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Japan and Korea Dreams
[15 Days]
Fully Inclusive From $5180
Day 1: Australia- Osaka
Fly Australia to Osaka via Seoul. Welcome to
Japan! Upon arrival of Kansai Airport, met and transferred to hotel for check in
at Ramada Kansai Airport or similar for overnight stay.
Day 2: Osaka-Himeji-Kobe-Osaka
(B L D)
Proceed to Himeji to visit the Himeji Castle,
a prominent castle as a World Cultural Heritage. The castle resembles the shape
of a heron with spread wings. After this, proceed to romantic city – Kobe. You will
have a photo stop at the Kobe Port, which is the landmarks of Kobe city! Next visit
is the Sake Breweries, to get the knowledge how is the Japanese sake made, and you
may taste it as well! After this, proceed to Kobe Nankin-machi, one of the three
biggest Chinatowns in Japan! enjoy shopping at the Motomachi street. Overnight stay
in Osaka.
Day 3: Osaka-Bullet Train-
Kyoto (B L D)
Morning, you will visit the Osaka Castle, well
known as the residence of Taiko – Toyotomi. Then proceed to Osaka’s busiest street
‘ shinsaibashi’, is famous as a town where you will have a glimpse of the latest
trends. Thereafter, experience ‘shinkansen’ (bullet train) ride from Osaka to Kyoto
Station. Kyoto – is virtually a living museum of Japan’s great artistic heritage.
You will have a photo session at the Heian Shrine, was constructed in 1895 to commemorate
the 1,100th anniversary of the founding of Kyoto. Then, enjoy ‘kimono show’ at Nishin
Ori Center. Overnight at Grand Prince Kyoto hotel or similar
Day 4: Kyoto -Nara (B
L)
After hotel breakfast, you will visit one of
the World Cultural Heritage – the Kiyomizu Temple, which occupies the rise of Higashiyama
Hill. The main hall, designated as a National Treasure. Its wooden veranda, well
known as “the stage of Kiyomizu” is supported the height of 15m. by 139 pillars
only. Next visit is Kinkakuji Temple. This majestic golden pavilion reflected in
the still mirror-lake waters of the Kyoto Pond is consided as one of Kyoto’s most
famous sights. Visit Philosopher road if time permits. Transfer to nearby city Nara
for overnight stay
Day 5: Nara-Toyohashi
(B L D)
After breakfast, visit Nara Todaiji temple, the
world’s largest wooden building hosing a massive bronze sculpture of the Buddha.
Then visit the city’s famous Deer park where you can feed the tame deer that wander
about freely. After lunch, proceed to Toyohashi for hotel check in and dinner. Overnight
at Nikko Toyohashi hotel or similar
Day 6: Toyohashi-Hakone-Mt.Fuji-Lake
Kawaguchi (B L D)
Morning visit to the Oshino Hakkai, where is
supported by eight springs pools gush forth, fed by currents that flow from Mt.
Fuji. Then, heading to Mt Fuji, the symbol of Japan! If weather permitted, coach
will drive you up to 5th station, in good weather condition, may have a panoramic
view of Mt Fuji –Izu Hakone National Park. Tonight, you can enjoy the hot spring
at hotel. Overnight at JIRAGON NO FUJI NO YAKATA HOTEL or similar
Day 7: Lake Kawaguchi-
Hakone- Peace Park- Tokyo (B L D)
Proceed Peace Park. visit Owakudani Valley, with
its plumes of sulfurous steam gushing from the ground. Here, you may try an egg
boiled in the sulfurous hot-spring water. Next, enjoy a pleasure cruise on Lake
Ashi. Thereafter, transfer to Tokyo city for dinner and check in at Tokyo Prince
hotel ,
Day 8: Tokyo City Tour
(B L D)
Visit the oldest and most impressive temple in
Tokyo – Asakusa Kannon Temple. The temple is dedicated to the Kannon or Goddes of
Mercy, said to be founded in the 7th century. And, the long narrow approach, called
Nakamise Avenue, to the temple is lined with small souvenir shops. After this, proceed
to pass by Imperial Palace and National Diet Building come to visit Ginza district,
the heart of Tokyo, which is a busy modernized shopping. Thereafter, proceed to
visit Meijin Shrine at Harajuku. free shopping around Shinjuku area.
Day 9: Tokyo-Seoul KE2710
HNDGMP 1935 2150 (B)
After breakfast, free at own leisure or take
optional tour to Disneyland until transfer to Airport for departure to Seoul, The
capital of North Korea. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to Riviera hotel for overnight
stay
Day 10: Seoul city tour
(B L D)
Today, we visit Gyeongbokgung, the main palace
during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). One of five palaces in Seoul, it has a 600
year history. Later transfer to Cheong Wa Dae (Presidential Residence), the symbol
of Cheong Wa Dae is the blue tiles. As the Blue House represents Korea, the blue
tiles and the smooth curve of the roof represents the beauty of Korea. Visit Amethyst
shop in the afternoon. Cruise on the Han River. After dinner watch the famous “cooking
nanta show”
Day 11: Seoul- DMZ Tour
(B L D)
After hotel breakfast, visit Korea famous National
Ginseng shop before transfer to visit DMZ area. In 1948 the Republic of Korea was
founded in the south while the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was found in
the north. The 38th parallel became the border for both countries.DMZ is a special
area in the border with underground tunnels to explore. After that, continue to
Imjin Pavilion. The display of information and news from North Korea and the Korean
War was put into use tanks and aircraft heritage. Imjin Pavilion kept in the “peace
stone” from the world of the battlefield to collect the record of war-related content.
Later in the afternoon we will shopping around Insadong Antique street, Overnight
in Seoul
Day 12: Seoul-Mt. Seorak
(B L D)
Today we will transfer to Mt.SORAK scenic area
-visit Shinhungsa Temple ,The great Bronze statue, Gwongumsung Fortress by cable
car riding , Daepo Fish market, overnight at DAEMYUNG RESORT or similar
Day 13: Mt. Seorak-Seoul
(B L D)
After breakfast, transfer to the Yongin Korean
traditional folk village, then visit Traditional Culture Experience Museum which
is located at Incheon, lecturers teach customs Arts, the production of traditional
crafts. Last shopping at famous Myeong-dong. Enjoy farewell dinner. Overnight in
Seoul.
Day 14: Seoul- Australia
(B)
Free of leisure after Breakfast, you can explore
the fascinating city at your own pace until transfer to the airport for your flight
back to Australia.
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