Itinerary
- Day 1
Seoul
Seoul - Day 2
Seoul
Seoul- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant lunch)
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing including admission to Gyeongbok Palace
- Visit to National Museum of Contemporary Korean History
- Walking tour of Gwangjang Market with street food sampling
- Exploration of 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 - Day 3
Seoul
Seoul- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 4
Seoul to Tokyo
Seoul to Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner hosted by Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Visit to Meiji Shrine
- Calligraphy lesson with a master calligrapher
- Traditional tea ceremony
- Visit to Asakusa Kannon Temple
- Nakamise shopping arcade exploration
- Welcome dinner hosted by Tour Director
Landmarks Meiji Shrine Asakusa Kannon Temple Nakamise shopping arcade 
- Day 6
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 7
Tokyo to Mt Fuji Area
Tokyo to Mt Fuji Area- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Bullet train ride from Tokyo to Odawara station
- Cable-car ride in Hakone for panoramic views of Mount Fuji
- Cruise on Lake Ashi
Landmarks Mount Fuji Lake Ashi - Day 8
Mt Fuji Area to Matsumoto to Takayama
Mt Fuji Area to Matsumoto to Takayama- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch), Dinner (Japanese-style dinner at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to local wasabi farm
- Visit to Matsumoto Castle
Landmarks Matsumoto Castle - Day 9
Takayama
Takayama- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Takayama morning market
- Visit to Takayama Jinya
- Sake tasting in San-Machi Suji historic district
Optional Activities
- Overnight stay at a traditional Japanese ryokan (additional fee and pre-booking required; includes traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast)
Landmarks Takayama Jinya San-Machi Suji historic district - Day 10
Takayama to Shirakawa to Kanazawa
Takayama to Shirakawa to Kanazawa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Shokawa Valley
- Visit to Shirakawa village and Gassho-Zukuri-style thatched houses
- Visit to Kenroku-en Garden
- Gold leaf workshop to create your own bento box souvenir
Landmarks Shirakawa village Kenroku-en Garden - Day 11
Kanazawa to Kyoto
Kanazawa to Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Kinkakuji (Temple of the Gold Pavilion)
- Hands-on Yuzen dyeing experience at Yuzen Handmade Corner
- Visit to Sanjusangendo Temple
Optional Activities
- Walking tour through Gion with Tour Director
- Visits to more of Kyoto's historic temples
Landmarks Kinkakuji (Temple of the Gold Pavilion) Sanjusangendo Temple - Day 12
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Japanese cooking class lunch with sushi, miso soup, and teriyaki chicken)
Included Activities
- Visit to Kiyomizu Temple in Higashiyama District
- Japanese cooking class featuring sushi, miso soup, and teriyaki chicken
- Kimono fitting
Landmarks Kiyomizu Temple - Day 13
Kyoto to Nara Excursion
Kyoto to Nara Excursion- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Nara Park
- Visit to Kasuga Shrine
- Visit to Todaiji Temple
- Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director
Landmarks Nara Park Kasuga Shrine Todaiji Temple - Day 14
Kyoto to Hiroshima
Kyoto to Hiroshima- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Shinkansen (bullet train) ride from Kyoto to Hiroshima
- Visit to Shukkei-en Garden with Local Guide
Landmarks Shukkei-en Garden - Day 15
Hiroshima
Hiroshima- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Peace Memorial Park
- Visit to Memorial Museum
- Visit to Memorial Hall
- Ferry trip to Miyajima Island
- Visit to Itsukushima Shrine
Landmarks Peace Memorial Park Miyajima Island Itsukushima Shrine - Day 16
Hiroshima to Osaka
Hiroshima to Osaka- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Okonomiyaki (Osaka pancake dish))
Included Activities
- Shinkansen (bullet train) ride from Hiroshima to Osaka
- Visit to Osaka Castle and surrounding park
- Exploration of Minami entertainment district (Shinsaibashi, Namba, and Dontonbori Street)
Landmarks Osaka Castle Minami entertainment district Dontonbori Street - Day 17
Osaka
Osaka- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 18
Osaka
Osaka- Meals
- Breakfast
