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East Asia Adventure

Ascoli 1908

Ascoli 1908

30 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 39-day journey through Seoul, Busan, Ōsaka-jō, and Tokyo. Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultures, visit iconic landmarks, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Seoul

Day 1Riverside Bliss at Yeouido Hangang Park
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$0

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$ 3

Guest House The Hill

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Yeouido Hangang Park
Large, popular park on the river featuring scenic views, plus running paths & a swimming pool.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 2Uncover the Mysteries of Gwangmyeong Cave and Reach New Heights at N Seoul Tower
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$16

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$ 3

Guest House The Hill

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

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Directions

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
44 - 53 min

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Directions

N Seoul Tower
Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$16
Day 3Dive into the Bustling Atmosphere of Namdaemun Market and Step Back in Time at Bukchon Hanok Village
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$0

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$ 3

Guest House The Hill

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Namdaemun Market
Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Bukchon Hanok Village
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Experience the Thrills and Delights of Lotte World
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$47

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$ 3

Guest House The Hill

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Lotte World
Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$47
Day 5Delight in Nature's Wonders at Seoul Children's Grand Park and Savor Authentic Flavors at Gwangjang Market
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$0

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$ 4

Guest House The Hill

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Directions

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
23 - 28 min

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Directions

Gwangjang Market
Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 6Unleash Your Inner Adventurer at Seoul Land
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$0

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$ 3

Guest House The Hill

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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Directions

Seoul Land
Opened to coincide with the Olympics, this family attraction is divided into 5 themed zones.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 7Shop 'til You Drop at Starfield Coex Mall
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$0

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$ 3

Guest House The Hill

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Starfield Coex Mall
Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 8Immerse Yourself in the Majestic Beauty of Deoksugung Palace and Gyeongbokgung Palace
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$3

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$ 4

Guest House The Hill

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Deoksugung Palace
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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$3
Day 9Pay Tribute to History at the War Memorial of Korea
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$0

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$ 3

Guest House The Hill

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

War Memorial of Korea
Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 10Discover Ancient Treasures at the National Museum of Korea and Experience Modern Architecture at DDP │ Dongdaemun Design Plaza
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$0

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$ 4

Guest House The Hill

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

National Museum of Korea
Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Directions

DDP │ Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $445 In total

Activities & Food:$361
Transport:$85

Trip to Seoul

Day 1Riverside Bliss at Yeouido Hangang Park
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$0

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$ 4

Guesthouse Meeya

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Bukchon Hanok Village
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Gwangjang Market
Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Uncover the Mysteries of Gwangmyeong Cave and Reach New Heights at N Seoul Tower
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$0

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$ 3

Guesthouse Meeya

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Deoksugung Palace
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 3Dive into the Bustling Atmosphere of Namdaemun Market and Step Back in Time at Bukchon Hanok Village
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$3

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$ 3

Guesthouse Meeya

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
Day 4Experience the Thrills and Delights of Lotte World
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$47

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$ 3

Guesthouse Meeya

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Directions

Lotte World
Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$47
Day 5Delight in Nature's Wonders at Seoul Children's Grand Park and Savor Authentic Flavors at Gwangjang Market
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$16

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$ 4

Guesthouse Meeya

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Starfield Coex Mall
Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Directions

N Seoul Tower
Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$16
Day 6Unleash Your Inner Adventurer at Seoul Land
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$0

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$ 3

Guesthouse Meeya

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

War Memorial of Korea
Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 7Shop 'til You Drop at Starfield Coex Mall
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$0

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$ 3

Guesthouse Meeya

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Namdaemun Market
Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $445 In total

Activities & Food:$361
Transport:$85

Trip to Busan

Day 1Riverside Bliss at Yeouido Hangang Park
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$7

Guesthose Korea Busan Jagalchi

Depart from your stay 🏨

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Jagalchi Market
World famous market for fresh fish & seafood to take away or eat at the informal stalls.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$1
13 - 20 min

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Directions

Diamond Tower (Busan Tower)
Sweeping views are the highlight atop this 118-m. tower with an observation deck & cafe.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$6
Day 2Uncover the Mysteries of Gwangmyeong Cave and Reach New Heights at N Seoul Tower
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$4

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$ 2

Guesthose Korea Busan Jagalchi

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Gamcheon Culture Village, Busan
Picturesque attraction featuring a village of colorful houses, painted murals, shops & cafes.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$4
Day 3Dive into the Bustling Atmosphere of Namdaemun Market and Step Back in Time at Bukchon Hanok Village
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$5

