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Korea (Andong - Gyeongju - Seoul )
Japan (Nara - Kyoto - Hakone - Mt Fuji - Tokyo)
For those who love to explore and learn about differnt cultures, consider visiting these two major countries in Asia - Japan and South Korea! While the two countries share many similarities, they also have their own unique cultures. All Japan Tours has designed a special itinerary for guests, showcasing unique locales, “must see” tourist attractions, colorful cultural traditions, and delectable dining. Travel in comfort by private coach bus while your English-speaking guides show you t... View More
For those who love to explore and learn about differnt
cultures, consider visiting these two major countries in
Asia - Japan and South Korea! While the two
countries share many similarities, they also have their
own unique cultures. All Japan Tours has designed a
special itinerary for guests, showcasing unique
locales, “must see” tourist attractions, colorful cultural
traditions, and delectable dining. Travel in comfort by
private coach bus while your English-speaking guides
show you the Highlights of South Korea and Japan.
Begin your tour in the beautiful country of South
Korea, staying in Seoul for your first night. You will
then make your way to Andong Hahoe Village, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site with a river flowing
along its borders. Travel to Gyeongju, known as the
“museum without walls” for the amount of tombs,
pagodas, rock carvings, Buddhist statuary, and palace
ruins that can be found in the area. Here, you will have
the opportunity to visit Gyeongju National Museum
and also Cheomseongdae, the oldest astronomical
observatory in Asia. Make your way back to Seoul,
where you will stay for two nights, exploring the
enormous city. Visit the chief temple of Korean
Buddhism and visit Insa-dong Antique Street, where
you can purchase handmade crafts. Before leaving
South Korea to continue your Asia expedition, visit the
DMZ, which serves as a buffer zone for North and
South Korea.
Once you have flown from Seoul to Osaka, you will
start your tour of Japan by traveling to Nara, where
you can see the giant statue of Buddha at Todaiji
Temple, or make new friends with the hundreds of wild
deer. In the ancient city of Kyoto, you will experience
the best gardens, temples, and shrines. Enrich your
cultural side by partaking in a traditional green tea
ceremony hosted by an apprentice geisha (maiko).
Travel towards Mt. Fuji, visiting Hikone, where the
beautiful Hikone Castle is surrounded by cherry
blossoms in spring, and stopping at Hakone to take in
the amazing views of Mt. Fuji. Stay overnight at a
Japanese-style hotel, where you can relax in the
hotel's hot spring bath. Once you have reached the
bustling city of Tokyo, enjoy a bird's eye view of the
city from Tokyo Tower, learn to make your own sushi,
and during spring, visit Ueno Park, where you can see
over a thousand cherry trees.
With exclusive access to gardens, temples, shrines,
castles, museums and specialty shops, you will have a
one of a kind experience and a chance to see why
these countries are popular tourist destinations.
Selected tours also include a visit to Hiroshima, where
you will learn about the tragic history and bright future
of the city. With tours based on seasonal attractions,
and must see sites in every tour, you will truly enjoy
your time in these two wonderful countries.
We plan our tours based on seasonal attractions,
with must see sites in every tour. Below are our
Highlights of Korea and Japan Tour itineraries with
seasonal changes:
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