Itinerary
- Day 1
Seoul
Land in Seoul and get settled at your hotel. An airport transfer can be arranged if you'd like, or you can make your own way into the city. Take the rest of the day to get your bearings and relax after your flight before starting to explore tomorrow.
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer
- Day 2
Seoul
Start at Gyeongbokgung Palace to see the Changing of the Guard ceremony and walk through the grounds. The National Palace Museum is right there if you want to check out royal artifacts from Korean history. After that, head over to a traditional village to get a feel for how things used to be. Later in the day, a local food expert takes you through one of Seoul's busy markets where you'll try different Korean dishes and street food.
- Meals
- Food tastings (Authentic Korean bites at Seoul food market with expert foodie)
Included Activities
- Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Watch the Changing of the Guard
- Explore the National Palace Museum of Korea
- Wander traditional village alleys
- Food market tour with food tastings
- Interact with local vendors
Landmarks/POIs Gyeongbokgung Palace National Palace Museum of Korea - Day 3
Seoul
This day is yours to do what you want. Wander through Seoul's neighborhoods, visit any museums that catch your interest, check out parks, or try restaurants you've been curious about. Having free time means you can move at your own pace and focus on what appeals to you most.
Optional Activities
- Visit museums
- Explore parks
- Dine at top restaurants
- Day 4
Seoul DMZ Tour
Head out early for a DMZ tour starting at Imjingak Park. You'll cross the Bridge of Freedom and descend into the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel with a helmet and guide explaining the history. Next, visit Dora Observatory for views toward North Korea, then explore Unification Village. The drive back to Seoul takes most of the evening, so you'll return late.
Included Activities
- Visit Imjingak Park
- Visit the Bridge of Freedom
- Enter the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel with helmet and guided commentary
- Visit Dora Observatory
- Visit Unification Village
Landmarks/POIs Imjingak Park Bridge of Freedom 3rd Infiltration Tunnel Dora Observatory Unification Village - Day 5
Seoul to Tokyo
Travel to Incheon International Airport and catch a flight to Tokyo. When you land, take a shared transfer to your hotel in the city. Use the evening to settle in and grab dinner somewhere nearby, then rest up for exploring tomorrow.
Included Activities
- Flight Seoul to Tokyo
- Day 6
Tokyo
Walk around Tokyo Station area and head to the Imperial Palace Gardens. You'll see the Nijubashi Bridge from outside the palace grounds. Then make your way to Asakusa and walk down Nakamisi-dori street leading to Senso-ji Temple. After lunch on your own, visit Meiji Jingu Shrine, one of Tokyo's most important Shinto sites. End the day exploring colorful Harajuku and watching crowds cross at Shibuya Crossing.
Included Activities
- Walking tour near Tokyo Station
- Visit Imperial Palace Gardens
- View Nijubashi Bridge
- Visit Nakamise-dori street
- Visit Senso-ji Temple
- Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Explore Harajuku district
- See Shibuya Crossing
Landmarks/POIs Tokyo Station Imperial Palace Gardens Nijubashi Bridge Nakamise-dori Senso-ji Temple Meiji Jingu Shrine Harajuku Shibuya Crossing - Day 7
Tokyo Mount Fuji Day Trip
Drive out early to Oishi Park for views of Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji across the water. Visit Arakurayama to see the Chureito Pagoda with the mountain in the background, then check out Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine. Grab lunch in Fujiyoshida and browse for souvenirs. After that, see the crystal-clear ponds and old thatched houses in Oshino Hakkai. Stop at Mount Fuji's 5th Station for panoramic views before heading back to Tokyo in the evening.
Included Activities
- Visit Oishi Park
- Visit Arakurayama
- Visit Chureito Pagoda
- Visit Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
- Visit Oshino Hakkai
- Visit Mount Fuji 5th Station
Landmarks/POIs Lake Kawaguchi Mount Fuji Oishi Park Arakurayama Chureito Pagoda Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine Oshino Hakkai Mount Fuji 5th Station - Day 8
Tokyo Tsukiji Market Food Tour
Visit Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple to watch purification rituals. Spend time at Tsukiji Outer Market sampling seafood and meat from different vendors. The market has a real energy to it with people buying and selling all morning. Finish up at Namiyoke Shrine, which locals consider a guardian shrine for the market and its merchants.
- Meals
- Food tastings (4-5 traditional food tastings at Tsukiji Outer Market including seafood and savory meat)
Included Activities
- Visit Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple and observe purification ritual
- Explore Tsukiji Outer Market
- Food tastings at various vendors
- Visit Namiyoke Shrine
Landmarks/POIs Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple Tsukiji Outer Market Namiyoke Shrine - Day 9
Tokyo to Kyoto
Take the bullet train to Kyoto, which gets you there in a couple hours. When you arrive, wander through Pontocho Alley and see the Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni. Head into Gion, the famous geisha district, to see traditional wooden tea houses and architecture. Visit Yasaka Shrine and stroll Hanamikoji Street as evening falls and the narrow lanes become quieter.
Included Activities
- Travel by bullet train to Kyoto
- Explore Pontocho Alley
- See Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
- Explore Gion geisha district
- Visit Yasaka Shrine
- Stroll Hanamikoji Street
Landmarks/POIs Pontocho Alley Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni Gion Yasaka Shrine Hanamikoji Street - Day 10
Kyoto and Nara Day Trip
Drive to the Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-ji Temple early to beat crowds. Walk through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest where tall stalks create an almost tunnel-like path. Head to Fushimi Inari Shrine and climb through thousands of red torii gates. Take time for lunch, then travel to Nara to see Todai-ji Temple and the Great Buddha. Spend some free time in Nara Park where friendly Sika deer roam around before returning to Kyoto.
Included Activities
- Visit Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple)
- Stroll Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and walk through torii gates
- Visit Todai-ji Temple
- Visit the Great Buddha
- Free time in Nara Park with Sika deer
Landmarks/POIs Kinkaku-ji Temple Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Fushimi Inari Shrine Todai-ji Temple Great Buddha Nara Park - Day 11
Departure
Your tour ends today. Arrange an optional transfer to Kansai Airport if flying out of there, or head to Tokyo city center if you're catching a flight from the east side instead.
Optional Activities
- Transfer to Kansai Airport (KIX)
- Transfer to Tokyo city center
