10 Days Japan and Korea Trip

Day1:TheTour Begins

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Our experienced and pleasant Tour-Director, who will be with you throughout, will meet & greet you at Kolkata International Airport before the journey begins. She/He will assist you with immigration & customs formalities before boarding the flight.

Day2:- Osaka    

Reach Osaka. Evening is free for leisure.    Overnight stay at Osaka

Day3:- Kyoto-Nara

Today, we proceed to Kyoto. Enroute we visit the Todaiji Temple in Nara. Thebest-known relic at Todaiji Temple is its Daibutsu, a colossal statue of theworld slargest gilded bronzeBuddha, 15 meters in height. We proceed to the Deer park.The park is home to hundreds of freely roaming deer.Considered messengers of the godsinShinto,Nara’sdeerhavebecomeasymbolofthe city andhaveeven beendesignateda National Treasure.We see the Kyoto Imperial Palace is the former ruling palace of the Emperorof Japan. Later we visit the KinkaujiTemple, Kinkaku- ji, officiallynamedRokuon-ji, isa Zen Buddhist temple. The heart of the temple complex is theGoldenPavilion(kinka-ku),situatedpicturesquelyinitsgardenattheedgeofa lake. We also get an opprtunity toexperience the culture of Japan with theTea Ceremony,get an opportunity to see how tea is made in Japan and alsoachance to taste thesame in their traditional way.

 Overnightin Osaka.

Day4:- Osaka-Hiroshima

Today, we check out of the hotel and visit the famous Osaka Castle. OsakaCastle was rebuilt by Tokugawa Hidetada in the 1620s, but its main castletower was struck by lightening in 1665 and burnt down. It was not until 1931thatthepresentferroconcrete reconstruction of the castle was built. Majorrepair works gave the castle new glamour in 1997. Inside the castle is amuseumthatdocuments Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s life and the history ofthecastle.WelatertransfertoHiroshima.Onarrivalwevisitthe  MiyajimaIslandandvisittheItsukushimaShrine.Thecenturies-old Itsukushima ShrineonMiyajimaisthesourceofboththeisland’sfameanditsname. Formallynamed Itsukushima,the island is more popularly known as “Miyajima”, literally “shrine island” in Japanese, thanks to its starattraction.The shrine is known worldwide for its iconic “floating” to riigate. Later we proceed to Hiroshima.

OvernightinHiroshima.

Day5:- Hiroshima-Tokyo

Today, we check out of the hotel and visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial(Genbaku Dome) which is a part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park andwas designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The ruin serves as amemorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshimaon August 6, 1945 was the only structure left standing in the area where thefirst atomic bomb exploded. Later board Shinkansen - The Bullet train toMishima Station, Tokyo. Experience a thrilling ride on the Bullet Train, thefastest traininthe world. 

Overnight inTokyo.

Day6:-Tokyo

Experience for yourself the breathtaking beauty of Sakura famous as cherryblossom around the world. Visit Shinjuku Gyoen Park (During Cherry Blossonseason)–whichhasover1500cherrytreesthatburstintovividbloomsmakingita favorite spotofcherryblossomviewing

Today,weproceedonaguidedcitytourofTokyo.Getanopportunitytoenjoythe Kimono Experience by actually wearing a Kimono “Traditional JapaneseDress”, We later see the most popular Asakusa Kannon Temple. The heart ofthe Asakusa Temple complex is the Kannondo Temple with a history of morethan1300years.WelaterproceedforavisitoftheSkyTree,theTokyoSkytreeisatelevisionbroadcastingtowerandlandmarkofTokyo.Withaheightof634meters(634canberead as“Musashi”,ahistoricnameoftheTokyoRegion),it is the tallest  structure in Japan and thesecondtallest in the world at thetimeofitscompletion.FromtheTokyoSkyTree

geta mesmerizingbird”s eyeview of theenchantingTokyocity. We get time to visit the Toyota Mega Webin Odaiba,Toyota’s proclaimed care theme Park Toyota Mega Web comprises of six exhibits such as the History Garage,Universal Design Showcase, Toyota City Showcase, Ride One and the Kids Hybrid Ride One.

