Natural beauty, castles and shrines in Japan
On this 24-day tour of Japan and South Korea, you will travel by train from the modern metropolis of Tokyo through the highlights of multi-faceted Japan. See Mount Fuji and the impressive Japanese Alps pass before your eyes, visit castles in Matsumoto and hike the famous Nakasendo Trail from Kiso-Fukushima. admire local crafts in Kanazawa, shrines and temples in Kyoto and explore historic Hiroshima.
Ancient kingdoms and state-of-the-art skyscrapers
Explore the bustling port city of Busan followed by an unforgettable stay in the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom of Gyeongju and finally discover enticing mix of old and new in South Korea's capital, Seoul. Delectable culinary experiences with both Japanese and South Korean cuisine add the final dimension to this diverse tour. Where the world can't find you....
Tips & Tops:
- Led by a private guide, take a tasty Street Food Tour in Tokyo in the evening
- The holy island of Miyajima, known for the Itsukushima Shrine, has been named one of Japan's three most beautiful views, the shrine is designed in a pier-like structure and dates back to the 6th century
- For half a day, you will cycle with a guide through Kyoto's backstreets including the old Gion district, Kyoto's geisha quarter
- Travel by train to Nara to visit Nara Park with the Todaiji Temple, the world's largest wooden building and home to one of Japan's largest Buddhas
- On the way to Nara, get off at the Fushimi Inari Shrine and admire this composition of thousands of red tori gates forming a path into the mountains at Mount Inari
- In Busan, visit Gamcheon Village, the Chalgalchi vs. market and Haeundau beach; a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a while
- Stroll Seoul's sprawling evening markets and get acquainted with some of Korea's most delicious, spicy national dishes with tantalizing aromas and unique flavors
- Visit the Seoul Sky Observatory, with 123 floors and a height of 555 meters the tallest building in South Korea, and enjoy stunning 360-degree views of the city
