Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Seoul
Seoul - Day 2
Seoul
Seoul- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing of Seoul including admission to Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Walking tour of Gwangjang Market with street food sampling
- Explore Bukchon Hanok Village
- Explore Ihwa Mural Village
- Visit National Museum of Contemporary Korean History
Landmarks Gyeongbokgung Palace 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 your Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing in Tokyo including Meiji Shrine
- Calligraphy lesson with a master calligrapher
- Traditional tea ceremony
- Visit Asakusa Kannon Temple
- Visit Nakamisi shopping arcade
Landmarks Meiji Shrine Asakusa Kannon Temple - Day 6
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Ginza district
- Visit Shibuya district
- Dine at street food markets
- Catch a game at Tokyo Dome
- Day 7
Tokyo to Mount Fuji Area
Tokyo to Mount Fuji Area- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Bullet train ride from Tokyo to Odawara station
- Cable-car ride for panoramic views of Mount Fuji
- Cruise on Lake Ashi
Landmarks Mount Fuji Lake Ashi - Day 8
Mount Fuji Area to Matsumoto to Takayama
Mount Fuji Area to Matsumoto to Takayama- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch), Dinner (Japanese-style dinner at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit local wasabi farm
- Visit Matsumoto Castle
Landmarks Matsumoto Castle - Day 9
Takayama
Takayama- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tours of the Takayama morning market
- Visit Takayama Jinya
- Sake tasting in the San-Machi Suji district
Optional Activities
- Stay overnight at a traditional Japanese ryokan (additional fee and pre-booking required)
Landmarks Takayama Jinya San-Machi Suji District - Day 10
Takayama to Shirakawa to Kanazawa
Takayama to Shirakawa to Kanazawa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Shokawa Valley
- Visit Shirakawa village and its unique Gassho-Zukuri-style thatched houses
- Visit Kenroku-en Garden
- Gold leaf workshop to create your own bento box souvenir
Landmarks Shirakawa Kenroku-en Garden Kasumigaike Pond - Day 11
Kanazawa to Kyoto
Kanazawa to Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kinkakuji, the Temple of the Gold Pavilion
- Hands-on Yuzen dyeing experience at Yuzen Handmade Corner
- Visit Sanjusangendo Temple
Optional Activities
- Join Tour Director for walking tour through Gion
- Visit additional historic temples in Kyoto
Landmarks Kinkakuji Sanjusangendo Temple Gion District - Day 12
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Japanese cooking class lunch featuring miso soup, teriyaki chicken, and sushi rolls)
Included Activities
- Visit Kiyomizu Temple
- Walk through Higashiyama District
- Japanese cooking class featuring sushi and miso soup
- Kimono fitting in Kyoto
Landmarks Kiyomizu Temple Higashiyama District - Day 13
Kyoto to Nara
Kyoto to Nara- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Nara to visit Kasuga Shrine
- Visit Todaiji Temple
- Visit Nara Park
Landmarks Kasuga Shrine Todaiji Temple Nara Park - Day 14
Kyoto to Hiroshima
Kyoto to Hiroshima- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Shinkansen (bullet train) ride from Kyoto to Hiroshima
- Visit Shukkei-en Garden
Landmarks Shukkei-en Garden - Day 15
Hiroshima
Hiroshima- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing in Hiroshima with visits to Peace Memorial Park
- Visit Peace Memorial Museum and Memorial Hall
- Excursion by ferry to Miyajima Island
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine
Landmarks Peace Memorial Park Miyajima Island Itsukushima Shrine - Day 16
Hiroshima
Hiroshima- Meals
- Breakfast
