Discover the rich heritage and vibrant culture of Japan and South Korea over 7 days.

Kyoto

Nara

Osaka

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Arrive in Kyoto and explore its stunning temples.

Sprawling 15-story railway station with shops, eateries & services plus a movie theater & hotel.

Kyoto Station

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

Visit historical sites and learn about Kyoto's culture.

Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.

Fushimi Inari Taisha

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

Nijō Castle

Long-running museum with Japanese sculptures, paintings, calligraphy & metalwork, plus a cafe.

Kyoto National Museum

Travel to Osaka and enjoy its lively atmosphere.

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

Osaka Castle

Dotonbori

One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Head to Nara to see its famous parks and temples.

Buddhist temple originally built in the mid-700s, with one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues.

Tōdai-ji

Landscaped, public park with ancient temples & the Nara National Museum of art, plus tame deer.

Nara Park

Naramachi

Travel to Tokyo and experience its iconic sights.

Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.

Meiji Jingu

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.

Tokyo Tower

Explore Tokyo's cultural treasures and modern attractions.

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

Ueno Park

Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.

Tokyo National Museum

Akihabara

Enjoy a final day in Tokyo and head to Seoul.

Sprawling wholesale fish market with an array of seafood & viewing areas for a popular tuna auction.

Tsukiji Outer Market

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

Sensō-ji

Seoul-area airport with diverse amenities such as a spa, a driving range & an ice-skating rink.

Explore Japan and South Korea: 7-Day Cultural Adventure

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