Itinerary
- Day 1
Seoul
You'll arrive in Seoul and get settled into your accommodation. If you need it, there's an optional airport transfer service available to get you from the airport to your hotel.
- Start point
- Seoul, South Korea (Seoul, South Korea)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (G3 Hotel Chungmuro), Hotel (Moxy Seoul Myeongdong), Hotel (Lotte Hotel Seoul Executive Tower)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer
- Day 2
Seoul
This morning starts at Gyeongbokgung Palace where you'll catch the changing of the guard ceremony, then head to the National Palace Museum to see royal artifacts. After that, you'll wander through traditional village alleyways and finish your evening at one of Seoul's food markets, where a local expert will guide you through authentic Korean cuisine.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (G3 Hotel Chungmuro), Hotel (Moxy Seoul Myeongdong), Hotel (Lotte Hotel Seoul Executive Tower)
Included Activities
- Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Watch the Changing of the Guard
- Explore National Palace Museum of Korea
- Food tastings during Seoul Food Tour at traditional market
Landmarks Gyeongbokgung Palace National Palace Museum of Korea 
- Day 3
Seoul - DMZ
You're heading out to the DMZ, the area between North and South Korea. The day includes the Bridge of Freedom, then you'll descend into the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel (bring a helmet), climb up to Dora Observatory for border views, and check out Unification Village before returning to Seoul by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (G3 Hotel Chungmuro), Hotel (Moxy Seoul Myeongdong), Hotel (Lotte Hotel Seoul Executive Tower)
Included Activities
- Visit Imjingak Park
- Visit the Bridge of Freedom
- 3rd Infiltration Tunnel experience with guided commentary
- Visit Dora Observatory
- Visit Unification Village
Landmarks Imjingak Park Bridge of Freedom 3rd Infiltration Tunnel Dora Observatory Unification Village - Day 4
Seoul to Tokyo
A private transfer takes you to Incheon International Airport for your included flight to Tokyo. Once you land, you'll take a shared airport transfer to your Tokyo hotel and settle in for the night after the travel day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (the b shimbashi, Tokyo), Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai Tokyo), Hotel (The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection)
- Day 5
Tokyo
Start this morning with a walking tour near Tokyo Station, visiting the Imperial Palace Gardens and seeing the Nijubashi Bridge. From there, head to Asakusa and walk through Nakamise-dori street to reach Senso-ji Temple. After lunch, you'll visit Meiji Jingu Shrine, then explore the vibrant shops and cafes of Harajuku before ending at the famous Shibuya Crossing.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (the b shimbashi, Tokyo), Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai Tokyo), Hotel (The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection)
Included Activities
- Walking tour near Tokyo Station
- Visit Imperial Palace Gardens
- View Nijubashi Bridge
- Visit Senso-ji Temple
- Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Explore Harajuku district
- Visit Shibuya Crossing
Landmarks Tokyo Station Imperial Palace Gardens Nijubashi Bridge Nakamise-dori Senso-ji Temple Meiji Jingu Shrine Harajuku Shibuya Crossing 
- Day 6
Tokyo - Mount Fuji area
It's a day trip to the Mount Fuji region. You'll visit Oishi Park for views of Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji, stop at Arakura-Fuji Sengen Shrine, reach the 5th Station for panoramic views, and check out the natural ponds at Oshino Hakkai before heading back to Tokyo.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (the b shimbashi, Tokyo), Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai Tokyo), Hotel (The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection)
Included Activities
- Visit Oishi Park
- Enjoy views of Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji
- Visit Arakura-Fuji Sengen Shrine
- Visit 5th Station Mount Fuji
- Visit Oshino Hakkai natural ponds
Landmarks Oishi Park Lake Kawaguchi Mount Fuji Arakura-Fuji Sengen Shrine Mount Fuji 5th Station Oshino Hakkai 
- Day 7
Tokyo - Tsukiji Market
Today focuses on Tokyo's food scene at Tsukiji. First, visit Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple to watch the purification ritual, then spend time in the Tsukiji Outer Market sampling from different vendors, including seafood and savory meats. You'll wrap up at Namiyoke Shrine, which has been the guardian site for market merchants.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (the b shimbashi, Tokyo), Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai Tokyo), Hotel (The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection)
Included Activities
- Visit Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple
- Explore Tsukiji Outer Market
- Food tastings at Tsukiji Fish Market (4-5 traditional food tastings)
Landmarks Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple Tsukiji Outer Market Namiyoke Shrine - Day 8
Tokyo to Kyoto
You'll take the bullet train to Kyoto in the afternoon. Once there, a guided evening walking tour takes you through Gion, Kyoto's famous geisha district. You'll wander Pontocho Alley, learn about the Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni and kabuki history, explore traditional tea houses, visit Yasaka Shrine, and stroll down Hanamikoji Street.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Comfort Inn Kyoto Shijokarasuma), Hotel (Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER), Hotel (The Thousand Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Travel to Kyoto by bullet train (Shinkansen)
- Gion night walking tour
- Wander Pontocho Alley
- Learn about Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
- Explore Gion geisha district
- Visit Yasaka Shrine
- Stroll down Hanamikoji Street
Landmarks Pontocho Alley Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni Gion Yasaka Shrine Hanamikoji Street 
- Day 9
Kyoto - Nara
Drive to the Golden Pavilion early, then walk through the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Next, visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with its iconic red torii gates. After lunch, head to Nara where you'll visit Todai-ji Temple and the Great Buddha, then spend free time in Nara Park to see the friendly Sika deer before returning to Kyoto.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Comfort Inn Kyoto Shijokarasuma), Hotel (Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER), Hotel (The Thousand Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Visit Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple)
- Stroll Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit Todai-ji Temple
- See the Great Buddha
- Free time in Nara Park
Landmarks Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple) Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Fushimi Inari Shrine Todai-ji Temple Great Buddha (Todai-ji) Nara Park - Day 10
Kyoto
This is your departure day. You have options for getting to the airport: an optional transfer to Kix (Kansai International Airport) or an optional bullet train transfer back to Tokyo if you prefer.
- End point
- Kyoto, Japan (Kyoto, Japan)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer to Kix (Kansai International Airport)
- Bullet train to Tokyo
