Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Seoul
Seoul - Day 2
Seoul
Seoul- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing of Seoul including admission to Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Visit 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 - 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
- Guided tour of Tokyo by subway with visits to Meiji Shrine and Asakusa Temple
- Visit to Nakamisi shopping arcade
Optional Activities
- Visit to Ginza district
- Visit to Shibuya district
- Dine at street food markets
- Catch a game at Tokyo Dome
Landmarks Meiji Shrine Asakusa Kannon Temple Nakamise shopping arcade - Day 6
Tokyo to Nagoya to Kyoto
Tokyo to Nagoya to Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Nagoya Castle and sake tasting
- Bullet train ride from Tokyo to Nagoya
Landmarks Nagoya Castle - Day 7
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine with thousands of Torii Gates
- Visit to Kinkakuji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion)
- Traditional tea ceremony
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Kinkakuji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion) - Day 8
Kyoto to Amanohashidate
Kyoto to Amanohashidate- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cruise on the Amanohashidate Bay
Optional Activities
- Walking tour through Gion with Tour Director
- Visit to local ramen houses
Landmarks Amanohashidate Gion - Day 9
Kyoto to Himeji to Bizen to Okayama
Kyoto to Himeji to Bizen to Okayama- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Himeji Castle
- Hands-on pottery experience in Bizen
Landmarks Himeji Castle - Day 10
Okayama - Excursion to Kurashiki
Okayama - Excursion to Kurashiki- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visits to Koraku-en Garden and Bikan Historical Quarter
Landmarks Koraku-en Garden Ohara Museum Bikan Historical Quarter - Day 11
Okayama to Matsue to Yonago
Okayama to Matsue to Yonago- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visits to Matsue Castle and Adachi Museum of Art
Landmarks Matsue Castle Lake Shinji Adachi Museum of Art - Day 12
Yonago to Hiroshima
Yonago to Hiroshima- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing in Hiroshima with visits to Shukkei-en Garden and Peace Memorial Park
Landmarks Shukkei-en Garden Peace Memorial Park - Day 13
Hiroshima - Excursion to Miyajima Island
Hiroshima - Excursion to Miyajima Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Japanese cooking class featuring Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki), Dinner (Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Miyajima Island with visit to Itsukushima Shrine and cable-car ride on Mount Misen
- Japanese cooking class featuring sushi and miso soup
Optional Activities
- Free time exploring Hiroshima
Landmarks Miyajima Island Itsukushima Shrine Mount Misen - Day 14
Hiroshima to Osaka
Hiroshima to Osaka- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch featuring okonomiyaki)
Included Activities
- Bullet train ride from Hiroshima to Osaka
- Guided sightseeing in Osaka with visit to Osaka Castle and walking tour of Dotonbori
Landmarks Osaka Castle Minami district Dontonbori - Day 15
Osaka
Osaka- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Return to Minami for further exploration
- Visit the Open-Air Museum of Japanese Farmhouses
Landmarks Open-Air Museum of Japanese Farmhouses - Day 16
Osaka
Osaka- Meals
- Breakfast
