Itinerary Description
Walk Among Samurai Tales and K-Pop Beats - A true Japan Korea adventure!
Kesari's Japan Korea tour offers an enchanted journey through the iconic sites and cities of Japan. Witness the iconic landmarks, traditional markets, and modern attractions, offering a blend of ancient and contemporary. Experience awe-inspiring architecture by visiting shrines, seeing Torii Gate, the Imperial Palace, the largest Buddha statue in Japan, the Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folklore Museum, and Changdeokgung Palace in South Korea. Travel on the fastest bullet trains and visit iconic towers such as Namsan Tower, the Lotte World Tower and Tokyo Sky Tree. Enjoy unique experiences such as Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, a grove of thousands of tall bamboo plants, the immersive TeamLab Borderless Museum, visiting the Korean demilitarized zone and shopping at Dongdaemun. Witness the rich culture and modernity with Kesari's world-class services and expert tour leaders.
Arrive in Tokyo. Tokyo – the capital of Japan and also one of the worlds most densely populated city. Admire the amazing city views from on top of the 2000 foot Tokyo Skytree 350m. (subject to operation).
Visit Shinjuku Gyoen Park (During Cherry Blosson season) – which has over 1500 cherry trees that burst into vivid blooms making it a favorite spot of cherry blossom viewing. Enjoy an orientation city tour of Tokyo, a bustling metropolis and the capital of Japan. Start your tour with a Rainbow Bridge and visit to Asakusa Kanon Temple, one of Japan's most important Buddhist sites. Check out the elaborate gardens, architecture and shrines that surround the site. We take a photo stop at Imperial Palace – The Main residence of the President of Japan. Also visit TeamLab Planets - a museum where you walk barefoot, getting to feel different textures and sensations.
Extra Topping: Tea / Coffee / Ice-cream at Asakusa Kanon temple.
Proceed to the 5th level of Mt. Fuji (Subject to operation) and enjoy the picturesque view of Mt. Fuji (if bad weather or winter we will visit fuji visitor center). Later proceed to Hiroshima by bullet train.
Extra Topping: Tea / Coffee at Bullet train station
Visit Hiroshima History Museum, watch Presentation on the history of Hiroshima City before the bomb, development and decision to drop the bomb, the lives of Hiroshima citizens during World War II and after the bombing and ends with information about the nuclear age and efforts for international peace. Take a ferry from Hiroshima Peace Park to Miyajima Island. Visit the Itsukushima Shrine a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is located on the island and also see the famous Torri gate from the shore. Later Proceed to Osaka.
Extra Topping: Tea / Coffee at Hiroshima.
Proceed to Kyoto. En-route visit Todaiji Temple and the Deer Park at Nara. On arrival at Kyoto visit Golden Pavilion and Kiyomizu Temple. Later proceed to Osaka.
Extra Topping: Tea / Coffee / Ice-cream at Kyoto.
Flight to Seoul. Arrive in Seoul – The capital city of South Korea.
Experience the extraordinary Korean Demilitarized Zone on the South Korean side, and learn about the war between the North and South and how the demilitarized strip of land came about. Get a rare glimpse of North Korea from the Dora Observatory.
Proceed to city orientation tour Pass by Cheongwadae - official residence of the President of the Republic of Korea - The Korean name literally translates to “pavilion of blue tiles”, Gyeongbokgung Palace, National Folklore museum and Changdeokgung Palace. Visit Lotte World Tower Known for 5th tallest building in the world. Stroll around Korea’s largest wholesale and retail shopping district – Dongdaemun.
Extra Topping: Ice Cream at Dongdaemun.
Board the flight for your hometown. Tour concludes.