Line Features
Line Features
[Accommodation] 5 nights in a local 4-star hotel in Japan + 7 days in a 4-star hotel in South Korea
[Dining arrangements] Japanese and Korean local specialties;
[Folk Customs Experience] Japanese Christmas Market Shopping Experience; Experience Japanese Christmas Festival; Korean Clothing Experience
Brief itinerary
Tour Introduction
Take an international flight to Japan
Dining
without
Accommodation
without
Transportation
airplane
Shopping Arrangements
without
Arrive at Tokyo International Airport (NRT/HND), be picked up by a professional tour guide and go to the hotel to check in and rest.
Dining
Breakfast - self-catered; lunch - self-catered; dinner - special eel rice set meal
Accommodation
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Tokyo-Bay Ariake or similar
Transportation
Bus
Shopping Arrangements
without
【Jingu Gaien Christmas Market】With the theme of Christmas market, it is a new winter scene in Tokyo. You can taste wine, sausage, etc. at the food booth. At night, luxurious decorations such as the huge Christmas pyramid will shine.
Shibuya Center Street is a shopping street located in Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The street was built on the old river channel of the Udagawa River after it was canalized.
[Omotesando] [Meiji Jingu Shrine] Meiji Jingu Shrine is a shrine located in Shibuya District, Tokyo, Japan. It enshrines the spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Dowager Shoken. It has preferential natural scenery and is also a super energy attraction.
Dining
Breakfast - Hotel breakfast; Lunch - Tempura sashimi set meal; Dinner - Grilled clay chicken set meal
Accommodation
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Tokyo-Bay Ariake or similar
Transportation
Bus
Shopping Arrangements
without
【Yokohama Chinatown】Yokohama Chinatown is a Chinese residential area located in Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It has a history of more than 160 years since 1859. It is commonly known as "Chinatown".
【Yokohama Yamashita Park】Yamashita Park is a seaside park that was opened in 1930 as a reconstruction project after the Great Kanto Earthquake. It reclaimed land from the sea using rubble and other materials. There are many tourist attractions nearby, such as the Red Brick Warehouse, the Pier Bridge, China Street, and the Harbor Sightseeing Boat Pier.
【Alabama Warehouse Christmas Market】 (Giant Christmas Tree) The Christmas market at Yokohama Alabama Warehouse is definitely something you don’t want to miss. It is the best place to feel the real Christmas atmosphere in Japan, just like in European countries. It is open for a limited time in the Minato Mirai area around Christmas every year.
The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market is themed after a traditional German Christmas market, with many stalls called "yatai" offering a variety of hot Christmas foods and drinks such as sausages, stews, mulled wine, hot beer and chocolate, and selling traditional Christmas decorations.
【Yokohama Minato Mirai Light-up Event】 (16:00-23:00)
Dining
Breakfast – Hotel breakfast; Lunch – Yokohama Chinese set meal; Dinner – Tonkotsu Ramen + Fried Dumplings
Accommodation
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Tokyo-Bay Ariake or similar
Transportation
Bus
Shopping Arrangements
without
【Roppongi Christmas Market】There are Christmas markets in various places in Tokyo every Christmas. The theme of the Christmas market in Roppongi Hills is based on the Christmas market in Stuttgart in southwestern Germany, creating a European-style Christmas. In fact, the concept of Christmas markets originated from activities in medieval Germany. Because of its popularity, various parts of Europe followed suit. Now there are more than 2,500 Christmas markets in Germany every winter. Roppongi Hills takes the German Christmas market as its main theme, which can be regarded as allowing Japanese people to understand the origin of Christmas markets.
【Tokyo Skytree Christmas Carnival】One of the famous Christmas light shows in Tokyo, the Tokyo Skytree Dream Christmas Carnival attracts a large number of tourists every year. During the event, Tokyo Skytree will be covered with 460,000 colorful lights, creating a romantic and dreamy beautiful world. The mascot Harumura-chan, who has transformed into a four-meter-tall twinkle three stars, is definitely worth seeing; the eight-meter Christmas tree combined with the winter snow scene is also a must-see. You can go shopping in the morning and enjoy the completely different atmosphere after the lights are turned on at night!
