Far East 15 days from/to Tokyo

Day 1

tokyo (yokohama)

Departure: 19:00

Tokyo is the capital of Japan and one of the largest urban area in the world. Tokyo is the financial center of Japan and a blend of high-technology and tradition. Tokyo is huge and a well-organized modern city. The city landscape of Tokyo consists of temples and shrines, quiet nature reserves, historical buildings, futuristic architecture and neon lights. The core of the city includes Chiyoda and Chuo. This area features the impressive Imperial Palace, the national government buildings, the famous shopping area of Ginza, Tsukiji fish market, Akihabara electronics market and the historic Tokyo Station. The quiet neighborhood of Asakusa has some must-see attractions such as the Sensoji Temple, the Nakamise-dōri shopping arcade, and the Golden Poo. Nearby is the Ueno area, including the Ameyoko market. A perfect spot to shop for traditional gifts and see a great Buddhist temple. Another major attraction of the city is the Meiji Shrine, located in Shibuya. Tokyo is a unique city that has something for everyone, busy shopping areas, famous nightlife, historical sights, quiet parks, and amazing scenery.

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Day 3

osaka, japan

Arrival: 06:30 - Departure: 19:00

Osaka is a big modern city in Japan. It is the central metropolis of the Kansai region and the largest of the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto trio. It is a lively and exciting place that exudes a definite charm. Its history is rich, its scenery is gorgeous, and it's well-located close to the major cultural centers of Kyoto and Nara, and just a few hours by bullet train to Tokyo. Osaka has two major city centers, Kita, north side, and Minami, south side. Kita is a large shopping and business area, Minami is Osaka's most famous entertainment district. Osaka’s major attractions are the impressive, beautifully restored, castle and the truly wonderful aquarium. Osaka has some striking modern architecture, a vibrant nightlife scene and tasty local cuisine. To experience the city’s nightlife head to bustling Dōtonbori, a street jammed with restaurants and bars. There are also some beautiful places to visit just outside of the city. Minoo is a suburb of Osaka which offers pleasant woodland, an impressive waterfall, hiking opportunities and a relaxing spa. Osaka combines historical, cultural and artistic attractions with all the delights of a modern Japanese metropolis. Japan's third-largest city offers an exciting atmosphere, with fantastic connections to some of the most historic cities in Japan.

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Day 4

kochi - japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Kōchi is the capital city of Kōchi Prefecture located on the island of Shikoku in Japan. Kōchi is the main city of the prefecture with over 40% of its population. A symbol of the city is its most famous dish, katsuo tataki, made by lightly searing and seasoning tuna.

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Day 5

hiroshima, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 23:59

Hiroshima is an industrial city of wide boulevards and cross-crossing rivers, located along the coast of the Seto Inland Sea. Although many only know it for the horrific split second on August 6, 1945, when it became the site of the world's first atomic bomb attack, it is now a modern, cosmopolitan city with excellent cuisine and a bustling nightlife. There are two World Heritage Sites in Hiroshima. One is Itsukushima Shrine and the other is the A-Bomb Dome of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. There are several historical places in Hiroshima. The Hiroshima castle stands in the center of Hiroshima-city. You can see the old town which was formed in Edo era at Tomonoura in Fukuyama-city and in Takehara-city, but in Hiroshima-city there are few old buildings as lots of buildings were destroyed by the atomic bomb. But some are still showing their toughness – for example, the Old Bank of Japan Hiroshima Branch, the Rest House and so on. Around the peace memorial park, you can see many kinds of statues for praying the victims of the atomic bomb. The whole of Hiroshima can be a textbook of Hiroshima’s history.

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Day 6

Scenic Cruising Kanmon Strait

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Day 7

busan

Arrival: 10:00 - Departure: 18:00

Busan is the second largest city of South Korea and is located in the south-eastern province of South Gyeongsang. Busan was the host city of the 2002 Asian Games and APEC 2005 Korea. Busan tourism is increasing very fast in the last years and its tourist attractions are very interesting. One of them is the famous Centum Shopping Zone. It is also an entertainment complex zone equipped with various facilities for shopping, spa, and movies etc. The streets in the zone are lined with restaurants which allow you to try different foods, and see various types of exhibitions and performances. These exhibitions and performances are held in BEXCO, a multi-cultural exhibition center. Another big tourist attraction is the Busan Cinema Center that is the first video multi-cultural space in the world where films and performance arts are integrated. It is the symbol of Busan and a film city. It is also the venue for the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). The building is equipped with three movie theatres and a multi-purpose performance hall. The building also contains over 120,000 LED lights under the world's largest roofed stage providing a fantastic sight at night. In Igidae Galmaet-gil is possible to do a beautiful tour of 3 hours. The coastal walking path passes along gentle cliffs which look down over the ocean. The course covers a 3.95-km stretch running through from Dongsaengmal, Eoulmadang, Nong Rock to Oryuk Islets Sunrise Park. Where Gwangan Bridge ends, there is Bunpo, which used to be a salt farm. Over Bunpo, you see the green mountain ahead of you at Igidae Park. Some spectacular views from Nong Rock to Oryuk Islets are the essence of Igidae Park.

