HIGHLIGHTS OF 14 DAYS TOUR + 1 BONUS DAY COMPLIMENTARY = 15 DAYS TOUR
JAPAN HIGHLIGHTS
Tokyo
VISING FOLLOWING PLACES FOR
Observation Deck of Tokyo Sky Tree-tallest TV tower in the world
Asakusa Kannon Temple
Nakamise Shopping arcade
Hie Shrine
Bonsai Museum
Edo Museum
Imperial Palace (drive pass)
Shopping time at Ginza
HAKONE
Mt. Fuji 5th station (weather permitting)
Owakudani Boiling Valley with one-way cable car
LAKE ASHI (drive pass)
Nara
UNESCO heritage of Todaiji Temple
Nara Deer park
KYOTO
Japanese Tea ceremony
Travel on the Japanese Bullet Train
HIROSHIMA
Atomic bomb dome
The Hiroshima Museum
Visit Peace Memorial Park
Korakuen Garden
OSAKA
Visit Umeda Sky Walk
Photo stop at Osaka Castle
Free time for shopping
Korea Highlights
Busan
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Dalmaji Hill
Gwangan Beach
Diamond Bridge (Pass by)
SEOUL
City Tour
Gyeonbokgung Palace
Hanok Village
DMZ FULL DAY TOUR
KOREAN FOLK VILLAGE
HIGHLIGHTS OF JAPAN & KOREA WITH A2Z TRAVEL
Departing September 2019 & April 2020
ITINERARY:
Day - 01 : Welcome to Japan
On arrival at Tokyo you’ll be greeted by our local staff at the arrival hall area, who will transfer to your hotel. Check in the hotel (check-in after 3pm) and spend rest of the at leisure. Later in the evening dinner at the nearby Indian restaurant. Over night at the hotel.
After breakfast proceed to Tokyo city. Upon arrival visit the Bonsai Museum, worlds first publicly run museum dedicated to bonsai art. See collection of 120 bonsai masterpieces and bonsai related artifacts. Later proceed for lunch. And after the lunch visit Edo museum which is housed in a unique looking building. You’ll see Tokyo during EDO era such as architecture, cultural heritage, commercial situations. Some free time will be given. Later proceed for dinner. Overnight at the hotel
Day - 02 : Visit the Bonsai & Edo Museum
Day-03: Tokyo Sky tree & exciting city tour of Tokyo. Visit Hie Shrine and Ginza
Today after the breakfast proceed for city tour. Beginning from sky tree observatory (can be a long que). Opportunity to see Tokyo from a height of 350 meters (tallest tower in the world). Later visit the Asakusa district known for its renowned Sensoji temple (a popular Buddhist temple since 7th century). Have some free time at the famous Nakamise shopping arcade for local snacks and Japanese souvenirs. Indian lunch will be served. Later drive pass the imperial Palace. Visit shrine dedicated to the guardian deity of land-Hei shrine. Enjoy some free time at Ginza high end shopping are. Dinner at the Indian restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
After the breakfast at the hotel check out and proceed to one of the highlights of the tour- a visit to Mt. Fuji. Visit the Mt. Fuji 5th station (weather permitting). Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan and often s symbol of the country. Later drive pass Lake Ashi a crater lake that lies along the southwest wall of the caldera of Mt. Hakome a complex volcano that last erupted in 1170 CE. Lunch. Later visit Owakudani boiling valley with one-way cable car (weather permitting) an active sulphur vent. Later drive to Nagoya. Dinner and rest of the day at the hotel
Day - 04 : Visit the 5th station Mount Fuji, drive pass Lake Ashi & Owakudani boiling valley
DAY -05: Nara Todaji Temple, Deer park & proceed to Kyoto. Bullet train
Today after the breakfast proceed for a full visit to Nara & Kyoto. Nara is first capital of Japan. Visit Todaji temple houses largest Buddha statue in Japan. And the Nara deer park which is consider to be the messengers of the gods. Nara’s nearly 1200 deer’s have become a symbol of the city is designated a natural treasure. Lunch at the local Indian restaurant. Later taste traditional Japanese tea. Next we experience hi tech Japanese bullet train. Later dinner at the restaurant. Check in the hotel and overnight at the hotel.
This morning after the breakfast visit the bomb Dome a symbol of Hiroshima and the only building to remain standing after the atomic explosion. See the peace memorial park with its museum and number of monuments of peace including the Flame of Peace, flock of dove and the children memorial. Lunch. After the lunch proceed to one of the 3 great gardens of Japan and the Crown Jewel of Okayama-Korakuen Garden where 300 years of history comes alive. Stroll through the garden- arranged to take in water from the river which then runs via a zigzag brook into a pond and down a waterfall. The extensive lawn and vast pond create an atmosphere that is an uplifting and relaxing as the region’s mild climate. Dinner at the restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 06: Hiroshima Museum and Korakuen Garden
DAY - 07: Osaka, Umeda Sky Park, Osaka castle photo stop and little bit of shopping
After the breakfast check out and drive to Osaka. After reaching Osaka visit Umeda sky walk. 173 meters tall building consist of 2 towers that are connected with each other by the floating garden observatory on the 39th floor whose roof features a doughnut shape which provides unobstructed 360 degrees view of Osaka city. Lunch break. After lunch proceed for photo stop at Osaka castle (from outside). Later free time for shopping.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
After the breakfast check out and proceed to thee airport for flight to Seoul.
Upon arrival in Seoul, you will be met in the arrivals area by your driver holding our name placard.
After a warm welcome proceed to Busan & stop enroute for photos. After arriving Busan check in your hotel. The remainder of the day is free at your leisure. Dinner & overnight at the hotel (D)
Day - 08: Onwards flight to Korea
DAY - 09: Busan
After breakfast, visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple - Dalmaji Hill - Gwangan Beach & Diamond Bridge (Pass by) - Nampodong (BIFF Square, Jagalchi Fishery Market, Gukjae Market). Later transfer to the hotel after dinner. Overnight at the hotel. (B/L/D)
After breakfast, move to Seoul by Coach. Visit Suwon Hwaseong Fortress - Namsan Hanok Village - Seoul N Tower – Myeongdong. Overnight at Seoul hotel. (B/L/D).
DAY - 10: Busan - Suwon - Seoul
DAY - 11: Seoul
After breakfast, visit Yeouido 63 Building with Observatory and Aquarium - Amethyst - COEX Mall with Starfield Library - Samsung D'Light - Dongdaemun Design Plaza - Dongdaemun Market. Overnight at hotel. (B/L/D)
After breakfast, visit Pass by Blue House - Gyeongbokgung Palace - National Folk Museum - Jogyesa Buddhist Temple - Bukchon Hanok Village - Insadong Antique Alley - Namdaemun Market. Overnight at the hotel. (B/L/D)
DAY - 12: Seoul
DAY - 13: Seoul - DMZ - Seoul
After breakfast, visit DMZ - Imjingak Park - Freedom Bridge - The 3rd infiltration Tunnel - DMZ Theater / Exhibition Hall - Dora Observatory - Dorasan Station - Unification Village (Pass by) - Ewha Womans University - Ginseng - Han River Park – Hotel. (B/L/D)
After breakfast, visit Itaewon - DFS - Songdo prior going to the airport. (B)
Tokyo
VISING FOLLOWING PLACES FOR