Berth: not named in the published schedule. From the berth: Hinode: Dream Plaza ~10 min, Kashi-no-Ichi fish market ~20–25 min on foot (or the free shuttle to JR Shimizu Station).
Berth: Osanbashi Pier on all 12 calls. From the berth: Osanbashi and Shinko: Minato Mirai, Red Brick & Chinatown on foot. Daikoku: nothing walkable.
The Yokohama complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit →
Berth: Matsugae Cruise Terminal. From the berth: The city starts at the gangway — Dejima and Chinatown on foot, trams for the rest.
The Nagasaki complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit →
Berth: Marine Port Kagoshima on both calls. From the berth: Marine Port: not for sightseeing on foot, but the Wakita tram stop is ~27 min on a signed route. Kita-futo: Sakurajima ferry ~5 min, tram stop ~7 min, Tenmonkan ~20 min on foot.
The Kagoshima complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit →
Berth: Sadahama (Toba Marine Terminal) — tender on both calls. From the berth: From the Sadahama landing: station 5–10 min, Mikimoto Pearl Island and the aquarium 10–15 min, all flat.
The Toba complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit →
Berth: Naka Pier Cruise Terminal (NAKA-BC) on all 6 calls. From the berth: Port Terminal: Port Liner station outside, two stops (~5 min, ¥210) to Sannomiya. Naka Pier: Port Tower 5 min, Nankinmachi ~12–15 min, JR Motomachi 15 min.
The Kobe complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit →
Berth: Ujina Foreign Trade Berth No.5. From the berth: Ujina: tram toward the Peace Memorial. Itsukaichi: nothing around the wharf.
The Hiroshima complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit →
Berth: Chuo Wharf Berth 5. From the berth: Chuo Wharf: town reachable by short bus/taxi.
The Fukuoka complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit →
Berth: Takamatsu Wharf No.2. From the berth: A closed cargo quay — no walking out; JR Nakanosakae is ~10 min by car.
The Sendai–Shiogama complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit →
Berth: Berth 7-2 on all 3 calls. From the berth: A working harbor away from the center — no walking route worth planning.
The Kochi complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit →
Berth: Tokyo International Cruise Terminal on both calls. From the berth: Odaiba: Yurikamome station 8 min on foot. Harumi: no station — Toei bus To05-1 to Ginza and Tokyo Station.
The Tokyo complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit →
Berth: 2nd Cruise Berth (Shinko Wharf No.12) (1 call) or Tomari Wharf No.8 (Naha Cruise Terminal) (1 call). From the berth: Wakasa: Kencho-mae station and Kokusai-dori ~20 min on foot (1.5 km). Shinko: not walkable (5.6 km, cargo district).
The Naha complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit →
Berth: Hirara Port cruise berth. From the berth: Berth shuttle to the terminal, then Hirara town ~15 min on foot; the island beyond needs pre-booked wheels.
The Miyakojima complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit →
| Date | Port | Berth | In port | Usable* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 3 Oct 2026 | Shimizu | — | 08:00–22:00, 14 hours | ~12 h |
