Itinerary
- Day 1
Seoul
A shuttle will take you to your hotel once you arrive. After checking in and getting settled, you'll have the afternoon free to rest and relax. Later, your tour guide will stop by with information about what's coming up tomorrow, so you know what to expect.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Ambassador Hongdae)
- Day 2
Seoul to Busan
This morning you'll spend about five hours walking through Seoul's main sights. Changdeokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and the War Memorial are on the schedule, with lunch included at a local spot. In the afternoon, head over to Gangnam District and up the Lotte World Tower before making your way to the train station. Your ticket for the high-speed train to Busan is included, so you'll board and settle in for the ride.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crown Harbor), Hotel (Ramada Encore Busan Station)
Included Activities
- Changdeokgung Palace guided tour
- Bukchon Hanok Village walking tour
- War Memorial of Korea guided visit
- Gangnam District exploration
- High-speed train Seoul to Busan
Optional Activities
- Lotte World Tower admission (not included)
Landmarks Changdeokgung Palace Bukchon Hanok Village War Memorial of Korea Gangnam District Lotte World Tower 
- Day 3
Busan
Start your morning at Haedong Yonggung, a 14th-century Buddhist temple sitting right by the sea. From there, walk through the UN Memorial Cemetery and check out the country's largest fish market near Nampo Port with lunch included. After eating, head to Yongdusan Park to see the pagoda and then move on to Songdo Beach where you can take the marine cable car if you want. End your evening at Gamcheon Culture Village, where colorful buildings and art galleries line the streets.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crown Harbor), Hotel (Ramada Encore Busan Station)
Included Activities
- Haedong Yonggung Temple visit
- UN Memorial Cemetery visit
- Nampo Port fish market visit
- Yongdusan Park visit
- Songdo Beach marine cable car
- Gamcheon Culture Village exploration
Landmarks Haedong Yonggung UN Memorial Cemetery Nampo Port Yongdusan Park Songdo Beach Gamcheon Culture Village - Day 4
Busan to Daegu
Travel early to Seokguram Buddhist Grotto and Bulguksa Temple, then continue to Gyeongju, the former capital. You'll have time to photograph Woljeonggyo Bridge and walk around Tumuli Park with its ancient burial mounds. Cheomsongdae Astronomical Observatory comes next before heading toward Daegu. Along the way, stop at Dongsan Cheongna Hill and walk through Dongseong-ro, a commercial street full of activity.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant in Gyeongju)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Daegu Prince Hotel), Hotel (Susung Daegu)
Included Activities
- Seokguram Buddhist Grotto visit
- Bulguksa Temple visit
- Woljeonggyo Bridge photograph stop
- Tumuli Park tomb visit
- Cheomsongdae Astronomical Observatory visit
- Dongsan Cheongna Hill visit
- Dongseong-ro commercial street visit
Landmarks Seokguram Buddhist Grotto Bulguksa Temple Woljeonggyo Bridge Tumuli Park Cheomsongdae Astronomical Observatory Dongsan Cheongna Hill 
- Day 5
Daegu to Seoul
Begin at Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine and stroll through the surrounding Herbal Medicine Market. Head north to Andong and explore Hahoe Village, visiting the Hahoe Mask Museum with lunch included. After that, check out Byeongsan Seowon Confucian Academy before traveling back toward Seoul. If the weather cooperates, you'll stop at Banpo Bridge to see its famous fountain display.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant in Hahoe)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Ambassador Hongdae)
Included Activities
- Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine visit
- Herbal Medicine Market walk
- Hahoe Village exploration
- Hahoe Mask Museum visit
- Byeongsan Seowon Confucian Academy visit
Optional Activities
- Banpo Bridge fountain viewing (weather dependent)
Landmarks Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine Herbal Medicine Market Hahoe Village Hahoe Mask Museum Byeongsan Seowon Confucian Academy Banpo Bridge 
- Day 6
Seoul to Tokyo
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your included flight to Tokyo. Once you land and clear border procedures, an assistant will meet you. You'll take a shared shuttle bus to your hotel, then have the rest of the day to rest and settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel), Hotel (Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho), Hotel (Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba)
