28 nights. Japan, South Korea

Day 1

tokyo, japan

Departure: 19:00

It is the most important commercial and administrative center of Tokyo. In the same, is its famous train station, which is the most used in the world, (an average of 3 million people use the station daily), in addition to the Tochō or Tokyo Metropolitan Government building, which is the center of the Tokyo administration and the most important urban symbol of the eastern part of Tokyo. In the area near the Shinjuku station there is a large concentration of electronics stores, shopping centers such as Odakyu, cinemas, restaurants and bars. Many international hotels have a branch in this neighborhood, especially to the west of the neighborhood. Shinjuku has the highest rate of registered immigrants than any other neighborhood in Tokyo.

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Day 2

shimizu

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 15:00

Mishima is a city located in the east of Shizuoka Prefecture, at the base of the Izu Peninsula and at the foot of Mount Fuji in Japan. The city offers a wide variety of sights and activities. If there is one thing that characterises Mishima, it is its parks, most notably Mishima Rakujuen Park, Kakita River Park and Suehirosan Park. Mishima is also home to a number of cultural attractions such as the Taisha Temple of Mishima, the ruins of Yamanaka Castle and Madoromi Shrine.

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Day 3

kyoto (osaka), japan

Arrival: 10:00 - Departure: 23:59

For over a thousand years Kyoto was the capital of Japan and it is probably the best preserved of all its cities. It’s a beautiful vibrant city where modern life meets old traditional Japan. The city is surrounded by the mountains of Western Honshu and is a perfect base when visiting the Kansai region. The city is rich in heritage sites and culture, it has a great variety and number of restaurants and is fairly easy to navigate around. Its rich culture and heritage permeates from each and every architecture and customs. Kyoto has 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 tranquil Tenryu-ji in Arashiyama. Also in Arashiyama, there is the famous Bamboo Grove. A wonderful 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 ambiance. Kyoto is one of the greatest historical cities in the world, filled with temples, shrines, teahouses and imperial residences. Kyoto is a city steeped in culture and heritage it’s a must for anyone with an interest in Japanese history and culture.

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Day 5

hiroshima, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 23:59

Hiroshima is an industrial city of wide boulevards and cross-crossing rivers, located along the coast of the Seto Inland Sea. Although many only know it for the horrific split second on August 6, 1945, when it became the site of the world's first atomic bomb attack, it is now a modern, cosmopolitan city with excellent cuisine and a bustling nightlife. There are two World Heritage Sites in Hiroshima. One is Itsukushima Shrine and the other is the A-Bomb Dome of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. There are several historical places in Hiroshima. The Hiroshima castle stands in the center of Hiroshima-city. You can see the old town which was formed in Edo era at Tomonoura in Fukuyama-city and in Takehara-city, but in Hiroshima-city there are few old buildings as lots of buildings were destroyed by the atomic bomb. But some are still showing their toughness – for example, the Old Bank of Japan Hiroshima Branch, the Rest House and so on. Around the peace memorial park, you can see many kinds of statues for praying the victims of the atomic bomb. The whole of Hiroshima can be a textbook of Hiroshima’s history.

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Day 7

busan, south korea

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Busan is the second largest city of South Korea and is located in the south-eastern province of South Gyeongsang. Busan was the host city of the 2002 Asian Games and APEC 2005 Korea. Busan tourism is increasing very fast in the last years and its tourist attractions are very interesting. One of them is the famous Centum Shopping Zone. It is also an entertainment complex zone equipped with various facilities for shopping, spa, and movies etc. The streets in the zone are lined with restaurants which allow you to try different foods, and see various types of exhibitions and performances. These exhibitions and performances are held in BEXCO, a multi-cultural exhibition center. Another big tourist attraction is the Busan Cinema Center that is the first video multi-cultural space in the world where films and performance arts are integrated. It is the symbol of Busan and a film city. It is also the venue for the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). The building is equipped with three movie theatres and a multi-purpose performance hall. The building also contains over 120,000 LED lights under the world's largest roofed stage providing a fantastic sight at night. In Igidae Galmaet-gil is possible to do a beautiful tour of 3 hours. The coastal walking path passes along gentle cliffs which look down over the ocean. The course covers a 3.95-km stretch running through from Dongsaengmal, Eoulmadang, Nong Rock to Oryuk Islets Sunrise Park. Where Gwangan Bridge ends, there is Bunpo, which used to be a salt farm. Over Bunpo, you see the green mountain ahead of you at Igidae Park. Some spectacular views from Nong Rock to Oryuk Islets are the essence of Igidae Park.

