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Where does Azamara Pursuit dock in Japan?

Port by port

Shimizu 1 call

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).

The Shimizu port guide →

Kobe 1 call

Berth: Kobe Port Terminal (S-4Q1/2). 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 →

Kochi 2 calls

Berth: not named in the published schedule. 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 →

Hiroshima 3 calls

Berth: Ujina Foreign Trade Berth No.5 on all 3 calls. From the berth: Ujina: tram toward the Peace Memorial. Itsukaichi: nothing around the wharf.

The Hiroshima complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit →

Beppu 1 call

Berth: No.4 Pier. From the berth: Toyoken (toriten) is a 9-min walk; downtown and Takegawara are 2.8 km — take a taxi.

The Beppu complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit →

Kagoshima 1 call

Berth: Marine Port Kagoshima. 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 →

Nagasaki 1 call

Berth: Dejima Wharf. 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 →

Fukuoka 1 call

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 →

Incheon (Korea) 1 call

Berth: Incheon Port Cruise Terminal. From the berth: Nothing is walkable and there is no bus stop — nearest subway 7 km.

The Incheon (Korea) complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit →

Naha 2 calls

Berth: Tomari Wharf No.8 (Naha Cruise Terminal) on both calls. 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 →

Ishigaki 1 call

Berth: Ishigaki Port cruise berth (International Wharf −10.5 m). From the berth: Town is 40–50 min on foot — further than the map suggests.

The Ishigaki complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit →

Miyakojima 1 call

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 →

Niigata 1 call

Berth: West Port Yamanoshita Wharf (North). From the berth: West Port: bus stops 8–11 min on foot, then ~15 min into town. East Port: nothing walkable.

The Niigata complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit →

Every call, in date order

DatePortBerthIn portUsable*
Sun, 4 Oct 2026Shimizu—09:00–18:00, 9 hours~7 h
Mon, 5 Oct 2026KobeKobe Port Terminal (S-4Q1/2)13:00 to 6 Oct 20:00 (overnight)a full day+
Wed, 7 Oct 2026Kochi—08:00–17:00, 9 hours~7 h
Thu, 8 Oct 2026HiroshimaUjina Foreign Trade Berth No.508:00–22:00, 14 hours~12 h
Fri, 9 Oct 2026BeppuNo.4 Pier08:30–17:00, 8.5 hours~6.5 h
Sat, 10 Oct 2026KagoshimaMarine Port Kagoshima13:00–22:00, 9 hours~7 h
Sun, 11 Oct 2026NagasakiDejima Wharf11:00–20:00, 9 hours~7 h
Mon, 12 Oct 2026FukuokaChuo Wharf Berth 508:00–20:00, 12 hours~10 h
Fri, 16 Oct 2026Incheon (Korea)Incheon Port Cruise Terminal06:00–18:00, 12 hours~10 h
Mon, 26 Oct 2026NahaTomari Wharf No.8 (Naha Cruise Terminal)08:00–18:00, 10 hours~8 h
Tue, 27 Oct 2026IshigakiIshigaki Port cruise berth (International Wharf −10.5 m)13:00–20:00, 7 hours~5 h
Sun, 7 Mar 2027MiyakojimaHirara Port cruise berth09:00–18:00, 9 hours~7 h
Mon, 8 Mar 2027NahaTomari Wharf No.8 (Naha Cruise Terminal)07:30–18:00, 10.5 hours~8.5 h
Wed, 10 Mar 2027Kochi—08:00–18:00, 10 hours~8 h
Sat, 13 Mar 2027HiroshimaUjina Foreign Trade Berth No.508:00–22:00, 14 hours~12 h
Sat, 20 Mar 2027NiigataWest Port Yamanoshita Wharf (North)08:00–18:00, 10 hours~8 h
Mon, 29 Mar 2027HiroshimaUjina Foreign Trade Berth No.508:00–22:00, 14 hours~12 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.

Quick answers

Which Japanese ports does Azamara Pursuit visit?

On the published schedules, Azamara Pursuit has 17 calls at 13 ports (12 in Japan) between Sun, 4 Oct 2026 and Mon, 29 Mar 2027: Shimizu (1), Kobe (1), Kochi (2), Hiroshima (3), Beppu (1), Kagoshima (1), Nagasaki (1), Fukuoka (1), Incheon (Korea) (1), Naha (2), Ishigaki (1), Miyakojima (1), Niigata (1).

Where does Azamara Pursuit dock in Shimizu?

Azamara Pursuit is scheduled to call at Shimizu (4 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/

Where does Azamara Pursuit dock in Kobe?

Azamara Pursuit is scheduled to dock at Kobe Port Terminal (S-4Q1/2) in Kobe (5 Oct), 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/

Where does Azamara Pursuit dock in Kochi?

Azamara Pursuit is scheduled to call at Kochi (7 Oct, 10 Mar), according to the port's official schedule, which does not name the berth. 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/

Where does Azamara Pursuit dock in Hiroshima?

Azamara Pursuit is scheduled to dock at Ujina Foreign Trade Berth No.5 on all 3 calls in Hiroshima (8 Oct, 13 Mar, 29 Mar), 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/

Where does Azamara Pursuit dock in Beppu?

Azamara Pursuit is scheduled to dock at No.4 Pier in Beppu (9 Oct), according to the port's official schedule. Toyoken (toriten) is a 9-min walk; downtown and Takegawara are 2.8 km — take a taxi. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/beppu/complete-guide/

Where does Azamara Pursuit dock in Kagoshima?

Azamara Pursuit is scheduled to dock at Marine Port Kagoshima in Kagoshima (10 Oct), 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/

Where does Azamara Pursuit dock in Nagasaki?

Azamara Pursuit is scheduled to dock at Dejima Wharf in Nagasaki (11 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/

Where does Azamara Pursuit dock in Fukuoka?

Azamara Pursuit is scheduled to dock at Chuo Wharf Berth 5 in Fukuoka (12 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/

Where does Azamara Pursuit dock in Incheon (Korea)?

Azamara Pursuit is scheduled to dock at Incheon Port Cruise Terminal in Incheon (Korea) (16 Oct), according to the port's official schedule. Nothing is walkable and there is no bus stop — nearest subway 7 km. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/incheon/complete-guide/

Where does Azamara Pursuit dock in Naha?

Azamara Pursuit is scheduled to dock at Tomari Wharf No.8 (Naha Cruise Terminal) on both calls in Naha (26 Oct, 8 Mar), 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/

Where does Azamara Pursuit dock in Ishigaki?

Azamara Pursuit is scheduled to dock at Ishigaki Port cruise berth (International Wharf −10.5 m) in Ishigaki (27 Oct), according to the port's official schedule. Town is 40–50 min on foot — further than the map suggests. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/ishigaki/complete-guide/

Where does Azamara Pursuit dock in Miyakojima?

Azamara Pursuit is scheduled to dock at Hirara Port cruise berth in Miyakojima (7 Mar), 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/

Where does Azamara Pursuit dock in Niigata?

Azamara Pursuit is scheduled to dock at West Port Yamanoshita Wharf (North) in Niigata (20 Mar), according to the port's official schedule. West Port: bus stops 8–11 min on foot, then ~15 min into town. East Port: nothing walkable. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/niigata/complete-guide/

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