ONE ASIA PASS Tokyo, Kyoto & Seoul 9days

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1 ONE ASIA PASS Tokyo, Kyoto & Seoul 9days 1

2 Tour Schedule Date Schedule Accommodation Day 1 Arrive at Narita(or Haneda) International Airport Transfer to hotel with guide by private motorcoach Free at leisure Day 2 Tokyo sightseeing / activity with guide by private motorcoach Visit ; Tokyo tower, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Ginza, Hamarikyu Garden, Asakusa Day 3 Mt. Fuji & Hakone sightseeing / activity with guide by private motorcoach Visit : Mt. Fuji 5 th Station or Oshino Hakkai Village, Lake Ashi, Owakudani Boiling Valley Transfer to Kyoto by Bullet Train (2~3hours) Day 4 Kyoto sightseeing / activity with guide by private motorcoach Visit : Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, Temple,Kyoto Imperial Palace, Heian Jingu Shrine, Sanjusangendo temple, Kiyomizudera Day 5 Uji & Nara sightseeing / activity with guide by private motorcoach Visit : Ujibashi Bridge, Tea Ceremony at Taiho-an, Byodo-in Temple, Todaiji Temple/Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara Nagomikan 4* luxury hotel in Tokyo 4* luxury hotel in Tokyo 4* luxury hotel in Kyoto 4* luxury hotel in Kyoto 4* luxury hotel in Kyoto Day 6 Flight to Incheon International Airport (ICN) Arrive at Incheon International Airport Transfer to hotel with guide by private motorcoachfree at leisure 4* luxury hotel in Seoul Day 7 Seoul sightseeing / activity with with guide by private motorcoach Visit : Gwanghwamoon Square, Gyeongbokkung Palace(Changing of guards ceremony), Cheongwadae (Blue House, presidential residence of the Republic of Korea), Insadong Art Street, Jogyesa Temple, Namsangol Hanok Village Day 8 DMZ & JSA sightseeing / activity with guide by private motorcoach Visit : Joint Security Area (Freedom House, UN Guard Post 3), Bridge of no Return, Imjingak Park, 3 rd Tunnel, Dora Observatory 4* luxury hotel in Seoul 4* luxury hotel in Seoul Day 9 Leave the hotel for ICN with guide by private motorcoach Fly back your home

3 TOURS & ACTIVITIES - TOKYO DAY 2 : TOKYO CITY TOUR Imperial Palace East Garden The Imperial Palace East Gardens are a part of the inner palace area and are open to the public. They are the former site of Edo Castle's innermost circles of defense. None of the main buildings remain today, but the moats, walls, entrance gates and several guardhouses still exist. Ginza district Ginza is Tokyo's most famous upmarket shopping, dining and entertainment district, featuring numerous department stores, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, night clubs and cafes. Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street Asakusa's main attraction is Sensoji, a very popular Buddhist temple, built in the 7th century. The temple is approached via the Nakamise, a shopping street that has been providing temple visitors with a variety of traditional, local snacks and tourist souvenirs for centuries.

4 TOURS & ACTIVITIES - MT.FUJI & HAKONE DAY 3 : MT.FUJI & HAKONE TOUR Mt. Fuji 5 th Station The Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station lies at approximately the halfway point of the Yoshida Trail, which leads from Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine at the mountain's base to the summit of Mount Fuji. It is the most popular of the four 5th stations on Mount Fuji and the best developed and easiest to access by public transportation from Tokyo. The Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station is accessible almost year round, snow conditions permitting, and is a popular sightseeing spot even outside of the climbing season. Boat Cruise on Lake Ashi Sightseeing Boats, operate boats between Moto-Hakone and Hakone-machi at the lake's southern shores and Togendai and Kojiri at the lake's northern end. A boat cruise from one end of the lake to the other takes roughly 30 minutes and costs 1000 yen. Owakudani Boiling Valley Visit Owakudani by Ropeway. Owakudani is the area around a crater created during the last eruption of Mount Hakone some 3000 years ago. Today, much of the area is an active volcanic zone where sulfurous fumes, hot springs and hot rivers can be experienced. Additionally, Owakudani has good views of Mount Fuji on clear days.

5 TOURS & ACTIVITIES - KYOTO DAY 4 : KYOTO CITY TOUR Sanjusangendo Sanjusangendo is a temple in eastern Kyoto which is famous for its 1001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. In the center of the main hall sits a large, wooden statue of a armed Kannon (Senju Kannon) that is flanked on each side by 500 statues of human sized 1000-armed Kannon standing in ten rows. Kiyomizudera Temple Kiyomizudera is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. It was founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. In 1994, the temple was added to the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. Nijo Castle Nijo Castle was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period ( ). Its palace buildings are arguably the best surviving examples of castle palace architecture of Japan's feudal era, and the castle was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1994.

