Itinerary
- Day 1
Seoul
You'll arrive in Seoul and get transferred to your hotel. Once you're settled in, there's some free time to relax before you get information about the tour this afternoon.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Ambassador Hongdae)
- Day 2
Seoul to Busan
Spend roughly five hours seeing Seoul, hitting Changdeokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, the War Memorial, and Gangnam District along the way. Stop at Lotte World Tower for free time to look around (tower admission not included). Then you'll head to the station and board a high-speed train to Busan, arriving for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Encore Busan Station)
Included Activities
- Visit Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village
- Visit the War Memorial museum
- Explore Gangnam District
- High-speed train to Busan
Optional Activities
- Ascend Lotte World Tower (admission not included)
- Explore Lotte World Tower park and luxury shopping centers
Landmarks Changdeokgung Palace Bukchon Hanok Village War Memorial of Korea Gangnam District Lotte World Tower 
- Day 3
Busan
Start at Haedong Yonggung, a 14th-century Buddhist temple right by the sea, then check out the UN Memorial Cemetery. Stop at Korea's largest fish market at Nampo Port before lunch. Walk through Yongdusan Park and see its 120-meter pagoda, then go to Songdo Beach for the marine cable car (ticket included, weather permitting). After that, wander through Gamcheon Culture Village with its art galleries, pottery workshops, and cafes before heading back to Busan for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Encore Busan Station)
Included Activities
- Visit Haedong Yonggung Buddhist Temple
- Explore UN Memorial Cemetery
- Visit fish market at Nampo Port
- Visit Yongdusan Park and 120-meter pagoda
- Ride the marine cable car at Songdo Beach (weather permitting)
- Explore Gamcheon Culture Village
Landmarks Haedong Yonggung Temple UN Memorial Cemetery Nampo Port Fish Market Yongdusan Park Songdo Beach Gamcheon Culture Village - Day 4
Busan to Daegu
Leave for the Seokguram Buddhist Grotto on Tohamsan's slopes, then visit Bulguksa Temple. Move on to Gyeongju, Korea's longest-reigning capital, where you can photograph the wooden Woljeonggyo Bridge. Grab lunch, then explore Tumuli Park with its ancient royal burial mounds and visit the Cheomsongdae Astronomical Observatory. Finish in Daegu, seeing historic Dongsan Cheongna Hill and the busy Dongseong-ro commercial street before your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant in Gyeongju)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Daegu Prince Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Seokguram Buddhist Grotto
- Visit Bulguksa Temple
- Photograph Woljeonggyo Bridge in Gyeongju
- Visit Tumuli Park and royal burial mounds
- Visit Cheomsongdae Astronomical Observatory
Optional Activities
- Explore Dongsan Cheongna Hill and Dongseong-ro street
Landmarks Seokguram Buddhist Grotto Bulguksa Temple Woljeonggyo Bridge Tumuli Park Cheomsongdae Astronomical Observatory 
- Day 5
Daegu to Seoul
Check out Daegu's Yangnyeongsi Museum of Traditional Medicine and the Herbal Medicine Market with its ginseng shops. Head north to Andong and visit the UNESCO World Heritage village of Hahoe, walking its traditional streets and the Hahoe Mask Museum. Have lunch, then see the beautiful Byeongsan Seowon Confucian Academy by the river. Return to Seoul in the late afternoon for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant in Hahoe)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Ambassador Hongdae)
Included Activities
- Visit Yangnyeongsi Museum of Traditional Medicine
- Stroll through Herbal Medicine Market
- Explore Hahoe Village
- Visit Hahoe Mask Museum
- Visit Byeongsan Seowon Confucian Academy
Landmarks Yangnyeongsi Museum of Traditional Medicine Herbal Medicine Market Hahoe Village Hahoe Mask Museum Byeongsan Seowon Confucian Academy 
- Day 6
Seoul to Tokyo
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your included flight to Tokyo. Once you arrive and clear border procedures, meet your tour assistant and take a shared shuttle bus to your hotel. Rest and enjoy some free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
Included Activities
- Flight Seoul to Tokyo
- Day 7
Tokyo
Take a comprehensive five-hour guided tour of Tokyo. Visit Zojoji Temple for views of Tokyo Tower and its Jizo statues, then experience the famous Shibuya Crossing. Walk through Meiji Shrine and travel along elegant Omotesando Avenue. See the scenic Imperial Palace and gardens, then drive through Akihabara's manga and anime district. Go up Tokyo Skytree (admission included) for panoramic city views. Evening takes you to Asakusa to explore Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street, then meet your guide for a subway ride to Shinjuku, explore the lively district, have included dinner at a local restaurant, and return by subway.
