Visit Gangwon-do (Namiseom, Seoraksan National Park), Gyeonggi-do (Dae Jang Geum Theme Park), Hakone (Heiwa Park, Lake Ashi), Kyoto (Hanamikoji, Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera), Nagoya, Nara (Todaiji), Osaka (Shinsaibashi), Seoul (N Seoul Tower, Trickeye Museum Seoul), Tokyo.
Standard Hotel: Howard Johnson Hotel Incheon Airport or Similar
Meal: Excluded
Today, guests will arrive at Incheon International Airport in Seoul, you will be transferred to the hotel and self-check-in. Guests arrive between 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM can gather at Gate 12 on the arrival floor of Terminal 1, where our tour guide will arrange you to take the shuttle bus to the hotel. Guests arrive at other times can take the free shuttle bus to the hotel at Gate 14 of Terminal 1. The last shuttle bus departs at 10:20 PM. Guests can also take a taxi to the hotel (about $10).
Hotel check-in time is 2:00 PM.
Day 2:
Seoul - Gangwon-do (122 km)
Standard Hotel: Seoraksan Hotel or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
After breakfast, we will visit the Dae Jang Geum Theme Park. Then we will head to Namiseom,a half-moon shaped island formed as a result of the Cheongpyeong Dam. Afterwards we come to visit the Lake Skywalk to catch a stunning view of nature. Then we will visit the Seoraksan National Park, known as one of Korea's most beautiful mountains. During your stop at Seoraksan, we could see the Sinheungsa Temple. Then we will go to hotel and rest.
Seoul, KOREA
Seoul is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. The Seoul Capital Area, which includes the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province, is the world's second largest metropolitan area with over 25.6 million people, home to over half of South Koreans along with 632,000 international residents.
Gyeonggi-do, KOREA
Gyeonggi-do is the most populous province in South Korea. Its name "Gyeonggi" means "the area surrounding the capital". Thus Gyeonggi-do can be translated as "province surrounding Seoul". The provincial capital is Suwon.
Dae Jang Geum Theme Park
Dae Jang Geum Theme Park is a restored and renovated outdoor set where most of the Korean drama Dae Jang Geum was filmed. Dae Jang Geum Theme Park is Korea's first drama theme park. It was made for spreading Korean Wave and introducing not only Korean culture but Korean court culture.
Gangwon-do, KOREA
Gangwon-do is a province of South Korea, with its capital at Chuncheon. It is bounded on the east part by the East Sea, and borders Gyeonggi Province to its west, and North Gyeongsang Province and North Chungcheong Province to its south.
Namiseom
Namisum is a tiny half-moon shaped island located in Chuncheon, South Korea, formed as it was inundated by the rising water of the North Han River as the result of the construction of Cheongpyeong Dam in 1944.
Seoraksan National Park
Seoraksan National Park is a national park in South Korea. It listed by the South Korean government
with UNESCO as a tentative World Heritage site. It was also the first Korean national park to be named under the National Park Law in 1970.
Day 3:
Gangwon-do - Seoul (107 km)
Standard Hotel: Sheraton Seoul Palace Hotel or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
After breakfast, we will head to Gyeongbokgung and then visit Bukchon Hanok Village which is a 600-years old traditional residential district. We will drive to N Seoul Tower and visit famous Namdaemun Market. At here, we may enjoy Trickeye 3D Art Museum. After dinner, we will return to hotel.
Gangwon-do, KOREA
Gangwon-do is a province of South Korea, with its capital at Chuncheon. It is bounded on the east part by the East Sea, and borders Gyeonggi Province to its west, and North Gyeongsang Province and North Chungcheong Province to its south.
Seoul, KOREA
Seoul is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. The Seoul Capital Area, which includes the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province, is the world's second largest metropolitan area with over 25.6 million people, home to over half of South Koreans along with 632,000 international residents.
N Seoul Tower
One of Seoul's most popular tourist attractions, this tower, built in 1971, was made for communication and observation. Measuring in at 236 meters tall, it is the second highest point in the city.
Trickeye Museum Seoul
A gallery franchise with big wall paintings or installations, which contain AR (augmented reality) effect and/or 3D illusions.
Day 4:
Seoul
Standard Hotel: Sheraton Seoul Palace Hotel or similar
After breakfast, guests may enjoy a free day to explore Seoul on their own expense.
Seoul, KOREA
Seoul is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. The Seoul Capital Area, which includes the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province, is the world's second largest metropolitan area with over 25.6 million people, home to over half of South Koreans along with 632,000 international residents.
After breakfast, you could take a bus to Incheon International Airport at your own expense (the bus fee is about $15/ person, air ticket included. If you would like to book a flight on your own, please book the flight departure between 10:00am - 6:00pm). After arrival at Narita International Airport , you will be picked up and then take a free shuttle to the hotel. Check in after 3:00pm with passport.
After breakfast, we will visit Meiji Jingu. Then we may view Sky Tree, the tallest self - propelled tower all over the world. After visiting Asakusa Kannon Temple, guests will have Japanese BBQ as lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit Nijubashi Bridge, the Japanese emperor's residence, located in the center of Tokyo Chiyoda area. We will continue to Ginza after viewing Tokyo Tower. After dinner, we will return to hotel.
