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Essence of the East: Japan & Korea Highlights Tour

11 days
From Tokyo to Seoul
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Start point
    Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (The hotel in Tokyo's City Center, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Accommodation
    (The Kanzashi Tokyo Asakusa)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Shinto shrines and temples
    • Visit bustling markets
    • Experience neon-lit streets and neighborhoods
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Accommodation
    (The Kanzashi Tokyo Asakusa)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Shibuya with local expert
    • Visit Myth of Tomorrow mural at Shibuya Station
    • Walk across Shibuya Crossing
    • Explore Miyashita Park
    • Discover Nonbei Yokocho traditional bar alley
    • Walk through Shibuya Center Gai
    • Visit Maruyamacho district
    • See Hachiko Statue

    Optional Activities

    • Dine at local bars and restaurants
    • Shop at trendy stores in Shibuya Center Gai
    • Explore live music bars and clubs in Maruyamacho
    Landmarks
    Shibuya Crossing
    Myth of Tomorrow mural
    Miyashita Park
    Nonbei Yokocho
    Shibuya Center Gai
    Maruyamacho
    Hachiko Statue
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  3. Day 3

    Tokyo to Mt. Fuji - Kawaguchiko Lake

    Accommodation
    (The Kanzashi Tokyo Asakusa)

    Included Activities

    • Coach transportation with English/Chinese-speaking tour leader
    • Visit Oishi Park for Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko views
    • Explore Arakurayama Sengen Shrine
    • Stop at Mt. Fuji 5th Station viewing station
    • Visit Oshino Hakkai traditional village

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at Mt. Fuji, Kawaguchiko, or Gotemba restaurants
    Landmarks
    Oishi Park
    Arakurayama Sengen Shrine
    Mt. Fuji 5th Station
    Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba
    Oshino Hakkai
    Lake Kawaguchiko
  4. Day 4

    Tokyo to Kyoto

    Accommodation
    (Noku Kyoto )

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen (bullet train) Tokyo to Kyoto
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  5. Day 5

    Kyoto to Nara and back to Kyoto/Osaka

    Accommodation
    (Noku Kyoto )

    Included Activities

    • Air-conditioned coach transportation
    • Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion) with entrance fee
    • Explore Muromachi-era gardens and architecture at Kinkaku-ji
    • Free time in Arashiyama to visit Bamboo Grove and Togetsukyo Bridge
    • Walk through Senbon Torii (Thousands of Torii Gates) at Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • Free time in Nara Park to explore temples and see deer
    • English-speaking guide

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at local shops in Arashiyama
    • Entrance fees to temples in Nara (Todai-ji Temple, Kofuku-ji, Kasuga Shrine, National Museum)
    • Feed the deer in Nara Park
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    Togetsukyo Bridge
    Fushimi Inari Taisha
    Nara Park
    Todai-ji Temple
    Kofuku-ji
    Kasuga Shrine
    Nara National Museum
  6. Day 6

    Kyoto

    Accommodation
    (Noku Kyoto )

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • Stroll the Philosopher's Path
    • Explore Gion geisha district
    • Participate in traditional tea ceremony
    • Visit vibrant markets
    • Explore Zen gardens
    • Dine at riverside cafés
    Landmarks
    Kiyomizu-dera
    Philosopher's Path
    Gion
  7. Day 7

    Kyoto to Osaka

    Meals
    Food Samplings (4-5 food samplings including takoyaki, skewers, sushi, wagyu beef, and seasonal bites at Kuromon Market)
    Accommodation
    (The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji )

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen (bullet train) Kyoto to Osaka
    • Guided walking tour of Kuromon Market with local guide
    • Food samplings: takoyaki, skewers, sushi, wagyu, seasonal bites at Kuromon Market
    • Visit Hozenji Temple
    • Explore Dotonbori district

    Optional Activities

    • Shop for traditional Japanese kitchenware and tableware
    • Additional personal food purchases at market stalls
    Landmarks
    Kuromon Market
    Hozenji Temple
    Dotonbori
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  8. Day 8

    Osaka to Seoul

    Accommodation
    (Hotel Gracery Seoul )

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Osaka to Seoul

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Myeongdong district
    • Visit bustling markets
    • Explore neighborhoods with K-pop culture
    Landmarks
    Myeongdong
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  9. Day 9

    Seoul to Suwon and Gwangmyeong

    Accommodation
    (Hotel Gracery Seoul )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Starfield Library in Suwon
    • Guided tour of Hwaseong Fortress
    • Explore Gwangmyeong Cave
    Landmarks
    Starfield Library
    Hwaseong Fortress
    Gwangmyeong Cave
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  10. Day 10

    Seoul

    Accommodation
    (Hotel Gracery Seoul )

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace
    • Explore Bukchon Hanok Village
    • Wander Insadong's art galleries and tea houses
    • Shop and eat at Myeongdong
    • Hike Namsan Mountain for panoramic views
    • Dine on Korean BBQ
    • Relax at artisanal coffee cafés
    Landmarks
    Gyeongbokgung Palace
    Bukchon Hanok Village
    Insadong
    Myeongdong
    Namsan Mountain
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  11. Day 11

    Seoul to Airport

    End point
    Seoul, South Korea (The hotel in Seoul's city center, 00:00 - 23:55)

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely breakfast in Seoul
    • Final walks through Seoul's neighborhoods
    • Visit hidden cafés
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