Included Activities
- Flight Seoul to Tokyo
- Day 7
Tokyo
Your guide will lead you through Tokyo for about five hours this morning. Start at Zojoji Temple for views of Tokyo Tower, then walk through Shibuya Crossing and visit Meiji Shrine. Omotesando Avenue comes next, followed by views of the Imperial Palace. Pass through Akihabara Electric Town and see the Kokugikan sumo arena before ending at Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street with lunch included. At 6:30 p.m., take the metro to Shinjuku for dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant), Dinner (Local restaurant in Shinjuku)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel), Hotel (Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho), Hotel (Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba)
Included Activities
- Zojoji Temple visit
- Shibuya Crossing guided stop
- Meiji Shrine visit
- Omotesando Avenue drive-by
- Imperial Palace gardens viewing
- Nijubashi Bridge viewing
- Akihabara district drive-by
- Kokugikan sumo arena drive-by
- Sensoji Temple visit
- Nakamise Street visit
- Metro transport to Shinjuku
- Shinjuku district walk
Landmarks Zojoji Temple Tokyo Tower Shibuya Crossing Meiji Shrine Omotesando Avenue Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge Akihabara Kokugikan Sensoji Temple Nakamise Street Shinjuku District 
- Day 8
Tokyo to Kyoto
Head out early on the bullet train and travel nearly 500 km in just over two hours. You'll spend the whole day exploring Kyoto, Japan's former capital that ruled from 794 to 1868. Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and the Imperial Palace, then see Kinkakuji Temple with its surrounded gardens. Later, spend free time wandering through Gion, Kyoto's traditional geisha district.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Miyako Hotel), Hotel (Miyako Kioto Hachijyo)
Included Activities
- Bullet train Tokyo to Kyoto
- Fushimi Inari Shrine visit
- Imperial Palace visit
- Kinkakuji Temple visit
- Gion district exploration
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Kyoto Imperial Palace Kinkakuji Temple Gion 
- Day 9
Kyoto to Osaka
Travel to Nara and visit Todaiji, a Buddhist temple from 752 with a giant Buddha statue inside. You'll have time to walk around the park where deer roam freely and take photos, with lunch included. Head to Horyu-ji Buddhist Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring Japan's oldest wooden pagoda. By evening, you'll arrive in Osaka, and later visit Dotonbori, a lively colorful district for nightlife.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant in Nara)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Candeo Osaka Namba), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Osaka City Centre - Midosuji), Hotel (Mystays Midosuji Honmachi)
Included Activities
- Todaiji Temple visit
- Horyu-ji Buddhist Temple visit
- Dotonbori district visit
Optional Activities
- Deer interaction at Todaiji Temple park
Landmarks Todaiji Temple Horyu-ji Temple Dotonbori 
- Day 10
Osaka to Okayama
Travel to Himeji where admission to its impressive castle complex is included, so you can see the architecture up close. Lunch is included at a local restaurant after that. Continue to Okayama and visit Korakuen, one of Japan's nicest gardens with lakes, waterfalls, and traditional teahouses. Cross a pedestrian bridge to see Okayama Castle, a sixteenth-century structure rebuilt after World War II (the interior isn't included). You'll have free time to explore the city.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gran Via Okayama), Hotel (Ana Crowne Plaza Okayama)
Included Activities
- Himeji Castle complex tour
- Korakuen garden visit
- Okayama Castle exterior viewing
Optional Activities
- Okayama Castle interior visit (not included)
Landmarks Himeji Castle Korakuen Okayama Castle 
- Day 11
Okayama to Hiroshima
Head to Kurashiki first and walk through its well-preserved historic center. Travel to Hiroshima and visit the Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome, then spend time at the Peace Memorial Museum. Take a ferry out to Miyajima Island to see the famous Itsukushima Shrine dedicated to the guardian of the seas, which is partially built over water. Explore the town center with lunch included, then return to your Hiroshima hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant on Miyajima Island), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Hiroshima), Hotel (Ana Crowne Plaza Hiroshima)