Tokyo, JAPAN
One of the 47 prefectures of Japan and has been the capital since 1869. The Greater Tokyo Area is the most populous metropolitan area in the world. It is the seat of the Emperor of Japan, the Japanese government and the National Diet.
Nijubashi
Meaning "Double Bridge" in Japanese, this bridge is one of the most famous in Japan. Though there are two separate bridges, when you look at them from the right angle, they appear to be a single two-storied bridge,
Ginza
This popular district of Tokyo is an upscale shopping district, with several department stores, boutiques, restaurants, and more, considered one of the best luxury districts of this kind in the world.
Duration: Approx. 2 Hours
Day 7:
Tokyo - Hakone - Hamamatsu (211 km)
Standard Hotel: Hamanako Hotel or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
After breakfast, we will drive to Hakone and take a cruise on Lake Ashi and visit Oshino Hakkai. Then, we will head to Heiwa Park. We will return to hotel to have dinner and enjoy the hot springs. Spend the night in Hamamatsu.
Hakone, JAPAN
Hakone, in Japan's Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park west of Tokyo, is a mountainous town known for its hot springs resorts (onsen) and views of the iconic volcano Mount Fuji.
Lake Ashi
It is a highlight sightseeing in Hakone. It is near Fuji Mountain and if guests take a cruise on the lake, they may view a breathtaking scenery of Fuji Mountain combining with lake.
Heiwa Park
This park is built to pray for peace. It is a Japanese style garden with a Sakyamunita pagoda which is a gift from Indian government.
Oshino Hakkai
It is a small village near breathtaking Mountain Fuji. It is also a perfect location to stand here and view the Fuji.
After breakfast, we will head to Nagoya and visit Royal Jewelry Shop. We will head to Kyoto after lunch and visit famous Gion. Then, we will visit Hanamikoji which is the classiest geisha district among Japan. We will spend the night in Kyoto.
Nagoya, JAPAN
The largest city in the Chubu region of Japan, Nagoya is an industrial shipping center. The main industry in the area is automotive, and many car companies, like Lexus, have their headquarters here.
Nagoya Castle
It is completed in 1612 and is a typical castle built on flatlands. Though it got attacked during the second World War, some parts of it remained and have been handed down as important cultural assets.
Kyoto, JAPAN
For over 1,000 years, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan. Today, its economy is based around information technology. It is home to the Nintendo headquarters, one of the world's most popular video game corporations.
Gion
Gion is the most famous district of Kyoto which reserves many old streets and architectures to feel the old Japanese culture.
Hanamikoji
It is the classiest district where Geisha live in all over Japan since Edo Period. It is one of the classic highlights of Kyoto.
Day 9:
Kyoto - Nara - Osaka (77 km)
Standard Hotel: Star Gate Hotel Kansai Airport or similar
After breakfast, we will visit Kiyomizu Temple and wander on the sloping paths. Then, we will visit Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine. On the way to Osaka, we will visit Todaiji Temple in Nara. When we arrive in Osaka, we will do some shopping in Shinsaibashi.
Kyoto, JAPAN
For over 1,000 years, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan. Today, its economy is based around information technology. It is home to the Nintendo headquarters, one of the world's most popular video game corporations.
Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera
An Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) UNESCO World Heritage site.
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Fushimi Inari Shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilions 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. Fushimi Inari is the most important of several thousands of shrines dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice. Foxes are thought the Inari's messengers, resulting in many fox statues across the shrine grounds.
Nara, JAPAN
This Japanese city has a rich history. From 710 to 794 BCE, it was the country's capital. There are many deer in the area, and it is said that if you bow to them, they will return the gesture.
Todaiji
This Buddhist temple in Nara was once among the Seven Great Temples. It houses the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue. Visitors can see deer, seen as the messengers of the gods in Shinto, freely roaming the grounds.
Osaka, JAPAN
Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Japan. It is the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and the largest component of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Japan.
Shinsaibashi
Shinsaibashi is the main shopping district of Osaka, Japan. It includes different themed sectors, including Shinsaibashi-suji, a covered shopping street, and Amerika-muri, an American themed area, one of the most popular areas for Osaka's youth.
Today we will transfer to airport or check out by self.
Airport Meetup: Free airport pick up service is between 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM. Please wait at Gate 12 on the 1st floor of Terminal 1. Tour guide will arrange to take the shuttle to the hotel. Guests those arrive at other times can take the free shuttle bus to the hotel at Gate 14 of Terminal 1. The last shuttle bus departs at 10:20 PM. Guests can also take a taxi to the hotel (about $10).
Return Flight arrangement: Please take the airport express in front of hotel to Osaka Kansai Internatioanl Airport at your own expenses.
Price Includes
Incheon to Narita flight ticket (included 15kg baggage transport)
Airport Pickup
9 nights accommodation
Ground transportation
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Meals specified in the itinerary
Price Excludes
Airfares
All personal expenses
Gratuities
Travel Insurance
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