Itinerary
- Day 1
Seoul
Optional Activities
- Explore Korea's royal palaces
- Visit serene parks
- Shop at dynamic markets
- Enjoy diverse Korean cuisine
- Experience Seoul's vibrant nightlife
- Day 2
Seoul
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace
- National Folk Museum visit
- Jogyesa Temple visit
- Explore Insadong antique alley
- Leisurely stroll along Cheonggycheon Stream
- Seoul Tower observatory visit on Mt. Namsan
Landmarks Gyeongbokgung Palace National Folk Museum Jogyesa Temple Insadong Cheonggycheon Stream Seoul Tower - Day 3
Seoul - DMZ - Seoul
Included Activities
- Private excursion to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
- Visit to Imjingak Park
- 3rd North Korean Infiltration Tunnel exploration
- Dora Observatory visit on Mount Dora
Optional Activities
- Stop at amethyst shop
- Stop at ginseng shop
Landmarks Imjingak Park 3rd North Korean Infiltration Tunnel Dora Observatory - Day 4
Seoul - Andong
Included Activities
- Touring of Andong
- UNESCO-listed Hahoe Village exploration
- Andong Folk Museum visit
- Dosansewon Confucian School visit
Landmarks Hahoe Village Andong Folk Museum Dosansewon Confucian School - Day 5
Andong - Gyeongju
Included Activities
- Touring of Gyeongju
- Gyeongju National Museum visit
- Tumuli Park visit
- Anapji Pond leisurely stroll
- Cheomseongdae Observatory visit
Landmarks Gyeongju National Museum Tumuli Park Anapji Pond Cheomseongdae Observatory 
- Day 6
Gyeongju - Seoul
Included Activities
- Seokguram Grotto visit
- Bulguksa Temple visit
Optional Activities
- Seoul nightlife exploration
- Enjoy chimaek (fried chicken and beer)
Landmarks Seokguram Grotto Bulguksa Temple - Day 7
Seoul - Tokyo
- Day 8
Tokyo
Included Activities
- Sensoji Temple District visit
- Meiji Shrine visit
- Yoyogi Park visit
- Shibuya Crossing observation
Optional Activities
- Watch Sumo tournament in January, May or September (must be booked in advance)
Landmarks Sensoji Temple Meiji Shrine Yoyogi Park Shibuya Crossing 
- Day 9
Tokyo - Kamakura - Tokyo
Included Activities
- Train journey to Kamakura
- Bronze Big Buddha visit
- Hokokuji Zen Temple visit
- Tea ceremony and instruction
Optional Activities
- Shabu Shabu traditional Japanese hot pot meal
Landmarks Great Buddha of Kamakura Hokokuji Temple 
- Day 10
Tokyo
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tokyo National Museum
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Ueno Park and other museums
Landmarks Tokyo National Museum Ueno Park - Day 11
Tokyo - Lake Kawaguchi
- Meals
- Dinner (Japanese dinner at Lake Kawaguchi ryokan)
Included Activities
- Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway travel
- Observatory visit
- Traditional ryokan stay with Japanese dinner
- Natural hot spring bath experience
Optional Activities
- Springtime Fuji Shibazakura (Phlox Moss) Festival visit at Motosu Lake (15 Apr–28 May)
- Hiking trails along lake foreshores
Landmarks Mount Fuji Lake Kawaguchi Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway Motosu Lake 
- Day 12
Lake Kawaguchi - Kyoto
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sanjusangen-do Temple
- Walking tour of Gion Geisha District
Optional Activities
- Cultural performance at Gion Corner Theatre
Landmarks Sanjusangen-do Temple Gion District 
- Day 13
Kyoto
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Nijo Castle
- Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) visit
Optional Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Hire a Kimono and walk the streets
- Participate in a cooking lesson
Landmarks Nijo Castle Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) Fushimi Inari Shrine - Day 14
Kyoto
Optional Activities
- Train travel from Kyoto to Tokyo for optional overnight stay
