Itinerary
- Day 1
Seoul
You'll arrive in Seoul and have the day to settle in at your own pace. At 6 pm, meet up with your CEO for an orientation walk along Cheonggyecheon Stream, where you'll pass small waterfalls and cross overhead bridges. From there, head into Myeongdong to check out the bustling shopping district and sample street food. An optional group dinner wraps up your first evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Prince)
Included Activities
- Seoul Orientation Walk
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Group dinner
Landmarks Cheonggyecheon Stream Myeongdong 
- Day 2
Seoul
A private bus takes you around Seoul to see how the city blends modern skyscrapers with Buddhist temples. You'll stop at Gyeongbokgung Palace and the National Folklore Museum, then walk through Bukchon Hanok Village with its traditional houses and check out Insadong Alley. Later, you can catch a show, visit a museum, or explore street markets where you'll find local specialties like bibimbap, soondae, and kimchi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Prince)
Included Activities
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Insadong Alley
- National Folklore Museum
- Seoul City Tour
- Bukchon Hanok Village Exploration
Optional Activities
- Show viewing
- Local museum exploration
- Street market exploration and street food tasting
Landmarks Gyeongbokgung Palace National Folklore Museum Bukchon Hanok Village Insadong Alley - Day 3
Seoul to Gyeongju-si
After breakfast, board a high-speed bullet train through the countryside heading to Gyeongju, an old Korean capital. You'll arrive at a local temple for an overnight stay where you'll learn temple etiquette, watch a monk martial arts performance, and participate in morning prayer rituals. Dinner is a traditional temple meal, and you'll sleep in Ondol rooms heated from below, with sleeping areas separated by gender.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Temple style dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golgulsa Temple Stay)
Included Activities
- Overnight Temple Stay
Optional Activities
- Temple etiquette learning
- Daily drum and bell ritual
- Easy hike to stone cave temple for morning meditation
- Day 4
Gyeongju-si
Start your morning with meditation, martial arts practice, and a drum and bell ritual. Then explore Gyeongju through a city tour, visiting Bulguksa Temple on Mount Toham's slopes to see stone pagodas and gilt-bronze Buddha statues. You'll also stop at Cheomseongdae Observatory, Asia's oldest surviving astronomical structure, and walk around the Royal Tombs area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swiss Rosen Hotel Gyeongju)
Included Activities
- City Tour of Gyeongju
- Cheomseongdae Observatory
- Daereungwon Tomb Complex
Landmarks Bulguksa Temple Mount Toham Cheomseongdae Observatory Daereungwon Tomb Complex - Day 5
Gyeongju-si to Busan
Take a bus to Busan with a day trip to Yangdong Folk Village, a 500-year-old UNESCO site showing early Joseon Dynasty life. You'll visit the 14th century Haedong Yonggungsa Temple set into seaside rocks, then check into your Busan hotel. An orientation walk takes you along Haeundae Beach and Dongbaek Island. Later, you can opt for a spa session or karaoke to wind down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Felix Hotel by STX)
Included Activities
- Yangdong Folk Village
- Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Visit
Optional Activities
- Jjimjilbang spa
- Karaoke bar
Landmarks Yangdong Folk Village Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Haeundae Beach Dongbaek Island (APEC House) 
- Day 6
Busan to Seoul
Explore Busan's Jagalchi fish market and Gukjesijang market, then head to Yongdusan Park and Gamcheon Culture Village with its colorful buildings. After that, hop on the bullet train back to Seoul. Once there, visit Namdaemun Market, Korea's oldest traditional marketplace, then ride a cable car up to N Seoul Tower. You can visit the observation deck or spend the rest of your time at Banpo Bridge, the floating islands, or the Gangnam district.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Prince)
Included Activities
- Yongdusan Park Visit
- N Seoul Tower Visit
- Jagalchi Fish Market
- Namdaemun Market Visit
- Gukje Traditional Market
- Gamcheon Culture Village
Optional Activities
- N Seoul Tower observation deck
- Banpo Bridge visit
- Floating islands visit
- Gangnam district exploration
Landmarks Jagalchi Fish Market Gukjesijang Market Yongdusan Park Gamcheon Culture Village Namdaemun Market N Seoul Tower Banpo Bridge - Day 7
Seoul
Head to the Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea, a Cold War remnant from 1953 that stretches 250 km with a 4 km buffer zone. This minimal development has let nature thrive there. You'll spend 3 to 4 hours exploring, then visit The War Memorial of Korea before returning to Seoul for the evening. Optional activities include Samsung Leeum Contemporary Gallery, a walk through Itaewon, or a pre-booked kimchi making class and Hanbok experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Prince)