6 TOURS & ACTIVITIES UJI & NARA DAY 5 : UJI & NARA CITY TOUR Byodo-in Temple Byodoin Temple is a striking example of Buddhist Pure Land (Jodo) architecture. Together with its garden, the temple represents the Pure Land Paradise and was influential on later temple construction. Byodoin was initially built in 998 as a countryside retreat villa for the powerful politician Fujiwara no Michinaga, not as a temple. Todaiji Temple with Great Buddha Todaiji is one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara. The temple was constructed in 752 as the head temple of all provincial Buddhist temples of Japan and grew so powerful that the capital was moved from Nara to Nagaoka in 784 in order to lower the temple's influence on government affairs. Kasuga Taisha Grand Shrine Kasuga Taisha is Nara's most celebrated shrine. It was established at the same time as the capital and is dedicated to the deity responsible for the protection of the city. Kasuga Taisha was also the tutelary shrine of the Fujiwara, Japan's most powerful family clan during most of the Nara and Heian Periods.

7 TOURS & ACTIVITIES - SEOUL DAY 7 : SEOUL CITY TOUR Gyeongbokgung Palace The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon dynasty, Gyeongbokgung served as the home of Kings of the Joseon dynasty, the Kings' households, as well as the government of Joseon. And, The Royal Guard-Changing Ceremony is a great opportunity to experience a rare traditional scene in Korea. Be sure to bring a camera to take lots of pictures. The guards splendid costumes, with their brilliant primary colors, are a real pleasure to see. Cheongwadae (Blue House, presidential residence of the Republic of Korea) The signature markings of the Presidential Residence of Cheongwadae are its blue tiles. It is the first thing that catches one's attention upon entering the premises. The blue tiles and the smooth roof blend beautifully with Bugaksan Mountain in the backdrop. Namsangol Hanok Villeage This village has five restored traditional Korean houses, a pavilion, traditional garden, performance arts stage and a time capsule plaza, making it a perfect spot for both locals and tourists to take a leisure walk.

8 TOURS & ACTIVITIES DMZ & JSA DAY 8 : DMZ & JSA TOUR Joint Security Area The conference center in Panmunjeom is surrounded by the Joint Security Area (JSA) and measures 800 meters in diameter. It is the only portion of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) where North and South Korean forces stand face-to-face. It was used as a filming location of the movie "JSA (Joint Security Area)." It was also the site of military negotiations between North Korea and the United Nations Command (UNC). It has now become one of the most visited tourist sites of the DMZ. 3 rd Tunnel Called the Third Tunnel of Aggression, it was built by North Korea in the 1970s and discovered in 1978 by South Korea. It was the third tunnel found by the South - a total of four have been discovered - and it is rumored there are more than a dozen other undiscovered North Korean passages. At the time of its discovery, the United Nations estimated the North could move 30,000 men per hour through the tunnel to the Southern side.

9 TOURS & ACTIVITIES - SUWON OPTIONAL : SUWON CITY TOUR Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] Hwaseong Fortress is an impressive structure from the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty ( ). The fortress (constructed from 1794 to 1796) was built as a display of the King s filial piety towards his father Jangheonseja and to build a new pioneer city with its own economic power. The fortress was designated as Historic Site No. 3 in January 1963, and in December 1997, it was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. A variety of performances and events are held at the fortress every day and Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival takes place here in autumn. Korean Folk Village Korean Folk Village introduces traditional culture from the late Joseon period to both local and international visitors through cultural classes experience, shaman faith, seasonal customs and others. Also, the village shows various places with unique features such as a farming village, private house, official districts, Confucian academy, seodang (village school), and a village street in realistic descriptions, as well as, a nobleman s house and traditional workshop.

10 Tour fare and Condition PRICE CA$4,337~ (JPY347,000~) Tour Period ~ Departure Time Your arrival time at the airport Departure Place Narita or Haneda airport Total Tour time 9 days Minimum Tourists 2 Region(s) Tokyo, Mt.Fuji, Kyoto, Nara., Seoul Language English Minimum number of participants for operation 2persons *When the participants does not reach the number above, the tour will not be operated. If this is the case, those who have made a reservation will be informed of the matter by 14days prior to the scheduled departure date. Accommodation 4* hotel in each city Meal Breakfast (8) / Lunch(6) / Dinner(0) Items included Expenses for transportation, accommodation, meal(s), admission fee(s) specified in the itinerary and taxes. *None of the expenses will be refunded even though the items concerned are not used by a participant for personal reasons. *International flight from Osaka to Seoul is included. Items not included Expenses for transportation, meal(s), admission fee(s) not specified in the itinerary, personal expenses during the tour (telephone, laundry or beverages etc.) and optional tour fees. <ONE ASIA PASS> You ll have the opportunity to benefit from the One Asia Pass in 10 asia cities including Tokyo and Seoul, gaining discounts at selected hotels, shops, and attractions. Just show your pass at any affiliated establishment to enjoy savings. To find out more about the One Asia Pass and what it includes, see here :