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$ 3

Guesthose Korea Busan Jagalchi

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Taejongdae Resort Park, Busan
Clifftop park area featuring an observatory with water views, plus a train ride, lighthouse & more.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
38 - 46 min

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Directions

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Busan
Enduring Buddhist temple constructed in the 14th-century & offering sweeping views of the sea.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$3
Day 4Experience the Thrills and Delights of Lotte World
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$0

Guesthose Korea Busan Jagalchi

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Gukje Market
Lively, sprawling marketplace with vendors selling street food, home goods & souvenirs.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Day 5Delight in Nature's Wonders at Seoul Children's Grand Park and Savor Authentic Flavors at Gwangjang Market
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$0

Guesthose Korea Busan Jagalchi

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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Directions

BIFF Square
Bustling area featuring first-run movie theaters, street food & handprints of famous Korean actors.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
Day 6Unleash Your Inner Adventurer at Seoul Land
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$0

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$ 2

Guesthose Korea Busan Jagalchi

Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

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Directions

Geumjeongsanseong Fortress
Expansive mountain fort, the largest in Korea, offers sweeping views, hiking trails & a cable car.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 7Shop 'til You Drop at Starfield Coex Mall
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$19

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$ 2

Guesthose Korea Busan Jagalchi

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Directions

SEALIFE Busan Aquarium
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$19

Budget breakdown: $445 In total

Activities & Food:$361
Transport:$85

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Day 1Riverside Bliss at Yeouido Hangang Park
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$7

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$ 3

HOTEL THE LEBEN OSAKA

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Osaka Castle Park
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$6
Day 2Uncover the Mysteries of Gwangmyeong Cave and Reach New Heights at N Seoul Tower
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$13

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$ 3

HOTEL THE LEBEN OSAKA

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Osaka Castle
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
22 - 27 min

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Directions

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
Day 3Dive into the Bustling Atmosphere of Namdaemun Market and Step Back in Time at Bukchon Hanok Village
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$38

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$ 5

HOTEL THE LEBEN OSAKA

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

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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$19
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Harukas 300
3-tiered observation areas on the 58th–60th floors, with an open-air atrium, enclosed glass & cafe.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$19
Day 4Experience the Thrills and Delights of Lotte World
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$0

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$ 2

HOTEL THE LEBEN OSAKA

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Kuromon Ichiba Market
Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Dotonbori
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 5Delight in Nature's Wonders at Seoul Children's Grand Park and Savor Authentic Flavors at Gwangjang Market
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$25

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$ 3

HOTEL THE LEBEN OSAKA

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Abeno Harukas
Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
Day 6Unleash Your Inner Adventurer at Seoul Land
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$32

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$ 3

HOTEL THE LEBEN OSAKA

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Directions

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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$31
Day 7Shop 'til You Drop at Starfield Coex Mall
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$0

HOTEL THE LEBEN OSAKA

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $445 In total

Activities & Food:$361
Transport:$85

Trip to Tokyo

Day 1Riverside Bliss at Yeouido Hangang Park
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$3

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$ 3

Guest House Tokyo Azabu

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
Day 2Uncover the Mysteries of Gwangmyeong Cave and Reach New Heights at N Seoul Tower
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$19

·

$ 3

Guest House Tokyo Azabu

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Sensō-ji
Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Directions

Tokyo Tower
Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$19
Day 3Dive into the Bustling Atmosphere of Namdaemun Market and Step Back in Time at Bukchon Hanok Village
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$0

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$ 3

Guest House Tokyo Azabu

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Meiji Jingu
Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Day 4Experience the Thrills and Delights of Lotte World
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$0

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$ 3

Guest House Tokyo Azabu

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Ueno Park
Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 5Delight in Nature's Wonders at Seoul Children's Grand Park and Savor Authentic Flavors at Gwangjang Market
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$0

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$ 3

Guest House Tokyo Azabu

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Roppongi Hills
Complex housing offices, restaurants & art museum, plus a skyscraper with a roof observation deck.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 6Unleash Your Inner Adventurer at Seoul Land
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$0

Guest House Tokyo Azabu

Depart from your stay 🏨

Day 7Shop 'til You Drop at Starfield Coex Mall
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$60

·

$ 3

Guest House Tokyo Azabu

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Directions

Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo offshoot of the iconic theme park known for its rides, live shows & costumed characters.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$60
Day 8Immerse Yourself in the Majestic Beauty of Deoksugung Palace and Gyeongbokgung Palace
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$0

Guest House Tokyo Azabu

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $445 In total

Activities & Food:$361
Transport:$85