Korea and Japan

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October 16, 2017

Day 1
Hometown – Seoul (Korea)
Board the flight bound from LOS ANGELS to SEOUL

Day 2
Seoul
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check-in .

Day 3
Seoul , City Tour (B, L, D)
Deoksu Palace. is a walled compound of palaces in Seoul that was
inhabited by various Korean royalties until the colonial period around
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the turn of the 20th century. The buildings are of varying construction,
including some of natural cryptomeria wood[citation needed]),
painted wood, and stucco. Some buildings were built in Western
style . Drive pass the Presidential Blue House the Korean Presidents
residence. And visit the Sarangchae-Presidential Museum. Stop by the
Ginseng Outlet, Amethyst Factory and The Face Shop. Then, free
shopping time around 1 hour at Myeondong, a major shopping district
lined with quality branded goods shops. Proceed to a Herbal Outlet
and Local Food Product Shop for purchasing some authentic Korean
local products.
Hotel: Itaewon Hotel or similar

Day 4
Nami Island – Mt. Soraksan National Park
Visit a Kimchi-making session where you can learn how to make
delicious kimchi. You can also take a souvenir photo of yourself
dressed in a traditional Korean Costume
Next stop, proceed to enjoy a boat ride to Namiseom Island, the
filming site of the popular Korean drama serial, “Winter Sonata”.
Next stop proceed to Daepohang Fish Market a bustling port with
the freshest raw fish restaurants and a thriving live fish market.
Check in hotel in Mount Seorak.
Hotel: SRK PARK or similar

Day 5
Mount Seorak – Sinhung Temple – Seoul (B, L, D)
Visit Mount Seorak National Park, one of Korea’s most beautiful
mountains and the best spot to admire cherry blossoms in spring
and maple leaves in autumn. Visit Sinhung Temple, which reflects
the harmonization of nature and music. Ascend to the summit by
cable car (subject to weather conditions), walk up to impressive
Kwengumseong Fortress which commands an excellent view of
the Outer Sorak region. Return to Seoul
Hotel: Itaewon Hotel or similar

Day 6
Seoul – Tokyo – Japan (B)
Free at leisure
Board the flight bound for Tokyo, Japan (Narita Airport).
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check-in .
Hotel: Narita Excel Hotel Tokyo or similar

Day 7
Asakusa Kannon Temple – Nakamise Street
Rainbow Bridge – Statue of Liberty – Shinjuku Kabukicho (B/L/D)
Asakusa Kannon Temple, it is Tokyo’s oldest temple and one of Tokyo’s most
colorful and popular temples. Visitors come to worship the Asakusa Kannon
statue of Avalokitesvara.
Nakamise Street]. Enter through the Kaminarimon, Thunder Gate, of Sensoji
where lies the Nakamise Street, a shopping street of over 200 meters selling
typical Japanese souvenirs and various traditional local snacks at shops with
history of several centuries.
Shinjuku Kabukicho. One of Tokyo’s largest red light district full of theaters,
nightclubs, bars, etc.
Hotel: Tokyo Metropolitan Hotel or similar

Day 8
Imperial Palace Nijubashi – Ginza – Mount Fuji (B/L/D)
Imperial Palace, Residence of Japan’s Imperial Family and former site of Edo
Castle; it was destroyed during WWII but rebuilt in the same style as the current
Imperial Palace.
Mount Fuji Visitor Center. The visitor center mainly focuses on displaying
documents of Mt Fuji and the local historical and cultural relics.
Visitors can also enjoy a video of Mt. Fuji’s establishment.
Experience the hot springs and Japanese kimono at the spa hotel
Hotel: Kawaguchiko Koryu Hotel or similar

Day 9
Hakone Peace Park
Peace Park. A Japanese garden with a beautiful view of Mount Fuji that can be
enjoyed year round, in particular, the cherry blossom and autumn leaves viewing
times. .
Drive back to Tokyo.
Hotel: Narita Excel Hotel Tokyo or similar

Day 10
Tokyo – Narita – Home
Fly back home via LAX

Trip includes 2 meals per day.