Upon your arrival in Tokyo and depending on accommodation availability at the time of booking, your hotel may either be in the city of Narita or near Tokyo Bay. Ride the free hotel bus service to check-in if the hotel is in Narita, or proceed to the Airport Limousine Bus ticketing counter at the airport to purchase your affordable Airport Limousine Bus ticket (at own expense) for the convenient ride to check-in for the latter. Your tour representative will meet and greet you at the hotel lobby.

Overnight: Narita
Meals: Breakfast

You can explore the exciting city of Japan, Tokyo on your own, or you may take on our optional Tokyo Discovery Tour (requires a collective minimum of 10 persons to operate).

Optional Program: Tokyo Discovery Tour. Visit the famous Tsukiji Market in downtown Tokyo that used to be the largest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world. Although the inner wholesale market has moved in October 2018 to another location, the surrounding colorful businesses and eateries around the market is still as uniquely vibrant as ever attracting locals and visitors from around the world. Take a stroll in the Odaiba Seaside Park Odaiba Kaihinkoen and try spotting the Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge along the impressive Tokyo skyline – from across the metropolis on a man-made beach. You even can pose for photo-ops with a miniature Statue of Liberty replica or a full-scale Gundam robot there. Walk into the grounds of the famous Asakusa Kannon Temple Sensō-ji later. This is the oldest and most famous Buddhist temple in Tokyo, dedicated to Kannon Bosatsu or the Bohdisattva of Compassion, and the long street leading up to the temple door is lined with 89 stores selling many colorful and interesting gifts since the eighteenth century. The excursion shall also venture into the sleepless town of Kabukicho – an entertainment and red-light district in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Overnight: Narita
Meals: Breakfast

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. 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 Aichi Prefecture .

Overnight: Shizuoko/Achi
Meals: Breakfast

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 (Minimum of 10 persons to operate). Visit the Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) - a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. It is one of the most popular buildings in Japan, attracting a large number of visitors annually; see Fushimi Inari Shrine – one of Japan's best-known Shinto shrines, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The shrine is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. 

Overnight: Kyoto
Meals: Breakfast

Continue exploring Kyoto on your own or choose to join ONE of our optional tours below.

Optional Program: Full-day Tour of Nara Osaka (Minimum of 10 persons to operate). 
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!

Overnight: Kyoto
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy your journey back to Tokyo via the Shinkansen High-speed Bullet Train, which can travel at up to 189 mph and offers reclining seats, local refreshments, and picturesque scenery along the way. Once arrival,  transfer back to the hotel and the rest of the day will be at your leisure to explore Tokyo.

Overnight: Tokyo
Meals: Breakfast

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. Upon your arrival at Seoul International Airport (Incheon), you will meet your driver and be ushered to Seoul. The remainder of the day is for your rest or to explore Seoul on your own.

Overnight: Seoul
Meals: Breakfast

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 bustling 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.

-Gyeongbokgung Palace* is a historic palace located in Seoul, South Korea. It was the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty and served as the residence of the king and his family. The palace was built in 1395 and served as the center of political and cultural life in Korea for centuries.
-Jegyesa Temple: Jogyesa Temple is one of the centers of Zen Buddhism in Korea. In the temple, you can not only see the Sakyamuni statue and the devotees making a bow, but also enjoy the beautiful blue colors.
-Ginseng Shopping Center, modern scientific research has proven that Korean ginseng has multiple effects on the human body, including promoting blood circulation, enhancing immunity, improving skin conditions, and promoting metabolism. In recent years, it has been favored by more and more people!
-Jongmyo* (UNESCO Heritage Site), the Ancestral Temple is the oldest and best-preserved Confucian temple. Jongmyo was built to honor the ancestors of the Joseon Dynasty.
-The Gwangjang Market is the earliest private commercial street in South Korea, with a splendid history over a hundred years. As the most representative traditional market in South Korea, the products include silk, clothing accessories, imported clothing, the traditional ingredients and foods.
-Bukchon Hanok Village, Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse themselves in traditional Korean culture.

Overnight: Seoul
Meals: Breakfast

Today is free on your own, or join in our optional program, to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) at $79 per person.

Optional Program: 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 central business street that travelers can explore more City of Seoul and back to the hotel at own pace.

Notice:
*You must bring your passports with you. Their’s ID check!!!

*DMZ Tour is gathering at Hongdae street, and your driver will pick you up from hotel to Hongdae.

*DMZ Tour will return at Hongdae Street around 2pm in the afternoon. Guests will leisurely stroll around here and back to hotel by their own. Guests would take subway line 6 to hotel.

Overnight: Seoul
Meals: Breakfast

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.