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Busan, South Korea

Sea of Japan
Tokyo

Kobe
SOUTH Hiroshima Kyoto
KOREA Shimizu
JAPAN
Busan
Wagyu beef
Shingu
Hashima Island Karatsu Takamatsu
Nagasaki
Kagoshima

DAY 6 • SCENIC CRUISING DAY 9 • HIROSHIMA, JAPAN DAY 12 • KYOTO, JAPAN
HASHIMA ISLAND/NAGASAKI Fold a paper crane to leave at the Atomic Two more UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Cruise around the island of Hashima, Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are included today. Kinkaku-ji (the Golden
abandoned over 50 years ago when the coal and visit Hiroshima Castle to see three Pavilion) shines even on an overcast day
mining that flourished there suddenly ran trees that survived the bombing that with its gold leaf exterior. Back in Japan’s
out. The mining company shut the mine destroyed the castle itself. Or head to feudal era, nearby Nijo Castle housed the
down and the island has been a ghost town Miyajima, one of the most scenic spots visiting shogun, protected by an ancient
ever since. in Japan, for a look at the vermillion security system known as “nightingale
Itsukushima Shrine floating in the sea — floors” that squeak if intruders approach.
DAY 7 • BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA yet another World Heritage Site. End the day at a local machiya (townhouse)
Hot springs, 1,500-year-old Tongdosa in Kyoto where you can try on a kimono as
Temple, and the UNESCO World Heritage DAY 10 • TAKAMATSU, JAPAN you learn their history and attend a
Site of Gyeongju — once the capital of the The main gateway to Shikoku Island and traditional tea ceremony.
Shila Kingdom — are just a few highlights an important focal point for the island’s
of South Korea’s second-largest city. For rail and road transit systems, Takamatsu, (Includes overnight at Intercontinental Osaka,
something different, visit Gamcheon on Japan’s scenic Inland Sea, has been a breakfast, and lunch.)
Culture Village where terraced homes political and economic center since the DAY 13 • KYOTO, JAPAN
pour over the slopes like a rainbow-hued Edo period. Among the attractions here Spend your last morning in Japan sleeping
waterfall. is Ritsurin Garden, created during the in, shopping your hotel’s underground mall
Edo period, and especially popular during
DAY 8 • KARATSU, JAPAN spring for the cherry blossoms and autumn for last-minute souvenirs, or enjoying a
Located on the island of Kyushu, Karatsu for the fall foliage. Takamatsu Symbol Tower leisurely traditional Japanese breakfast
is one of the closest Japanese cities to the has several observation decks providing before transferring to the airport for your
Korean Peninsula. Karatsu Castle is the panoramic views of the sea and landscapes. flight home.
main attraction here. Built in 1608, it houses (Includes breakfast and transfer to airport.)
a museum of the castle’s history and Karatsu DAY 11 • KOBE, JAPAN
ceramics. Karatsu is also known for its Kobe is the 6 largest city in Japan and
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pottery which can be viewed at the Karatsu- famous for its signature marbled beef. The
yaki Pottery Gallery. Also worth visiting is Ikuta Shrine there is among Japan’s oldest
the Karatsu Hikiyama Exhibition Hall which shrines, dating back to the 3 century.
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displays the 14 floats used in the annual Kobe is also the gateway to Mount Rokko,
Karatsu Kunchi Festival in November. accessible by antique cable car, and the
outdoor hot springs of Arima Onsen.
Other sites include the Sake Brewery, the
Earthquake Museum, and Sorakuen Garden.
(Includes overnight at Intercontinental Osaka
and lunch.)

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