Upon arrival you will be met our representative and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Singapore.

You are free to explore the city on your own.

Overnight in Singapore 

You are free to explore the city on your own.

Overnight in Singapore 

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Tokyo.

Upon arrival at the airport, after passport control and baggage reclaim, transfer to Tokyo, the current capital.

* The rooms are available from 15:00. English-speaking assistant available from the airport to the hotel for information and check-in. Airport-hotel transfer by public transport. Telephone support for the duration of the stay. Assistance upon arrival and transfer can be shared with other tour participants.

Overnight in Tokyo.

Breakfast at hotel.

Full day dedicated to the visit of Tokyo with English-speaking guide. The first stop is the museum of Hokusai, a symbolic artist of Japan, who has lived in Tokyo for all his long life. Then you will visit  the characteristic Asakusa district, Senso-ji Temple, the oldest in the city, and the long Nakamise-dori boulevard with its traditional shops. The visit proceeds with a walk outside the Imperial Palace, with the famous Nijubashi bridge, and in the elegant Ginza district, then ends at the Bunkyo Civic Center, a skyscra- per with a viewing platform from which to enjoy a splendid view of megalopolis. Lunch included.

Overnight in Tokyo.

Full day free at your disposal. --- Optional guided tour --- Kamakura & Hakone visit

Full day guided tour in English. Departure for Kamakura and visit to the famous Great Buddha, the monumental statue originally pre- served in the Kotokuin temple that stands alone under the Kamakura sky since 1495, the year in which the temple was destroyed by a tsuna- mi; and later to the Hasedera Temple, with its splendid garden full of hydrangeas and colorful flowers. In the afternoon excursion to the naturalistic beauties of Hakone, a place from which you can admire the majestic Mount Fuji in the distance (weather conditions permitting). Visit to the sacred Shrine of Hakone and the “hot” valley of Owakudani. Meals not included.

NOTES: The order of visits may be subject to change for organizational reasons.

Overnight in Tokyo.  

**** Luggage will be transported separately to Osaka by courier. We remind you to pack a hand luggage for one night at Kaga Onsen ****

Breakfast at hotel.

Full day guided tour in English. Transfer to Tokyo Station on foot and departure by Shinkansen bullet train (2nd class - reserved seats) for Kanazawa Station. Departure by private coach to Shirakawa-go, the village with characteristic slo-ping thatched roof houses, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Transfer to the renowned spa town of Kaga Onsen by private coach and check-in at the ryokan, where you can immediately relax with a nice hot bath. Traditional Japanese style dinner and an onsen experience.

Overnight in Kaga Onsen.

Breakfast at the ryokan.

Full day guided tour in English. Morning dedicated to the guided tour of Kanazawa, a town that will take you back to feudal Japan. Visit Kenroku-en, one of the three most beautiful landscape gardens in Japan, and the Nomura family house-mu- seum, where the samurai spirit has been handed down for 11 generations. Finally, a walk among the ancient houses of Higashi Chaya, the neighborhood of the geishas. Departure for Osaka by express train. Upon arrival, after checking in at the hotel, you can reach the center independently, disco- vering the lively nightlife of the city.

Overnight in Osaka.

**** Luggage will be transported separately to Kyoto by courier. Remember to pack a hand luggage for one night in Hiroshima ****

Breakfast at hotel.

Full day guided tour in English. Transfer to Himeji by private coach and visit to Koko-en park and the city's grandiose castle, belonging to the Sengoku period and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. The castle is nicknamed "White Heron" due to its white color. brilliant. We will then continue to Hiroshima, always by private coach. Arrival and check-in at the hotel in Hiroshima.

Overnight in Hiroshima.

Breakfast at hotel.

Full day guided tour in English. Transfer to Miyajima island by private coach and ferry. Visit to  iyajima, "island where men and gods live together", to discover the splendid Itsukushima Shrine, consisting of a series of stilt structures dating back to the sixth century, known mainly for its majestic torii⁕, a sacred portal that stands on the coast. For lunch you will taste okonomiyaki (a typical dish of the region cooked on the grill) in a local restaurant. Visit to the Peace Memorial Museum and Park and to the Atomic Bomb Dome, the famous building that survived the bombing of 1945 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Departure from Hiroshima to Kyoto by Shinkansen train (2^nd class, reserved seats) Arrival in Kyoto and transfer to the hotel on foot.

