Korea/Japan 1st Draft Itinerary

Cities in bold text are where we would be spending the night.

March 14 - Friday

• Steven and Phil fly from Chicago to San Francisco, then San Francisco to Seoul, South Korea
  
• Julie flies from Chicago to Tokyo, then Tokyo to Seoul, South Korea

March 15 - Saturday

• Phil, Steven, and Julie arrive in Seoul, South Korea

March 16 - Sunday

• Seoul, South Korea
• Tour - Gyeongbokgung and Chandeokgung Palaces
• Explore - Namdaemun or Dongdaemun Market
  

March 17 - Monday

• Half Day trip to the DMZ
• Trip to Suwon to explore Hwaseong Fortress, Blue House, National Folk Museum, Joseon Dynasty and Kyongbuk Palaces.
• Travel to Gyeongju, Korea
  

March 18 - Tuesday

• Full day Gyeongju city tour visiting the remnants of the ancient Silla Dynasty, including secluded temples, ancient ruins, burial mounds and National Museum.
• Travel to Busan, Korea
  

March 19 - Wednesday

• Busan – Early morning visit to Jagalchi Fish Market
• Taejongdae Park with its vast rock outcrops and sweeping sea vistas, the UN cemetery, the international market and Yongdusan Park)
• high-speed ferry to Fukuoka, Japan
• Transfer to Kumamoto, Japan
  

March 20 - Thursday

• Kumamoto - Morning visit to volcanic Mt Aso; transfer to Kurokawa hot springs. Travel through beautiful mountains to Beppu.
• Train to Nagasaki, Japan.

March 21 - Friday

• Nagasaki
• Train to Kagoshima and see Sakurajima Volcano
• Train to Hiroshima, Japan
• Julie leaves Steven and Phil
  

March 22 - Saturday

• Hiroshima – Full day visit to Hiroshima Peace Park and Miyajima
• Train to Nara, Japan
  

March 23 - Sunday

• Nara - One of Japan's ancient capitals and Ninja Castle.
• Train to Kyoto, Japan

March 24 - Monday

• Full day in Kyoto to explore temples, shrines, and Zen Gardens
• Train to Tokyo, Japan
  

March 25 - Tuesday

• Tokyo

March 26 - Wednesday

• Tokyo

March 27 - Thursday

• Phil and Steven Fly from Tokyo back to Chicago