Seoul 4 5 6 7
Ginza 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Kawaguchiko 16 17
Shibuya 18 19 20
確認 Partially Planned

Seoul + Japan

JFK → Seoul → Tokyo → Kawaguchiko → Shibuya → JFK
乗車日 Date Apr 4 – 20, 2026
期間 Duration 17 days
都市 Cities 4
便 Flights 3
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Flights

JFKNew York
ICNSeoul
Asiana OZ 223 Fri Apr 3 · 1:30 AM → 6:05 AM+1 Booked
ICNSeoul
NRTTokyo
Jeju Air 7C 1103 Wed Apr 8 · 10:25 AM → 12:55 PM Conf# EEUN2K · ₩220,600 Booked
HNDTokyo
JFKNew York
ANA NH 160 Mon Apr 20 · 10:45 PM → 10:55 PM Booked

Hotels

Hotel Prima Seoul
Booked
Apr 4 – 8 · 4 nights Jongno-gu · near Anguk Station
Check-in 3 PM · Check-out varies
Details
Address46 Ujeongguk-ro, Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu
LaundryCheck front desk
GymYes — gym, sauna, jacuzzi (may cost extra)
Seoul → Tokyo · Wed Apr 8
Tokyu Stay Ginza
Booked
Apr 8 – 16 · 8 nights Ginza, Chuo City
Check-in 3 PM · Check-out 11 AM
In-room washer/dryer Kitchenette
Details
Address4-10-5 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061
LaundryIn-room washer/dryer. Detergent provided (KAO Attack ZERO). Full cycle ~2.5 hrs
GymNo fitness facilities
Ginza → Kawaguchiko · Thu Apr 16
Wakakusa-no-yado Maruei
Booked
Apr 16 – 17 · 1 night Kawaguchiko · ryokan
Check-in 3 PM · Check-out 11 AM
Onsen Dinner & Breakfast Free shuttle
Details
AddressKodachi, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi 401-0302
Phone0555-72-1371
ShuttleFrom station: 2-5 PM (call, arrives ~10 min). To station: 8-11 AM (every 30 min)
OnsenEarly morning 6:30-7:30 AM for sunrise Fuji views
IncludesYukata, towels, toiletries, dinner + Japanese breakfast
Kawaguchiko → Shibuya · Fri Apr 17
JR-East Hotel Mets Shibuya
Booked
Apr 17 – 20 · 3 nights Shibuya · next to JR station
Check-in 3 PM · Check-out 11 AM
Details
Address3-29-17 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0002
LaundryCoin laundry on-site (2 washers + 2 dryers). Limited capacity — time it. Coin exchange at reception
GymNo fitness facilities

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Hotel Prima Seoul
호텔 프리마 서울
46 우정국로 곬지동 종로구
Tokyu Stay Ginza
東急ステイ鋀座
4-10-5 鋀座 中央区 東京都 104-0061
Wakakusa-no-yado Maruei
わかくさの宿 丸栄
河口湖町小立 山梨県 401-0302
Tel: 0555-72-1371
JR-East Hotel Mets Shibuya
JR東日本ホテルメッツ渋谷
3-29-17 渋谷 渋谷区 東京都 150-0002

