Seoul –> Tokyo
Assemble at Cochin International Airport and meet our Tour Manager. After completing check-in, emigration and customs procedures, board the flight to Seoul. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Today begin your memorable journey through Seoul City. After breakfast, Start your city tour covering iconic monuments of Seoul including Gyeongbokgung Palace, National Palace Museum, Insadong Arts and Crafts Market, Dongdaemun Design Plaza and enjoy Han River Cruise. We will pass by Blue House.
GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE
Gyeongbokgung Palace was the first and largest of the royal palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace was located at the heart of the newly appointed capital of Seoul (then known as Hanyang) and represented the sovereignty of the Joseon Dynasty. The largest of the
Five Grand Palaces (the others being Gyeonghuigung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, and Changdeokgung Palace), Gyeongbokgung served as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty. The Korean government has invested much time and effort into rebuilding, restoring, and maintaining the palace for future generations. These efforts include work to rebuild and restore the buildings that were destroyed during the Japanese occupation. Visitors to Gyeongbokgung can also visit the National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum of Korea as they are located on the palace grounds.
NATIONAL PALACE MUSEUM
The National Palace Museum of Korea displays a magnificent collection of royal treasures and artifacts from the palaces, representing the 500 years of the Joseon Dynasty's majesty and dignity
INSADONG ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET
As of today, there are approximately 70 shops in the Insa-dong area that sell antique art. Some of the products they sell include antique artworks, porcelains, woodcrafts, and metalwork. Visitors may even find rare and valuable products such as earthenware from the Silla period or white porcelain used in the Joseon dynasty. Each shop is a specialty store, authorized to sell product types that are of their expertise, ranging from antique furniture and traditional artworks to handcrafted items.
DONGDAEMUN DESIGN PLAZA
The Dongdaemun Design Plaza, often referred to as DDP by locals, is one of those cool things to see in Seoul that is on numerous lists after a list of architectural must-sees in the capital city of Korea. Seoul was even named the World Design Capital in 2010 because of the DDP. The building is iconic and is
actually the world’s largest atypical architecture. Often the home of artistic exhibitions, like Team Lab, but also home to Seoul’s fashion week, there is always something to see if the building itself isn’t enough. But really, it is. There are a ton of things to do in Dongdaemun but this is definitely one of the coolest things to see there. In 2015, DDP was the most tagged location in South Korea on Instagram. Dongdaemun can be a bit overwhelming the first time, so here’s a good place to start when you visit a shopper’s paradise, Dongdaemun.
HAN RIVER CRUISE
Enjoy the great views and scenery of the Han River, the center of Seoul. Leave fantastic memories with your loved ones watching the scenery of Han River and Seoul under the blue sky by day! Make an unforgettable moment as you board a cruise!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
NAMISEOM ISLAND
After breakfast, we will proceed to explore the beauty of the half-moon- shaped Namiseom island which is floated on the Bukhangang. It is called Namiseom since General Nami died as a traitor during the Joseon Dynasty and also well-known as the location of beautiful paths through a forest fill the island. Nut pines on both sides of the road start the tour and the exotic Metasequoia road is continued, the road of ginkgo trees in the central square changes into a golden carpet during the autumn season. Along path with white birches and a walkway in a reed field on the riverside will present you with beautiful memories with love. Spending time on the Namiseom island will please you in every minute with galleries and museums that are full of artworks, and workshops where visitors can experience firsthand. In the spring season, visitors can enjoy the spectacular view of cherry blossom trees. Later proceed to Garden of morning calm
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
THE KOREAN DEMILITARIZED ZONE
Today we visit an unusual tourist attraction ‘The Korean Demilitarized Zone’ (DMZ) on the border of South and North Korea. Running across the Korean Peninsula, this is one of the world's most heavily guarded borders. It’s a weapons-free buffer zone between North and South Korea, a 2-kilometer-wide demilitarized zone on each side where we will visit Dora Observatory, and the third Infiltration Tunnel which was dug by the northern army to spy on the southern part. Admire the beautiful monuments at Imjingak Park that depict hope for a union between North and South Korea. Then, walk through the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, a secret passageway spread across the DMZ Zone. Get a deeper understanding of the history of Korea on your visit to the DMZ Theatre and Exhibition Hall. From there, head to the Dora Observatory from where you can get a glimpse of North Korea. If the DMZ is closed, you will be visiting an alternate attraction instead of Dora Observatory. (Since this is a government location everything is subject to availability and dependent on government rules for the day). Later proceed to N tower, a landmark of seoul and the very place to enjoy spectacular view of the entire city of seoul. overnight in seoul.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast checkout from the hotel and proceed to Incheon International airport to board the flight to Osaka, Japan. Arrival at Osaka. Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast, we will proceed for a day tour to Nara & Kyoto. Nara is a spectacularly picturesque city that is second only to Kyoto for the richness and beauty of its temples, shrines, and gardens. Here we visit Todaiji Temple & Nara Park. Nara Park is a public park located in the city of Nara, Japan, at the foot of Mount Wakakusa. Established in 1880 it is one of the oldest parks in Japan. The park is one of the "Places of Scenic Beauty". While the official size of the park is about 1,240 acres, the area includes the grounds of Todai-ji, and Kofuku-ji, which are either on the edge or surrounded by Nara Park. Kinkakuji is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely
covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and according to his will, it became a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect after his death in 1408. Fushimi Inari Shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for
its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. The trails lead into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari, which stands at 233 meters and belongs to the shrine grounds. Later proceed to Osaka for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
OSAKA CASTLE
After breakfast, we will drive to Hiroshima. (We should only bring one small bag for our overnight stay in Hiroshima, as the rest of our luggage will be transferred directly to Tokyo). On the way we will visit Osaka Castle (Photo stop). Arrival at Hiroshima. After dinner check in at hotel and overnight stay at
Hiroshima.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Hiroshima, a modern city on Japan’s Honshu Island, was largely destroyed by an atomic bomb during World War II. You will see the historical highlights of Hiroshima on a comprehensive tour, led by a knowledgeable guide. Here we visit Hiroshima Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Dome and feel emotionally
stirred by the magnificent Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum, in which intriguing exhibitions speak eloquently of the atomic bomb dropped on the city in 1945. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial originally the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, and now commonly called the Atomic
Bomb Dome is part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The ruin of the hallserves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on 6 August 1945. Over 70,000 people were killed instantly, and another 70,000 suffered fatal injuries from the radiation and we will see Genbaku Dome, one of the few buildings that was left standing near ground zero. Later proceed to the train station to board train to Tokyo city. Upon arrival proceed to visit team lab planet.
TEAM LAB PLANETS TOKYO
Team Lab Planets is an immersive digital art exhibition, renowned for interactive installations blending art, technology, and nature. Team Lab allows us to engage with art in a multisensory way, walking through spaces with projections and light displays, dissolving boundaries between viewer and artwork. overnight stay at hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast we will head out to explore the vibrant city of Tokyo. Then visit Ueno park and see the shibuya crossing, a famous intersection in Tokyo known for its busiest streets, gaint video screens and fashionable crowds. Later visit Sensoji temple, Nakamise shopping street and Tokyo Skytree.
SENSO-JI TEMPLE
Historic temple to the goddess of mercy, a very popular Buddhist temple, built in the 7th century. Adjacent to the temple is a five-story pagoda, Shinto shrine, and the Asakusa Shrine and here we can see many women in Kimono.
NAKAMISE STREET
Nakamise is the most famous shopping street in Asakusa. The street runs for 250 meters on the main approach to Sensoji Temple and is lined on both sides with shops selling traditional souvenirs, snacks, and sweets. Later drive past the iconic monu-ments like the Imperial Palace, National Diet building, etc.
TOKYO SKY TREE
Visit Tokyo Sky Tree which is a television broadcasting tower and landmark of Tokyo. It is the centre piece of the Tokyo Sky Tree Town in the Sumida City Ward, not far away from Asakusa. With a height of 634 meters (634 can be read as "Musashi", a historic name of the Tokyo Region), it is the tallest structure in Japan and was the second tallest in the world at the time of its completion. Overnight stay at hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After the continental breakfast, you will proceed to see Mount Fuji. Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan, standing at 3,776 meters (12,380 feet), and is the single most popular tourist site in Japan, for both Japanese and foreign tourists. Discover the highest mountain in Japan on this delightful day trip from Tokyo to Fuji. More than 200,000 people climb to the summit every year, mostly during the warmer summer months. Mount Fuji has been a sacred site for practisers of Shinto since the 7th century and is commonly called “Fuji-san,’ and it’s the country’s tallest peak, at 3,776 meters. A pilgrimage site for centuries, it’s considered one of Japan’s 3 sacred mountains, and summit hikes remain a popular activity.
Lake Kawaguchiko Cruise
The best views of Mount Fuji can be enjoyed from the lake's northern shores
MT Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
The Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway ascends 400 meters from the eastern shore of Lake Kawaguchiko to an observation deck near the peak of Mount Tenjo. From the observation deck, which sits more than 1000 meters above sea level, there are panoramic views of the lake below and of Mount Fuji. Later proceed for dinner and return to Tokyo for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Check out and proceed to Narita International Airport. Board the flight to your hometown and the tour ends with fond memories
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