【Asakusa Temple】Asakusa Temple, officially known as Kinryuzan Asakusa Temple, is located in Asakusa 2-chome, Taito District, Tokyo, Japan. It is the oldest temple in Tokyo.
【Marunouchi Christmas Light-up】Every Christmas season, the lighting event from Marunouchi to Yaesu is a beautiful scenery line, matching the bustling night view of Tokyo Station and Marunouchi.
Dining
Breakfast – In the hotel; Lunch – Conveyor belt sushi; Dinner – Big Fish Seafood Hot Pot
Accommodation
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Tokyo-Bay Ariake or similar
Transportation
Bus
Shopping Arrangements
without
【Resident Market】Tsukiji Market was a public wholesale market located in Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan. It was one of the 11 central wholesale markets in Tokyo and was once the largest fish market in the world.
[Odaiba Seaside Park] Odaiba Seaside Park is located in Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan. It is a seaside park surrounded by the old breakwater and Odaiba Park.
Shinagawa Oi Racecourse Christmas Light Show (16:30-): Features include fountain show, aurora show and 100m long light tunnel. Yes. In addition to Oi Racecourse's unique horse-interaction programs such as "Experience interaction with miniature horses and ponies" or "Fountain x Horse Guide Show",
【Shinjuku comprehensive duty-free store】
Dining
Breakfast – In the hotel; Lunch – Fried pork cutlet from a long-established Japanese Showa restaurant; Dinner – Izakaya cuisine
Accommodation
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Tokyo-Bay Ariake or similar
Transportation
Bus
Shopping Arrangements
Duty Free Shopping
After breakfast, transfer to Tokyo International Airport to board an international flight to South Korea and arrive at Incheon International Airport, where you will be met by a professional Chinese tour guide.
Pass by the cross-sea bridge (drive by) and check in to the hotel to rest.
Dining
Breakfast – in the hotel; lunch – at your own expense; dinner – at your own expense
Accommodation
Four-star hotels near Seoul: Incheon Royal Emporium or Incheon RAMADA or Incheon The Hotel Yeongjong or similar
Transportation
Bus
Shopping Arrangements
without
['Dark Glory' Cheongna Park ~ Cheongna Lake Park] Located in Incheon, Cheongna Central Lake Park is a park with three small islands connected by lake water. The natural scenery by the lake is rich and varied. It is a landscaped park where humanities and nature are harmoniously unified.
The filming location of Netflix's hit series "Dark Glory".
[Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village] There is a fairy tale village in Songwol-dong, Incheon. The whole village is decorated with beautiful murals and sculptures!
[Kaegangjang Street] [Chinatown] Incheon's Chinatown is the largest Chinatown in Korea. There are more than 40 Chinese restaurants and shops, and most of the operators are Koreans.
Songdo Central Park is a large public park located in Songdo International City, Incheon, South Korea. Its concept is inspired by New York's Central Park.
Dining
Breakfast – Hotel breakfast; Lunch – Korean fried bean curd noodles; Dinner – Korean army hotpot
Accommodation
Four-star hotels near Seoul: Incheon Royal Emporium or Incheon The Hotel Yeongjong or similar
Transportation
Bus
Shopping Arrangements
without
【Jiubongsan Observation Deck】Jiubongsan Observation Deck is one of the best scenic spots in Chuncheon. You can see the beautiful scenery of downtown Korea at any time of day or night, making it a new attraction in Korea. 【Santorini Cafe】This was originally the Jiubongsan Observation Deck, which was once full of various mobile food trucks. The emergence of Santorini changed the noise here and brought the romance of the Aegean Sea to Jiubongsan. The cafe imitates the architectural style of Santorini Island, and the interior furnishings are also very Greek. But the most popular are the blue and white interweaving bell tower and observation deck outdoors, which are quiet and sacred, making people feel as if they are on the Greek island of Santorini. In particular, the sunset here is very charming, attracting countless tourists to take photos here. (Coffee at your own expense)
【Soyang River Sky Walk】Chuncheon is a popular tourist city in Gangwon-do, South Korea. "Soyang River Skywalk" is a bridge-style observatory built on the Uiam Lake where the Soyang River flows into. It is located near Chuncheon Station and is one of the popular Chuncheon attractions. After walking across a bridge, you can reach the observatory. Standing here, you can enjoy the beautiful Chuncheon scenery composed of mountains and rivers. The classic Korean drama "Winter Sonata" was also filmed here.