Included Activities
- Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Visit
- The War Memorial Hall of Korea
Optional Activities
- Samsung Leeum Contemporary Gallery
- Itaewon neighbourhood exploration
- Kimchi making and Hanbok experience (pre-booking required)
Landmarks Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) The War Memorial of Korea - Day 8
Seoul to Osaka
You'll depart Seoul and arrive in Osaka, Japan. The day is yours to rest or explore on your own with no scheduled activities. In the evening, join your CEO and group for a Japan Welcome Meeting to kick things off.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Prince Smart Inn Osaka Yodoyabashi), Hotel (City Route Hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration
- Day 9
Osaka to Kōyasan
Travel to Mt Koya, the center of Buddhism in Japan founded in 816 by Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi. A scenic train ride takes you up the mountain, then you'll switch to a funicular for the steep final section before boarding a bus to reach the monastery. You'll sleep in the temple overnight and have shojin ryori, traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine, for dinner. Later, relax in a yukata or kimono.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sekishoin)
Included Activities
- Overnight in Mount Kōya Temple
Landmarks Mount Kōya - Day 10
Kōyasan to Hiroshima
Watch monks at prayer in the morning and enjoy a traditional vegetarian breakfast. Spend some time on Mt Koya before traveling back down via bus, train, and funicular. Then board a bullet train to Hiroshima, a historically significant city shaped by the 1945 atomic bomb explosion.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Toyoko Inn Hiroshimaeki Shinkansenguchi Ⅱ)
Included Activities
- Oku-no-in Cemetery Visit
Landmarks Oku-no-in Cemetery 
- Day 11
Hiroshima
In the morning, visit the Peace Park and Memorial Museum to learn about the 1945 atomic bombing. During the afternoon, take a ferry to the sacred island of Miyajima to see the famous floating Torii Gate. If you're up for it, you can hike around Mt Misen.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Toyoko Inn Hiroshimaeki Shinkansenguchi Ⅱ)
Included Activities
- Hiroshima Park and Peace Memorial
- Miyajima Island Visit
Optional Activities
- Mt Misen hike (Free-1840JPY per person)
Landmarks Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Miyajima Island Torii Gate (Miyajima) Mount Misen - Day 12
Hiroshima to Kyoto
Travel to Kyoto and start exploring the city. Visit the impressive Nijo Castle and its gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening, your CEO will lead a walking tour through Gion, Kyoto's geisha district.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo)
Included Activities
- Gion Walk
- Nijo Castle and Gardens Visit
Landmarks Nijo Castle Gion District 
- Day 13
Kyoto
Head to Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine and walk under the bright red torii gates. You'll have free time to shop, stroll along the riverbank, or check out one of Kyoto's many other temples.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo)
Included Activities
- Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Visit
Optional Activities
- Shopping
- Riverbank strolling
- Other temple exploration
- Zen Gardens of Ryōdan-ji (500JPY per person)
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Taisha Ryōdan-ji - Day 14
Kyoto to Hakone
Travel to Hakone, a hillside town known for its onsens, or natural hot springs. Take a boat across Lake Ashino-ko where you might catch a view of Mt Fuji. In the evening, have a traditional kaiseki meal, then soak in the onsen to relax.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Japanese kaiseki meal)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (TKP Hotel & Resort Rekutore Hakone Gora), Hotel (Hotel Kagetsuen)
Included Activities
- Lake Ashino-ko Boat Ride
- Traditional Kaiseki Meal
Landmarks Lake Ashino-ko Mount Fuji 
- Day 15
Hakone to Tokyo
Head to Tokyo and arrive before noon with time to explore this energetic city and do some last-minute shopping. You can opt for Ueno Park and its museums, Akihabara for electronics, Harajuku for quirky fashion, Ginza for upscale shopping, or walk through the Imperial Palace East Garden. Alternatively, just stroll the streets and find pockets of traditional life tucked under the modern surface.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The B Akasaka)
Optional Activities
- Ueno Park visit
- Museum exploration
- Akihabara electronics shopping
- Harajuku fashion exploration
- Ginza luxury shopping (Free)
- Imperial Palace East Gardens walk (Free)
- Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingū) visit (Free-1000JPY per person)
- Street exploration
Landmarks Ueno Park Akihabara Harajuku Ginza Imperial Palace East Garden Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingū) - Day 16
Tokyo
Depart Tokyo at any time that works for you.
