Japan & South Korea

Day 1

Arrive Tokyo

Welcome to Tokyo. Once you clear your immigration and custom, meet & greet your Global Holidays Tour Manager and proceed to Hotel. (Check in After 3 PM) Only One Arrival Transfer will be arranged for the Group. If arriving a Different timings then Pax has to wait at the airport or can manage their own transfer to the Hotel. In the Evening visit to Shibuya Crossing which is a famous intersection where up to 3000 people cross over at one time from all directions.

Day 2

Tokyo City tour

Tokyo City tour – Visit the Imperial Palace (Primary residence of the Emperor of Japan). Next visit the tallest structure in Japan to enjoy views of sprawling Tokyo city from the towering observation deck of TOKYO SKYTREE. Later visit the Asakusa Sensoji Temple which is an ancient Buddhist temple and have some free time at Nakamise Shopping Arcade where you can walk around the local stores or try famous street food of Japan. Post Lunch enjoy a Sumida river cruise to Odaiba. Overnight in Tokyo.

Day 3

Tokyo – Mt. Fuji & Hakone – Tokyo

Today enjoy a dynamic tour of Mt. Fuji and Hakone. Mt. Fuji is an active volcano about 100 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. Commonly called “Fuji-san,” it’s the country’s tallest peak, at 3,776 meters. Drive to the highest point in the mountain that a bus can drive in to the 5th Station (Weather Permiting). Later enjoy the sweeping views from Hakone Sky Gondola and Pirate Boat on Lake Ashi will surely remain memorable. In the evening return to Tokyo for the overnight stay.

Day 4

Tokyo - Hiroshima (Bullet Train)

Check Out. Today experience the Shinkasen – (Famously known as Bullet Train) from Tokyo to Hiroshima, running at speed of up to 300 km/h and known for its punctuality. Hiroshima is a modern city on Japan’s Honshu Island which was largely destroyed by an atomic bomb during World War II. On arrival we will proceed to Miyajima island via Ferry and we will visit the Itsukushima Shrine, best known for its “floating” torii gate. Also visit the Peace Memorial. Overnight in Hiroshima

Please carry one days Clothes and other requirements in a small carry on. As main luggage will be transferred directly to Hotel in Kyoto. Big Luggage cannot be transferred on Bullet Train

Day 5

Hiroshima - Kobe - Akashi Bridge - Earthquake Museum - Kyoto

Check out and proceed to Kobe, a cosmopolitan port city with an international flavor. Visit the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge which is the longest span bridge in the world, Maiko Marine Promenade Later, visit the Kobe Earthquake Museum which was opened in 2002 to commemorate the tragic event and to educate visitors about earthquakes and disaster prevention. Continue to Kyoto and after dinner check in to your hotel. Overnight in Kyoto.

Day 6

Kiyomizudera Temple - Kinkaku-ji - Arashiyama

Once the capital of Japan, Kyoto is famous for its numerous classical Buddhist temples, gardens, imperial palaces, shrines and traditional wooden houses. Visit Kiyomizu Temple which is an independent Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. Later cover the Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka a charming pedestrian path known for its classic architecture, teahouses & cherry blossoms. Then we will visit Kinkaku-ji which is Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto. Later see the bamboo forest, and Groves in Arashiya- ma Area. Overnight in Kyoto.

Day 7

Kyoto - Fushimi Inari Shrine - Nijo Castle - Nara Deer park - Todaiji Temple

After breakfast, check out and visit the Nijo Castle. Next visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine which has thousands of torri gates and is an important Shinto shrine in Japan. Post lunch proceed to Nara and visit Nara Deer Park and Todaji Temple. Overnight in Osaka.

Day 8

Osaka Castle (Outside) - Kaiyukan aquarium Umeda Sky - Dotombori & Shinsaibashi

Today, proceed for a guided city tour. Start your visit to Osaka Castle, one of Japan’s most famous landmarks and it played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century. Next visit the Floating Garden Observatory at Umeda Sky Building, where Osaka’s cityscape can be viewed from a height of 170 meters. Later proceed to Kaiyu- kan Aquarium which is the world’s largest aquarium. Then we shall finish tour at the Dotombori & Shinsaibashi area which is Osaka’s most famous tourist destinations and renowned for its gaudy neon lights, extravagant signage, and the enormous variety of restaurants and bars. Overnight in Osaka.

Day 9

Fly to Seoul – Hangang Cruise

Welcome to Seoul, After Completing the Airport Formalities, Meet the Tour Guide and proceed to Hotel. (Check In after 3 pm). Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a huge metropolis where modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture meet Buddhist temples, palaces and street markets. Later in the evening proceed for Hangang cruise. Get stunning views of Seoul’s Skyline as you sail by, listening to live music and feeding the birds.

Day 10

DMZ - Seoul City Tour

After Breakfast, Depart For A Half Day Excursion With A Local Guide To The Dmz (Demilitarized Zone). Located On Each Side Of 38th Parallel, This Infamous Border Was Established At The End Of The War In 1953. Discover Imjingak Park With The Memorial, The Liberty Bridge, The Bell Of Unification and Peace Gondola. Return To Seoul And Continue On Seoul City Tour, See The Blue House And Beautiful Gyeongbokgung Palace, After A Quick Stop At Insadong Cultural Street, Visit Jogyesa Temple, Which Is One of the Most Important Of the City and Heart Of Jogyejong Buddhist Order.

Day 11

Nami Island - N Seoul Tower

After Breakfast, we drive to Nami Island. Nami Island is a half-moon-shaped isle near Seoul. Featured on the famous Korean drama, ‘Winter Sonata,’ this romantic destination is a real charmer. The name Garden of the Morning Calm originated when Rabindranath Tagore a famous Indian Poet named Korea as Land of Morning Calm. The garden is famous for its stunning display of flowers and plants, which change with each season, offering a unique experience throughout the year. Spend some time at the Garden of the Morning Calm. Drive back to Seoul and Visit the Observatory Deck at N Seoul Tower to have a Panoramic View of the City. Free time at Myengdong Shopping area. Overnight in Seoul.

Day12

Fly Home

Today fly home with awesome memories of your tour. Only one departure transfer will be provided for the group. Passengers departing at different time have to manage their transfer on own.

B=Breakfast Included, L=Lunch Included, D=Dinner Included