Explore the Best of Korea and Japan's Kyushu

Transfer service between Seoul and ICN airport by private car.

Cheong Wa Dae, or Blue House, is the official residence of the President of the Republic of Korea.   It was built with traditional Korean architectural styles.   The name comes from the translation of Cheong Wa Dae which means “pavilion of blue tiles.”Gyeongbokgung Palace was the first and largest of the royal palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace was located at the heart of the newly appointed capital of Seoul (then known as Hanyang) and represented the sovereignty of the Joseon Dynasty. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces (the others being Gyeonghuigung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace), Gyeongbokgung served as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty.Bukchon Hanok Village is a historic village dating back almost 600 years to the Joseon Dynasty which features hanok or Korean traditional houses.  Bukchon means “northern village.”  The quaint residential village lies in a hilly neighborhood north of Cheonggyecheon Stream and between two royal palaces, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace. 

Starfield Library:Located in the center of COEX Mall, Starfield Library is an open public space where anyone can freely come to sit down, take a break, and immerse themselves in books along with other bibliophiles.  A wide selection of books in various genres such as humanities, economics, hobbies, etc. are readily available.  Whole sections of the library are dedicated to foreign books and famous authors.

Hikr Ground:Head to Hikr Kpop Ground, the ultimate experience zone for K-pop fans around the world. Shoot photos/videos of various concepts on the Kpop M/V stage (Metro, My Stage, Coin Laundromat, Color Room and spaceship theme). Here, you are the person who can produce K-pop content. In addition, there are many more places to play: the Korean drama area, interactive art experience area

Seoul Kimchi & Culture Experience:Learn how to make delicious kimchi, instructed by professional Korean chefs with a choice of two package options

Learn more about ancient Korean culture from your guide and host

The professional instructors taking the class will teach you how to make kimchi step by step and tell you interesting historical and cultural facts about kimchi

Kwangjang Market:Gwangjang tops in as the oldest remaining traditional market in Korea.  From shoes to fashion accessories and modern clothing to hanbok (traditional Korean formal wear), Gwangjang Market’s got just about everything under the sun. And lest we forget the food.  Besides being famous for its textiles and hanbok, Gwangjang Market is at its heart a foodie paradise.  All of the best dishes in Seoul pop up in the stalls here.  Whether you’re in the mood for kalguksu (hand-cut wheat noodles) or gimbap (seaweed rice rolls), your tastebuds will find it at Gwangjang Market.

Alpaca World Korea is a unique and charming animal park located in Yongin, South Korea.  Dedicated to providing an unforgettable experience with alpacas, this family-friendly attraction offers visitors the chance to interact closely with these gentle and adorable creatures.  The park features vast grassy areas where alpacas roam freely, allowing guests to feed, pet, and even take photos with them.  

Samaksan Mountain Lake Cable Car is the longest cable car in Korea, which connects Samcheon-dong and Samaksan Mountain across Uiamho Lake. The 20 Crystal Cabins among the 66 total cabins offer the best choice to enjoy the beautiful Uiamho Lake and Samaksan Mountain. Samaksan Lake Cable Car Building, which resembles a bow and boomerang, has a variety of amenities. .

The Garden of Morning Calm:For those who love nature and are also fond of botanical gardens, head for the Garden of Morning Calm, one of the best and most beautiful gardens in Korea.Inspired by Korea’s nickname, ‘The Land of the Morning Calm’, the garden focuses on the country’s natural beauty and showcases floral arrangements and landscaped gardens built in harmony with the surroundings.

Transfer service between Seoul and ICN airport by private car.

Transfer service between hotel and Fukuoka airport.

Among the hundreds of Tenmangu Shrines throughout Japan, Dazaifu's is the most important one alongside Kyoto's Kitano Tenmangu. Tenmangu Shrines are dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara Michizane, a scholar and politician of the Heian Period. Because of his great learning, Michizane has been associated with Tenjin, a Shinto deity of education, and is popular among students.Kyushu National Museum opened in 2005, becoming Japan's fourth national museum. The others, located in Tokyo , Kyoto  and Nara , were all built in the late 19th century, and the Kyushu museum is by far the most architecturally adventurous. Its glass walls reflect the sky and mountains behind and help the entire building blend into the surrounding scenery.Nanzoin Temple in Sasaguri, Fukuoka Prefecture, is home to what is possibly the world's biggest bronze statue.  The Reclining Buddha's dimensions are impressive, 41 meters in length, 11 meters in height, and weighing in at 300 tons it dwarfs the famous giant bronze Buddha statues of Kamakura and Nara.Canal City Hakata is a large shopping and entertainment complex, calling itself a "city within the city". Attractions include about 250 shops, cafes and restaurants, a theater, game center, cinemas, two hotels and a canal running through the complex.

