10-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Japan and South Korea

  1. Day 1: Tokyo Disneyland
    1 hour 30 minutes from Narita Airport, 45 minutes from Tokyo Station

    Experience the magic of Disney with rides, shows and parades for the whole family.

  2. Day 2: Tokyo Tower
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    25 minutes from Tokyo Disneyland

    See the stunning panoramic views of Tokyo and the surrounding areas.

  3. Day 3: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
    3 hour flight from Tokyo to Seoul, 1 hour from Incheon International Airport

    Explore the fascinating architecture and history of the largest palace in Seoul.

  4. Day 4: Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul
    20 minutes from Gyeongbokgung Palace

    Discover traditional Korean houses, shops and cafes in this charming neighbourhood.

  5. Day 5: Lotte World, Seoul
    1 hour from Bukchon Hanok Village

    Have a fun-filled day at one of the largest indoor theme parks in the world.

  6. Day 6: Nara Park, Kyoto
    2 hour train from Seoul to Kyoto

    See the friendly wild deer and visit beautiful temples in this stunning park.

  7. Day 7: Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kyoto
    40 minutes from Nara Park

    Walk through the mystic torii gates that lead up to the mountain shrine.

  8. Day 8: Miyajima Island, Hiroshima
    2 hour train from Kyoto to Hiroshima, then a 30 minute ferry

    Visit the beautiful Itsukushima Shrine and see the iconic floating torii gate.

  9. Day 9: Himeji Castle, Himeji
    40 minutes from Hiroshima on the Shinkansen

    Explore the largest castle in Japan and its beautiful gardens.

  10. Day 10: Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, Osaka
    1 hour from Himeji Castle

    See the amazing aquatic animals from around the world at one of the largest aquariums in the world.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Tokyo Disneyland (1 day, £45 per adult)
  • Tokyo Tower (2-3 hours, £23 per adult)
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (2-3 hours, £3 per adult)
  • Bukchon Hanok Village (2-3 hours, free)
  • Lotte World (1 day, £36 per adult)
  • Nara Park (2-3 hours, free)
  • Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (2-3 hours, free)
  • Miyajima Island (1-2 days, £5 ferry fee per adult)
  • Himeji Castle (2-3 hours, £12 per adult)
  • Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (2-3 hours, £20 per adult)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £144 per adult

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to Mount Fuji or Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. If you have less time, skip Nara Park or Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. Don't forget to try the delicious local food and snacks, such as takoyaki and street vendor food in Myeong-dong in Seoul.

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