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Grand Journey of Japan & South Korea Private Tour

12 days
From Tokyo to Seoul
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Tokyo

    Your driver will pick you up at Tokyo arrivals and take you to your hotel. After checking in, you'll have the rest of the day to yourself. Whether you want to rest or start wandering around the city on your own is completely up to you.

    Start point
    Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (Your driver meets you at the arrivals hall and transfer you to your hotel., 00:00 - 00:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Oakwood Premier Tokyo)

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Tokyo
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Following breakfast, you'll meet your private guide and spend the full day exploring Tokyo by public train. The itinerary covers the Imperial Palace, then moves through the Nihonbashi business district. Next you'll head to Tokyo Sky Tree where you can take in views from the 350-meter observation deck. Later you'll visit Asakusa Temple, Tokyo's oldest temple, and walk through the Nakamise shopping street before heading back to your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Oakwood Premier Tokyo)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Tokyo
    • Visit to Imperial Palace
    • Visit to Tokyo Sky Tree observation deck at 350 meters
    • Visit to Asakusa Temple
    • Exploration of Nihonbashi district
    • Access to Nakamise shopping street
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Nihonbashi
    Tokyo Sky Tree
    Asakusa Temple
    Nakamise
  3. Day 3

    Tokyo

    This day focuses on Tokyo's different neighborhoods. Start at Meiji Shrine near Yoyogi Park, then head to Harajuku to experience the local atmosphere and energy. After that you'll check out Shibuya's famous crossing and its shopping area with that iconic intersection everyone talks about. The day wraps up at Ginza, the premier shopping and entertainment district, before you return to your hotel.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Oakwood Premier Tokyo)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Meiji Shrine
    • Exploration of Harajuku
    • Visit to Shibuya and famous crosswalk
    • Exploration of Ginza district
    Landmarks
    Meiji Shrine
    Yoyogi Park
    Harajuku
    Shibuya Crossing
    Ginza
  4. Day 4

    Tokyo to Kyoto

    Your private guide and driver meet you in the hotel lobby in the morning and take you to the train station for the journey to Kyoto. Once you arrive, a driver will be waiting at Kyoto train station to transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours for independent sightseeing or you can book optional activities if you prefer.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA by Kyoto Tokyu Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Independent sightseeing in Kyoto
    • Optional activities in Kyoto (available for booking)
  5. Day 5

    Kyoto

    After breakfast, you'll meet your guide for a full-day exploration of Kyoto. You'll start at Kyoto Imperial Palace where the Imperial Family lived until 1868. From there you head to Arashiyama to see the famous Bamboo Forest. Later you'll visit Kinkakuji, the golden UNESCO World Heritage temple. The day concludes with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony where you'll wear a kimono, taste matcha tea, and have Japanese sweets.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA by Kyoto Tokyu Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided full-day tour of Kyoto
    • Visit to Kyoto Imperial Palace
    • Visit to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    • Visit to Kinkakuji temple
    • Japanese tea ceremony experience with kimono wearing, matcha tea tasting, and Japanese sweets
    Landmarks
    Kyoto Imperial Palace
    Arashiyama
    Bamboo Forest
    Kinkakuji
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  6. Day 6

    Kyoto to Fukuoka

    You'll check out from your Kyoto hotel in the morning and travel to Fukuoka. Upon arrival, a driver takes you to your hotel. After checking in, you'll meet your guide to explore Fukuoka's highlights including the Japanese-style Yusentei garden, try local Nagahama ramen, visit Tochoji Temple and Kushida Shrine, and see the Fukuoka Daibutsu. The afternoon is free.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Nagahama ramen, local specialty)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Fukuoka
    • Visit to Yusentei Japanese-style garden
    • Try Nagahama ramen
    • Visit to Tochoji Temple and Fukuoka Daibutsu
    • Visit to Kushida Shrine
    Landmarks
    Yusentei
    Tochoji Temple
    Kushida Shrine
    Hakata District
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  7. Day 7

    Fukuoka to Busan

    After breakfast and checkout, your driver takes you to the Fukuoka train station. When you arrive in Busan, you'll be met by a driver and transferred to your hotel for check-in. You'll have the rest of the day to yourself to explore Busan on your own.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Station)

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Busan
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  8. Day 8

    Busan

    Following breakfast, you'll meet your guide and driver in the lobby for a city tour. You'll visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, a unique coastal temple built in 1376. Then you'll explore Jagalchi Market, Korea's largest seafood market where you can try fresh raw fish. After that comes Nampodong Street, then you'll climb the Busan Tower for panoramic city and port views.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Station)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Busan
    • Visit to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
    • Visit to Jagalchi Market
    • Visit to Nampodong Street
    • Visit to Busan Tower with observation views

    Optional Activities

    • Eat fresh raw fish at Jagalchi Market
    Landmarks
    Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
    Jagalchi Market
    Nampodong Street
    Busan Tower
  9. Day 9

    Busan to Seoul

    After breakfast and checkout, your driver meets you in the lobby and takes you to the airport for departure from Busan. Once you arrive in Seoul, a driver will meet you and take you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to relax or start exploring this vibrant city with its modern skyscrapers, Buddhist temples, palaces, and street markets.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Royal Hotel Seoul)

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Seoul
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  10. Day 10

    Seoul

    After breakfast, you'll meet your guide and driver in the lobby for a city tour of Seoul. You'll visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main royal palace built in 1395, and check out the National Folklore Museum inside. Next is Insadong Antique Street where you can see traditional Korean arts and crafts. You'll explore Namdaemun Market, Korea's largest traditional market, then head to Namsangol Hanok Village to see traditional Joseon Dynasty houses. The tour finishes at N Seoul Tower for 360-degree city views before returning to your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Royal Hotel Seoul)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Seoul
    • Visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace
    • Visit to National Folklore Museum
    • Exploration of Insadong Antique Street
    • Visit to Namdaemun Market
    • Visit to Namsangol Hanok Village
    • Visit to N Seoul Tower with observation deck
    Landmarks
    Gyeongbokgung Palace
    National Folklore Museum
    Insadong Antique Street
    Namdaemun Market
    Namsangol Hanok Village
    N Seoul Tower
  11. Day 11

    Seoul DMZ Tour

    After breakfast, you'll meet your guide and driver in the lobby and head to Imjingak Park where you'll join a shared coach for a DMZ tour to the border between North and South Korea. You'll learn about the division and ongoing events. At Dora Observatory you'll look through barbed wire fences along the Military Demarcation Line to see North Korean villages and industrial parks. You'll also walk through the 3rd Underground Tunnel, built by North Korea. The day concludes with your private driver taking you back to Seoul.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Royal Hotel Seoul)

    Included Activities

    • DMZ tour from Imjingak Park
    • Visit to Dora Observatory
    • Walk through 3rd Underground Tunnel
    • Learn about Korean Peninsula division and border
    Landmarks
    Imjingak Park
    DMZ
    Dora Observatory
    3rd Underground Tunnel
  12. Day 12

    Departure from Seoul

    After breakfast and checkout, your driver meets you in the hotel lobby and transfers you to the train station or airport for your departure.

    End point
    Seoul, South Korea (After breakfast and check-out, you are met by your private driver in the hotel lobby and transferred to the train station or airport., 00:00 - 00:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Firebird Tours planned the best itinerary for us. We wanted a mix of luxury hotels and boutique stays. During the planning stages they were happy to make upgrades and tweaks to make the trip exactly how I wanted it. The hotels, private transfers, and private tours were wonderful. Japan was magic and Firebird tours made it happen.
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