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Classic Japan: Land of the Rising Sun with Seoul

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From Seoul to Kyoto
4.9 (9,087 reviews)
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Seoul

    Seoul
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  3. Day 2

    Seoul

    Seoul
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (At a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing of Seoul
    • Admission to Gyeongbokgung Palace
    • Admission to National Museum of Contemporary Korean History
    • Walking tour of Gwangjang Market with street food sampling
    • Visit to Bukchon Hanok Village
    • Visit to Ihwa Mural Village
    Landmarks
    Gyeongbokgung Palace
    National Museum of Contemporary Korean History
    Gwangjang Traditional Market
    Bukchon Hanok Village
    Ihwa Mural Village
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  4. Day 3

    Seoul

    Seoul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Seoul's neighborhoods at leisure
    • Visit historic sites on your own
    • Sample local cuisine
  5. Day 4

    Seoul to Tokyo

    Seoul to Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 5

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sightseeing of Tokyo
    • Admission to Meiji Shrine
    • Admission to Shinjuku Gyoen Garden
    • Visit to Asakusa Kannon Temple
    • Visit to Nakamise Shopping Arcade
    Landmarks
    Meiji Shrine
    Shinjuku Gyoen Garden
    Asakusa Kannon Temple
    Nakamise Shopping Arcade
  7. Day 6

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tokyo neighborhoods at leisure
    • Visit additional museums or attractions
  8. Day 7

    Tokyo to Mount Fuji Area

    Tokyo to Mount Fuji Area
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Admission to Mt. Fuji ropeway
    • Visit to Chureito Pagoda
    • Cable-car ride for Mount Fuji views
    Landmarks
    Mount Fuji
    Lake Kawaguchi
    Chureito Pagoda
  9. Day 8

    Mount Fuji Area to Osaka

    Mount Fuji Area to Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bullet train ride from Mt. Fuji area to Osaka
    • Guided walking tour in Minami

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dotonbori and other neighborhoods at leisure
    Landmarks
    Minami
    Shinsaibashi
    Namba
    Dotonbori
  10. Day 9

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sightseeing of Osaka
    • Admission to the Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses
    • Admission to Osaka Castle
    • Admission to Koraku-en Garden

    Optional Activities

    • Return to Dotonbori for dinner and sightseeing
    Landmarks
    Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses
    Osaka Castle
    Koraku-en Garden
  11. Day 10

    Osaka to Okayama to Kurashiki to Hiroshima

    Osaka to Okayama to Kurashiki to Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Admission to Koraku-en Garden
    • Free time in Bikan Historical Quarter, Kurashiki
    Landmarks
    Koraku-en
    Bikan Historical Quarter
  12. Day 11

    Hiroshima

    Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Okonomiyaki, a Japanese-style savory pancake)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sightseeing of Hiroshima
    • Admission to Peace Memorial Park
    • Admission to Peace Memorial (Atomic Bomb Dome)
    • Admission to Memorial Museum
    • Admission to Memorial Hall
    • Admission to Itsukushima Shrine
    • Visit to Miyajima Island
    Landmarks
    Peace Memorial Park
    Atomic Bomb Dome
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Miyajima Island
  13. Day 12

    Hiroshima to Bizen to Himeji to Kyoto

    Hiroshima to Bizen to Himeji to Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Pottery workshop visit
    • Admission to Himeji Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional ryokan accommodation with dinner and breakfast (additional fee, pre-booking required)
    Landmarks
    Himeji Castle
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  14. Day 13

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sightseeing of Kyoto
    • Admission to Temple of the Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji)
    • Guided walking tour of Nishiki Market
    • Traditional Japanese tea ceremony
    • Admission to Sanjusangendo Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Gion district
    Landmarks
    Kinkakuji
    Nishiki Market
    Sanjusangendo Temple
    Gion
  15. Day 14

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Optional afternoon trip to Nara Park to see free-roaming deer and visit shrines and temples
    Landmarks
    Nara Park
  16. Day 15

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

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