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Day 8

sakai

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Sakai (坂井市, Sakai-shi) is a city located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 10 May 2018, the city had an estimated population of 92,210 Sakai is part of ancient Echizen Province. The semi-legendary Kofun period Emperor Keitai is said to have come from the area that is now the Maruoka neighbourhood of Sakai. During the Edo period, the area was divided between the holdings of Maruoka Domain, Fukui Domain and tenryō holdings directly under control of the Tokugawa shogunate. Following the Meiji restoration, the area was organised into part of Sakai District in Fukui Prefecture Local attractions: Echizen-Kaga Kaigan Quasi-National Park Tōjinbō, National Scenic Site and Natural Monument Maruoka Castle, one of the 100 Famous Castles of Japan Maruoka Domain Battery, National Historic Site Rokuroseyama Kofun Cluster, National Historic Site Technoport Fukui Stadium Mikuni Onsen

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Day 9

kyoto (maizuru) - toyko

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 21:00

Maizuru (舞鶴市, Maizuru-shi) is a city in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, on an inlet of the Sea of Japan. The city was founded on May 27, 1943. As of 2015, the city has an estimated population of 83,990 and a population density of 245 persons per km2. The total area is 342 km2. Maizuru is a city rich in nature, located on the scenic Maizuru Bay. Maizuru Harbor is located in Maizuru Bay, from which travel to Hokkaidō is possible via the Sea of Japan.

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Day 10

kanazawa, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Kanazawa is a historic city in Ishikawa prefecture. Kenrokuen Garden is a beautiful Japanese garden with an area of 11.4 hectares located on the heights of the central part of Kanazawa and next to Kanazawa Castle. Kenrokuen Garden has a big artificial pond, and hills and houses are dotted in the garden. Visitors can appreciate the whole, dropping in at them. The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa as a new-style art museum different in image from conventional art museums was opened in October 2004. The museum exhibits experiment-type contemporary arts that visitors can touch or sit on, and includes zones where visitors can enter free. Both adults and children can experience an excited time in the museum.

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Day 12

hakodate - japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Hakodate is a city and port located in Hokkaido. It is the capital city of Oshima Subprefecture. As one of the most ancient ports in Japan, Hakodate serves as the southern gateway to Hokkaido and features an exotic streetscape. Hakodate is filled with hot spots, such as historic buildings, beautiful seasonal landscapes, fresh food, and hot springs, to the fullest. Hakodate’s night view is one of the world’s must-see night views and Yunokawa Hot Springs is a quiet, high-quality hot springs spa where time passes at a leisurely pace, allowing visitors to fully relax.

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Day 13

miyako-jima okinawa japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Miyako Island is the largest and most populated of the Miyako Islands in Okinawa prefecture, Japan. It is located about 400 km east of Taipei, Taiwan. With an area of 158.70 km², Miyako is the fourth largest island in the prefecture of Okinawa and the 22nd in Japan. Miyakojima is well known for its beauty, particularly the Eastern Cape, which is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful places in Japan. Other places that are worth mentioning are Maehama beach, the German Cultural Center, Painagama beach, and other places of interest in Irabu-jima. There are three nearby islands that are connected by bridges to Miyako: Irabujima Ikemajima Kurimajima On the island, the Miyako language is spoken, one of the several languages of the Ryukyu islands. Miyako Airport is the only airport on the island. On Irabu Island, which is connected by road, is Shimojijima Airport.

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Day 14

hitachinaka

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

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Day 15

tokyo, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 19:00

It is the most important commercial and administrative center of Tokyo. In the same, is its famous train station, which is the most used in the world, (an average of 3 million people use the station daily), in addition to the Tochō or Tokyo Metropolitan Government building, which is the center of the Tokyo administration and the most important urban symbol of the eastern part of Tokyo. In the area near the Shinjuku station there is a large concentration of electronics stores, shopping centers such as Odakyu, cinemas, restaurants and bars. Many international hotels have a branch in this neighborhood, especially to the west of the neighborhood. Shinjuku has the highest rate of registered immigrants than any other neighborhood in Tokyo.

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Day 17

kobe, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 19:00

Kobe (神戸, Kōbe) is the capital of Hyogo Prefecture and one of Japan's ten largest cities. Located between the sea and the Rokko mountain range, Kobe is also considered one of Japan's most attractive cities. Kobe has been an important port city for many centuries. Its port was among the first to be opened to foreign trade in the 19th century alongside the ports of Yokohama, Nagasaki, Hakodate and Niigata. In 1995, Kobe was hit by the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which killed over 5000 people and destroyed tens of thousands of buildings. Today the city is completely rebuilt, and few signs of the terrible event remain.

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Day 18

kochi - japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 16:00

Kōchi is the capital city of Kōchi Prefecture located on the island of Shikoku in Japan. Kōchi is the main city of the prefecture with over 40% of its population. A symbol of the city is its most famous dish, katsuo tataki, made by lightly searing and seasoning tuna.

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Day 19

kagoshima, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 16:00

Kagoshima is the capital of Kagoshima prefecture on the island of Kyushu. It has been nicknamed the "Naples of the Eastern world" for its bay location (Aira Caldera) and its hot climate. There are infinite ways to enjoy Kagoshima: the grand natural landscape of the active volcano Sakurajima, the rich history of men who contributed to the modernisation of Japan, the liberating zoo and aquarium, bubbling hot springs, Kinko Bay cruising. Islands belonging to Kagoshima Prefecture include about 30 islands far to the south, among which is Yakushima Island, an island registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Tokara Islands, a chain of twelve islands of varying in size and stretching over a distance of 162 km, and Amami Oshima, the second largest isolated in Japan.

