Detailed Itinerary

Embark Azamara Pursuit from 1:00PM. All aboard 4:30PM.

Welcome Cocktails & Briefing this evening. Meet your fellow participants and PerryGolf staff.

Overnight: In Port – Kobe, Japan

GOLF: Hanayashiki Golf Club is one of finest clubs in the city of Kobe, and provides an outstanding Japanese golf experience. It’s gently undulating course has hosted a number of national events including the Japanese LPGA. It is predominantly a parkland wooded layout.

SIGHTSEEING: The port city of Kobe is known for its signature marbled beef and scenic setting of mountains framing the harbor. The Ikuta Shrine, dating to the 3rd century, is among Japan's oldest Shinto shrines. Antique cable cars connect Kobe to Mt. Rokko, which offers panoramic views over the port.

Enjoy Kobe on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®.

Overnight: At Sea

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.

Enjoy Hiroshima on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®.

Overnight: At Sea

GOLF: Moji Golf Club was designed by the 'master' Osamu Ueda, and its equally impressive clubhouse designed by Antonin Raymond. A prestigious golf course steeped in history. The course is rich in strategically natural features, the front nine being flatter, utilizing the natural terrain at the foot of the mountains. Each hole is wide but tightly designed with cross bunkers. The back nine is slightly shorter but featuring more undulations. There are many deep, high-jawed bunkers around the greens, making an added challenge.

SIGHTSEEING: Kitakyushu is the northernmost city of Kyushu and has been an important hub for both land and marine traffic since olden times. It is the gateway between Honshu and Kyushu, as well as an important port for international trade. The city was formed in 1963 with the merger of five independent cities, namely, Kokura, Moji, Yahata, Tobata and Wakamatsu. Thanks to the preservation of multiple old buildings, a certain flair of past decades can still be experienced around Moji Port.

Enjoy Kitakyushu on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®.

Overnight: At Sea

GOLF: Nagasaki Kokusai (International) Golf Club is one of the leading courses in Kyushu. It opened in 1963, having been designed by Osamu Ueda, the pre-eminent golf architect of that time in Japan. The course takes advantage of the natural beauty of the trees and gentle terrain, setting a stern challenge in the midst of outstanding scenery.

SIGHTSEEING: Nagasaki was Japan's early gateway to trade with the West, and this influence still shines through in its districts of stately European-style homes. Historically strong links to China and Korea further inflect modern Nagasaki. Unspoiled beaches and island getaways surrounded by crystal-clear seas that draw swimmers, divers, and sea kayakers, while the island of Tsushima attracts eco-tourists with its flora and fauna.

Enjoy Nagasaki on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®.

Overnight: At Sea

Busan, is well known for its beaches, mountains and temples. Busy Haeundae Beach features the Sea Life Aquarium, plus a Folk Square with traditional games such as tug-of-war, while Gwangalli Beach has many bars and views of modern Diamond Bridge. Beomeosa Temple, a Buddhist shrine founded in 678 A.D., is at the base of Geumjeong Mountain, which has hiking trails.

Enjoy Busan on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®.

Overnight: At Sea

Sandwiched between a sacred mountain, a sweeping bay, and an inland lake, the Sakaiminato area enjoys a surreal landscape, with Mount Daisen dominating the sky to the east. It is also a seafood paradise best known for its crab, hon-maguro, and prized Bluefin tuna.

Enjoy Sakaiminato on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®.

Overnight: At Sea

A golden city with a rich past, Kanazawa boasts beautiful temples, a fine collection of museums, and handsomely preserved samurai and geisha districts.

Enjoy Kanazawa on your own arrangements or via Azamara Shore Excursions®.

Overnight: At Sea

GOLF: Nakajo Golf Club is well-loved by golfers in Niigata Prefecture as it is easily accessible from Niigata City. The course was opened in 1988 under the supervision of Mr. Kikuo Arai and the overall supervision of Mr. Hideyo Sugimoto, both Japanese professionals on some renown. In its history, the club boasts a venerable tradition, with senior tournaments having been held there every year.

SIGHTSEEING: On the coast of the Sea of Japan, the beautiful city of Niigata seamlessly blends old and new. Discover its ancient traditions, vibrant city life, and famed rice and sake. The Shinano River runs through its center of Niigata, with the six-arch Bandai Bridge, being a symbol of the city and a designated a national cultural asset. Life in Niigata City is closely tied to its coastal location on the Sea of Japan. To the north lies Sasagawanagare, a coastline section where beach lovers flock in the summertime.

Enjoy Niigata on your own arrangements or via Azamara Shore Excursions®.

Overnight: At Sea

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.

Enjoy Akita on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®.

Overnight: At Sea

GOLF: Natsudomari Golf Links is set on a beautiful peninsula overlooking Matsu Bay, at the very northern end of Japan’s main island on Honshu. The course was opened in 1992, and has been consistently rated amongst Japan’s best golf resorts by Golf Digest Magazine.

SIGHTSEEING: Aomori is the northernmost prefecture on Japan's main island Honshu. The prefectural capital is Aomori City. Sunny and refreshingly cool in the summer, lively and bustling during festival season and enjoyably sleepy in the way only the best seaside locations can be, this lovely city is a delight to spend time in.

Enjoy Aomori on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®.

Overnight: At Sea

Hakodate is located at the southern tip of Hokkaido, Japan’s most northerly island. It is known for the spectacular views to be enjoyed from Mount Hakodate. It was also amongst the first Japanese port cities that were opened to international trade after the country's era of isolation. Onuma Park, a quasi national park with beautiful, island-dotted lakes, is located only half an hour north of Hakodate and makes a nice side trip.

Enjoy Hakodate on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®.

Overnight: At Sea

Today it’s time to relax and reset. Make your reservations early for The Sanctum Spa, a world-class wellness facility offering a full range of health, beauty and restorative treatments. Complimentary fitness and nutrition classes are available along with a fully equipped gym on Deck 9 offering magnificent sea views. There’s room for everyone on the Pool Deck both in and out of the sun. Service to your lounge chair is available from The Pool Bar where the attentive staff is always ready to offer an inclusive cocktail, beer, bottled water, soft drink or fresh towel. The Patio restaurant serves casual fare during the day then completely transforms itself into a sit-down al fresco dining experience at night with table linens and candles. Elegant specialty dining is available for beef at Prime C and Italian at Aqualina. Windows Café serves casual buffet dining with every imaginable choice indoors and out at the sensational Sunset Bar.

What a way to spend a day!

Overnight: At Sea

As the largest metropolitan area in the world, Tokyo is an exciting city where a seemingly unlimited choice of shops, restaurants and museums sit in contrast with an array of temples, shrines and gardens.

Enjoy Tokyo on your own or via Azamara Shore Excursions®.

Overnight: In Port – Tokyo, Japan

8:00AM Disembark Azamara Pursuit.