- Meals
- Dinner (Local restaurant in Shinjuku)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Zojoji Temple
- Experience Shibuya Crossing
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Travel along Omotesando Avenue
- Visit Imperial Palace and gardens
- Drive through Akihabara district
- Ascend Tokyo Skytree
- Explore Sensoji Temple
- Visit Nakamise Street
- Walk through Shinjuku district
- Subway rides in Tokyo
Landmarks Zojoji Temple Tokyo Tower Shibuya Crossing Meiji Shrine Omotesando Avenue Imperial Palace Akihabara Tokyo Skytree Sensoji Temple Nakamise Street Shinjuku 
- Day 8
Tokyo to Kyoto
Travel by bullet train early in the morning, covering roughly 500 km in just over two hours to reach Kyoto, Japan's former capital (794-1868). Explore the city's most iconic landmarks including Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of red torii gates, the Imperial Palace, and Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) surrounded by gorgeous gardens. Stroll through Gion, Kyoto's vibrant traditional district known for geishas and lively atmosphere. You'll have free time to explore on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Miyako Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit Imperial Palace
- Visit Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
- Explore Gion traditional district
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Imperial Palace Kinkakuji Temple Gion - Day 9
Kyoto to Osaka
Head to Nara to visit Todaiji, a beautiful Buddhist temple built in 752 housing a giant Buddha statue. Interact with the friendly deer roaming freely in the surrounding park and take photos. After lunch, visit Horyu-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Japan's oldest Buddhist temple with one of the world's oldest wooden structures. Continue to Osaka for an evening arrival. Later, visit Dotonbori, the lively and colorful district known for bustling nightlife.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant in Nara)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Candeo Osaka Namba)
Included Activities
- Visit Todaiji Temple
- Interact with deer in Nara
- Visit Horyu-ji Buddhist Temple
- Visit Dotonbori district
Landmarks Todaiji Temple Horyu-ji Temple Dotonbori 
- Day 10
Osaka to Okayama
Leave for Himeji to visit the immense castle complex showcasing Japanese castle architecture. Have lunch at a local restaurant, then continue to Okayama to explore Korakuen, one of Japan's most beautiful gardens with lakes, waterfalls, and traditional teahouses. Cross a pedestrian bridge to see Okayama Castle (interior visit not included), a sixteenth-century fortification rebuilt in 1966. Enjoy free time to walk around the provincial capital.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant in Himeji)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gran Via Okayama)
Included Activities
- Visit Himeji Castle complex
- Visit Korakuen Garden
- View Okayama Castle exterior
Optional Activities
- Visit inside Okayama Castle (interior visit not included)
Landmarks Himeji Castle Korakuen Garden Okayama Castle 
- Day 11
Okayama to Hiroshima
Visit Kurashiki, a city with a beautifully preserved historic center, for a leisurely stroll through charming streets. Continue to Hiroshima to explore the Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, and the moving Peace Memorial Museum reflecting the city's history and resilience. Take a ferry to Itsukushima island to visit the famous Itsukushima Shrine, partially built over water and dedicated to the guardian of the seas. Explore the picturesque town center and enjoy lunch. Return to your Hiroshima hotel for an included dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant at Itsukushima), Dinner (Hotel restaurant in Hiroshima)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Hiroshima)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Kurashiki historic center
- Visit Peace Memorial Park
- Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
- Visit Peace Memorial Museum
- Ferry to Itsukushima island
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine
- Explore Itsukushima town center
Landmarks Kurashiki Peace Memorial Park Atomic Bomb Dome Peace Memorial Museum Itsukushima Shrine 
- Day 12
Hiroshima
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
- Meals
- Breakfast
