Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
Your driver meets you at Tokyo airport's arrival hall and takes you to your hotel. An English-speaking guide will be with you throughout the entire trip.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai)
- Day 2
Tokyo
Start at Tsukiji Fish Market to check out fresh seafood and produce. From there, head to the 1400-year-old Senso-Ji Buddhist Temple in Asakusa. Later, make your way to Akihabara to explore electronics and anime culture. You can wander through themed cafes and try conveyor belt sushi at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai)
Included Activities
- Visit Tsukiji Fish Market
- Visit Senso-Ji Buddhist Temple
- Explore Akihabara district
Optional Activities
- Ninja Cafe experience in Asakusa
- Kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi) dining
Landmarks Tsukiji Fish Market Senso-Ji Buddhist Temple Akihabara - Day 3
Tokyo to Fuji
Journey to the Fuji region and walk through West Lake Village with its traditional thatched-roof cottages and views of Mount Fuji in the distance. Stop at Oshino Hakkai's eight crystal-clear springs. After that, visit the historic Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave formed over 1150 years ago. Later, take in panoramic Mount Fuji views from Arakurayama Sengen Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fuji View Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore West Lake Village
- Visit Oshino Hakkai springs
- Explore Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
- Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park
Landmarks West Lake Village Oshino Hakkai Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave Arakurayama Sengen Park Mount Fuji 
- Day 4
Fuji to Kyoto
Start with a scenic voyage on the Hakone Pirate Ship across Lake Ashino with Mount Fuji views. Then ride the Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani, a volcanic site with sulfur vents where you can purchase black jade. Later, travel via Shinkansen bullet train from Odawara to Kyoto.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto-ekimae)
Included Activities
- Hakone Pirate Ship voyage on Lake Ashino
- Hakone Ropeway ride to Owakudani
- Visit Owakudani volcanic area
- Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto
Optional Activities
- Purchase black jade at Owakudani
Landmarks Lake Ashino Owakudani 
- Day 5
Kyoto
Begin at Kiyomizu-dera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site monastery founded in 778. Next, see the iconic Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) with its shimmering reflection and serene surroundings. Participate in a Kimono and Tea Ceremony Experience, learning about Japanese tea traditions from an expert tea master.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto-ekimae)
Included Activities
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera monastery
- Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
- Kimono and Tea Ceremony Experience
Landmarks Kiyomizu-dera Kinkaku-ji Temple - Day 6
Kyoto to Nara to Osaka
Start early at Fushimi Inari Taisha, the headquarters of Japan's 30,000 Inari shrines dating back to the 8th century. Travel to Uji, Japan's green tea birthplace. Then head to Nara Park where over 1,200 roaming deer wander freely. Visit the historic Todai-ji Temple to finish out the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hot Spring from Deep Water Osaka Hinode Hotel Nipponbashi)
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Visit Uji
- Visit Nara Park
- Visit Tōdai-ji Temple
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Taisha Uji Nara Park Tōdai-ji Temple - Day 7
Osaka
Check out Kuromon Ichiba, a 580-meter covered market known as 'Osaka's kitchen' for fresh seafood. Tour Osaka Castle, built in 1583 on the former site of Ishiyama Honganji Temple. After that, visit the Osaka Museum of History. By evening, head to the ultramodern Umeda Sky Building for city views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hot Spring from Deep Water Osaka Hinode Hotel Nipponbashi)
Included Activities
- Visit Kuromon Ichiba market
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Visit Osaka Museum of History
- Visit Umeda Sky Building observation deck
Landmarks Kuromon Ichiba Osaka Castle Osaka Museum of History Umeda Sky Building - Day 8
Osaka to Seoul
Travel from Osaka to KIX airport for your flight. Upon arrival at ICN airport in Seoul, a private vehicle transfers you to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station)
- Day 9
Seoul
Explore Seoul's iconic landmarks with a private English-speaking guide and vehicle. Start at Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House), the former presidential residence now open as a public park built in traditional Korean architectural style. Tour Gyeongbokgung Palace, the first and largest royal palace representing Joseon Dynasty sovereignty. Finish at bustling Myeong-Dong shopping district with Korean and international brands, street food, and restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station)
Included Activities
- Visit Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House)
- Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Explore Myeong-Dong shopping district
Landmarks Cheong Wa Dae Gyeongbokgung Palace Myeong-Dong - Day 10
Seoul to Jeonju
Visit Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built during the Joseon Dynasty with preserved 200-year-old walls and Eastern-Western architectural blend. Travel to Jeonju's historic Hanok Village comprising over 800 traditional Korean houses. Try authentic Korean cuisine including Bibimbap, where it was originally created.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lahan Hotel Jeonju)
Included Activities
- Visit Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
- Explore Jeonju Hanok Village
Optional Activities
- Try authentic Bibimbap and Korean cuisine in Hanok Village
Landmarks Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Jeonju Hanok Village 
- Day 11
Jeonju to Busan
Travel with a private English-speaking guide by private car to the 1,200-year-old Haeinsa Temple on Mount Gaya, home to the Tripitaka Koreana, 80,000 Buddhist text engravings considered one of the world's most comprehensive Buddhist collections. Explore Daegu Oriental Medicine Market with its extensive medicine and herb stalls. Visit the Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine. Finish at serene Yongdusan Park in Busan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Avani Central Busan)
Included Activities
- Visit Haeinsa Temple
- Explore Daegu Oriental Medicine Market
- Visit Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine
- Visit Yongdusan Park
Landmarks Haeinsa Temple Daegu Oriental Medicine Market Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine Yongdusan Park 
- Day 12
Busan to Seoul
Visit Jagalchi Market, South Korea's largest fish market, and explore its new expansions including the New Dong-a Market and Dried Fish Market. Tour Haedong Yonggungsa, an impressive temple perched on East Sea cliffs in Busan, rebuilt in the 1970s with traditional and modern design elements. Travel via KTX bullet train from Busan back to Seoul.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station)
Included Activities
- Visit Jagalchi Market
- Visit Haedong Yonggungsa temple
- KTX bullet train to Seoul
Landmarks Jagalchi Market Haedong Yonggungsa - Day 13
Departure from Seoul
Travel to ICN airport for your departing international flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