| Sun, 4 Oct 2026 | Yokohama | Osanbashi Pier | 09:00–17:00, 8 hours | ~6 h |
| Wed, 7 Oct 2026 | Nagasaki | Matsugae Cruise Terminal | 08:00–21:00, 13 hours | ~11 h |
| Thu, 8 Oct 2026 | Kagoshima | Marine Port Kagoshima | 08:00–17:00, 9 hours | ~7 h |
| Sat, 10 Oct 2026 | Yokohama | Osanbashi Pier | 09:00–17:00, 8 hours | ~6 h |
| Sun, 11 Oct 2026 | Toba | Sadahama (Toba Marine Terminal) — tender | 07:30–17:00, 9.5 hours | ~7.5 h |
| Tue, 13 Oct 2026 | Yokohama | Osanbashi Pier | 09:00–17:00, 8 hours | ~6 h |
| Mon, 19 Oct 2026 | Yokohama | Osanbashi Pier | 09:00 to 20 Oct 17:00 (overnight) | a full day+ |
| Fri, 23 Oct 2026 | Kobe | Naka Pier Cruise Terminal (NAKA-BC) | 09:00–17:00, 8 hours | ~6 h |
| Mon, 26 Oct 2026 | Kobe | Naka Pier Cruise Terminal (NAKA-BC) | 09:00–17:00, 8 hours | ~6 h |
| Tue, 27 Oct 2026 | Hiroshima | Ujina Foreign Trade Berth No.5 | 18:00 to 28 Oct 15:00 (overnight) | a full day+ |
| Thu, 29 Oct 2026 | Fukuoka | Chuo Wharf Berth 5 | 08:30–17:00, 8.5 hours | ~6.5 h |
| Wed, 4 Nov 2026 | Yokohama | Osanbashi Pier | 09:00–17:00, 8 hours | ~6 h |
| Sat, 7 Nov 2026 | Sendai–Shiogama | Takamatsu Wharf No.2 | 08:00–13:30, 5.5 hours | ~3.5 h |
| Sun, 8 Nov 2026 | Yokohama | Osanbashi Pier | 09:00–17:00, 8 hours | ~6 h |
| Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | Kagoshima | Marine Port Kagoshima | 08:00–17:00, 9 hours | ~7 h |
| Fri, 13 Nov 2026 | Yokohama | Osanbashi Pier | 09:00–17:00, 8 hours | ~6 h |
| Thu, 19 Nov 2026 | Yokohama | Osanbashi Pier | 09:00 to 20 Nov 17:00 (overnight) | a full day+ |
| Mon, 23 Nov 2026 | Yokohama | Osanbashi Pier | 09:00–17:00, 8 hours | ~6 h |
| Sun, 29 Nov 2026 | Yokohama | Osanbashi Pier | 09:00–17:00, 8 hours | ~6 h |
| Wed, 2 Dec 2026 | Kobe | Naka Pier Cruise Terminal (NAKA-BC) | 09:00 to 3 Dec 17:00 (overnight) | a full day+ |
| Tue, 8 Dec 2026 | Kobe | Naka Pier Cruise Terminal (NAKA-BC) | 09:00–17:00, 8 hours | ~6 h |
| Wed, 9 Dec 2026 | Kochi | — | 08:00–17:00, 9 hours | ~7 h |
| Fri, 11 Dec 2026 | Kobe | Naka Pier Cruise Terminal (NAKA-BC) | 09:00–17:00, 8 hours | ~6 h |
| Sun, 13 Dec 2026 | Kobe | Naka Pier Cruise Terminal (NAKA-BC) | 09:00–17:00, 8 hours | ~6 h |
| Tue, 15 Dec 2026 | Tokyo | Tokyo International Cruise Terminal | 08:30–16:30, 8 hours | ~6 h |
| Thu, 17 Dec 2026 | Tokyo | Tokyo International Cruise Terminal | 08:30–16:30, 8 hours | ~6 h |
| Wed, 23 Dec 2026 | Yokohama | Osanbashi Pier | 09:00–17:00, 8 hours | ~6 h |
| Sat, 26 Dec 2026 | Yokohama | Osanbashi Pier | 09:00–17:00, 8 hours | ~6 h |
| Sat, 9 Jan 2027 | Kochi | — | 08:00–17:00, 9 hours | ~7 h |
| Mon, 15 Mar 2027 | Naha | 2nd Cruise Berth (Shinko Wharf No.12) | 07:00–19:30, 12.5 hours | ~10.5 h |
| Sat, 20 Mar 2027 | Kochi | Berth 7-2 | 08:00–19:00, 11 hours | ~9 h |
| Sat, 10 Apr 2027 | Toba | Sadahama (Toba Marine Terminal) — tender | 07:30–17:00, 9.5 hours | ~7.5 h |
| Tue, 18 May 2027 | Naha | Tomari Wharf No.8 (Naha Cruise Terminal) | 07:00–22:00, 15 hours | ~13 h |
| Thu, 20 May 2027 | Miyakojima | Hirara Port cruise berth | 08:00–17:00, 9 hours | ~7 h |
* Usable = time in port minus about half an hour to get ashore and an hour back before all-aboard (usually 30 minutes before departure). Each port's complete guide picks the day and the tours that fit.
