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Seoul & Ōsaka-jō Adventure

JINSY VARUGHESE

JINSY VARUGHESE

19 Jan 2024

Embark on an 11-day journey through the vibrant cities of Seoul and Ōsaka-jō, exploring ancient marvels, indulging in thrilling rides, and immersing in the rich culture of South Korea and Japan.

Trip to Seoul

Day 1Parks and Thrills in Seoul
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$0

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$ 5

Seoul Grand Park
Nearly 3,000 animals live in the zoos at this attraction with rose garden, art museum & theme park.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Seoul Land
Opened to coincide with the Olympics, this family attraction is divided into 5 themed zones.
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Yeouido Hangang Park
Large, popular park on the river featuring scenic views, plus running paths & a swimming pool.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Caves, Museums, and Tower Views
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$64

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$ 13

Gwangmyeong Cave, Gyeonggi-do
Former mining cave complex turned entertainment venue, with light shows, an aquarium & a winery.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
36 - 44 min

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National Museum of Korea
Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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War Memorial of Korea
Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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N Seoul Tower
Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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$64
Day 3Cable Cars, Palaces, and Hanok Village
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$0

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$ 13

Namsan Cable Car
This aerial tram takes passengers on a 3-minute trip in a glass cable car with panoramic city views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Deoksugung Palace
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Bukchon Hanok Village
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Changdeokgung
Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Gwangjang Market
Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Design Plaza, Markets, and Palatial Grandeur
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$12

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$ 9

DDP │ Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Namdaemun Market
Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Gwanghwamun Square
Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Gyeongbokgung Palace
Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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$12
Day 5Fun-filled Parks and Shopping Extravaganza
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$188

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$ 9

Seoul Children's Grand Park
Sizable park with classic rides like a ferris wheel, plus a zoo, playground & grassy seating areas.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Lotte World
Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park.
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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$188
12 - 15 min

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Starfield Coex Mall
Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Coex Aquarium
Large aquarium exhibiting habitats from deep sea to reef & mangrove with touch pools & tunnels.
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $2756 In total

Activities & Food:$2664
Transport:$92

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Day 1Parks and Thrills in Seoul
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$175

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$ 12

Umeda Sky Building
Connected skyscrapers with a rooftop garden observatory, plus a restaurant & lounge with city views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$75
17 - 21 min

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Kids Plaza Osaka
Unique, modern kids’ science & educational museum emphasizing hands-on learning & workshops.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$75
19 - 23 min

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Mint Museum
Museum highlighting the production of Japanese coins, plus a tranquil cherry tree garden.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$25
Day 2Caves, Museums, and Tower Views
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$300

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$ 12

NIFREL
Family-friendly attraction with exotic fish, mammals & reptiles exhibited in stylish, modern spaces.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$125
47 - 57 min

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The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
Museum showing 2 millennia of chinaware from Persia, Vietnam, China, Korea & Japan in natural light.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
14 - 17 min

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The National Museum of Art, Osaka
Underground art museum, with a gift shop, showing works by noted artists in a variety of mediums.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$75
3 - 4 min

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Osaka Science Museum
Focusing on space & energy, this museum houses interactive displays, a planetarium & a coffee shop.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$50
Day 3Cable Cars, Palaces, and Hanok Village
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$200

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$ 12

Osaka Castle Main Tower (Osaka Castle Museum)
Striking, multi-story tower rising above Osaka Castle complex, with gold-leaf detailing & a museum.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$50
22 - 27 min

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Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street
Bustling shopping district featuring a wide range of high-end tax-free shops with airport delivery.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Dotonbori
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Kuromon Ichiba Market
Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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ABENO HARUKAS Art Museum
Museum within Japan's tallest building featuring rotating exhibits of Western & Buddhist art.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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$75
1 - 2 min

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Harukas 300
3-tiered observation areas on the 58th–60th floors, with an open-air atrium, enclosed glass & cafe.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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$75
Day 4Design Plaza, Markets, and Palatial Grandeur
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$750

Space Fantasy The Ride
Opened in 2010, this popular, spinning roller coaster features special effects & immersive theming.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$250
6 - 9 min

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Minion Park
Amusement park zone with rides & sweet shops, plus Minion meet-&-greets outside Gru's mansion.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$300
83 - 124 min

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Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$50
1 - 2 min

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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Osaka
This indoor Lego attraction for families features rides, a 4D cinema & multiple play zones.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$150
Day 5Fun-filled Parks and Shopping Extravaganza
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$650

Universal Studios Japan
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$400
5 - 8 min

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Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$250
Day 6Sky High Views and Cultural Delights in Ōsaka-jō
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$325

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$ 12

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$125
23 - 28 min

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Abeno Harukas
Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$100
20 - 24 min

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Osaka Museum of History
Contemporary museum with exhibits detailing Osaka history from ancient times to the present day.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$50
21 - 32 min

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Osaka Castle
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$50

Budget breakdown: $2756 In total

Activities & Food:$2664
Transport:$92