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Azamara Pursuit Cruise Itineraries with Shared Tours Available
Below are selected Azamara Pursuit cruise itineraries featuring our curated shared shore excursions. Each itinerary offers thoughtfully designed experiences with a focus on culture, local heritage, and immersive exploration.
NOTE: If the minimum requirement is not fulfilled, all payments received will be fully refunded.
14-Night Japan Intensive Cruise: Kobe, Nagasaki & Tokyo
Mar 13, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026
Itinerary: Kobe, Japan → Tokyo, Japan
Ports with shared tour available: Kobe/Osaka, Japan (Mar 13 2026); Kochi, Japan (Mar 15 2026); Hiroshima, Japan (Mar 16 2026); Kitakyushu, Japan (Mar 17 2026); Nagasaki, Japan (Mar 18 2026); Busan, South Korea (Mar 19 2026); Sakaiminato, Japan (Mar 20 2026); Kanazawa, Japan (Mar 21 2026); Niigata, Japan (Mar 22 2026); Akita, Japan (Mar 23 2026); Aomori, Japan (Mar 24 2026)*Price valid until 31st January 2025
*Deposits are now open
Inclusions:
- English-speaking Guide (Licensed)
- Chartered car/coach including high-way & parking fee
- Entrance fee(s)
Inclusions:
- Meals & Drinks
- Tips for Guide & Driver
$233 USD/person
Date: March 14 2026
Port: Kobe/Osaka, Japan
Highlights: Nijo-jo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavillion), Fushimi Inari Shrine, Higashiyama District
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$213 USD/person
Date: March 15 2026
Port: Kochi, Japan
Highlights: Gotaisan Chikurin-ji Temple, Harimaya-bashi Bridge, Kochi Castle, Hirome-Ichiba Open Market, Katsura Hama
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$234 USD/person
Date: March 16 2026
Port: Hiroshima, Japan
Highlights:Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Town, Peace Memorial Park & Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$232 USD/person
Date: March 17 2026
Port: Kitakyushu, Japan
Highlights: Kokura Castle & Garden, Karato Market
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$227 USD/person
Date: March 18 2026
Port: Nagasaki, Japan
Highlights: Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Museum, Dejima, Glover Garden
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$175 USD/person
Date: March 19 2026
Port: Busan, South Korea
Highlights: Gamcheon Hillside Village, Traditional Market, Yongdusan Park
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$237 USD/person
Date: March 20 2026
Port: Sakaiminato, Japan
Highlights:Tottori Hanakairo – Flower Park, Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum, Mizuki Shigeru Road
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$182 USD/person
Date: March 21 2026
Port: Kanazawa, Japan
Highlights:Oyama Shrine, Kenroku-en Garden, Naga-Machi Buke Yashiki District, Naga-Machi Buke Yashiki District, Higashi Chaya-machi District
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$222 USD/person
Date: March 22 2026
Port: Niigata, Japan
Highlights: Shibata Castle, Sake Brewery Resort “GOKAIBISHI”, Kyu Shibata-han Shimoyashiki Garden, Niigata Furusato Village
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$241 USD/person
Date: March 23 2026
Port: Akita, Japan
Highlights: Kakunodate Samurai House district & Visit Samurai House, Suzuki Brewery, Akita City Port Tower Selion
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$241 USD/person
Date: March 24 2026
Port: Aomori, Japan
Highlights: Choshoji Temple, Hirosaki Park, Hirosaki-jo Castle, Tsugaru-han Neputa Village
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
14-Night Japan Intensive Cruise: Tokyo, Nagasaki & Hiroshima
Mar 27, 2026 - April 10, 2026
Itinerary: Tokyo, Japan → Kobe, Japan Ports with shared tour available: Hakodate, Japan (Mar 30 2026); Sakata, Japan (Mar 31 2026); Toyama, Japan (April 01 2026); Maizuru, Japan (April 02 2026); Sakaiminato, Japan (April 03 2026); Busan, South Korea (April 04 2026); Nagasaki, Japan (April 05 2026); Kitakyushu, Japan (April 06 2026); Hiroshima, Japan (April 07 2026); Takamatsu, Japan (April 08 2026); Kobe/Osaka, Japan (April 09 2026)*Price valid until 31st January 2025
*Deposits are now open
Inclusions:
- English-speaking Guide (Licensed)
- Chartered car/coach including high-way & parking fee
- Entrance fee(s)
Inclusions:
- Meals & Drinks
- Tips for Guide & Driver
$216 USD/person
Date: March 30 2026
Port: Hakodate, Japan
