Tour 10-Day Highlights Of Japan & South Korea | Visit Japan, Korea (Republic of)

Transport

Arrival Transfer in Seoul Air-conditioned coach throughout the tour with listed activities. Flight from Tokyo to Seoul.

Flights

Economic class flight from Tokyo to Seoul.

Meals

9 Hotel Buffet Breakfasts

Accommodation

3 nights at the APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari or similar 4* 1 night at the Hotel Crown Palais Hamamatsu, or Hotel Concorde Hamamatsu or similar 4* around Mt Fuji area. 2 nights at the Hotel Gracery Kyoto Jujo, or Keihan Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi, or Ariston Hotel Kyoto Jujo or Similar 4* 3 nights at the IBIS Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong or similar 4* Please be aware that all accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. Final accommodation details will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Guide

Experienced English-speaking driver and guide throughout the tour with listed activities.

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Insurance

Insurance is not included. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour: DAY#2: Tokyo Discovery Tour with Lunch - USD$99 per person DAY#4: Kyoto Discovery Tour - USD$89 per person DAY#5: Full Day Tour of Nara & Osaka - USD$130 per person DAY#6: Japan ’Shinkansen’ Experience - USD$180 per person DAY#9: DMZ - USD$79 per person The optional programs are extra activities designed to enhance your adventure. Rest assured, you will not missed any of the activies included in the package.

Others

- Early check-in or late check-out - Pre and post-tour accommodation. - Arrival Transfer in Japan - Departure Transfers in Japan and South Korea - Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, beverages…) - All not mentioned above

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Day 1 Arrive In Tokyo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrive In Tokyo

Welcome to Tokyo!

Take the airport Limousine Bus ( bus tickets on your own) to your hotel. Your tour representative will greet and welcome you at the hotel lobby.
Day 2 Tokyo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tokyo

Today is on your own to explore the huge Tokyo - Capital city of Japan.

Alternatively, you may also join our optional tour.

Optional Program: Tokyo Discovery Tour - USD$99 per person

Tsukiji Fish Market - Tsukiji Market is Japan’s "Food Town," where one can encounter all kinds of Japanese traditional foods. A mixture of wholesale and retail shops along with numerous restaurants line the streets and new culinary trends are born here.

Odaiba Kaihin Koen (Odaiba Seaside Park)- It is on the edge of Tokyo Bay and provides excellent views of the metropolis from the manmade beach. You will see a miniature replica of the Statue of Liberty there..

Later in the day, we will visit Sensoji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple. It is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. (Minimum 10 paarticipants.

The "sleepless town" Kabukicho is also one of our stops. It is an entertainment and red-light district in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Day 3 Tokyo - Hakone-Shizuoka/Aichi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tokyo - Hakone-Shizuoka/Aichi

Check out of the hotel in the morning and board the tour bus for onward sightseeing at the Five Lakes District dominated by Hakone. Lunch will be on your own along one of the many pleasant rest stops or unique service areas on the highways where you can enjoy an abundance of surprising and exceptional eats and snacks.

Enjoy the bird’s eye view of the nearby Hakone and Lake Ashi scenic region via the Komagatake Ropeway aerial tram. Then, enjoy the picturesque view of Mount Fuji in the distance onboard a cruise on Lake Ashi, a crater lake famous for its views of the famous peak. The tour will proceed to Shizuoka, the famous Japanese capital for tea. Depending on the local traffic situation, the overnight stay may be in Shizuoka or Achi prefecture
Day 4 Shizuoka/Aichi - Kyoto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Shizuoka/Aichi - Kyoto

After breakfast, depart for Kyoto, Japan’s cultural and artistic center, and the country’s capital for over 1,000 years that is still quaint with the alleyways and historical architectural designs of homes and buildings in the city. Kyoto is considered the cultural capital of Japan and a major tourist destination. It is home to numerous Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, palaces, and gardens, many of which are listed collectively by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Optional Program: Kyoto Discovery Tour - USD$89 per person (Minimum 10 pax)

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) - a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaves. It is one of the most popular buildings in Japan, attracting a large number of visitors annually. Fushimi Inari Shrine - one of Japan’s best known Shinto shrines, and a World Heritage Site. The shrineis famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its mainbuildings.Gion- a Geisha District in Kyoto. Gion Corner hosts traditional Kyomai dances, while Kennin-ji Temple is known for its Zen garden and Yasaka Shrine has seasonal festivals in a lantern-lit courtyard. Nightlife ranges from quiet sake bars to buzzing, pub-like izakayas. (Minimum 10 pax)
Day 5 Kyoto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kyoto

Continue exploring Kyoto on your own or or join our optional tour.