The Nagasaki Peace Park is a tranquil space that commemorates the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, which destroyed a significant portion of the city and killed tens of thousands of inhabitants. The complex is comprised of two parks and a memorial museum.Nagasaki atomic bomb museum An informative yet sobering look at the impact of the dropping of the "Fat Man" atomic bomb on Nagasaki  on August 9, 1945, this museum is one of the region's top tourist attractions and is fundamental to understanding the city's post-war fabric.Glover Garden is an open air museum in Nagasaki that exhibits mansions of several of the city's former foreign residents and related buildings. It is located on the hill where Western merchants settled down after the end of Japan's era of seclusion in the second half of the 19th century.Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown is the oldest Chinatown in Japan.  The district in downtown Nagasaki stretches over approximately one city block dissected by intersecting lanes and is home to a variety of shops and restaurants.  It is the best place to eat Nagasaki's famous, Chinese-influenced dishes, Chanpon and Sara Udon.Famed for the observatory atop Mt. Inasa offering remarkable 360-degree views of Nagasaki 's landscape, Inasayama Park also has playgrounds, an outdoor amphitheater and other attractions.

A city in southern Fukuoka Prefecture , Yanagawa is often called "the city of water" and "the Venice of Kyushu" because of its 930 kilometers of waterways, which were originally built as irrigation channels using the waters of the Chikugo River.  Yanagawa now offers slow, scenic cruises down the waterways in flatboats known as donkobune, poled along by boatmen in traditional wear.Kumamoto Castle is one of the most impressive castles in Japan.  With large castle grounds and a variety of buildings, Kumamoto Castle offers its visitors one of the most complete castle experiences in Japan.Suizenji Garden is a spacious, Japanese style landscape garden in Kumamoto, best enjoyed by strolling along a circular path. It was built by the Hosokawa family in the 17th century. The garden reproduces the 53 post stations of the Tokaido, the important road, which connected Edo with Kyoto during the Edo Period, in miniature form, including a small Mt. Fuji.Kumamon Square is the" "office" "of the famous mascot Kumamon of Kumamoto Prefecture. The bear mascot was created in 2011 to improve public relations in Kumamoto. Kumamon works as an official of the prefecture and is with the dual roles of sales manager and sales manager Happiness Manager for Kumamoto Prefecture.

Takachiho-jinja Shrine was founded about 1,900 years ago, and enshrines three generations of deities, including Ninigi no Mikoto, the grandchild of Amaterasu Omikami and great grandparent of Emperor Jimmu. Takachiho is a very important place in Japanese mythology, and it is said that there were once more than 500 shrines in the area. Takachiho Shrine is still widely worshipped for its deity of marriage and purification.Imagine lazily cruising through a deep volcanic gorge in a rowboat while a waterfall forms rainbows in the mist around you. The Takachiho gorge is formed by columnar jointing, the result of the rapid cooling of an ancient lava flow. The view of the gorge from a boat directly up the 17-meter Manai Falls is truly thrilling. You can see the gorge and more nature, culture and history on the Takachiho Course.Mount Aso is an active volcano in the center of Kyushu which most recently erupted in 2021 and 2016.  Aso's ancient caldera ranks among the world's largest, with a diameter of up to 25 kilometers and a circumference of over 100 kilometers.  In the center of the caldera stand the mountain's active volcanic peaks, including Mount Nakadake, whose spectacular crater is accessible to tourists.The view of Kusasenri is one of the iconic scenes of Kumamoto; a vast emerald green grassland plateau with peacefully grazing cows and horses reflected in the still crater ponds on the top of the central peaks of Aso.

Embark on a sky-high adventure as you traverse the Kokonoe Yume Grand Suspension Bridge in western Oita Prefecture. Japan's longest and loftiest pedestrian bridge, it offers panoramic vistas of Oita's lush countryside, featuring two waterfalls, the Naruko River, and a valley 173 meters below, creating an unforgettable walking-on-air experience.

Experience the enchanting Lake Kinrin, where freshwater and hot springs merge, creating a year-round spectacle of steam rising from the surface. The lake's name, "Golden Fish Scale," finds inspiration from the fish swimming in its waters, their scales resembling a golden glitter at sunset. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of this natural wonder, complemented by the captivating phenomenon of rising steam, especially on crisp winter mornings.

Discover the mysterious and temperamental springs of Beppu in its Kannawa and Kamegawa regions, collectively known as Beppu's Jigoku or the Seven Hells of Beppu. Witness the mesmerizing display of the otherworldly expulsions of gas, iron oxide-rich steam, and bubbling hot mud, which have captivated vistors and locals since ancient times.

Explore the heart of Yufuin on Yunotsubo Kaido Street, stretching from Yufuin Station to Lake Kinrinko. Spend an hour or two exploring unique shops, cafes, and galleries, where you can delight in local delicacies and take in the charming ambiance, making it an ideal spot to shop and wind down, all against the backdrop of Mt. Yufu.

Enjoy your final day in Japan until your guide arrives to escort you to Fukuoka airport for your departing flight.