| Cruise line | MSC Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | MSC Bellissima |
| Duration | 5 nights |
| Port calls | 4 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $769 per person |
| Year built | 2019 |
| Guests | 5686 |
| Cabins | 2244 |
| Crew | 1536 |
| Length | 316 m |
| Beam | 43 m |
| Cruising speed | 23.0 kn |
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China Cruise from Shanghai to Tokyo — 6 Days
5 nights · China · Departs Shanghai (China) · Visiting Kagoshima City, Kochi City, Tokyo · Aboard MSC Cruises on the MSC Bellissima
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Day 1
Shanghai, China
Shanghai is a city of striking contrasts, where historic lanes meet a skyline that ranks among the world’s most recognizable. Walk the Bund for views across the Huangpu to Pudong’s soaring towers, then explore the former French Concession’s tree-lined streets. At Yu Garden, classical pavilions and rockeries offer a quieter counterpoint to the city’s pace. Allow time for a meal: Shanghai’s restaurants range from traditional xiaolongbao shops to contemporary kitchens.
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Day 3
Kagoshima City, Japan
Kagoshima sits at the southern end of Kyushu, with Sakurajima rising across its sheltered bay. Ferries cross to the active volcano, where lava fields and walking trails reveal a landscape still shaped by fire. Sengan-en, a former Shimazu estate, combines traditional gardens with striking views of Sakurajima. Kagoshima’s food is equally distinctive: tender kurobuta pork and local sweet-potato shochu give the region its own character.
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Day 4
Kochi City, Japan
Kochi rewards curious visitors with Shikoku’s history and easygoing, open-air pleasures. At its heart, Kochi Castle is one of Japan’s twelve castles to retain its original keep. Nearby, the Sunday market and Hirome Market reveal local life through seasonal produce and katsuo no tataki, seared bonito. Follow the coast to Katsurahama, where a statue of samurai reformer Sakamoto Ryoma faces the sea.
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Day 6
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is a city of contrasts best explored one neighborhood at a time. In Asakusa, Senso-ji’s lantern gates lead to a centuries-old Buddhist temple; nearby, the Sumida River frames the skyline. Ride the efficient rail network to sleek Ginza, quiet Meiji Shrine, or the high-rise streets of Shinjuku. Come hungry: sushi counters, ramen shops, and department-store food halls make eating well remarkably easy. Tokyo’s scale is immense, but its details reward curiosity.
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Published September 24, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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