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Busan to Osaka: Cities, Culture & Coastal Gems

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From Busan to Osaka
4.1 (39 reviews)
  • Tranquil Japanese garden in autumn with red maples, reflective pond and small boat ride.
  • Close-up of Osaka Castle keep rising above vibrant red and orange autumn foliage beneath a bright sky.
  • Sunlit coastal Buddhist temple of Haedong Yonggungsa with dramatic rock shoreline and forested cliffs.
  • Market vendors selling assorted clams and shellfish displayed in colorful bowls at an outdoor seafood market.
  • Aerial day view of Busan Tower rising above the dense urban landscape and surrounding hills.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Busan

    Busan
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Board luxury Emerald yacht in Busan

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Busan's bustling markets
    • Visit historic temples
    • Discover vibrant neighbourhoods
    • Relax on beautiful beaches
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  3. Day 2

    Tsushima Island

    Tsushima Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore small fishing ports
    • Visit historic shrines
    • Walk scenic pathways
  4. Day 3

    Nagasaki

    Nagasaki
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit museums and memorials
    • Explore historic districts
    • Stroll waterfront promenades
    • Visit temples
  5. Day 4

    Kagoshima

    Kagoshima
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore samurai heritage sites
    • Wander landscaped gardens
    • Visit nearby hot springs
    Landmarks
    Sakurajima
  6. Day 5

    Aburatsu

    Aburatsu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll along the harbour
    • Explore historic old town streets
    • Browse local markets
  7. Day 6

    Uwajima

    Uwajima
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Learn about pearl cultivation
    • Explore fishing traditions
    • Visit rural villages
    • Hike through forested mountains
  8. Day 7

    Beppu

    Beppu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Soak in mineral-rich onsen baths
    • Experience mud pools
    • Try sand baths by the shore
    • Explore neighbourhood streets
  9. Day 8

    Matsuyama

    Matsuyama
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Matsuyama Castle
    • Explore Dogo Onsen
    Landmarks
    Matsuyama Castle
    Dogo Onsen
  10. Day 9

    Takamatsu

    Takamatsu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Seto Ohashi Bridge
    • Explore Takamatsu Castle ruins
    • Wander Ritsurin Koen Garden
    • Sample sanuki udon noodles
    Landmarks
    Seto Ohashi Bridge
    Takamatsu Castle
    Ritsurin Koen Garden
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  11. Day 10

    Himeji

    Himeji
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Himeji Castle
    • Explore castle gardens
    • Walk historic old town streets
    Landmarks
    Himeji Castle
  12. Day 11

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore modern skyscrapers
    • Visit historic landmarks
    • Discover lively neighbourhoods
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  • 2 local currencies

    You’ll encounter Yen in Japan, Won in South Korea.

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      Only used in South Korea

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