Diamond Princess you are boarding in Japan is going to dock at Busan International Cruise Terminal adjacent to the main railway station of Busan. As it is a 'normal' cruise terminal with equipment needed for a proper CIQ you have to pass it through, which it will take you at least more than 40 mins to 1 hour. It really depends on the number of passengers on board on that day, but I'm sure you can be outside around 15:00. For foreigners Busan's CIQ via cruise ship is not as complicated as that via flight.
Because you have only about four hours for a land tour if you want to travel yourself you are recommended to choose one place or area not far from the port area. Nampodong, Jagalchi fish market are the most popular and recommendable sites and these places are very easy to reach from the terminal. Although it hasn't yet been released shore excursions for English-speakers, I think Princess should have some for English-speakers. Hope you have a great time while in Busan.
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Diamond Princess you are boarding in Japan is going to dock at Busan International Cruise Terminal adjacent to the main railway station of Busan. As it is a 'normal' cruise terminal with equipment needed for a proper CIQ you have to pass it through, which it will take you at least more than 40 mins to 1 hour. It really depends on the number of passengers on board on that day, but I'm sure you can be outside around 15:00. For foreigners Busan's CIQ via cruise ship is not as complicated as that via flight.
Because you have only about four hours for a land tour if you want to travel yourself you are recommended to choose one place or area not far from the port area. Nampodong, Jagalchi fish market are the most popular and recommendable sites and these places are very easy to reach from the terminal. Although it hasn't yet been released shore excursions for English-speakers, I think Princess should have some for English-speakers. Hope you have a great time while in Busan.