⁕The sacred portal could be covered due to ongoing restoration. Completion of the restoration expected in December 2022.

Overnight in Kyoto.

Breakfast at hotel.

Full day dedicated to visiting Kyoto and Nara with English-speaking guide and by private coach. Visit the Golden Pavilion of Kinkaku-ji, the symbolic temple of the city made famous by the novel by the writer Yukio Mishima, and the Ryoan-ji Temple with its Zen rock garden. In the afternoon, transfer by private coach to Nara and visit Todai-ji, the temple where the Great Buddha, one of the largest bronze statues in the world, is kept. The building is located in the park of Nara, where many fallow deer live in semi-freedom. Return to Kyoto stopping along the way at the Fushimi Inari Taisha to admire its endless red portals. Lunch included.

Overnight in Kyoto.

Breakfast at hotel. Free day free at your disposal. --- Optional tour ---

Kyoto visit & Arashiyama Morning dedicated to the guided tour in English of the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, founded in 798 (the current buildings are reconstructions of 1633), and its surroundings (Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka) and a walk in the heart of the Gion district. In the afternoon, visit one of the most fascinating places in the city: Arashiyama, where the Togetsu Bridge is located, which has stood on the Katsura River for hundreds of years, inspiring artists of all ages, the Tenryu-ji Zen Temple with its refined garden that look at the mountains, and the famous Bamboo Forest, immersed in a unique and suggestive atmosphere.

Overnight in Kyoto.

* Rooms are available until 10:00. Breakfast at hotel.

Self-service transfer without assistance to the airport by public transport based on their availability (limousine bus tickets included).

Departure from Kansai Airport. 

Meet with your English-speaking guide at Incheon Airport and transfer to Seoul hotel by private vehicle.

Welcome to Seoul, South Korea's vibrant capital of high-tech gadgetry, glittering skyscrapers and scrumptious eats. A modern Asian metropolis that blends bold futuristic intentions with strong links to the past, Seoul is one of Asia's great cities.

Overnight in Seoul.

Enjoy a full-day tour of Seoul. First head to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the largest of all five palaces. At the palace, it may be possible to watch the guard changing ceremony. Then head to the National Folklore Museum, located within the grounds of the palace, to learn about the traditions and cultures of the locals.Then proceed to Bukchon Hanok Village, a residential area consisting of more than 900 hanok houses.

Next, walk towards Insadong Street, filled with antiques and artsy souvenirs.End the day with a visit to Gwangjang Market, famous for Korea's street food favorites.

Overnight in Seoul.

Check-out from the Seoul hotel and transfer to Gyeongju by Korea's express train. Gyeongju is a city known as 'Museum without walls' as there are many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Upon arrival, visit Bulguksa Temple, one of Korea's first UNESCO World Heritage site. Then, head to Gyeongju National Museum.

Overnight in Gyeongju

Check-out from the Gyeongju hotel and visit Cheonmachong Tomb and Royal Tumuli Park, where large ancient tombs of kings and nobles can be seen. Next, head to Gyochon Village before going to Busan via express train. Busan is the second largest city in South Korea and its port is one of the busiest in the world. Before checking into Busan hotel, stop by Dongbaek Island and visit Nurimaru APEC House.

Overnight in Busan.

Enjoy a full-day tour of Busan. Visit the world's one and only UN Memorial Cemetery Park. Then, head to Oryukdo Skywalk and walk on top of a transparent glass floor to see the sea below. Next, visit Gamcheon Culture Village and explore the residential area popular for its colorfully painted houses. Afterwards, explore Yongdusan Park and Busan's traditional markets; Jagalchi Fish Market and Gukje Market

Overnight in Busan.

Check-out from Busan hotel and return to Seoul via express train.After arriving back at Seoul, head towards Gangnam area and visit Bongeunsa Temple and Starfield Library. Next, proceed to Seokchon Lake for a view of the Seoul Sky Tower. Then, check-in at Seoul hotel.

Overnight in Seoul.

Check-out from the hotel and transfer to Incheon Airport with driver only for the flight back home