Tokyo is one of the most famous of Asia’s metropolises and deservedly so. With a mixture of both ancient traditions and modern architecture, the city makes for an unforgettable experience and is a must see for any kind of traveller. With so much going on it’s hard to pick what to do but you should definitely pay a visit to the Tsukiji outdoor market. Here you’ll find an unparalleled selection of the freshest seafood. Another highlight for many cruise passengers is the Imperial Palace. There are several guided tours in English making for a great shore excursion.

Hakodate is sitauted on Japan's northern island, Hokkaido. The Seikan Tunnel connects the city of Hakodate with Honshu, the main island of Japan. Visitor attractions are, for example, the Goryokaku, which today is a park with a museum and observation tower, the remains of the first modern forts of Japan and former seat of government of the Republic of Ezo was.

Sakata is a city located in northern Japan, the Tohoku region. Most of the original city was destroyed by an earthquake in 1894. The modern Sakata was founded in 1933.

Toyama is the capital city of Toyama Prefecture, Japan, located on the coast of the Sea of Japan in the Chubu region on central Honshu.

Maizuru is a Japanese city founded in 1943. It is located in the north of Kyoto Prefecture, on the coast of the Sea of ​​Japan.

Sakaiminato, which lies at the northern end of the peninsula and Yumigahama, is a city in the Tottori Prefecture in Japan.

South Korea's second largest city, is a modern port town with skyscrapers and beaches, while the city is also surrounded by towering mountain peaks. Seoul may be the capital but Busan is an energetic city with a soul of its own. Fresh seafood is a city staple as there are sprawling markets offering locals the freshest variety of produce. The city also has numerous trendy nightclubs for partying after a day spent exploring or laying on Haeundae Beach, while October welcomes the Busan International Film Festival.

Nagasaki is located on the third-largest Japanese island of Kyushu on the south-west coast. The city became well known in 1945 when it suffered a nuclear bombing. The city is home to a range of museums, one of which is the atomic bomb museum which commemorates the city's past.

Kitakyushu is a port city on the northern coast of the Japanese Kyushu Island. Although quite industrial, the city attracts a lot of tourists every year, especially in spring and autumn, when cherry and wisteria blossom. Another one of Kitakyushu's big attractions is the Kokura Castle, built originally in 1602 it is now surrounded by the beautiful Katsuyama Park that is perfect for a picnic with a stunning view. The city is definitely worth a visit.