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Visions of Japan with Seoul

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From Seoul to Kyoto
5.0 (34,419 reviews)
  • Autumn foliage frames N Seoul Tower rising behind a traditional pavilion with sun rays peeking through.
  • Tokyo skyline at sunrise featuring Tokyo Tower and distant snow-capped Mount Fuji.
  • Iconic red torii gate of Hakone Shrine standing in Lake Ashi with two visitors gazing at the water.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 46
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Seoul

    Seoul
  3. Day 2

    Seoul

    Seoul
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)

    Included Activities

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

    Seoul

    Seoul
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 4

    Seoul to Tokyo

    Seoul to Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. 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 and Nakamise shopping arcade
    • Welcome dinner hosted by Tour Director
    Landmarks
    Meiji Shrine
    Asakusa Kannon Temple
    Nakamise
  7. Day 6

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Ginza district
    • Visit Shibuya district
    • Dine at street food markets
    • Attend a game at Tokyo Dome
  8. 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 views of Mount Fuji
    • Cruise on Lake Ashi
    Landmarks
    Mount Fuji
    Lake Ashi
  9. Day 8

    Mt Fuji Area - Matsumoto - Takayama

    Mt Fuji Area - Matsumoto - Takayama
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch), Dinner (Traditional Japanese-style dinner at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to local wasabi farm with sampling
    • Visit to Matsumoto Castle
    • Traditional Japanese-style dinner at hotel
    Landmarks
    Matsumoto Castle
  10. Day 9

    Takayama

    Takayama
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Takayama morning market
    • Visit to Takayama Jinya
    • Sake tasting in San-Machi Suji district

    Optional Activities

    • Overnight stay at a traditional ryokan (additional fee, pre-booking required; includes traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast)
    Landmarks
    Takayama Jinya
    San-Machi Suji
  11. Day 10

    Takayama - Shirakawa - Kanazawa

    Takayama - Shirakawa - Kanazawa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • 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
    Kenroku-en Garden
  12. 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
    • Visit additional historic temples in Kyoto (available for purchase with MyGlobus)
    Landmarks
    Kinkakuji
    Sanjusangendo Temple
  13. Day 12

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Japanese cooking class lunch featuring miso soup, teriyaki chicken, and sushi rolls)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Kiyomizu Temple in Higashiyama District
    • Japanese cooking class for lunch
    • Kimono fitting experience
    Landmarks
    Kiyomizu Temple
    Higashiyama District
  14. Day 13

    Kyoto - Nara Excursion

    Kyoto - Nara Excursion
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Kasuga Shrine
    • Visit to Todaiji Temple
    • Excursion to Nara Park
    • Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director
    Landmarks
    Kasuga Shrine
    Todaiji Temple
    Nara Park
  15. Day 14

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

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