🌍 Seoul & Hiroshima Adventure 🚀

Elaine Holdbrook

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 16-day journey through the vibrant cities of Seoul and Hiroshima. Discover ancient palaces, immerse yourself in rich history, and soak in the breathtaking natural beauty. Join us as we explore the best of South Korea and Japan!

Trip to Seoul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Seoul's Historical Treasures

$ 5

Hotel 28 Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

Museum on the history of Seoul from prehistoric times to the present, with temporary exhibits.

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

16 - 24 min

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Exhibits focused on the Joseon Dynasty & royal family, with many artifacts & an audio tour.

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Main temple for Jogye Korean Buddhism, with a large main hall & large seated Buddha statue.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Step into the Traditional Charm of Bukchon Hanok Village

$ 5

Hotel 28 Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

Directions

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

7 - 9 min

Directions

Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Conquer the Majestic Bukhansan National Park

$ 7

Hotel 28 Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

Directions

Mountain park crisscrossed with trails & home to a number of historic temples & a fortress.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Dive into the Royal Splendor of Gyeongbokgung Palace

$ 7

Hotel 28 Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

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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16 - 20 min

Directions

Pedestrian path beside a 14th-century wall, passing a park, observation deck & landmark buildings.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Embrace Nature's Serenity at World Cup Park

$ 7

Hotel 28 Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Vast parkland constructed over landfill features a river, pond, gardens & scenic lookout points.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

33 - 40 min

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Relaxed park for riverside walks, bike rides & sports, plus views of an illuminated bridge fountain.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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This aerial tram takes passengers on a 3-minute trip in a glass cable car with panoramic city views.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Experience Thrills and Fun at Seoul Land

$ 7

Hotel 28 Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

41 - 50 min

Directions

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

36 - 44 min

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Large, popular park on the river featuring scenic views, plus running paths & a swimming pool.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Unleash Your Shopaholic Spirit at Namdaemun Market

$32

$ 5

Hotel 28 Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Brick-built, 19th-century, Gothic-style Catholic cathedral with a 45m-high bell tower.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$32

7 - 9 min

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Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Let Your Inner Child Run Wild at Lotte World

$94

$ 7

Hotel 28 Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

Directions

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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$94

19 - 23 min

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Sizable park with classic rides like a ferris wheel, plus a zoo, playground & grassy seating areas.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 9Explore the Tranquil Oasis of Olympic Park

$ 7

Hotel 28 Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

Directions

Site of Seoul 1988 Olympics with nearly a square mile of green space, sculptures & sports venues.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Vast, tree-filled park featuring a lake, bike path & roses, plus deer to feed & a butterfly house.

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 10Indulge in a Shopper's Paradise at Dongdaemun Market

$ 7

Hotel 28 Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

Directions

Seoul’s largest park, a tranquil, hilly forest with trails, an observatory tower & a cable car.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $291 In total

Activities & Food:$225

Transport:$67

Trip to Hiroshima

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Seoul's Historical Treasures

$28

Contemporary recreation of a destroyed 16th-century castle offering a history museum & city views.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

4 - 6 min

Directions

Rebuilt in 1965, this large Shinto shrine is a popular destination for the Japanese New Year.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

Directions

Iconic remains of the Industrial Promotion Hall which was destroyed by the atomic bomb during WWII.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Day 2Step into the Traditional Charm of Bukchon Hanok Village

$15

Museum showcasing European impressionist & modern Japanese art, plus a quiet courtyard.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

11 - 16 min

Directions

Fukuromachi Elementary School Peace Museum

Museum in a school destroyed by the 1945 atomic bombing, presenting artifacts, objects & photos.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 3Conquer the Majestic Bukhansan National Park

$13

$ 3

Founded in 1968, the museum offers exhibits by regional artists & a garden, plus a shop & eatery.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

7 - 9 min

Directions

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Simple monument designed in 1952, inscribed with the names of victims of the 1945 atomic bomb.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Dive into the Royal Splendor of Gyeongbokgung Palace

$18

$ 6

Itsukushima Jinja Otorii (Grand Torii Gate)

One of Japan's most revered sites, this ancient Shinto shrine seems to float on water at high tide.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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53 - 64 min

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Sculpture of 2 hands cupping a flame, honoring those killed by the atom bomb dropped in 1945.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Memorial to atomic bomb victims, featuring memoirs, belongings & a hall for quiet reflection.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Serene city garden dating to the 16th century, with a koi pond, a tea shop & flowering trees.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$10

Day 5Embrace Nature's Serenity at World Cup Park

$20

Popular museum documenting the WWII atomic-bomb blast in Hiroshima via exhibits, artifacts & talks.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

Day 6Experience Thrills and Fun at Seoul Land

$ 3

Memorial park dedicated to the victims of the atomic bomb & advocating for world peace since 1954.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

53 - 64 min

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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $291 In total

Activities & Food:$225

Transport:$67