Highlights: Goryokaku Park & Tower, Hakodate-Asaichi Market, Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, Mt. Hakodate (Ropeway)
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$277 USD/person
Date: March 31 2026
Port: Sakata, Japan
Highlights: Hiyoriyama Park, Kaikoji Temple, Sannou Club, Former Main Residence of Homma Family, Sankyo Warehouse, Hatsumago Sake Brewery
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$202 USD/person
Date: April 01 2026
Port: Toyama, Japan
Highlights: Historic Village of Gokayama, Ainokura Village, Gassho-zuruki Exhibition Hall ”Yusuke”, Tonami Tulip Gallery
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$236 USD/person
Date: April 02 2026
Port: Maizuru, Japan
Highlights: Motoise Kono Jinja, Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat, Amanoshashidate View Land, Kaisenkyo Rotating Bridge, Monjudo Chionji Temple
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$256 USD/person
Date: April 03 2026
Port: Sakaiminato, Japan
Highlights: Matsue Castle, Adachi Museum of Art, Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum, Mizuki Shigeru Road
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$175 USD/person
Date: April 04 2026
Port: Busan, South Korea
Highlights: Gamcheon Hillside Village, Traditional Market, Yongdusan Park
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$228 USD/person
Date: April 05 2026
Port: Nagasaki, Japan
Highlights: Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Museum, Dejima, Glover Garden
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$233 USD/person
Date: April 06 2026
Port: Kitakyushu, Japan
Highlights: Kokura Castle & Garden, Karato Market
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$235 USD/person
Date: April 07 2026
Port: Hiroshima, Japan
Highlights:Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Town, Peace Memorial Park & Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$236 USD/person
Date: April 08 2026
Port: Takamatsu, Japan
Highlights:Takamatsu Castle ruins, Yashima Temple, Yashima, Ritsurin Garden
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$233 USD/person
Date: March 14 2026
Port: Kobe/Osaka, Japan
Highlights: Nijo-jo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavillion), Fushimi Inari Shrine, Higashiyama District
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
15-Night Japan Intensive Cruise: Toyama, Sakaiminato & Kobe
April 24, 2026 - May 09, 2026
Itinerary: Tokyo, Japan → Tokyo, Japan Ports with shared tour available: Hakodate, Japan (April 26 2026); Sakata, Japan (April 27 2026); Toyama, Japan (April 28 2026); Maizuru, Japan (April 29 2026); Sakaiminato, Japan (April 30 2026); Busan, South Korea (May 01 2026); Hiroshima, Japan (May 03 2026); Takamatsu, Japan (May 04 2026); Kobe/Osaka, Japan (May 05 2026), Shimizu (May 07 2026)*Price valid until 31st January 2025
*Deposits are now open
Inclusions:
- English-speaking Guide (Licensed)
- Chartered car/coach including high-way & parking fee
- Entrance fee(s)
Inclusions:
- Meals & Drinks
- Tips for Guide & Driver
$217 USD/person
Date: April 26 2026
Port: Hakodate, Japan
Highlights: Goryokaku Park & Tower, Hakodate-Asaichi Market, Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, Mt. Hakodate (Ropeway)
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$277 USD/person
Date: April 27 2026
Port: Sakata, Japan
Highlights: Hiyoriyama Park, Kaikoji Temple, Sannou Club, Former Main Residence of Homma Family, Sankyo Warehouse, Hatsumago Sake Brewery
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$202 USD/person
Date: April 28 2026
Port: Toyama, Japan
Highlights: Historic Village of Gokayama, Ainokura Village, Gassho-zuruki Exhibition Hall ”Yusuke”, Tonami Tulip Gallery
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$236 USD/person
Date: April 29 2026
Port: Maizuru, Japan
Highlights: Motoise Kono Jinja, Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat, Amanoshashidate View Land, Kaisenkyo Rotating Bridge, Monjudo Chionji Temple
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$238 USD/person
Date: April 30 2026
Port: Sakaiminato, Japan
Highlights: Matsue Castle, Adachi Museum of Art, Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum, Mizuki Shigeru Road
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$175 USD/person
Date: May 01 2026
Port: Busan, South Korea
