10 days in Japan & Seoul Itinerary

Tokyo holds the status of most populous metropolitan area in the world--a fact you'll find tangible as you walk the bustling streets and explore its diverse neighborhoods and cultures.

Popular historic sites such as Senso-ji Temple and Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple) are in your itinerary. Shop till you drop at Ginza and Takeshita Street. And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Odaiba, make a trip to Shibuya Crossing, shop like a local with Asakusa, and admire the landmark architecture of Tokyo Tower.

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If you are flying in from Israel, the closest major airports are Tokyo Haneda International Airport, Narita International Airport and Hyakuri Airport. May in Tokyo sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) to allow time to take a train to Kyoto.

The national capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto retains much of the charm of old Japan, boasting numerous temples and shrines that seem completely untouched by the modern world.

Visit Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine and Sanjusangendo Temple for their historical value. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Kinkaku-ji and Nijo Castle. Venture out of the city with trips to Osaka (Dotonbori & Osaka Castle). And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Gion, contemplate the long history of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, make a trip to Heian Shrine, and go for a walk through Arashiyama.

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Traveling by train from Tokyo to Kyoto takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In May in Kyoto, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) to allow time to travel to Seoul.

One of east Asia's major cultural and financial centers, Seoul boasts five World Heritage Sites and a huge selection of museums, temples, shrines, palaces, parks, gardens, and glass-and-steel skyscrapers.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): make a trip to Insadong, appreciate the extensive heritage of Cheonggyecheon Stream, and then shop like a local with Myeongdong Shopping Street. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the landmark architecture of Changdeokgung Palace, then make a trip to Bukchon Hanok Village, and then get engrossed in the history at Gyeongbokgung Palace.

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You can do a combination of train and flight from Kyoto to Seoul in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of train and ferry. In June, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 22°C. On the 4th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.