From Tokyo to Seoul – Japan & South Korea (16 days)
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Tokyo - Hakone - Hiroshima - Kyoto - Seoul - Busan - Gyeongju -
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*Today’s sightseeing programs may be subject to change without prior notice.
Day 1 London Heathrow to Tokyo
Depart London Heathrow for international flight to Tokyo, Japan.
We can also arrange departures from your local airport.
Day 2 Tokyo Arrival
Arrive in Tokyo Narita or Haneda Airport. You will be greeted and transfer by airport limousine bus to hotel in city centre. Rest of day free.
Day 3 Tokyo
This morning start with a tour to Tokyo Tower and enjoy a panoramic view from its observatory. Then you will continue to the “Happoen” Japanese Garden, where you will have the opportunity to take part in a traditional tea ceremony. The tour then continues to the Imperial Palace Plaza with a short photo stop. Drive past the National Diet Building (the Japanese House of Parliament) and then take a 40 minute Sumida River cruise from Hinode pier of Tokyo Bay to Asakusa. The tour finishes with a visit to the Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Day 4 Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone
Morning travel to Mt Fuji & Hakone National Park. Visit the Fuji Centre and then drive halfway up Mt Fuji to the 5th Station, enjoying the natural scenery en route.
Then stop for lunch at the Hotel Highland Resort, before continuing to Lake Ashi for a relaxing cruise.
Take a ride on the Mt Komagatake Aerial Cableway, where you will get sweeping views of the celebrated Hakone National Park and Mt Fuji from a distance. Return to Tokyo late afternoon / early evening.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Day 5 Tokyo to Hiroshima
Today take Shinkansen Bullet train to Hiroshima. Upon arrival, check in to hotel and rest of day at leisure.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Day 6 Hiroshima to Kyoto
This morning visit Miyajima Island, Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome. Travel by bullet train to Kyoto late afternoon. Upon arrival, make your way to hotel in city centre. Rest of day at leisure.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Day 7 Kyoto
Today enjoy a full day tour of Kyoto which will include Nijo Castle, the Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa Shogun in 1603, noted for the contrast of its solemn appearance and gorgeous interiors. Then continue to the Golden Pavillion, with the most authentic and exquisite Japanese style garden. Afternoon the tour continues with the Kiyomizu Temple, where you will enjoy a sweeping view of the entire city from its lofty terrace, surrounded by a quaint old lane lined with pottery shops. The tour then takes you to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of some 40,000 inari-jinja shrines located all over Japan. The bright red Senbon Torii gates are a must-see attraction.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Day 8 Kyoto
Today is free to explore the many other wonderful sights and temples in this traditional old city.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Day 9 Kyoto / Osaka to Seoul
Transfer by shuttle bus to Osaka Kansai Airport for flight to South Korea. Upon arrive at Incheon Airport, be met and transfer to hotel in city centre.
Rest of day at leisure.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Day 10 Seoul
Today enjoy Seoul city tour to the Gyengbokgung Palace, the National Folklore Museum, Bukchon Hanok Village and Insadong Street.
We’ll also visit a local market and sample street food.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Day 11 Seoul
Today we embark on a tour to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) and JSA (Joint Security Area) on the border of North and South Korea. This is a rare opportunity to learn the history and share a glimpse into the most secretive country in the world.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Day 12 Seoul to Busan
This morning we take high speed bullet train to Busan – South Korea’s second largest city. Our tour of Busan will take us to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village, Jagalchi fish market and Busan Tower.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Day 13 Busan to Gyeongju
Transfer from Busan to Gyeongju, the ancient capital of Korea. Visit the Gyeongju National Museum, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, Bulguksa Temple, Cheomseongdae Observatory, and Daereungwon Tomb Complex.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Day 14 Gyeongju to Seoul
Morning enjoy a trip to Yangdong Folk Village, a 500-year-old UNESCO site located in Gyeongju National Park. After tour, travel back to Seoul by train.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Day 15 Seoul
Free day to explore on your own.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Day 16 Seoul to London Heathrow
After a truly remarkable holiday, transfer to airport for your flight home.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
A 9-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, this high-end hotel in a modern tower is 11 km from the Tokyo Imperial Palace.
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Surrounded by trees, this upscale hotel is 9 minutes’ walk from Shinagawa Station and a 12-minute walk from Sengaku-ji, a revered Buddhist temple.
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Connected to the Hiroshima bullet train station, this sleek high-rise hotel is 2 km from both Hiroshima Castle and baseball games at MAZDA Zoom-Zoom Stadium, and 4 km from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
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Set in the bustling Gion district, this upscale, traditional Japanese inn lies a 5-minute walk from Sanjo Station and a 9-minute walk from the 7th-century Yasaka Shrine.
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This upmarket hotel is 4 km from both Kiyomizu-dera temple and Nijō Castle.
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In a modern, high-rise building in the Central Business District, this polished hotel is 3 minutes’ walk from Seoul Station, 4 minutes by subway from Deoksugung palace and a 16-minute subway ride from the National Museum of Korea.
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Set in a sleek glass building, this informal hotel with views of the East Sea is adjacent to Busan train station and 1 block from the nearest subway station. It’s 20 minutes by subway from both Busan Tower and BIFF Square.
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Tour Price includes:
- International economy flights;
- Hotel / Ryokan accommodation as shown (based on twin occupancy);
- Meals as described (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner);
- Meeting and assistance on arrivals and departures;
- Sightseeing excursions with English speaking private guides;
- Entrance fees for visits mentioned in program;
- Bullet Train journeys where mentioned in program;
- All currently applicable taxes.
Tour Price excludes:
- Drinks during meals;
- Personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs etc;
- Travel insurance (can be arranged, please ask for details);
- Optional tours;
- Early check-in or late check-out;
- Flight and accommodation upgrades.
