Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Tokyo
Tokyo- Start point
- Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (TenTen Guesthouse in Asakusa, Tokyo, 15:30 - 16:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner featuring Tsukishima monja, a Tokyo speciality cooked together on a hotplate at the table)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (TenTen Guesthouse in Asakusa)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with Tsukishima monja
Optional Activities
- Drinks with the group
- Day 2
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch featuring sushi created during the masterclass)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (TenTen Guesthouse in Asakusa)
Included Activities
- Sushi masterclass with lunch
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Visit Harajuku District
- Visit Shibuya Crossing
- Visit Hachiko statue
Optional Activities
- Shibuya Sky observation deck visit
- Kartoon Karting (pre-booking required)
Landmarks Meiji Shrine Harajuku District Shibuya Crossing Hachiko Statue Shibuya Sky - Day 3
Tokyo
Tokyo- Accommodation
- Hostel (TenTen Guesthouse in Asakusa)
Included Activities
- Visit Yanaka Ginza
- Visit Akihabara (Electric Town)
- Visit Japanese arcade
- Visit Sensoji Temple
- Browse Nakamise-dori stalls
Optional Activities
- Maid café visit
- Sumo experience with dinner (pre-booking required)
Landmarks Yanaka Ginza Akihabara Sensoji Temple Nakamise-dori - Day 4
Tokyo to Mt Fuji
Tokyo to Mt Fuji- Accommodation
- Hostel (TenTen Guesthouse in Asakusa)
Included Activities
- Traditional Japanese dyeing workshop
- Visit Oshino Hakkai village
Landmarks Lake Kawaguchi Oshino Hakkai - Day 5
Shimoda
Shimoda- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ocean View Hiromi SPA Hotel)
Included Activities
- Shimoda Bay sightseeing cruise
- Walk Perry Road
- Visit Museum of Black Ships
- Visit Ryosenji Temple
- Ride Shimoda Ropeway
- Onsen experience
Landmarks Shimoda Bay Perry Road Museum of Black Ships Ryosenji Temple Shimoda Ropeway - Day 6
Shimoda to Kyoto
Shimoda to Kyoto- Accommodation
- Hostel (K’s House Hostel Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Kyoto
- Karaoke night
Optional Activities
- Lunch and exploration in Atami
Landmarks Atami - Day 7
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner in Pontocho Alley)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (K’s House Hostel Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Traditional tea ceremony with matcha preparation
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Walk through Gion
- Walk through Pontocho Alley
- Group dinner in Pontocho Alley
Optional Activities
- Kimono rental (pre-booking required)
Landmarks Kiyomizu-dera Temple Gion Pontocho Alley - Day 8
Kyoto
Kyoto- Accommodation
- Hostel (K’s House Hostel Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Calligraphy class
Optional Activities
- Philosopher's Path walk
- Arashiyama bamboo grove visit
- Monkey Park hike
- Day trip to Nara (Todai-ji Temple and Nara Park)
- Kimono rental (pre-booking required)
- Ninja and Samurai Museum
Landmarks Philosopher's Path Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Arashiyama Monkey Park Todai-ji Temple Nara Park - Day 9
Kyoto to Hiroshima
Kyoto to Hiroshima- Meals
- Lunch (Quick lunch stop during cycling tour)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Webase Hiroshima Hostel)
Included Activities
- Half-day cycling tour through Kyoto
- Meditation session led by Buddhist monk
- Tea ceremony
- Visit Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji)
Optional Activities
- Okonomiyaki dinner at Okonomiyaki Village
Landmarks Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) - Day 10
Hiroshima
Hiroshima- Accommodation
- Hostel (WeBase Hiroshima)
Included Activities
- Visit Miyajima Island
- See the floating torii gate
- Ride Miyajima Ropeway
- Visit Peace Memorial Museum
- Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
Optional Activities
- Forest trail hike on Mt Misen instead of ropeway descent
Landmarks Miyajima Island Floating Torii Gate (Itsukushima Shrine) Mt Misen Seto Inland Sea Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Atomic Bomb Dome - Day 11
Hiroshima to Kobe to Osaka
Hiroshima to Kobe to Osaka- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (R Hotel Namba Osaka)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Kobe
- Orientation walk in Osaka
Optional Activities
- Visit Nunobiki Herb Garden
- Ride ropeway for views over Kobe
- Visit Earthquake Memorial Museum
- Explore Kitano-chō traditional streets
- Visit Kobe Port Tower
- Visit Shinsekai district
- Try kushikatsu at local restaurants
Landmarks Nunobiki Herb Garden Kobe Port Tower Kitano-chō Shinsekai District - Day 12
Osaka
Osaka- Meals
- Dinner (Group farewell dinner in Japan)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (R Hotel Namba Osaka)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk to Shinsaibashi
- Group farewell dinner in Japan
Optional Activities
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Explore Umeda district
- Visit National Museum
Landmarks Shinsaibashi Osaka Castle Umeda National Museum - Day 13
Osaka to Seoul
Osaka to Seoul- Accommodation
- Hostel (Step Inn Myeongdong 1)
Optional Activities
- Explore Seoul surroundings
- Day 14
Seoul
Seoul- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner at Myeongdong with local food introduction)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Step Inn Myeongdong 1)