Highlights: Gamcheon Hillside Village, Traditional Market, Yongdusan Park
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$235 USD/person
Date: May 03 2026
Port: Hiroshima, Japan
Highlights:Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Town, Peace Memorial Park & Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$236 USD/person
Date: May 04 2026
Port: Takamatsu, Japan
Highlights:Takamatsu Castle ruins, Yashima Temple, Yashima, Ritsurin Garden
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$234 USD/person
Date: May 05 2026
Port: Kobe/Osaka, Japan
Highlights: Nijo-jo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavillion), Fushimi Inari Shrine, Higashiyama District
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
$230 USD/person
Date: April 06 2026
Port: Kitakyushu, Japan
Highlights: Kokura Castle & Garden, Karato Market
Type of Car: Micro-bus
Activity Level: Easy
Back-to-ship Guarantee
No matching tour for your cruise schedule? Let us know your preferences below. We’ll craft a gentle-paced, culturally immersive day tailored just for you.
Why Choose Our Azamara Pursuit Cruise Shore Excursions?
Sailing aboard Azamara Pursuit is about more than visiting destinations, it’s about meaningful connections and authentic cultural immersion. Our shore excursions are thoughtfully designed for curious, experienced travelers who value depth over crowds and seek intimate access to local life.
Each experience focuses on authentic encounters, heritage-rich locations, and unhurried exploration, allowing you to engage deeply with the culture, people, and traditions of each destination.
Intimate, Small-Group Experiences
Authentic Cultural Immersion
Curated for Cultural Explorers
Comfortable, Unrushed Travel
Reliable Timing & Back-to-Ship Assurance
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Reach out to Sammy below - She’ll respond within 24 hours.FAQs for Azamara Pursuit Cruise Guests
These FAQs help Azamara Pursuit cruise guests understand our intimate, small-group shore excursions designed for authentic cultural immersion. Find clear answers to plan a seamless, meaningful experience ashore.
1. What makes these shore excursions different from standard Azamara cruise tours?
Our shore excursions are designed specifically for Azamara Pursuit guests who value authentic cultural immersion over sightseeing alone. Instead of large groups and rushed schedules, we focus on intimate, small-group experiences that allow meaningful interaction with local culture, traditions, and people.
2. Are the Azamara Pursuit shore excursions suitable for travelers aged 40 - 60?
Yes. These experiences are thoughtfully curated for experienced, culturally curious travelers aged 40–60 who prefer depth, comfort, and authenticity. The pace is relaxed, the content is enriching, and the atmosphere is refined.
3. How large are the tour groups?
We keep our groups intentionally small to maintain an intimate atmosphere. Smaller group sizes allow for deeper cultural engagement, easier communication with guides, and a more personal travel experience.
4. What kind of cultural experiences are included?
Our Azamara Pursuit cruise shore excursions emphasize authentic cultural immersion, such as:
- Visits to local villages and traditional neighborhoods
- Hands-on experiences at artisan workshops and craft villages
- Exploration of temples, shrines, and heritage sites
- Insightful storytelling from knowledgeable local guides
These are not surface-level stops, but meaningful encounters with local life.
5. Are these tours physically demanding?
Most tours are designed for moderate activity levels, suitable for active adults. Walking is typically unhurried, with regular breaks. Detailed activity information is provided in advance so guests can choose experiences that best match their comfort level.
6. Will the shore excursions return on time to the Azamara Pursuit ship?
Absolutely. Punctuality and back-to-ship guarantee are a top priority. Our team closely coordinates with port schedules and allows ample buffer time, so you can explore confidently and return relaxed and worry-free.
7. Are the tours guided by local experts?
Yes. All tours are led by experienced local guides who offer genuine insight into history, traditions, and daily life. Their storytelling adds depth and context, transforming each excursion into a truly immersive cultural experience.
