Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
Your journey to Japan starts today with travel arrangements all set. You'll be heading out on your flights to begin this trip across Japan and Korea.
- Day 2
Tokyo
You'll arrive in Tokyo and have the rest of the day to yourself. Walk around the area, grab some food, and get familiar with the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Tokyo and surrounding area independently
- Day 3
Tokyo
Today you can explore Tokyo independently or join the optional group excursion. If you go with the group, you'll see Meji Shrine, walk through the trendy Harajuku district, take in views from Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, visit Buddhist Kannon Temple in Asakusa, and check out the 634-meter Sky Tree. The day wraps up with dinner together at a traditional izakaya.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional izakaya)
Included Activities
- Dinner at traditional izakaya
Optional Activities
- Visit Meji Shrine
- Explore Harajuku district
- Visit Roppongi Hills Mori Tower for panoramic views
- Visit Buddhist Kannon Temple in Asakusa district
- View Sky Tree (634 m high, third tallest building in the world)
Landmarks Meji Shrine Harajuku Roppongi Hills Mori Tower Kannon Temple (Asakusa) Tokyo Sky Tree - Day 4
Tokyo to Hakone
After breakfast, you'll take a bus from Tokyo to Kamakura (130 km drive). There you'll see Hasedera Temple with its large wooden Kannon statue and the Great Buddha. Later, you'll travel through bamboo forests and past rice fields into Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. A boat ride on Lake Ashi gives you chances to see Mount Fuji if conditions cooperate. By evening you'll soak in an onsen at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hasedera Temple with largest wooden Kannon statue in Japan
- Visit Great Buddha of Kamakura
- Boat trip on Lake Ashi
- Traditional onsen (hot spring bath) at hotel
Landmarks Hasedera Temple Great Buddha of Kamakura Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park Lake Ashi Mount Fuji - Day 5
Hakone to Kyoto
You'll catch a train to Odawara and then board the Shinkansen to Kyoto. A typical Japanese lunch box comes with your journey. Once you arrive, you'll visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of red shrine gates. In the evening, there's an option to explore the atmospheric geisha district of Gion if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical Japanese lunch box)
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with thousands of red shrine gates
Optional Activities
- Evening walk in Gion geisha district
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Gion 
- Day 6
Kyoto
This morning starts at Ryoanji, a Zen temple known for its rock garden. From there you'll head to the Golden Pavilion at Kinkakuji Temple with its striking gold roof. Next comes Nijo Castle and its artistic design. You'll grab lunch at the traditional market street Nishiki-dori, then browse the lively shopping areas of Shijo and Kawaramachi. If interested, you can have a shabushabu meat fondue dinner at a Japanese inn and meet a young Kyoto maiko.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Zen temple Ryoanji with rock garden
- Visit Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji Temple)
- Visit Nijo Castle
Optional Activities
- Browse traditional market street Nishiki-dori
- Shop at Shijo and Kawaramachi shopping streets
- Shabushabu meat fondue dinner at traditional Japanese inn with visit from Kyoto maiko
Landmarks Ryoanji Temple Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) Nijo Castle Nishiki-dori market street Shijo street Kawaramachi street - Day 7
Kyoto
You have the option to explore Kyoto on your own or join the optional day trip (100 km). With the group, you'd see the White Heron Castle in Himeji and the Kokoen garden complex with its restrained aesthetics. In the afternoon, visit the large Buddha hall at Todaiji Temple in Nara and see the city's tame sika deer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Himeji Castle (White Heron Castle)
- Explore Kokoen garden complex
- Visit Todaiji Temple Buddha hall in Nara
- See Nara's famous tame sika deer
Landmarks Himeji Castle Kokoen Garden Todaiji Temple Nara - Day 8
Osaka to Seoul
You'll fly from Osaka to Seoul and spend the rest of the day getting acclimated to the city and exploring the surrounding area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Seoul independently
- Day 9
Seoul
Today you can join an optional Seoul excursion. The group will explore the vast grounds of Gyeongbokgung Royal Palace to learn about Korea's royal history. Then you'll check out the Myeongdong district for K-pop, pop culture, and fashion. In the afternoon, visit the Korean War Memorial and enjoy evening views from Lotte World Tower.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Gyeongbokgung Royal Palace
- Explore Myeongdong district for K-pop, pop culture and fashion
- Visit Korean War Memorial
- View from Lotte World Tower
Landmarks Gyeongbokgung Royal Palace Myeongdong Korean War Memorial Lotte World Tower - Day 10
Seoul to Daegu
A bus will take you 330 km to Gayasan National Park where Haeinsa Temple sits in the landscape. You'll continue to Daegu and have time to relax at your hotel after the travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Haeinsa Temple in Gayasan National Park
Landmarks Gayasan National Park Haeinsa Temple - Day 11
Daegu to Gyeongju
You'll travel by bus 160 km to Gyeongju, called the 'Museum without Walls'. Visit Bulguksa Temple with its stone terraces and the Seokguram Grotto containing a monumental Buddha figure (both from the 8th century and UNESCO World Heritage Sites). The Gyeongju National Museum shows the history and art of the ancient Silla Empire. Later, see the Donggung Palace at Anapchi Pond, which was faithfully rebuilt.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bulguksa Temple with stone terraces
- Visit Seokguram Grotto with Buddha figure
- Explore Gyeongju National Museum
- Visit Donggung Palace at Anapchi Pond
Landmarks Bulguksa Temple Seokguram Grotto Gyeongju National Museum Donggung Palace Anapchi Pond 
- Day 12
Gyeongju to Busan
You'll start at Jagalchi Market, South Korea's largest fish market, and check out views from Busan Tower. Walk through Gamcheon Culture Village to learn about South Korea's recent history. Later, explore the beautiful Dongbaek Park on a peninsula and walk along the coast to the trendy Haeundae waterfront with South Korea's most beautiful beach. By evening, you'll share a final dinner reflecting on the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Jagalchi fish market
- View from Busan Tower
- Explore Gamcheon Culture Village
- Walk through Dongbaek Park
- Stroll Haeundae waterfront promenade
- Final dinner together
Landmarks Jagalchi Market Busan Tower Gamcheon Culture Village Dongbaek Park Haeundae - Day 13
Busan Departure
You'll have free time in Busan before traveling by bus to the international airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Leisure time in Busan
- Day 14
Arrival Home
You arrive home today and your journey comes to an end.
