14-Day Itinerary for Japan and South Korea

  1. Day 1: Tokyo
    Estimated Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes by bus from airport

    Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (Nature)

  2. Day 2: Tokyo
    Estimated Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes by train

    Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo Tower, Mori Art Museum (Art)

  3. Day 3: Kyoto
    Estimated Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes by train

    Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizudera Temple, Gion District (Culture)

  4. Day 4: Kyoto
    Estimated Time: 1 hour by train

    Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Nature/Culture)

  5. Day 5: Hiroshima
    Estimated Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes by plane

    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum, Miyajima Island, Itsukushima Shrine (History/Nature)

  6. Day 6: Nagasaki
    Estimated Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes by train

    Glover Garden, Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki Peace Park (History)

  7. Day 7: Busan
    Estimated Time: 4 hours and 15 minutes by ferry

    Gamcheon Culture Village, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Haeundae Beach (Culture/Beach)

  8. Day 8: Busan
    Estimated Time: 30 minutes by bus

    Taejongdae Resort Park, Jagalchi Fish Market, Busan Tower (Nature/Culture)

  9. Day 9: Jeju
    Estimated Time: 1 hour by plane

    Hallasan National Park, Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, Jeju Loveland (Nature/Culture)

  10. Day 10: Jeju
    Estimated Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes by bus

    Jeju Folk Village Museum, Yongduam Rock, Manjanggul Cave (Culture/Nature)

  11. Day 11: Seoul
    Estimated Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes by plane

    Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Namsan Tower (Culture)

  12. Day 12: Seoul
    Estimated Time: 20 minutes by subway

    Myeongdong Shopping District, Changdeokgung Palace, Hongdae Street (Culture)

  13. Day 13: Incheon
    Estimated Time: 1 hour by train

    Incheon Chinatown, Songdo Central Park, Muuido Island Beach (Culture/Nature/Beach)

  14. Day 14: Departure
    Estimated Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes by train from Incheon to airport

    Final goodbyes

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Transportation: $500
  • Accommodations: $1400
  • Food and Drinks: $800
  • Activities and Attractions: $1000
  • Total Estimated Cost: $3700

Useful Tips

If you have more time: - Visit more cities in South Korea - Explore more of Kyoto and Osaka - Take a day trip from Hiroshima to Miyajima Island If you have less time: - Skip Nagasaki and add an extra day in Tokyo or Kyoto - Choose either Jeju or Busan to visit - Choose some of the suggested sights to remove depending on your interests

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