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🗼🌸 Tokyo & Seoul Adventure 🇯🇵🇰🇷

João Paulo Dórea Almeida

João Paulo Dórea Almeida

11 Jan 2024

Embark on a 16-day journey through the vibrant cities of Tokyo and Seoul, discovering ancient marvels, serene gardens, mouthwatering cuisine, and much more! Join us as we delve into the rich history and modern wonders of these captivating destinations.

Trip to Tokyo

Day 1Urban Oasis and Cultural Treasures
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$76

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$ 6

FUGLEN TOKYO
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
12 - 17 min

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Yoyogi Park
Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
17 - 26 min

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Meiji Jingu
Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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HENDRIX CURRY BAR
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$32
8 - 11 min

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Meiji Jingu Gaien
Well-known park with an indoor ice skating rink, driving range, baseball diamonds & tennis courts.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Sensō-ji
Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Kinraku (金楽)
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$24
Day 2Art, Parks, and Culinary Delights
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$130

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$ 9

スターバックス
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
2 - 3 min

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Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Museum of fine art, sculpture & photography, with 6 exhibition halls, cafes & restaurants.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
4 - 6 min

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Ueno Park
Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Yuwaeru (結わえる)
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$26
6 - 8 min

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The Sumida Hokusai Museum
Contemporary-style museum & event site featuring exhibits on the life & art of Katsushika Hokusai.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$25
7 - 9 min

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Noguchi's Best Fish (野口鮮魚店)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 3Museums, Shrines, and Authentic Flavors
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$114

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$ 6

ゑんぞ
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
17 - 26 min

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Edo-Tokyo Museum
Major museum opened in 1993 & displaying artifacts from Tokyo's Edo period & one-off exhibits.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$15
15 - 18 min

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Uguisudani-en (鶯谷園)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
11 - 16 min

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National Museum of Nature and Science
Sprawling museum with a 360-degree movie theater & exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs & evolution.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$25
10 - 12 min

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Yushima Tenjin Shrine
Secluded ancient shrine dedicated to scholarship & learning, also known for its many plum trees.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Delhi (デリー)
上野店
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$28
Day 4Western Art, Ramen, and Historical Gems
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$123

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$ 3

BOSCO-iL-CHIANTI
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
8 - 11 min

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The National Museum of Western Art
Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso & Monet are featured in this national western art museum opened in 1959.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$24
9 - 14 min

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Ramen Kamo to Negi (らーめん 鴨to葱)
2017/6/28~
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$30
10 - 12 min

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Tokyo National Museum
Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$25
11 - 16 min

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Uguisudani-en (鶯谷園)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 5Trattoria Delights and Shrine Hopping
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$74

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$ 9

Trattoria Lemon (トラットリアレモン)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
12 - 18 min

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Tokyo Dome City Attractions
Urban entertainment complex boasting a dome-shaped baseball stadium, roller coasters & a mall.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Tanaka Sobaten (田中そば店)
秋葉原店
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$32
5 - 8 min

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Kanda Shrine
Venerable Shinto shrine moved to its current locale in 1616, with vibrant vermilion & gold coloring.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Asakusa Shrine
Prominent 1649 Shinto shrine set in a temple complex & hosting the Sanja Matsuri festival in May.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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PITMANS
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
7 - 10 min

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Kiyosumi Gardens
Created from 1878-85, this classic Japanese garden features a tea house & pond with stepping stones.
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
Day 6Temples, Museums, and Park Serenity
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$141

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$ 9

赤坂一龍別館
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
5 - 8 min

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Hie Shrine
Complex of Shinto shrines & gardens holding several auspicious annual festivals & events.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Nezu Museum
Japanese & East Asian art museum with pre-modern pieces in various media, plus a cafe & gift shop.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
17 - 21 min

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Acacia (アカシア)
新宿本店
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$26
5 - 8 min

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Samurai Museum
Samurai museum featuring costumes that can be worn by visitors, regular sword battles & more.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$38
40 - 48 min

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Inokashira Park
Established in 1917, this 95-acre city park features a pond with boating facilities, a zoo & trails.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Krung Siam (クルン・サイアム)
吉祥寺店
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$30
Day 7Architectural Gems and Mountain Escapes
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$81

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$ 12

Hanaya Yohei (華屋与兵衛 東小金井店)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
9 - 11 min

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Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
Open-air museum with a collection of Japanese structures from many periods of history, plus a cafe.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
49 - 59 min

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いろりの里高尾山名主 ごん助
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$24
17 - 21 min

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Mount Takao
Foliage-covered, 599-meter-tall peak with a funicular railway, hiking trails & a Buddhist temple.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Ukai Toriyama (うかい鳥山)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 8Ghibli Magic and Flavorful Adventures
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$195

