Explore the rich arts, culture, and delicious food of Japan and South Korea in one week.

Busan

Kyoto

Osaka

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Seoul

Tokyo

Arrive in Kyoto and explore historical landmarks.

Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.

Kinkaku-ji

Geisha district featuring high-end shops & restaurants, a Zen garden & women in colorful kimonos.

Gion

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Nijō Castle

Travel to Osaka for food and fun.

Dotonbori

Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.

Osaka Castle

Restored Buddhist temple first built in 593 with a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles.

Shitenno-ji

Head to Tokyo, the vibrant capital of Japan.

Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.

Sensō-ji

Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.

Ueno Park

Akihabara

Explore Tokyo's art and culture scene.

The National Museum of Modern Art Tokyo

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Cool area known for street art, trendy youth fashion, vintage & cosplay shops & casual street fare.

Harajuku

Travel to Seoul and dive into its culture.

Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Insadong Culture Street

Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.

Bukchon Hanok Village

Taste the street food and explore local gems in Seoul.

Myeondong Shopping Street

Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.

N Seoul Tower

Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

Travel to Busan for a mix of relaxation and sights.

This busy 1.5km-long beach features fishing, swimming, various festivals & skyline views.

Haeundae Beach

Gamcheon Culture Village, Busan

World famous market for fresh fish & seafood to take away or eat at the informal stalls.

7-Day Cultural Adventure Across Japan and South Korea

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