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Day 20

fukuoka, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 16:00

Fukuoka is the capital of Fukuoka prefecture and the largest city on the island of Kyushu and one of Japan's ten most populated cities. Fukuoka is evaluated as the best city in Asia in which to live. Some of the important tourist attractions in Fukuoka are the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival, which is one of the most interesting festivals in Japan; the Shofukuji Temple; the Canal City and the Yatai (Food Stalls).

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Day 21

sokcho

Arrival: 10:00 - Departure: 20:00

First opened in 1976, Sokcho Beach is one of Korea's most popular beaches. It is located a short walking distance from Sokcho Express Bus Terminal, making it a top choice among tourists. The waters here are clean and shallow, adding to the popularity of this beach during the summer season. There are also many restaurants and convenience facilities located near the beach, as well as a small park with walking trails through a pine forest. Along the beach, visitors can find interesting and unique photo spots and sculptures. Busking performances and festivals also take place throughout the year.

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Day 23

kanazawa, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Kanazawa is a historic city in Ishikawa prefecture. Kenrokuen Garden is a beautiful Japanese garden with an area of 11.4 hectares located on the heights of the central part of Kanazawa and next to Kanazawa Castle. Kenrokuen Garden has a big artificial pond, and hills and houses are dotted in the garden. Visitors can appreciate the whole, dropping in at them. The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa as a new-style art museum different in image from conventional art museums was opened in October 2004. The museum exhibits experiment-type contemporary arts that visitors can touch or sit on, and includes zones where visitors can enter free. Both adults and children can experience an excited time in the museum.

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Day 24

sakata, japan

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 18:00

Shōnai (庄内町 Shōnai-machi) is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. In October 2015, the town has an estimated population of 21,793, and a population density of 87.5 per km². The total area is 249.17 square kilometres (96 sq mi). The area of present-day Shōnai was part of ancient Dewa Province. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Higashitagawa District, Yamagata Prefecture. The town of Amarume was established on April 1, 1889, and the town of Karikawa on April 1, 1937. Karikawa merged with the neighboring villages of Kiyokawa and Tachiyazawa on October 1, 1954, and was renamed Tachikawa. On July 1, 2005, the towns of Tachikawa and Amarume merged to form the new town of Shōnai.

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Day 25

hakodate - japan

Arrival: 10:00 - Departure: 21:00

Hakodate is a city and port located in Hokkaido. It is the capital city of Oshima Subprefecture. As one of the most ancient ports in Japan, Hakodate serves as the southern gateway to Hokkaido and features an exotic streetscape. Hakodate is filled with hot spots, such as historic buildings, beautiful seasonal landscapes, fresh food, and hot springs, to the fullest. Hakodate’s night view is one of the world’s must-see night views and Yunokawa Hot Springs is a quiet, high-quality hot springs spa where time passes at a leisurely pace, allowing visitors to fully relax.

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Day 26

aomori - japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 19:00

Aomori City (青森) in Aomori Prefecture is the northernmost prefectural capital city on Honshu, Japan's main island. Aomori (青森市, Aomori-shi, Japanese: [aoꜜmoɾi]) is the capital city of Aomori Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of Japan. It's one of Japan's 60 core cities and the core of the Aomori metropolitan area. Aomori Nebuta Matsuri is a famous festival performed from 2–7 August annually and is listed as one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment. Besides this, major attractions of Aomori include ruins, museums, and mountains. The Hakkōda Mountains have good locations for trekking with hot spas (onsen), such as Sukayu Onsen.

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Day 27

miyako-jima okinawa japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Miyako Island is the largest and most populated of the Miyako Islands in Okinawa prefecture, Japan. It is located about 400 km east of Taipei, Taiwan. With an area of 158.70 km², Miyako is the fourth largest island in the prefecture of Okinawa and the 22nd in Japan. Miyakojima is well known for its beauty, particularly the Eastern Cape, which is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful places in Japan. Other places that are worth mentioning are Maehama beach, the German Cultural Center, Painagama beach, and other places of interest in Irabu-jima. There are three nearby islands that are connected by bridges to Miyako: Irabujima Ikemajima Kurimajima On the island, the Miyako language is spoken, one of the several languages of the Ryukyu islands. Miyako Airport is the only airport on the island. On Irabu Island, which is connected by road, is Shimojijima Airport.

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Day 29

tokyo, japan

Arrival: 08:00

It is the most important commercial and administrative center of Tokyo. In the same, is its famous train station, which is the most used in the world, (an average of 3 million people use the station daily), in addition to the Tochō or Tokyo Metropolitan Government building, which is the center of the Tokyo administration and the most important urban symbol of the eastern part of Tokyo. In the area near the Shinjuku station there is a large concentration of electronics stores, shopping centers such as Odakyu, cinemas, restaurants and bars. Many international hotels have a branch in this neighborhood, especially to the west of the neighborhood. Shinjuku has the highest rate of registered immigrants than any other neighborhood in Tokyo.

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