Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
You'll land in Tokyo and meet your driver in the arrival hall. The private car transfer gets you to your hotel smoothly, so you can settle in without any hassle.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai)
- Day 2
Tokyo
Your private English-speaking guide takes you through Tokyo's different neighborhoods. Start at Sensoji, the oldest temple in the city, then head to Asakusa for local street food. After that, walk through the Imperial Palace gardens, and later check out Akihabara's electronics shops and anime culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai)
Included Activities
- Visit Senso-Ji Temple with private English-speaking guide
- Asakusa Food Experience - local street food tour
- Visit Kokyo Gaien Garden (Imperial Palace garden)
- Explore Akihabara district
Landmarks Senso-Ji Temple Kokyo Gaien Garden Akihabara - Day 3
Tokyo
This morning you'll pay respects at the Hachiko statue in Shibuya. Later, head up to Shibuya Sky Observation Deck for panoramic views across the city. Then move on to Harajuku to see the youth culture and fashion scene, and finish the day wandering through Shinjuku Golden Street's traditional izakaya houses.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai)
Included Activities
- Visit Hachiko statue in Shibuya
- Shibuya Sky Observation Deck - Sky Edge rooftop viewing
- Explore Harajuku district
- Visit Shinjuku Golden Street
Landmarks Hachiko Statue Shibuya Sky Observation Deck Harajuku Shinjuku Golden Street 
- Day 4
Fuji Region
Drive out to the Fuji region and start in West Lake Village with its thatched cottages. Visit Oshino Hakkai where clear ponds reflect Mount Fuji, then explore the historic Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave. End the day at Arakurayama Sengen Park for views across the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fuji View Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit West Lake Village
- Visit Oshino Hakkai (eight ponds)
- 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 5
Hakone to Kyoto
Take a scenic pirate ship cruise on Lake Ashino in Hakone, then ride the ropeway up to Owakudani for views of the volcanic crater. After that, board the Shinkansen bullet train heading to Kyoto and check in to your hotel near the station.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Kyoto )
Included Activities
- Lake Ashino Hakone Pirate Ship cruise
- Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani
- Shinkansen bullet train journey to Kyoto
Optional Activities
- Purchase black jade at Owakudani (legendary item said to prolong life by 7 years)
Landmarks Lake Ashino Owakudani - Day 6
Kyoto
Your private guide leads you through Kyoto's temples starting with the golden Kinkaku-ji Temple. Next, visit Kiyomizu-dera monastery, and later participate in a traditional tea ceremony while wearing a kimono.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Kyoto )
Included Activities
- Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Kimono and Tea Ceremony Experience - including matcha green tea preparation
Landmarks Kinkaku-ji Temple Kiyomizu-dera Temple - Day 7
Uji - Nara
Start early at Fushimi Inari Taisha, the headquarters of 30,000 Inari shrines, where thousands of torii gates line the pathways. From there, travel to Uji, the tea-famous town, then head to Nara Park where over 1,200 deer roam freely and explore the impressive Todai-ji Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hot Spring from Deep Water Osaka Hinode Hotel Nipponbashi)
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Visit Uji (famous for high-quality green tea)
- Nara Park with deer viewing
- Visit Todai-ji Temple
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Taisha Uji Nara Park Todai-ji Temple - Day 8
Nara to Hiroshima
Take the bullet train to Hiroshima and visit the Atomic Bomb Dome. Spend time at the Peace Memorial Park, then tour Hiroshima Castle, which was rebuilt after WWII.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Candeo Hotels Hiroshima Hatchobori)
Included Activities
- Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
- Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Visit Hiroshima Castle
Landmarks Atomic Bomb Dome Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Hiroshima Castle 
- Day 9
Hiroshima to Miyajima to Osaka
Head to Miyajima island where wild deer walk around freely. Visit Itsukushima Shrine and see its iconic floating torii gate. Later, travel by bullet train and public transportation to Osaka.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Miyajima island with wildlife viewing
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine with iconic floating torii gate
Landmarks Miyajima Itsukushima Shrine - Day 10
Osaka
Explore Osaka's culture starting at Kuromon Ichiba, the covered market that locals call Osaka's kitchen. Tour the historic Osaka Castle, check out the Osaka Museum of History, and finish the day at Umeda Sky Building's observation deck for panoramic views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hot Spring from Deep Water Osaka Hinode Hotel Nipponbashi)
Included Activities
- Visit Kuromon Ichiba (covered 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 11
Osaka
You have the day free in Osaka. Spend it however you like, whether that's exploring on your own or pursuing something specific that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hot Spring from Deep Water Osaka Hinode Hotel Nipponbashi)
- Day 12
Osaka to Seoul
Transfer from your Osaka hotel to Kansai International Airport. After the flight to Seoul, your driver picks you up and takes you by private car to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station)
- Day 13
Incheon
Explore Incheon's attractions including Wolmido Island with its crescent shape and waterfront paths. Check out Chinatown with its traditional Chinese gateways, visit the Jjajangmyeon Museum, and browse Sinpo Market, which dates back to the late 19th century.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station)
Included Activities
- Visit Wolmido Island
- Explore Incheon's Chinatown
- Visit Jjajangmyeon Museum
- Visit Sinpo Market
Landmarks Wolmido Island Incheon Chinatown Jjajangmyeon Museum Sinpo Market 
- Day 14
Seoul
Discover Seoul's royal heritage at the Blue House, which shows traditional Korean architecture. Tour Gyeongbokgung Palace from the Joseon Dynasty, then wander through Bukchon Hanok Village with its historic Korean houses. Later, try wearing a traditional hanbok.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station)
Included Activities
- Visit Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae)
- Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Explore Bukchon Hanok Village
- Hanbok Experience - wearing traditional Korean dress
Landmarks Blue House Gyeongbokgung Palace Bukchon Hanok Village - Day 15
Garden of Morning Calm - Myeong-Dong
Visit Nami Island and walk through its tree lanes and riverside paths. Check out the landscaped gardens at Garden of Morning Calm, then head to Myeong-Dong for shopping, street food, and restaurants in this bustling entertainment district.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station)
Included Activities
- Visit Nami Island
- Visit Garden of Morning Calm
- Explore Myeong-Dong shopping district
Landmarks Nami Island Garden of Morning Calm Myeong-Dong - Day 16
Seoul
Stroll through Namsan Park with its wildlife and scenic trails. Visit Baekbeom Square and Namsan Seoul Tower, then browse Gwangjang Market, Korea's oldest traditional market, for textiles and food. End the day in Insadong exploring its alleyways and local shops.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station)
Included Activities
- Visit Namsan Park with trails and wildlife viewing
- Visit Namsan Cable Car
- Visit Namsan Seoul Tower
- Explore Gwangjang Market (oldest traditional market in Korea)
- Explore Insadong neighborhood
Landmarks Namsan Park Namsan Cable Car Namsan Seoul Tower Gwangjang Market Insadong - Day 17
Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Experience the DMZ between North and South Korea. Learn about the area, take a gondola ride for bird's-eye views, visit Odu Observatory to observe North Korea, cross Freedom Bridge, and explore the Third Tunnel of Aggression.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station)
Included Activities
- Visit Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
- Gondola ride with DMZ views
- Visit Odu Observatory
- Cross Freedom Bridge
- Explore Third Tunnel of Aggression
Landmarks Demilitarized Zone Odu Observatory Freedom Bridge Third Tunnel of Aggression - Day 18
Departure from Seoul
Your driver picks you up from your Seoul hotel for the transfer to Incheon International Airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