Included Activities
- Taekwondo class
- Group dinner in Myeongdong
- Visit Namsan Mountain
Optional Activities
- N Seoul Tower visit
Landmarks Myeongdong Namsan Mountain N Seoul Tower - Day 15
Seoul
Seoul- Accommodation
- Hostel (Step Inn Myeongdong 1)
Included Activities
- Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Watch Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
- K-Pop dance class
Optional Activities
- Hanbok (traditional clothing) rental
- Visit Bukchon Hanok Village
- Visit Insadong Art Street
- Walk Cheonggyecheon stream
- Explore Gangnam District
- Bike ride along Han River
- Personalised perfume-making class (pre-booking required, 3 weeks minimum)
Landmarks Gyeongbokgung Palace Bukchon Hanok Village Insadong Art Street Cheonggyecheon Gangnam District Han River Hongdae - Day 16
Seoul - Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Seoul - Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)- Accommodation
- Hostel (Step Inn Myeongdong 1)
Included Activities
- DMZ tour
- Visit Dora Observatory
- Visit Third Tunnel
- Q&A session with North Korean defector (availability dependent)
Landmarks Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Dora Observatory Third Tunnel - Day 17
Geumsunsa Temple, Seoul
Geumsunsa Temple, Seoul- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Buddhist vegetarian dinner), Breakfast (Traditional Buddhist breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Temple (Geumsunsa Temple Stay)
Included Activities
- Geumsunsa Temple stay with guided tour
- Traditional Buddhist vegetarian dinner
- Temple bell and Dharma drum experience
- Evening chanting
- Singing bowl meditation session
- Traditional temple accommodation overnight
Landmarks Geumsunsa Temple Bukhansan Mountain - Day 18
Temple to Seoraksan National Park to Sokcho
Temple to Seoraksan National Park to Sokcho- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Sokcho local fish market with fresh seafood or sweet and spicy fried chicken options)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Haru Guesthouse, Sokcho)
Included Activities
- Hike/activities in Seoraksan National Park
- Gatbae boat to Abai Village
- Dinner at fish market
- Traditional liquor tasting
Optional Activities
- Seoraksan Cable Car (pre-booking available)
Landmarks Seoraksan National Park Ulsanbawi Rock Sokcho Abai Village - Day 19
Sokcho to Gyeongju
Sokcho to Gyeongju- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Hanjeongsik feast at Hanok restaurant with kimchi, banchan, savoury pancakes, stews and seasonal specialities)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Blueboat Hostel Haeundae)
Included Activities
- Cycling tour of Gyeongju old town
- Visit Daereungwon Tumuli Park (ancient royal tombs)
- Visit Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory
- Traditional Hanjeongsik feast at Hanok restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit Anapji Pond for illuminated night views
Landmarks Gyeongju Old Town Daereungwon Tumuli Park Cheomseongdae Observatory Anapji Pond - Day 20
Gyeongju to Busan
Gyeongju to Busan- Accommodation
- Hostel (Blueboat Hostel Haeundae & Libero Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Gamcheon Culture Village
- Songdo Marine Cable Car ride
- Walk through BIFF Square
Optional Activities
- Visit Busan Tower
Landmarks Gamcheon Culture Village Songdo Beach Songdo Marine Cable Car BIFF Square Busan Tower Haeundae - Day 21
Busan
Busan- Accommodation
- Hostel (Blueboat Hostel Haeundae & Libero Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Optional Activities
- Spa Land (jjimjilbang) visit
- Busan sightseeing cruise
- Karaoke at local spot
Landmarks Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Gwangan Bridge Haeundae - Day 22
Busan to Jeju Island
Busan to Jeju Island- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinshin Cheonjiyeon Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Morning beach time in Haeundae
- Busan cooking class (pre-booking required)
- Haeundae Blueline Park coastal train
- Observatory at Korea's second tallest building
- Huinnyeoul Culture Village
Landmarks Haeundae Beach Haeundae Blueline Park Huinnyeoul Culture Village - Day 23
Jeju Island
Jeju Island- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinshin Cheonjiyeon Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hike along Jeju Olle Trail
- Visit Jeongbang Waterfall
- Hike Seongsan Ilchulbong
Optional Activities
- Optional lunch by the volcano
- Haenyeo performance (subject to availability/weather)
- Maeil Olle Market visit
- Jungmun Beach
- Cheonjiyeon Waterfall visit
- Maritime Park and Saeyeongyo Bridge walk
- Haenyeo Museum visit
- Sunset drinks at The Cliff
Landmarks Jeju Olle Trail Jeongbang Waterfall Seongsan Ilchulbong Maeil Olle Market Jungmun Beach Cheonjiyeon Waterfall Maritime Park Saeyeongyo Bridge Haenyeo Museum The Cliff - Day 24
Jeju Island
Jeju Island- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner featuring traditional Jeju Black Pork BBQ)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinshin Cheonjiyeon Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliffs
- Yacht sailing tour
- Farewell Jeju Black Pork BBQ dinner
Landmarks Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliffs Jungmun Beach Cheonjiyeon Waterfall Maritime Park Saeyeongyo Bridge - Day 25
Jeju Island
Jeju Island- End point
- 천지연로41번길, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea (Check out , 11:00)
Optional Activities
- Optional accommodation and onward travel arrangements