Optional Program: Full-day Tour of Nara Osaka with lunch - USD$130 per person

Today you will get a chance to visit the Kasukataisya Shrine. Kasukataisya Shrine is one of Japan’s renowned Shinto shrines located in Nara. The shrine holds significant historical and cultural importance in the region. Its main hall and surrounding structures offer a glimpse into traditional Japanese architecture and religious practices. Visitors to Kasukataisya Shrine can also enjoy the serene atmosphere of the surrounding forested area. After exploring the shrine, you can take a stroll through Nara Park, where you may encounter friendly deer. Don’t forget to try feeding them shika senbei, a popular activity enjoyed by visitors to the park.

Osaka Castle Park is another must-see historical site and urban park in Osaka. It is colorfully landscaped by nature. The scenery, which changes from season to season, attracts many visitors throughout the year. Although the castle park is in the center of the city, it is a place of recreation and relaxation familiar to Osakans. The Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi never fail to appeal to international visitors. Osaka’s most famous shopping area is Dotonbori, with an overwhelming number of giant billboards crammed into small spaces, while the neighboring area of Shinsaibashi is bustling with rows of restaurants and clothing stores. These areas are the best choice for you when it comes to enjoying delicious street food and shopping and get close to the life of local people! (Minimum of 10 participants)
Day 6 Kyoto - Tokyo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kyoto - Tokyo

After breakfast, enjoy your journey back to Tokyo via the Tomei Expressway with Driver. Enjoy lunch at one of the independently operated service areas en route, where you will find a great choice of Japanese or Western food. Since it takes 7 to 8 hours by road from Kyoto to Tokyo, you can opt to travel to Tokyo on the Shinkansen; Bullet Train within two-and-a-half hours, in order to enjoy more free time in Kyoto or Tokyo.

Optional Program: Japan ’Shinkansen’ Experience - USD$180 per person

This great convenience is strongly recommended as a great experience to test-ride the Japanese high-speed train, which can travel at up to 189 mph and offers reclining seats, local refreshments, and picturesque scenery along the way.
Day 7 Tokyo - Seoul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tokyo - Seoul

Passengers will take hotel shuttle bus to airport on your own cost. Ask the hotel staff for the timetable. Your amazing Japan trip ends and get ready to visit Seoul, South Korea.

Upon arriving at Seoul airport, our tour representative will greet you and arrange for your transportation to the hotel, allowing you the first chance to see and experience Seoul.
Day 8 Seoul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Seoul

Seoul was officially named since 1945, but its history as the important city for many Korean kingdoms dated long before into the 18 B.C. Located northwest of South Korea, the city of Seoul covers an approximate radius of 9 miles and dissected in half by the Han River which was used as an ancient sea trade route to China. Today, Seoul is a modern metropolis housing nearly 10 million buzzling with manufacturing, finance, commerce, and technology amidst many historical and cultural landmarks. After breakfast, embark on a full-day tour of this modern yet ancient city of Seoul. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, Korean Folklore Museum, Jogyesa Temple, the Presidential Office, Ginseng Shopping Center, Jongmyo (UNESCO Heritage Site), the famous Gwangjang Market, and Bukchon Hanok Village.
Day 9 Seoul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Seoul

Today is free on your own, or join in our optional program.

Optional Program: DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - USD$79 per person

After breakfast, a half-day tour to the DMZ based on Seat-In-Coach (DMZ) will be the highlight of your day. Visit the DMZ between North Korea and South Korea. The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a region on the Korean peninsula that demarcates North Korea from South Korea, and no one is permitted to tour the DMZ unless they are part of a tour. Roughly following the 38th parallel, the 150-mile-long DMZ incorporates territory on both sides of the cease-fire line as it existed at the end of the Korean War (1950–53). Visits will be conducted to include Imjingak Pavilion, Freedom Bridge, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, DMZ Theater, Dora Observatory, Dora Train Station, Unification Village, and Amethyst Factory. The tour will end with the drop-off at the hotel.
Day 10 Depart Seoul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Depart Seoul

Check out of the hotel before noon and ride the convenient, comfortable and affordable Airport Limousine Bus (at your own expense) to the airport. You are suggested to inquire about the transport departure schedule and the limousine bus ticket purchase information at the hotel reception.

Have a safe and wonderful trip home. We hope to see you again in the near future! - Intertrips

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10-Day Highlights Of Japan & South Korea

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Arrive In Tokyo

Tokyo

Tokyo - Hakone-Shizuoka/Aichi

Shizuoka/Aichi - Kyoto

Kyoto

Kyoto - Tokyo

Tokyo - Seoul

Seoul

Seoul

Depart Seoul

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