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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Start point
    Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (Hotel Knot Shinjuku, 16:30)
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Japanese teppanyaki welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Knot Shinjuku Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome briefing at hotel
    • Traditional Japanese teppanyaki dinner
    • Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building light show viewing
    Landmarks
    Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Knot Shinjuku Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • TeamLab Planets Tokyo visit
    • Meiji Shrine visit
    • Shibuya Crossing visit
    • Sushi-making masterclass with local chefs

    Optional Activities

    • Odaiba exploration including Statue of Liberty replica and Gundam robot viewing
    Landmarks
    teamLab Planets Tokyo
    Odaiba
    Meiji Jingu Shrine
    Shibuya Crossing
  3. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Knot Shinjuku Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Tsukiji Outer Market visit
    • Sensoji Temple visit
    • Sumida River cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Meeting ex-sumo wrestlers with lunch (must be pre-booked 8 weeks before trip)
    • Shinjuku batting cage
    • Planetaria Tokyo VR starry night experience
    • Ginza GSix Mall shopping
    • Kabuki performance at Kabukiza (advance booking required)
    Landmarks
    Tsukiji Outer Market
    Sensoji Temple
    Sumida River
    Asakusa Pier
    Ryogoku
    Ginza
    Kabukiza
  4. Day 4

    Hakone

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Fuji Hakone Guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • Pirate ship cruise across Lake Ashi
    • Cable car to Owakudani volcanic valley
    • Traditional onsen experience
    • Dinner at accommodation
    Landmarks
    Lake Ashi
    Mount Fuji
    Owakudani
    Moto-Hakone
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  5. Day 5

    Hakone to Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Comfort Hotel Kyoto Horikawagojo)

    Included Activities

    • Kiyomizu-Dera Temple visit
    • Guided Gion tour
    • Traditional geisha performance
    Landmarks
    Kiyomizu-Dera Temple
    Gion
    Otowa Waterfall
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  6. Day 6

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Comfort Hotel Kyoto Horikawagojo)

    Included Activities

    • Fushimi Inari Shrine visit
    • Sake Museum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Nishiki Market exploration
    • Pontocho Alley visit
    • Philosopher's Path walk
    • Karaoke night with unlimited drinks (at extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Mount Inari
    Sake Museum
    Nishiki Market
    Pontocho Alley
    Philosopher's Path
  7. Day 7

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Smile Hotel Hiroshima)

    Included Activities

    • Buddhist meditation session led by monk
    • Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-ji visit
    • Imperial Palace visit
    • Japanese calligraphy class

    Optional Activities

    • Manga Museum visit
    • Nijo Castle visit
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    Kyoto Imperial Palace
    Manga Museum
    Nijo Castle
  8. Day 8

    Kyoto to Hiroshima

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Smile Hotel Hiroshima)

    Included Activities

    • Arashiyama Bamboo Forest visit
    • Tenryu-ji Temple visit

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional rickshaw ride through Arashiyama (must be pre-booked 8 weeks before trip, not included in cost)
    Landmarks
    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    Tenryu-ji Temple
  9. Day 9

    Hiroshima to Miyajima Island

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tokyu Stay Osaka Honmachi)

    Included Activities

    • Itsukushima Shrine visit
    • Mount Misen Ropeway experience
    • Miyajima Island exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Mount Misen hiking option
    • Kayaking around Miyajima Island (must be booked 8 weeks in advance)
    • Hiroshima okonomiyaki group dinner (at extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Mount Misen
    Seto Inland Sea
    Miyajima Island
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  10. Day 10

    Hiroshima to Osaka

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Takoyaki dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tokyu Stay Osaka Honmachi)

    Included Activities

    • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum visit with audio guide
    • Dotonbori boat cruise
    • Takoyaki group dinner
    • Craft beer crawl
    Landmarks
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
    Dotonbori
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  11. Day 11