Day7:-Tokyo-MountFuji

Today,wecheckoutofthehotelandproceedtotheHakoneNationalParkandtaketheOwakudaniRopeway,TheHakone Ropewayjourney whichnestles on the shore of Lake Ashi, allows visitors to take in such spectacularviews as the crystal clear blue waters of Lake Ashi, the rising volcanic fumesof Owakudani and the grandeur of MountFujiwherewe take you for anexquisite cruiseonLakeAshi.Enjoytheenchanting cruise as well as thepicturesqueandunforgettablesurroundingsofLakeAshi.SeeMt.Fujitoweringtoaheightof3,776metres.ItisthetallestmountainofJapananditsmost distinguished physical landmark. We take you on an exciting excursionto the 3rdstationofMt. Fuji(subjecttoweatherconditions).

OvernightinTokyo

Day8:-Tokyo-Seoul.

After breakfast transfer to theairportforyourSeoulboundflight. OnarrivalattheAirport,our localrepresentativewillmeetyou outside thecustoms area and transfer you to your hotel (Check-in time is (3.00 pm). Therest ofthe eveningisfree.

OvernightinSeoul

Day9:-Seoul.

After breakfast depart for Seoul City tour.Begin your tourwith avisit toJogyeTemple,famousforitsbeautifullotuslanternshangingfromthe

ceilings. Next, Pass by the nearby presidential residence, called The BlueHouse. Pass through Gwanghwamun Gate and back in time with a tour ofGyeongbok Palace, former residence of Joseon 

Dynasty royalty. Then headtotheartisticneighborhoodofInsadong,famousfor itsantiquestores,galleries,andtraditionalrestaurants.Whileyouareintheneighborhood,feel

free to pick up some gifts or souvenirs from the National Korea SouvenirShop.

You will be taken to one of the most famous hanbok shops in Seoul, whereyou can try on this typical Korean dress and wear it during your visit toBukchon Hanok Village, a residential area with a collection 

of well- preservedtraditional Korean buildings. Be sure to snap a few photos before changingback into your modern clothes. Next, make your way to one of the highestpoints in Seoul, Bugak Skyway atop Bugak Mountain, where you cantake inpanoramicviewsoftheSouthKoreancapitalbelow.Finishyourcitytourwithsome time in Myeongdong, a popular shopping area teeming withstreetvendors, boutiques, department stores, shops, and restaurants.. YouwillbereturnedtoyourSeoulhotel

Day10:-Seoul toKolkata

Today, we check out and drive to the airport for your flight back home. It’stime to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made.

BonVoyage till we meet again.

INCLUSIONS:-

•             CCU –OSA& HND–ICN–CCU EconomyAirfare.

•             Mandatory Tips

•             3starhotelaccommodation

•             Visafeesforallthe countries.

•             Entryfeesforallthesightseeingspecifiedintheitinerary.

•             Dailybreakfastanddinner.

•             Paidentrancetothe highestfloorofTokyoSkyTreeTemboGalleria(450m)

•             AlltransferinACcar.

•             Insuranceupto70years

EXCLUSIONS:-

•             Anytransfersotherthantheonesmentionedin theitinerary/inclusionscolumn.

•             Any Increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in alllandarrangementswhichmaycomeintoeffectprior todeparture.

•             Cost of extension of the validity of the tour or deviation from therouteofthetour

•             Porterage,laundry,wines&alcoholicbeverages,

•             mineralwater(unlessspecified),

•             Telephonecharges,Chargeable seats ,chargeable wheelchair etc.

•             Shopping

•             Allitemsofpersonalnatureandalsofoodanddrinksnotforming thepartofthe groupmenus.

•             Anyup-gradationinthe roomcategoryorairline class

•             AnythingnotspecificallymentionedinYourInclusionColumn.

•             TCS [As perGovt.regulations]

•             GST 5%