14-Day Cultural Immersion Itinerary for Japan and South Korea

1. Day 1: Tokyo
   Estimated Travel Time: 2.5 hours from Narita International Airport

   Sushi at Tsukiji Market

2. Day 2: Tokyo
   Estimated Travel Time: 45 minutes from Tsukiji Market

   Senso-ji Temple

3. Day 3: Kyoto
   Estimated Travel Time: 2.5 hours from Tokyo Station

   Golden Pavilion

4. Day 4: Kyoto
   Estimated Travel Time: 20 minutes from Golden Pavilion

   Kiyomizudera Temple

5. Day 5: Hiroshima
   Estimated Travel Time: 2.5 hours from Kyoto Station

   Peace Memorial Park

6. Day 6: Hiroshima
   Estimated Travel Time: 10 minutes from Peace Memorial Park

   Miyajima Shrine

7. Day 7: Busan
   Estimated Travel Time: 4 hours from Hiroshima Station to Busan Station

   Jagalchi Market

8. Day 8: Seoul
   Estimated Travel Time: 3.5 hours from Busan Station to Seoul Station

   Gyeongbokgung Palace

9. Day 9: Seoul
   Estimated Travel Time: 30 minutes from Gyeongbokgung Palace

   Namsan Tower

10. Day 10: Jeju Island
    Estimated Travel Time: 1 hour from Incheon International Airport

    Hallasan National Park

11. Day 11: Jeju Island
    Estimated Travel Time: 30 minutes from Hallasan National Park

    Hyeopjae Beach

12. Day 12: Gyeongju
    Estimated Travel Time: 4 hours from Jeju International Airport to Pohang Airport

    Seokguram Grotto

13. Day 13: Gyeongju
    Estimated Travel Time: 30 minutes from Seokguram Grotto

    Bulguksa Temple

14. Day 14: Seoul
    Estimated Travel Time: 3 hours from Gyeongju Station to Seoul Station

    Myeongdong Shopping Street

Time and Cost Estimates:

• Tsukiji Market (1-2 hours, $15-30)
• Senso-ji Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Golden Pavilion (1-2 hours, $5)
• Kiyomizudera Temple (1-2 hours, $5)
• Peace Memorial Park (2-3 hours, $5)
• Miyajima Shrine (2-3 hours, free)
• Jagalchi Market (1-2 hours, $10-20)
• Gyeongbokgung Palace (2-3 hours, $5)
• Namsan Tower (2-3 hours, $10)
• Hallasan National Park (3-4 hours, free)
• Hyeopjae Beach (2-3 hours, free)
• Seokguram Grotto (1-2 hours, $5)
• Bulguksa Temple (2-3 hours, $5)
• Myeongdong Shopping Street (2-3 hours, $20-50)

Total Estimated Costs: $100-205

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider adding a visit to Osaka Castle in Osaka, or Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul. If you have less time, you can skip Jeju Island and Gyeongju, and spend more time exploring Tokyo and Kyoto in Japan, or Seoul and Busan in Korea.