On the published schedules, Asuka III has 35 calls at 13 ports between Sat, 3 Oct 2026 and Thu, 20 May 2027: Shimizu (1), Yokohama (12), Nagasaki (1), Kagoshima (2), Toba (2), Kobe (6), Hiroshima (1), Fukuoka (1), Sendai–Shiogama (1), Kochi (3), Tokyo (2), Naha (2), Miyakojima (1).
Asuka III is scheduled to call at Shimizu (3 Oct), according to the port's official schedule, which does not name the berth. Hinode: Dream Plaza ~10 min, Kashi-no-Ichi fish market ~20–25 min on foot (or the free shuttle to JR Shimizu Station). Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/shimizu/
Asuka III is scheduled to dock at Osanbashi Pier on all 12 calls in Yokohama (12 calls, 4 Oct to 26 Dec), according to the port's official schedule. Osanbashi and Shinko: Minato Mirai, Red Brick & Chinatown on foot. Daikoku: nothing walkable. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/yokohama/complete-guide/
Asuka III is scheduled to dock at Matsugae Cruise Terminal in Nagasaki (7 Oct), according to the port's official schedule. The city starts at the gangway — Dejima and Chinatown on foot, trams for the rest. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/nagasaki/complete-guide/
Asuka III is scheduled to dock at Marine Port Kagoshima on both calls in Kagoshima (8 Oct, 11 Nov), according to the port's official schedule. Marine Port: not for sightseeing on foot, but the Wakita tram stop is ~27 min on a signed route. Kita-futo: Sakurajima ferry ~5 min, tram stop ~7 min, Tenmonkan ~20 min on foot. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/kagoshima/complete-guide/
Asuka III is scheduled to dock at Sadahama (Toba Marine Terminal) — tender on both calls in Toba (11 Oct, 10 Apr), according to the port's official schedule. From the Sadahama landing: station 5–10 min, Mikimoto Pearl Island and the aquarium 10–15 min, all flat. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/toba/complete-guide/
Asuka III is scheduled to dock at Naka Pier Cruise Terminal (NAKA-BC) on all 6 calls in Kobe (23 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Dec, 8 Dec, 11 Dec, 13 Dec), according to the port's official schedule. Port Terminal: Port Liner station outside, two stops (~5 min, ¥210) to Sannomiya. Naka Pier: Port Tower 5 min, Nankinmachi ~12–15 min, JR Motomachi 15 min. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/kobe/complete-guide/
Asuka III is scheduled to dock at Ujina Foreign Trade Berth No.5 in Hiroshima (27 Oct), according to the port's official schedule. Ujina: tram toward the Peace Memorial. Itsukaichi: nothing around the wharf. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/hiroshima/complete-guide/
Asuka III is scheduled to dock at Chuo Wharf Berth 5 in Fukuoka (29 Oct), according to the port's official schedule. Chuo Wharf: town reachable by short bus/taxi. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/fukuoka/complete-guide/
Asuka III is scheduled to dock at Takamatsu Wharf No.2 in Sendai–Shiogama (7 Nov), according to the port's official schedule. A closed cargo quay — no walking out; JR Nakanosakae is ~10 min by car. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/sendai-shiogama/complete-guide/
Asuka III is scheduled to dock at Berth 7-2 on all 3 calls in Kochi (9 Dec, 9 Jan, 20 Mar), according to the port's official schedule. A working harbor away from the center — no walking route worth planning. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/kochi/complete-guide/
Asuka III is scheduled to dock at Tokyo International Cruise Terminal on both calls in Tokyo (15 Dec, 17 Dec), according to the port's official schedule. Odaiba: Yurikamome station 8 min on foot. Harumi: no station — Toei bus To05-1 to Ginza and Tokyo Station. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/tokyo/complete-guide/
Asuka III is scheduled to dock at 2nd Cruise Berth (Shinko Wharf No.12) (1 call) or Tomari Wharf No.8 (Naha Cruise Terminal) (1 call) in Naha (15 Mar, 18 May), according to the port's official schedule. Wakasa: Kencho-mae station and Kokusai-dori ~20 min on foot (1.5 km). Shinko: not walkable (5.6 km, cargo district). Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/naha/complete-guide/
Asuka III is scheduled to dock at Hirara Port cruise berth in Miyakojima (20 May), according to the port's official schedule. Berth shuttle to the terminal, then Hirara town ~15 min on foot; the island beyond needs pre-booked wheels. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/miyakojima/complete-guide/