【DDP Design Plaza】 Dongdaemun Design Plaza is located in Dongdaemun District, Seoul, South Korea. It has a total area of 86,574 square meters, a maximum height of 29 meters, 3 underground floors and 4 above-ground floors. It includes five major venues and facilities, including an art hall, a cultural center, a design laboratory, a creative market and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. It is one of the landmark buildings in Seoul.
[Nami Island] (with ferry ticket) Nami Island is a small island in Chuncheon City, Gangwon Province, South Korea. The island is a half-moon-shaped island formed by the flooding of the river when the Cheongpyeong Reservoir was built in 1944. Many Korean idol dramas have been filmed here, and the more familiar one is "Winter Sonata" starring Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo in 2002.
【Dongdaemun Shopping Mall】 (Food Exploration)
Dining
Breakfast – Hotel breakfast; Lunch – Korean Teppanyaki Chicken + Fried Rice; Dinner – Seafood Hot Pot
Accommodation
Four-star hotels near Seoul: Incheon Royal Emporium or Incheon RAMADA or Incheon The Hotel Yeongjong or similar
Transportation
Bus
Shopping Arrangements
without
[38th Parallel between North and South Korea] is a military demarcation line on the Korean Peninsula near 38 degrees north latitude.
[Imjingak Peace Memorial Park] Imjingak is a security tourist attraction built in 1972 to pray for the unification of the Korean Peninsula. It is located 7 kilometers south of the Military Demarcation Line. Imjingak consists of 1 underground floor and 3 above-ground floors. It consists of the North Korean Memorial Hall, the Unification Park and various monuments.
【Korean Cultural Experience Center】Seaweed Museum Hanbok Experience
[Ilsan Lake Park] Goyang was once a must-go place for the Guanxi Bridge connecting Hanyang and Uiseong. Its Goyang Lake Park covers an area of 300,000 square meters and is the largest artificial lake park in Asia.
【Hongdae Shopping District】(Food Exploration)
Dining
Breakfast - Hotel breakfast; Lunch - Korean sukiyaki; Dinner - Potato stew with pork bones
Accommodation
Four-star hotels near Seoul: Incheon Royal Emporium or Incheon RAMADA or Incheon The Hotel Yeongjong or similar
Transportation
Bus
Shopping Arrangements
[Blue House] is a historical monument of the Republic of Korea. Before South Korea moved the presidential office to the presidential office in Yongsan District, the Blue House was the presidential office of the country from 1948 to 2022. It was once the highest symbol of power in South Korea. Its address is 1 Blue House Road, Jongno District, Seoul.
【COEX Starry Sky Library】 is located in COEX Mall in Seoul, South Korea. It was funded by Shinsegae Department Store Group and opened at the end of May 2017. The Starry Sky Library was renovated from the central square of the mall and has a collection of 50,000 books. It covers an area of 2,800 square meters (about 850 pings) and is surrounded by three giant bookshelves up to 13 meters high.
【Common Ground Builds a Big Cargo House】【Samcheong-dong Cafe Street】is the first container house shopping mall in Korea, which was planned to promote the growth of street fashion and independent culture and revitalize the regional business district. Walking into COMMON GROUND, which is composed of 200 large containers, you can experience the fun of young and innovative shopping, as well as food, lifestyle trends and other experiences that are difficult to experience in general shopping malls. COMMON GROUND is also a complex cultural space, where performances or activities of various types and fields can be rented. The most representative central square MARKET GROUND will hold markets and performances with different themes on weekends.