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$ 9

chai break
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
11 - 16 min

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Ghibli Museum
Whimsical museum dedicated to the famed animation studio with a play area, theater & rooftop garden.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
28 - 34 min

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味ん味ん 矢野口店
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$24
9 - 11 min

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Yomiuri Land
Go-karts, roller coasters & kids' rides, plus winter light displays, summer pools & cherry blossoms.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$100
14 - 17 min

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Sanuki Udon Mune (讃岐うどん 宗)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 9Sushi Extravaganza and Science Marvels
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$98

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$ 6

Sushi Kanesaka (鮨 かねさか)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
11 - 16 min

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Imperial Palace
This site with scenic gardens & tours of the grounds is the main residence of the emperor of Japan.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Sizzler, Aqua City
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$30
13 - 20 min

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The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
Hands-on exhibits & classes exploring the future of science & technology, plus a cafe & a gift shop.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$20
18 - 22 min

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SOHOLM (スーホルム)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28

Budget breakdown: $1727 In total

Activities & Food:$1629
Transport:$98

Trip to Seoul

Day 1Urban Oasis and Cultural Treasures
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$84

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$ 3

Yamaya (야마야)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
8 - 12 min

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Gyeonghuigung
Palace originally built in the 17th century by the Joseon dynasty, with an adjacent history museum.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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대성집
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$34
11 - 16 min

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Seodaemun Prison History Hall
Prison museum in former jail, opened in 1908, used to house Korean patriots during the colonial era.
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Gyeongui Line Forest Park
Former train line converted into a leafy park with pathways, lawns & streams, plus cafes nearby.
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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L'impasse 81 (랑빠스81)
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$28
Day 2Art, Parks, and Culinary Delights
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$92

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$ 7

온달
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
18 - 22 min

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Achasan
Mountain peak with man-made hiking trails & steps to the summit for city & river views.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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田多 (전다)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$34
7 - 10 min

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Changdeokgung
Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Sungnyemun
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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진주집
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$34
Day 3Museums, Shrines, and Authentic Flavors
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$82

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$ 5

Paul Bassett (폴바셋)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
8 - 11 min

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Deoksugung Palace
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Jogyesa Temple
Main temple for Jogye Korean Buddhism, with a large main hall & large seated Buddha statue.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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긴자 바이린
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$30
8 - 12 min

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Bukchon Hanok Village
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Blue House
This complex features the executive office & official residence of South Korea's president.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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온지음
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$34
Day 4Western Art, Ramen, and Historical Gems
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$84

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$ 7

화목순대국
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
3 - 4 min

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Gwanghwamun Square
Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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다래함박스텍
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$32
11 - 14 min

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Bukhansan National Park
Mountain park crisscrossed with trails & home to a number of historic temples & a fortress.
12:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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엘림들깨수제비칼국수
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 5Trattoria Delights and Shrine Hopping
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$92

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$ 3

dugahun (두가헌)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
10 - 15 min

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Gyeongbokgung Palace
Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$6
16 - 24 min

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교대이층집
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$34
7 - 10 min

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Unhyeongung
Historic complex with homes for royal & political leaders, now holding events, tours & weddings.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Seoul City Wall Trail
Pedestrian path beside a 14th-century wall, passing a park, observation deck & landmark buildings.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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도도야
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$32
Day 6Temples, Museums, and Park Serenity
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$82

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$ 5

L’amant Secret (라망 시크레)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
8 - 12 min

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Namsan Cable Car
This aerial tram takes passengers on a 3-minute trip in a glass cable car with panoramic city views.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Myeongdong Cathedral
Brick-built, 19th-century, Gothic-style Catholic cathedral with a 45m-high bell tower.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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필동면옥
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$28
8 - 11 min

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Namsangol Hanok Village
Tours & cultural programs inside a recreated Korean village with 5 restored hanoks, built 1392–1910.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
45 - 54 min

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Namhansanseong North Gate
This arched stone gate is part of the sprawling historic fortress city of Namhansanseong.
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Nakseonjae (낙선재)
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$32
Day 7Architectural Gems and Mountain Escapes
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$82

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$ 5

Nilli Pasta & Pizza (닐리)
과천 맛집, 과천 파스타, 서울랜드 맛집, 과천정부청사역맛집, 별양동맛집 * 사업자등록번호 : 220-02-80373 * 상호 : 닐리과천 * 소재지 : 경기도 과천시 별양동 1-17 과천타워 206호 * 업태 : 음식 * 종목 : 간이음식점
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
29 - 35 min

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Gwanaksan
Mountain with protected slopes, designated city park section, Buddhist temples, hiking & climbing.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Jean Boulangerie (쟝 블랑제리)
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$30
5 - 8 min

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Go&Go (고앤고)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32

Budget breakdown: $1727 In total

Activities & Food:$1629
Transport:$98