Small groups lead to big experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour of Japan and South Korea. First find your zen in Seoul, where you ll explore grand palaces, traditional Hanok houses, and serene temples that offer a perfect moment of meditation on an adventure like no other in South Korea. Then, from its heaven-piercing skyscrapers to its heavenly gardens down below, Japan is a feast for mind, body, and soul. From the lush man-made forest surrounding the magnificent Shinto monuments to vibrant nightlife, vintage teahouses, and venerable temples, Tokyo comes to life with spring s first cherry blossoms and the first catch of the day in its sushi houses. Be whisked away by shinkansen (bullet train) to Nagoya for more adventure, including a traditional sake tasting. Continue to captivating Kyoto where thousands of brightly hued Torii Gates welcome you to the Fushimi Inari Shrine. Step into ancient bliss of the Temple of the Golden Pavilion and ( Zen some!) with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Glide into tranquility on the serene waters lapping the shores of Amanohashidate sandbar and ponder the power of nature in Koraku-en Garden. Nature abounds again in Matsue, nicknamed the City of Water, where you ll discover the beauty of the Adachi Museum s world-renowned gardens and art. Your tour of Japan takes you to the hallowed grounds of Hiroshima s Peace Memorial Park and Memorial, preserved just as it was on August 6, 1945. End your exploration of Japan with the thrill of the famous bullet train as you ride from Hiroshima to Osaka, where you ll visit the Osaka Castle and Minami, the city s most famous entertainment district. So much history, mystery, and magnificent beauty awaits you on this fascinating Small Group Discovery tour of Japan and South Korea.