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Day 8

sakaiminato - japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Sakaiminato (境港市, Sakaiminato-shi) is a city in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. An Imperial decree in July 1899 established Sakai as an open port for trading with the United States and the United Kingdom.[2] Sakaiminato was founded on April 1, 1956. A merger with Yonago and other neighboring municipalities was proposed, but the majority of the citizenry voted against this, and Sakaiminato remained an autonomous municipality. Sakaiminato is the home of Shigeru Mizuki, the creator of GeGeGe no Kitaro, a character seen in many forms throughout Japan. The spirit of Kitaro can be found in Sakaiminato, on Kitaro Road, a street dedicated to all the characters that appear in Mizuki's stories. One hundred bronze statues of the story's characters line both sides of the road.[citation needed] Sakaiminato was also where the photographer Shōji Ueda was born and ran a studio.

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Day 9

Tsuruga, Japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Tsuruga is a city located in southwestern Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of April 2012, the city has an estimated population of 68,401. Currently, it is one of the main ports of the Sea of Japan.

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Day 10

toyama - japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

A splendid panoramic view of the mountain range of Tateyama that rises to 3,000 m of altitude, an appointment with the traditional Japanese culture and magnificent landscapes of the four seasons. Located approximately in north-central Honshu, Toyama extends from north to south and borders Niigata and Nagano to the east, Gifu to the south and Ishikawa to the west. Surrounded by steep mountains on three sides, their lands seem to run until they embrace its deep bay. The prefecture of Toyama is small, only 50 km in radius, the capital of the prefecture being the homonymous city of Toyama that is located in the center of this territory. Toyama has been able to take advantage of history through the links it has woven with the countries located on the opposite shore of the sea that separates them, namely countries belonging to the Asian continent and the Korean peninsula. Thanks to these advantages and the richness of its past, Toyama has played an active role as the nerve center of the Pacific Northwest region. Toyama also has an extremely rich natural charm and the visitor can clearly appreciate the passage of the seasons in it when contemplating the different animal and plant species typical of each season. Do not settle for visiting the landscapes of the world-famous Tateyama Kurobe alpine route. The Kurobe Valley (a hidden and picturesque place that can be toured by tram), the Unazuki onsen (one of the most famous hot springs in the Hokuriku region), the Gokayama village of pure 'gassho-zukuri' style and declared World Heritage Site and the Zuiryu-ji Temple (an authentic national treasure) are some of the places, among many others, that visitors should not miss. Toyama Bay is one of the richest fishing areas in Japan whose waters are especially rich in nutrients due to the melted snow that descends from the top of the Tateyama mountain range at 3,000 m altitude, bay that descends to 1,000 m of depth. You can enjoy the specialties of the area made with fresh fish caught in the bay, among them the firefish squid (with its amazing luminescence), white shrimp and golden horse mackerel. In all regions belonging to Toyama prefecture, festivals of all kinds abound, with two of the best known being the Ecchu-Owarakaze-no-bon Festival and the Mugiya-matsuri Festival.

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Day 11

sakata, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 19:00

Shōnai (庄内町 Shōnai-machi) is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. In October 2015, the town has an estimated population of 21,793, and a population density of 87.5 per km². The total area is 249.17 square kilometres (96 sq mi). The area of present-day Shōnai was part of ancient Dewa Province. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Higashitagawa District, Yamagata Prefecture. The town of Amarume was established on April 1, 1889, and the town of Karikawa on April 1, 1937. Karikawa merged with the neighboring villages of Kiyokawa and Tachiyazawa on October 1, 1954, and was renamed Tachikawa. On July 1, 2005, the towns of Tachikawa and Amarume merged to form the new town of Shōnai.

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Day 12

aomori - japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 21:00

Aomori City (青森) in Aomori Prefecture is the northernmost prefectural capital city on Honshu, Japan's main island. Aomori (青森市, Aomori-shi, Japanese: [aoꜜmoɾi]) is the capital city of Aomori Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of Japan. It's one of Japan's 60 core cities and the core of the Aomori metropolitan area. Aomori Nebuta Matsuri is a famous festival performed from 2–7 August annually and is listed as one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment. Besides this, major attractions of Aomori include ruins, museums, and mountains. The Hakkōda Mountains have good locations for trekking with hot spas (onsen), such as Sukayu Onsen.

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Day 13

hakodate - japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Hakodate is a city and port located in Hokkaido. It is the capital city of Oshima Subprefecture. As one of the most ancient ports in Japan, Hakodate serves as the southern gateway to Hokkaido and features an exotic streetscape. Hakodate is filled with hot spots, such as historic buildings, beautiful seasonal landscapes, fresh food, and hot springs, to the fullest. Hakodate’s night view is one of the world’s must-see night views and Yunokawa Hot Springs is a quiet, high-quality hot springs spa where time passes at a leisurely pace, allowing visitors to fully relax.

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Day 15

tokyo (yokohama)

Arrival: 08:00

Tokyo is the capital of Japan and one of the largest urban area in the world. Tokyo is the financial center of Japan and a blend of high-technology and tradition. Tokyo is huge and a well-organized modern city. The city landscape of Tokyo consists of temples and shrines, quiet nature reserves, historical buildings, futuristic architecture and neon lights. The core of the city includes Chiyoda and Chuo. This area features the impressive Imperial Palace, the national government buildings, the famous shopping area of Ginza, Tsukiji fish market, Akihabara electronics market and the historic Tokyo Station. The quiet neighborhood of Asakusa has some must-see attractions such as the Sensoji Temple, the Nakamise-dōri shopping arcade, and the Golden Poo. Nearby is the Ueno area, including the Ameyoko market. A perfect spot to shop for traditional gifts and see a great Buddhist temple. Another major attraction of the city is the Meiji Shrine, located in Shibuya. Tokyo is a unique city that has something for everyone, busy shopping areas, famous nightlife, historical sights, quiet parks, and amazing scenery.

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