    Osaka to Seoul

    Meals
    Dinner (Group Korean dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Four Points by Sheraton Joseon - Myeongdong, Seoul)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome briefing with Adventure Leader
    • Group Korean dinner
    • Namsan Mountain cable car experience
    • Seoul N Tower visit
    Landmarks
    Namsan Mountain
    Seoul N Tower
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  12. Day 12

    Seoul

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Samgye-tang (chicken ginseng soup))
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Four Points by Sheraton Joseon - Myeongdong, Seoul)

    Included Activities

    • Gyeongbokgung Palace visit
    • Royal Guard Changing Ceremony viewing
    • Hanbok rental and wearing
    • Samgye-tang lunch in Bukchon Hanok Village
    • Bukchon Hanok Village exploration
    • Insadong Art Street visit

    Optional Activities

    • Group karaoke night (optional, at extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Gyeongbokgung Palace
    Bukchon Hanok Village
    Insadong Art Street
  13. Day 13

    Seoul

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Four Points by Sheraton Joseon - Myeongdong, Seoul)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day DMZ tour
    • Dora Observatory visit
    • Third Tunnel visit
    • North Korean defector Q&A session
    • Hongdae exploration
    • Myeongdong visit
    • Nanta Show
    Landmarks
    DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
    Dora Observatory
    Third Tunnel
    Hongdae
    Myeongdong
  14. Day 14

    Seoul to Gyeongju

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional set meal in hanok with traditional Korean liquor)
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Hwangnamkwan Hanok Guesthouse )

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour with visits to Chunmachong Ancient Tombs, Daereungwon Tumuli Park, and Cheomseongdae
    • Traditional hanok meal
    • Traditional Korean liquor tasting
    • Anapji Pond evening visit
    Landmarks
    Chunmachong Ancient Tombs
    Daereungwon Tumuli Park
    Cheomseongdae
    Anapji Pond
  15. Day 15

    Gyeongju to Busan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Buddhist vegetarian dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Youngmu Parade Hotel )

    Included Activities

    • Golgulsa Temple visit
    • Meditation session at temple
    • Sunmudo martial arts class
    • Archery lesson
    • Buddhist vegetarian dinner
    Landmarks
    Golgulsa Temple
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  16. Day 16

    Busan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Youngmu Parade Hotel )

    Included Activities

    • Haedong Yonggungsa Temple visit
    • Gamcheon Culture Village exploration
    • Songdo Marine Cable Car experience
    • BIFF Square visit

    Optional Activities

    • Evening drinks in Haeundae
    Landmarks
    Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
    Gamcheon Culture Village
    Songdo Marine Cable Car
    BIFF Square
    Haeundae
  17. Day 17

    Busan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Korean dishes prepared in cooking class)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Youngmu Parade Hotel )

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Korean cooking class
    • Lunch from cooking class creations
    • Evening boat party with harbor views

    Optional Activities

    • Jjimjilbang (Korean spa) visit
    • Beach time
    • Traditional pottery-making class (must be booked in advance)
    • Evening in Haeundae with food, drinks, and dancing
    Landmarks
    Haeundae Beach
  18. Day 18

    Busan to Jeju Island

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Grand Sumorum)

    Included Activities

    • Yacht sailing and fishing experience
    Landmarks
    Jeju Island
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  19. Day 19

    Jeju Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Korean BBQ feast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Grand Sumorum)

    Included Activities

    • Olle Trail No. 7 half-day hike
    • Jeongbang Waterfall visit
    • Oedolgae Rock photo stop
    • Farewell Korean BBQ dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak) hike
    • Sangumburi Crater visit
    • Jeju Folk Village visit
    Landmarks
    Olle Trail No. 7
    Jeongbang Waterfall
    Oedolgae Rock
    Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak)
    Sangumburi Crater
    Jeju Folk Village
  20. Day 20

    Jeju Island to Seoul

    End point
    Seoul, South Korea (Airport drop off)

    Optional Activities

    • Stay extension on Jeju Island

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