9 nights. South Korea, Japan

Day 1

seoul (incheon),south korea

Departure: 16:00

Incheon is an historically and economically significant place for Koreans. During the Korean War[2], the city was the site of the Incheon Landing[3] by American forces. Today, Incheon is a metropolitan city with the population of about 2.8 million, politically independent from Seoul. Also, the city serves as a transportation hub by air and sea, with a massive harbor and the world best international airport[4]. Several beautiful islands, such as Yeongjong Island and Ganghwa Island, are also within city limits. The status of the area is set to increase as various national projects are in development in Incheon. The New Songdo City plan, the most expensive real estate development in Korean history, will be finished in 2015. One of the world's tallest twin tower buildings, 151 Incheon tower[5], is under early construction and Korea's current tallest building, the Northeast Asia Trade Tower, is already finished. Incheon is planning to launch further independent mini-cities for shopping, housing, and education. Added to this real estate development, Incheon will also invite a large number of visitors for the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. Despite these developments, the Songdo area of Incheon is currently unfinished and largely uninhabited, not yet a viable destination for tourists. Travelers are more likely to enjoy the bustling eastern side of Incheon which blurs into the vast expanse of Seoul.

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Day 2

jeju island, south korea

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 17:00

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), which is 1.83 percent of the total area of South Korea. In 2020, the resident registration population is about 670,000, the largest among the islands in South Korea. The island lies in the Korea Strait, below the Korean Peninsula, south of the South Jeolla Province. Jeju is the only self-governing province in South Korea, meaning that the province is run by local inhabitants instead of politicians from the mainland. The northern end of Jeju Island is Kimnyeong Beach, the southern end is Songak Mountain, the western end is Suwolbong, and the eastern end is Seongsan Ilchulbong. It is in the Yellow Sea and East China Sea, Sea of Japan border South Korea's economic and political as well as in military also an important position. The island was "formed by the eruption of an underwater volcano approximately 2 million years ago." It contains a natural world heritage site, the Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes. Jeju Island belongs to the temperate climate, and it has a moderate climate; even in winter, the temperature rarely falls below 0 °C (32 °F). Jeju is a popular holiday destination and a sizable portion of the economy relies on tourism and economic activity from its civil/naval base.

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Day 3

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, complete with clear spring water flowing in canals down the center of the streets. The Nagasaki Peace Park is a commemorating site to the atomic bombing and the Glover Garden is an open air park exhibiting Western mansions, and the Confucian Shrine is dedicated to Confucius.

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Day 4

kanmon straits, japan

Arrival: 00:00 - Departure: 00:00

Day 5

hiroshima, japan

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 21:00

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 6

Matsuyama, Japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 13:00

The city of Matsuyama is the capital of the prefecture of Ehime, being located in its central region and to the northwest of the region of Shikoku, Japan. It is also the main city of the Matsuyama Metropolitan Region, the only one in the Shikoku region.

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Day 7

osaka, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Osaka is a big modern city in Japan. It is the central metropolis of the Kansai region and the largest of the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto trio. It is a lively and exciting place that exudes a definite charm. Its history is rich, its scenery is gorgeous, and it's well-located close to the major cultural centers of Kyoto and Nara, and just a few hours by bullet train to Tokyo. Osaka has two major city centers, Kita, north side, and Minami, south side. Kita is a large shopping and business area, Minami is Osaka's most famous entertainment district. Osaka’s major attractions are the impressive, beautifully restored, castle and the truly wonderful aquarium. Osaka has some striking modern architecture, a vibrant nightlife scene and tasty local cuisine. To experience the city’s nightlife head to bustling Dōtonbori, a street jammed with restaurants and bars. There are also some beautiful places to visit just outside of the city. Minoo is a suburb of Osaka which offers pleasant woodland, an impressive waterfall, hiking opportunities and a relaxing spa. Osaka combines historical, cultural and artistic attractions with all the delights of a modern Japanese metropolis. Japan's third-largest city offers an exciting atmosphere, with fantastic connections to some of the most historic cities in Japan.

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Day 8

nagoya

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 19:00

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 to have been carefully planned and zoned after the destruction of World War II. The Nagoya Castle is a very important tourist building. You have to visit the Tokugawa Art Museum and the Nagoya Noh Theatre.

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Day 9

mt fuji (shimizu) - japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Fujikawaguchiko is located in the south of Yamanashi Prefecture, in the foothills of Mount Fuji, four of the five Fuji lakes are within the limits of the town, although it shares Lake Kawaguchi with neighboring Minobu. It borders the cities of Ōtsuki, Tsuru, Fujiyoshida, Fuefuki, Kōfu, Fujinomiya, the towns of Nishikatsura, Minobu and the town of Narusawa.

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Day 10

tokyo (yokohama), japan

Arrival: 07:00

Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan and one of the cities most used to seeing foreigners. Yokohama is a modern international port city replete with sightseeing spots and an exotic air traceable back to its historic opening as a port. The Yokohama Landmark Tower at 296 m is one of Japan's largest buildings and the centerpiece of the Minato Mirai 21 (MM21) development. Landmark Tower was completed in the early 1990s. There is a viewing gallery on the 69th floor - the Sky Garden, accessed by super-fast elevator, with excellent views on a clear day. Yokohama has a large number of other interesting museums and galleries, many connected with the history of the city as a port and a gateway between Japan and the world.

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