Included Activities
- Kurashiki historic center walking tour
- Peace Memorial Park visit
- Atomic Bomb Dome viewing
- Peace Memorial Museum visit
- Ferry to Miyajima Island
- Itsukushima Shrine visit
Landmarks Kurashiki Historic Center Peace Memorial Park Atomic Bomb Dome Peace Memorial Museum Itsukushima Shrine 
- Day 12
Hiroshima to Matsuyama
Take a pleasant ferry ride of about two and a half hours to Shikoku Island. In Matsuyama, ride the cable car up to the castle. Visit Ishiteji, a Buddhist temple and popular pilgrimage site, with lunch included at a local spot. Later in the afternoon, you'll have admission to Dogo Onsen, a traditional Japanese bathhouse that was built in the 19th century.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ana Crowne Plaza Matsuyama), Hotel (Candeo Hotel Matsuyama)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Shikoku Island
- Matsuyama Castle cable car and visit
- Ishiteji Temple visit
- Dogo Onsen bathhouse experience
Landmarks Matsuyama Castle Ishiteji Temple Dogo Onsen 
- Day 13
Matsuyama to Kobe
Head to Kotohira where a Shinto shrine dedicated to the God of sailors sits on Mount Zosu, accessible by climbing 785 steps. Visit Ritsurin in Takamatsu, one of Japan's nicest gardens, with lunch included. In Naruto, stop at an impressive bridge that spans the sea and walk on its glass floor to watch powerful whirlpools from 45 meters above. Travel across more stunning bridges connecting islands before arriving in Kobe for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant in Takamatsu)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel), Hotel (Candeo Kobe Torroad), Hotel (Monterey Kobe)
Included Activities
- Kotohira Shinto shrine visit
- Mount Zosu temple climb
- Ritsurin garden visit
- Naruto Bridge exploration
- Naruto Bridge glass floor experience
Landmarks Kotohira Shrine Ritsurin Garden Naruto Bridge 
- Day 14
Kobe to Mount Koya
In Kobe, visit the Earthquake Memorial Museum that honors the 1995 earthquake and the city's reconstruction. Travel to Mount Koya, the most important Shingon Buddhism center in Japan with 120 temples and monasteries. Visit Okuno Mausoleum, a spiritual cemetery with over 200,000 graves set in nature. See Kongobuji Temple, originally built in 1593. You'll spend the night at a Buddhist monastery where monks lead Zen meditation, and vegetarian dinner is included.
- Meals
- Dinner (Vegetarian meal at monastery)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Monasterio Hojoin), Hotel (Monasterio Fukuchi In)
Included Activities
- Earthquake Memorial Museum visit
- Okuno Mausoleum visit
- Kongobuji Temple visit
- Zen meditation practice (Ajikan/Zazen)
Optional Activities
- Religious ceremony at temple before breakfast
Landmarks Earthquake Memorial Museum Okuno Mausoleum Kongobuji Temple - Day 15
Mount Koya to Kyoto
Start your day with a traditional Japanese breakfast at the temple. At first light, travel to Kyoto where you'll have the full day to yourself. Your guide will give you recommendations and suggestions for the sights you might want to check out.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional Japanese breakfast at monastery)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Miyako Hotel), Hotel (Miyako Kioto Hachijyo)
Included Activities
- Traditional Japanese breakfast at monastery
Optional Activities
- Kyoto sightseeing with guide recommendations
- Day 16
Kyoto to Tokyo
Travel through beautiful rural landscapes to Tsumago, a charming wooden village considered one of Japan's nicest places. You'll have free time to walk around and experience its traditional feel. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. Continue to Matsumoto to see its impressive 16th-century castle known as 'The Crow' because of its black color. After having free time to explore the town, you'll depart for Tokyo, arriving by the end of the day.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant in Tsumago)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel), Hotel (Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho), Hotel (Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba)
Included Activities
- Tsumago village walking tour
- Matsumoto Castle visit
Landmarks Tsumago Matsumoto Castle 
- Day 17
Tokyo
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end. You'll leave with wonderful memories from your Japan and Korea adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
