Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Seoul
Seoul - Day 2
Seoul
Seoul- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing including admission to Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Visit to National Museum of Contemporary Korean History
- Walking tour of Gwangjang Traditional Market with street food sampling
- Explore Bukchon Hanok Village
- Visit Ihwa Mural Village
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 Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Calligraphy lesson with a master calligrapher
- Traditional tea ceremony
- Visit Asakusa Kannon Temple
- Explore Nakamise shopping arcade
Landmarks Meiji Shrine Asakusa Kannon Temple Nakamise shopping arcade - Day 6
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Ginza or Shibuya districts
- Explore street food markets
- Attend event at Tokyo Dome
- 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 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 hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit local wasabi farm
- Visit Matsumoto Castle
Landmarks Matsumoto Castle - Day 9
Takayama
Takayama- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Takayama morning market
- Visit Takayama Jinya
- Sake tasting in San-Machi Suji historic district
Optional Activities
- Overnight stay at traditional Japanese ryokan (additional fee, pre-booking required)
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
- Explore Shirakawa village and Gassho-Zukuri-style thatched houses
- Visit Kenroku-en Garden
- Gold leaf workshop to create bento box souvenir
Landmarks Shirakawa village Kenroku-en Garden Kasumigaike pond - Day 11
Kanazawa to Kyoto
Kanazawa to Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing in Kyoto including visit to Kinkakuji
- Yuzen dyeing experience at Yuzen Handmade Corner
- Visit Sanjusangendo Temple
Optional Activities
- Walking tour through Gion district with Tour Director (available for purchase with MyGlobus)
- Visit additional Kyoto historic temples (available for purchase with MyGlobus)
Landmarks Kinkakuji Sanjusangendo Temple - Day 12
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Japanese cooking class featuring miso soup, teriyaki chicken, and sushi rolls)
Included Activities
- Visit Kiyomizu Temple
- Walk through Higashiyama District streets
- Japanese cooking class for lunch (miso soup, teriyaki chicken, sushi rolls)
- Traditional kimono fitting
Landmarks Kiyomizu Temple Higashiyama District - Day 13
Kyoto to Nara
Kyoto to Nara- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Visit Kasuga Shrine
- Visit Todaiji Temple
- Explore Nara Park
Landmarks Nara Park Kasuga Shrine Todaiji Temple - Day 14
Kyoto to Osaka
Kyoto to Osaka- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Okonomiyaki, Osaka's famous savory pancake dish)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing at Osaka Castle and surrounding park
- Visit to Minami entertainment district (Shinsaibashi and Namba)
- Exploration of Dontonbori Street with Local Guide
- Lunch featuring okonomiyaki, Osaka's famous savory pancake
- Walking exploration of Minami district
Landmarks Osaka Castle Dontonbori Street Shinsaibashi Namba - Day 15
Osaka
Osaka- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Return to Minami for further exploration
- Visit Open-Air Museum of Japanese Farmhouses
- Day 16
Osaka
Osaka- Meals
- Breakfast