Map

City
Day
Category

Seoul

서울 Apr 4 – 7
Flight
1:30 AM
JFK
ICN
Date
Fri, Apr 3
Arrival
6:05 AM (+1 day)
Airline
Asiana OZ 223
Red-eye. Bus 6011/6002 to hotel (₩17,000) or Uber. Bag drop ~8:30 AM. No check-in until 3 PM.
Sat, Apr 4 Insadong / Jongno / Seochon
⛅ 15°/7° 25%
~3 hrs walking · 14 stops · 3 coffees
💴 Cash: ₩5k coins for Tongin, cash at Sujebi & Myeongdong stalls
  • ~8:30Arrive Hotel Prima Seoul — bag drop onlyRed-eye arrival. No check-in until 3 PM. Jet lag crash ~8:30-9 PM.
  • 9:00Leave Hotel
  • 9:07CoffeeFritz Coffee WonseoIndoorPour over + salt butter bread. Before weekend crowds. 20 min
  • 9:38SnackJayeondo SogeumppangIndoorSalt bread takeout (4-pc min ~₩14k). Eat 1 warm, save rest. 10 min
  • 9:58Changdeokgung PalacePartialOutside walls/gates only, photos. Don't enter. 15 min
  • 10:19Bukchon Hanok VillageOutdoorHanok alleys, hillside streets, photos. Tourist hours start 10 AM. 35 min
  • 11:00CoffeeTXT Coffee (.txt)IndoorSingle-origin hand drip. Opens 11 AM. 20 min
  • 11:35LunchSamcheongdong SujebiIndoorSujebi + pajeon. Before noon rush. 45 min₩ cash preferred
  • 12:34Gyeongbokgung PalacePartialGwanghwamun Gate photos from outside. Don't enter. 15 min
  • 12:59CoffeeNamusairo CoffeeIndoorHand-drip in hanok cafe. 20 min
  • 13:22Tongin Traditional MarketRain-OKBrowse + light snack. Lunch Box Cafe til 4 PM Sat. 25 min₩5k for lunch box coins
  • 13:55Rafre Fruit SeochonIndoorStrawberry bingsu. Opens 1 PM. 20 min
  • 14:40Insadong Culture Street + Fish of AprilPartialInsadong-gil + Ssamziegil. Fish of April 2F: mugwort Vienna + canele. 40 min
  • 15:33Bosingak Bell PavilionOutdoorQuick photo. 5 min
  • 15:56Browse Myeongdong shopsIndoorExplore area before dinner. 30 min
  • 16:30DinnerOdarijip Ganjang GejangIndoorSoy marinated crab. Early = skip rush wait. 50 min
  • 17:25Myeongdong Night MarketOutdoorGraze: tteokbokki, egg bread, tornado potato, hotteok. 30 min₩ cash preferred
  • 18:10HotelDone. 2+ hrs before jet lag crash
🌧️ Rain plan
Fritz → Jayeondo → TXT → Sujebi → Namusairo → Tongin → Rafre → Insadong (Ssamziegil + Fish of April) → Odarijip → Myeongdong underground.

Skip if raining: Bukchon, Changdeokgung/Gyeongbokgung exteriors, Bosingak, Night Market (use underground shopping).
🔀 Decision points
Jayeondo vs Artist Bakery: Default Jayeondo. Artist only if CatchTable pre-booked (1-2 hr Sat queues).

Rafre → Insadong: Walk 25 min (scenic) or subway Line 3 Gyeongbokgung→Anguk (8 min, saves legs).

If energy at 6 PM: Add Taegeukdang (Line 3, 3 stops) for retro bingsu + monaka.
Sun, Apr 5 Myeongdong Morning + Seongsu District
☀ 16°/8° 20%
~2.2 hrs walking · 8 stops + neighborhood walk · 3 coffees
  • 7:30Leave HotelSubway Line 3 Anguk → Myeongdong (~10 min)
  • 7:45Breakfast서원죽 (Seowonjuk)IndoorAbalone congee. Opens 7 AM Sun, closes 2 PM. Walk-in only. ~₩16-17k
  • 8:40명동성당 (Myeongdong Cathedral)OutdoorKorea's oldest parish church (1898). Gothic brick, stained glass. Free. 15 min
  • 8:55Subway to SeongsuMyeongdong → transfer → Line 2 Seongsu (~20 min)
  • 9:20Arrive Seongsu
  • 9:35CoffeeCenter Coffee Seoul ForestIndoorOat latte (signature). Opens 10 AM Tue-Sun. 20 min
  • 10:20Seoul Forest ParkOutdoorLake, deer area, cherry blossoms. Lawn restricted til Apr 30. 40 min
  • 11:15CoffeeBrewing CeremonyIndoorSpecialty coffee. Confirm hours on Naver. 20 min
  • 11:40LunchNeungdong Minari SeongsuIndoorMinari gomtang or yukhoe bibimbap. Michelin Bib Gourmand. 50 min
  • 12:35Han Jung SunIndoorStrawberry mochi takeout. Eat within 30 min. 10 min
  • 12:50CoffeeCoffee Nap RoasteryIndoorSingle origin pour-over. 20 min
  • 13:10Seongsu neighborhood walkPartialConverted factories, cafes, street art. Browse Beaker Seongsu + 에트레 베이크하우스 (엊tre Bakehouse, best salt bread) along Yeonmujang-gil. 45 min
  • 14:00Shoppingthisisneverthat SeongsuIndoor159 Achasan-ro. Flagship, full collection + Khakis 1F. 20 min
  • 14:22ShoppingMarket In UIndoorAchasan-ro 166, 2F. Curated imported vintage. 20 min
  • 14:50ShoppingFrizmWorks at Common GroundIndoor건대입구역 (2 stops from Seongsu). Container mall, only Seoul FrizmWorks store. 25 min
  • 15:20Flex gap: Gangnam + Starfield Library, Apgujeong shopping run, or hotel rest
  • 17:30DinnerGebangsikdangIndoorGejang bibimbap (₩21k solo). Reopens 5:30 PM after break. 60 minReserve on CatchTable — ₩20k deposit
  • ~18:45Evening walk: Seongsu → Seoul Forest → Han RiverSunset walk through Seoul Forest (lit paths, Metasequoia, Mirror Pond) → Ttukseom Han River Park (bridge reflections, Gangnam skyline). ~2 hrs
  • ~20:30Subway homeTtukseom or Seongsu → Anguk
🌧️ Rain plan
Seoul Forest → extend Seongsu cafe crawl + neighborhood walk (covered streets). Skip Haebangchon (steep hills in rain) → Gangnam/COEX (all indoor).
Mon, Apr 6 Hongdae / Mangwon / Mapo / Yeouido
☁ 14°/6° 35%
Flex day · 3 coffee anchors · Cherry blossoms 50-80% bloom
💴 Bring ₩10-20k cash for Mangwon Market

