9 nights. Japan, South Korea

Day 1

tokyo, japan

Departure: 16:00

It is the main commercial and administrative centre of Tokyo. It is home to its famous train station, the busiest in the world (an average of 3 million people use it every day), as well as the Tochō, or Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, which is the hub of Tokyo’s administration and the most important urban symbol of the eastern part of the city. The area around Shinjuku Station has a high concentration of electronics shops, shopping centres such as Odakyu, cinemas, restaurants and bars. Many international hotel chains have a branch in this district, particularly on its western side. Shinjuku has the highest proportion of registered immigrants of any district in Tokyo.

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Day 2

mt fuji (shimizu) - japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Day 3

nagoya

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

Nagoya is the capital and largest city of Aichi Prefecture, in the Chubu region of Honshu. Once a beautiful wooden town in historical times, Nagoya is one of the few modern Japanese cities that was carefully planned and zoned after the destruction of the Second World War. Nagoya Castle is a very important tourist attraction. You should also visit the Tokugawa Art Museum and the Nagoya Noh Theatre.

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Day 4

kyoto (osaka), japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 20:00

For over a millennium, Kyoto was the capital of Japan and it's likely the best preserved of all its cities. It's a stunning, lively city where modern life intersects with old traditional Japan. The city is nestled amongst the mountains of Western Honshu and serves as an ideal base for exploring the Kansai region. The city is steeped in heritage sites and culture, boasts a wide variety and number of eateries and is relatively easy to get around. Its rich culture and heritage seep from every piece of architecture and tradition. Kyoto is home to thousands of temples and shrines, including the spectacular golden Kinkaku-ji, Ryoanji with its Zen garden, the popular Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangendo with its life-size statues of Kannon and the more serene Tenryu-ji in Arashiyama. Also in Arashiyama, you'll find the famous Bamboo Grove. A fantastic thing to do in Kyoto is a walking tour of Gion, one of the main Geisha districts. Its wooden buildings and lamps create the perfect atmosphere. Kyoto is one of the world's greatest historical cities, brimming with temples, shrines, teahouses and imperial residences. Kyoto is a city steeped in culture and heritage and is a must-visit for anyone with an interest in Japanese history and culture.

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Day 5

kochi - japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

Day 6

hiroshima, japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

Hiroshima is an industrial city with wide boulevards and criss-crossing rivers, located along the coast of the Seto Inland Sea. While many people only know it for the horrific moment on August 6, 1945, when it became the site of the world's first atomic bomb attack, it has since transformed into a modern, cosmopolitan city with excellent cuisine and a lively nightlife. There are two World Heritage Sites in Hiroshima. One is the Itsukushima Shrine, and the other is the A-Bomb Dome of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. Hiroshima is home to several historical sites. The Hiroshima Castle stands in the centre of the city. You can see the old town, which was formed during the Edo era, in Tomonoura in Fukuyama City and in Takehara City. However, in Hiroshima City, there are few old buildings as many were destroyed by the atomic bomb. Yet, some still stand resilient – for example, the Old Bank of Japan Hiroshima Branch, the Rest House, and so on. Around the Peace Memorial Park, you can see many statues dedicated to praying for the victims of the atomic bomb. The entirety of Hiroshima can serve as a textbook of its own history.

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Day 7

kagoshima, japan

Arrival: 10:30 - Departure: 18:30

Day 8

nagasaki, japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Nagasaki is the capital of Nagasaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu. On the west side of Shimabara Castle, the samurai residences have been carefully preserved, with clear spring water flowing through canals down the centre of the streets. The Nagasaki Peace Park commemorates the atomic bombing, the Glover Garden is an open-air park showcasing Western-style mansions, and the Confucian Shrine is dedicated to Confucius.

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Day 9

jeju island, south korea

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 15:00

Jeju Island is the largest island in South Korea, located in Jeju Province (Jeju Special Self-Governing Province). The island covers an area of 1,833.2 km² (707.8 sq mi), accounting for about 1.83% of South Korea’s total land area. In 2020, it had a registered population of around 670,000, the highest of any island in the country. The island sits in the Korea Strait, just south of the Korean Peninsula and the South Jeolla Province. Jeju is South Korea’s only self-governing province, meaning it’s administered by local residents rather than politicians from the mainland. Kimnyeong Beach marks the northern tip of Jeju Island, Songak Mountain its southern end, Suwolbong the western edge and Seongsan Ilchulbong the eastern point. Lying between the Yellow Sea, the East China Sea and the Sea of Japan, Jeju occupies an important economic, political and military position for South Korea. The island was formed by the eruption of an underwater volcano roughly 2 million years ago. It’s home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes. Jeju has a temperate, relatively mild climate; even in winter, temperatures rarely drop below 0 °C (32 °F). It is a hugely popular holiday destination, and a significant share of the local economy depends on tourism and activity linked to its civil and naval base.

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Day 10

seoul (incheon),south korea

Arrival: 07:00

Incheon is a historically and economically important city for Koreans. During the Korean War, it was the site of the Incheon Landing by American forces. Today, Incheon is a metropolitan city of about 2.8 million people, politically independent from Seoul. It also serves as a major transport hub by air and sea, with a huge harbour and one of the world’s best international airports. Several beautiful islands, including Yeongjong Island and Ganghwa Island, fall within the city limits. The city’s profile is set to rise further, with a number of major national projects underway. The New Songdo City development, the most expensive real estate project in Korean history, is due for completion in 2015. One of the world’s tallest twin-tower complexes, the 151 Incheon Tower, is in the early stages of construction, and Korea’s current tallest building, the Northeast Asia Trade Tower, has already been completed. Incheon is also planning a series of independent mini-cities focused on shopping, housing and education. Alongside these developments, the city will welcome large numbers of visitors for the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. For now, however, the Songdo area is still unfinished and sparsely populated, and is not yet a particularly rewarding destination for tourists. Travellers are more likely to enjoy the lively eastern districts of Incheon, which merge almost seamlessly into the vast urban sprawl of Seoul.

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