakaiminato
Sakaiminato is a fishing port associated with crab and tuna, set between coastal scenery and mountain views.
Published port schedule
- May 13, 2027 Arrival 1:00 PM · Departure 8:00 PM
Shore excursions currently listed
- Adachi Museum of Art & Yushien Garden without Lunch medium activity · SMN-007
- Panoramic Matsue mild activity · SMN-004
- Shimane Art museum and Adachi Museum medium activity · SMN-009
- Matsue Castle and Horikawa River Cruise strenuous activity · SMN-005
- Explore The Tottori Flower Park medium activity · SMN-006
May 14, 2027 Kanazawa
About Kanazawa
Kanazawa preserves samurai and geisha districts alongside temples and museums, offering a concentrated view of traditional Japanese culture.
Published port schedule
- May 14, 2027 Arrival 9:00 AM · Departure 6:00 PM
Shore excursions currently listed
- UNESCO World Heritage Site Gokayama & Japanese Paper Making Workshop strenuous activity · KNZ-004
- Kanazawa Geisha District & Kenrokuen Gardens medium activity · KNZ-003
- Japanese Sweet Making and Gold Leaf Experience medium activity · KNZ-005
May 15, 2027 Niigata
About Niigata
Niigata combines Sea of Japan coastal life with rice-growing and sake traditions, alongside a contemporary city center.
Published port schedule
- May 15, 2027 Arrival 8:00 AM · Departure 6:00 PM
Shore excursions currently listed
- Yahiko Shrine & Teradomari Fish Market Street medium activity · KIJ-005
- Watanabe Tei and Sake Brewery medium activity · KIJ-003
- Kawara production and Northern Culture Museum - Small Group medium activity · KIJ-008
- Shibata Castle, Shimizu-en Garden & Sake Tasting medium activity · KIJ-004
- Easy Niigata mild activity · KIJ-001
- Highlights of Niigata strenuous activity · KIJ-002
- Geisha Experience & Sake Brewery medium activity · KIJ-006
May 16, 2027 Akita
About Akita
Akita is known for seafood, rice and sake, with regional mountain landscapes and hot springs offering further exploration.
Published port schedule
- May 16, 2027 Arrival 8:00 AM · Departure 6:00 PM
Shore excursions currently listed
- Namahage Museum & Kanpuzan Observatory medium activity · AXT-002
- A Walk into Samurai History & Traditional Lunch strenuous activity · AXT-005
- Historical Akita medium activity · AXT-003
- Tea Ceremony with Geisha & Senshu Park medium activity · AXT-007
May 17, 2027 Aomori
About Aomori
Aomori offers a northern Japanese seaside setting, with seasonal festivals adding energy to its coastal city life.
Published port schedule
- May 17, 2027 Arrival 8:00 AM · Departure 4:00 PM
Shore excursions currently listed
- Mt. Hakkoda Ropeway and Oirase Stream medium activity · AOJ-007
- Cider factory and Hirosaki Castle - Small Group medium activity · AOJ-009
- Seibien Garden & Zenringai Temple Street strenuous activity · AOJ-006
- Hirosaki Castle and Nebuta Village medium activity · AOJ-002
- Best of Historic Aomori medium activity · AOJ-001
May 18, 2027 Day at sea
A day aboard Azamara Pursuit
These dates are scheduled at sea aboard Azamara Pursuit. Enjoy the voyage between destinations and check the daily onboard programme for the activities available.
Time aboard
Follow the daily programme for dining, entertainment and activities. The final schedule is confirmed aboard.
May 19-20, 2027 Tokyo
About Tokyo
Tokyo brings temples and landscaped gardens into a city of shopping districts, museums and varied dining.
Published port schedule
- May 19, 2027 Arrival 8:00 AM · Overnight in port
- May 20, 2027 Disembarkation
Shore excursions currently listed
- Kamakura Highlights strenuous activity · TYO-002 · May 19, 2027
- Tokyo Highlights & Teppanyaki medium activity · TYO-003 · May 19, 2027
- Tokyo Skytree & Sensoji Temple strenuous activity · TYO-001 · May 19, 2027
- Geisha Experience & Dinner medium activity · TYO-004 · May 19, 2027
- Tokyo Tower and City Panorama with Narita Airport Transfer mild activity · TYO-AP2 · May 20, 2027
- Meiji Shrine and Sensoji Temple with Narita Airport Transfer medium activity · TYO-AP1 · May 20, 2027
- A Tokyo Showcase with Haneda Airport Transfer medium activity · TYO-AP3 · May 20, 2027
Excursion listings checked October 14, 2026. Availability, activity levels, durations and schedules may change. Confirm the final programme and suitability with Deluxe Cruises before reserving.
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Itinerary at a Glance
Japan Intensive: Hiroshima, Aomori & Tokyo · PR270506-014 · May 6-20 2027
Times are local to each port. “Not published” means the official source supplies no time for that entry. Schedules can change.
| Day | Date | Port / destination | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2027-05-06 | Kobe, Japan | Embarkation | Overnight in port |
| 2 | 2027-05-07 | Kobe, Japan | In port | 6:00 PM |
| 3 | 2027-05-08 | Kochi, Japan | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 4 | 2027-05-09 | Hiroshima, Japan | 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 5 | 2027-05-10 | Kitakyushu, Japan | 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 6 | 2027-05-11 | Nagasaki, Japan | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 7 | 2027-05-12 | Busan, South Korea | 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 8 | 2027-05-13 | Sakaiminato, Japan | 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 9 | 2027-05-14 | Kanazawa, Japan | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 10 | 2027-05-15 | Niigata, Japan | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11 | 2027-05-16 | Akita, Japan | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 12 | 2027-05-17 | Aomori, Japan | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 13 | 2027-05-18 | At Sea | At sea | At sea |
| 14 | 2027-05-19 | Tokyo, Japan | 8:00 AM | Overnight in port |
| 15 | 2027-05-20 | Tokyo, Japan | In port | Disembarkation |
A closer look at this sailing
Japan Intensive: Hiroshima, Aomori & Tokyo aboard Azamara Pursuit
Azamara Pursuit sails from Kobe, Japan to Tokyo, Japan on this 14-night voyage, May 6-20 2027. The different embarkation and disembarkation cities offer two distinct places to consider for a pre-cruise or post-cruise stay.
Between embarkation and the final port, the published sequence includes Kobe, Kochi, Hiroshima, Kitakyushu, Nagasaki, Busan, Sakaiminato, Kanazawa, with further calls detailed in the full schedule. Consecutive dated calls in Kobe, Tokyo give particular weight to those destinations; check the published timings before arranging evening plans. The schedule also contains 1 entries at sea, providing intervals between destinations.
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