[Bukchon Korean Village] Bukchon Korean Village is a traditional Korean village in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is close to Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Seoul Jongmyo Shrine. In 2009, it was awarded the "Asia-Pacific Cultural Heritage Conservation Award" Outstanding Project Award by UNESCO in recognition of its restoration results. The village used to be the residence of the Korean nobility and is famous for its Korean houses and small houses in traditional Korean architectural style.
【Hospitality Space】
Dining
Breakfast - In the hotel; Lunch - Nourishing ginseng chicken; Dinner - Korean BBQ
Accommodation
Four-star hotels near Seoul: Incheon Royal Emporium or Incheon RAMADA or Incheon The Hotel Yeongjong or similar
Transportation
Bus
Shopping Arrangements
Gyeongbokgung Palace is a palace built in 1395 by the Joseon Dynasty. It is located on Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The palace is the largest of the five major palaces of Joseon and was used as the residence of the Joseon royal family in the past. Next to the modern Gyeongbokgung Palace are the National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum for tourists to visit.
【National Folk Museum】The National Folk Museum is located in Gyeongbokgung Palace. It receives more than 2 million visitors every year and is the most representative living culture museum in Korea. It holds more than four planned and special exhibitions every year, as well as folk performances, attracting a large number of foreign tourists who want to learn and love Korean culture to visit.
【Korean cosmetics store】【International duty-free store】
【Namsan Park】 is the largest park in Seoul, 265 meters above sea level, located in the city center, and is the symbol of Seoul. From the top of the mountain, you can overlook the beautiful scenery around, and it is a popular resting place for citizens. There are famous attractions such as the "Baekbeom Plaza" in memory of Mr. Kim Gu (Mr. Kim Gu was a famous independence activist during the Japanese colonial period, and Baekbeom was his pen name), the "Namsan Cable Car" that goes to the top of Namsan Mountain, and the "N Seoul Tower", a representative landmark of Seoul.
【Seoul Tower】Exterior. If you don't go up the tower【Love Lock Wall】Namsan Love Lock Wall, which represents love and companionship, is one of the must-see attractions of N Seoul Tower. After climbing Namsan, you can find a fence full of love locks at the foot of N Seoul Tower. This is the "Namsan Love Lock Wall". This is not only the place where Korean lovers make love promises, but also the place where the male and female protagonists in Korean dramas make love vows. For example, in the recently popular "My Love from the Star", Professor Do and Cheon Song Yi hung their love locks here.
【Myeongdong Shopping District】
Dining
Breakfast - In the hotel; Lunch - Stone pot bibimbap + shabu shabu; Dinner - All-you-can-eat rice cake hot pot
Accommodation
Four-star hotels near Seoul: Incheon Royal Emporium or Incheon RAMADA or Incheon The Hotel Yeongjong or similar
Transportation
Bus
Shopping Arrangements
Duty Free Shopping
After breakfast, the tour guide will take you to Seoul Incheon International Airport and take an international flight back to your warm home.
Dining
Breakfast - hotel breakfast; lunch - self-provided; dinner - self-provided
Accommodation
without
Transportation
Bus
Shopping Arrangements
Cost
Inclusive Of
- 1. Hotel accommodation throughout the trip
- 2. Meal arrangements as listed in the itinerary
- 3. Excellent Chinese tour guide service
- 4. Use the car for the whole journey
- 5. Tickets for attractions within the itinerary: Jingu Gaiyuan Christmas Market, Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market, Shinagawa Oi Racecourse Christmas Light Show, Nami Island (including ferry tickets), Nori Museum + Kimono Experience
Not Inclusive of
- 1. Personal visa fees
- 2. International air tickets and Japan-Korea air tickets within the itinerary
- 3. Any personal consumption
- 4. Tips for the whole trip: $260