35 days in East Asia Itinerary

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Seoul, South Korea
— 5 nights
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Busan, South Korea
— 1 night
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Seoul, South Korea
— 1 night
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Osaka, Japan
— 7 nights
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Tokyo, Japan
— 7 nights
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Niseko-cho, Japan
— 11 nights
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Tokyo, Japan
— 1 day
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Seoul, South Korea — 5 nights

Get out of town with these interesting Seoul side-trips: Everland (in Yongin) and Nami Island (in Chuncheon). Next up on the itinerary: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, observe the fascinating underwater world at Coex Aquarium, see the interesting displays at Love Museum, and don't miss a visit to Hongik University Street.

To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Seoul trip itinerary maker website.

Brisbane, Australia to Seoul is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Brisbane to Seoul is minus 1 hour. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Brisbane in December, with highs in Seoul at 3°C and lows at -5°C. On the 10th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Busan.
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Busan, South Korea — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): make a trip to BIFF Square, then hunt for treasures at Jagalchi Market, and then stroll around Yongdusan Park. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the views from Gwangandaegyo Bridge, kick back and relax at Haeundae Beach, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Haedong Yonggungsa.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, use the Busan online trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by flight from Seoul to Busan takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Seoul in December, things will get a bit warmer in Busan: highs are around 10°C and lows about 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can fly to Seoul.
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Parks · Outdoors · Beaches · Shopping
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Seoul, South Korea — 1 night

For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read Seoul road trip planner.

Fly from Busan to Seoul in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Busan in December, things will get slightly colder in Seoul: highs are around 3°C and lows about -5°C. You'll set off for Osaka on the 12th (Tue).
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Osaka, Japan — 7 nights

Venture out of the city with trips to Jishu Shrine (in Otsu) and Kyoto (Arashiyama, Gion, &more). There's much more to do: find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Japan, explore the historical opulence of Osaka Castle, admire the landmark architecture of Shin Umeda City, and look for gifts at Jikko Japanese Knife Shop Namba Skyo.

To see maps, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Osaka trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Seoul to Osaka takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Seoul in December, things will get a bit warmer in Osaka: highs are around 13°C and lows about 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Tokyo.
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Tokyo, Japan — 7 nights

Have a day of magic on the 23rd (Sat) at Tokyo Disneyland. There's still lots to do: make a trip to Meiji Jingu Shrine, discover the magic at Tokyo DisneySea, get your game on at Owl Cafe Akiba Fukurou, and take in panoramic vistas at Tokyo Skytree.

To see where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read Tokyo road trip planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Osaka to Tokyo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In December, daytime highs in Tokyo are 14°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can go by car to Niseko-cho.
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Niseko-cho, Japan — 11 nights

Mt. Fuji of Hokkaido

Venture out of the city with trips to Noboribetsu (Spas, Jigokudani, &more), Rusutsu Resort Ski (in Rusutsu-mura) and Fukidashi Park (in Kyogoku-cho). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Otaru Canal, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Otaru Aquarium, hit the slopes at Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU, and sample the fine beverages at Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery.

To see maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Niseko-cho day trip app.

Traveling by car from Tokyo to Niseko-cho takes 15.5 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Tokyo in December: high temperatures in Niseko-cho hover around 3°C and lows are around -1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Tokyo.
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Tokyo, Japan — 1 day

On the 7th (Sun), admire nature's wide array of creatures at Ueno Zoo, indulge in some personalized pampering at Waho-An NATURE Tokyo, then appreciate the history behind Hachiko, and finally wander the streets of Takeshita Street.

To find ratings, reviews, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Tokyo tour itinerary builder app.

Getting from Niseko-cho to Tokyo by car takes about 15.5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Niseko-cho in January; daily highs in Tokyo reach 11°C and lows reach 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.
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