☕ Fixed Anchors

  • 8:00CoffeeLounge ClarimentoIndoorHapjeong. Pour-over + moist toast. Plush vintage airport lounge vibe. 25 min
  • <4:30CoffeeDorae KnotIndoorMangwon. Closes 4:30 PM Monday! Cardamom buns (3 days to make). Light roasters. 20 min
  • 12-6CoffeeJohn Small RoasteryIndoorHapjeong/Yongsan. Opens noon, closes 6 PM. #1 want to go. Tiramisu. 25 min

🌅 Morning (confirmed)

  • 8:40Mangwon neighborhood walkPartialLocal streets, bakeries, small shops. 30 min
  • 9:15Mangwon MarketRain-OKKorean bakery snacks: kkwabaegi, tteok, gangjeong. Some stalls closed Mon. 30 min₩10-20k cash

🍲 Lunch — pick one

  • #1Lunch⭐ 명품잔치국수 (Myeongpum Janchi Guksu)Indoor★4.9 janchi guksu + mandu = ₩13k. "Taxi driver restaurant." Nr Mangwon Stn. Walk-in. Opens 10:00.
  • #2Lunch순대일번지 (Sundae Ilbeonji)Indoor60-yr sundae-guk institution. ~₩10k. TV famous. Opens 11:45. Mangwon. Walk-in.
  • #3Lunch돈수백 (Donsubek)Indoor17-yr pork gukbap. ₩9-13k. Modern cafe-style. 3 min from Hongdae stn. Opens 11AM Mon.

🛍 Shopping (flex)

  • 11+ShoppingCovernat + thisisneverthat HongdaeIndoorJandari-ro. Both open 11 AM. 15 min each
  • 10+ShoppingRoot HongdaeIndoorWarehouse-style budget vintage. Denim + outerwear. Open 10AM-2AM
  • flexShoppingMode-ManIndoorDenim specialist (Orslow, Full Count). Yeonnam-dong or Hyundai Seoul Yeouido
  • 11+T1 Base CampIndoorEsports PC bang + merch. ₩3k/hr. 30 min

🌸 Activities — pick based on weather/energy

  • flex🌸 Yeouido Cherry BlossomsOutdoor1.7km cherry tunnel. Monday = less crowded. 50-80% bloom. Best: early AM or golden hour. 1.5-2 hrs
  • flexYeonnam-dong / Gyeongui Line Forest ParkOutdoorSunken converted railway + cafes. 5 min from Hongdae. Mode-Man + Mandong Bakery here. 45-90 min
  • flex🌸 Seonyudo ParkOutdoorIndustrial ruins + cherry blossoms. Walk from Hapjeong across bridge (~20 min). Can connect to Yeouido. 1-1.5 hrs
  • flex🌸 Hapjeong Cherry Blossom StreetOutdoorCherry tunnel near Hapjeong Stn Exit 5. Right where John Small is. 15-20 min

🍽 Dinner — pick one

  • #1Dinner⭐ 복성각 (Bokseong-gak)IndoorKorean-Chinese jjamppong ₩8-10k. 24hr. 60-yr institution. Gongdeok. Unique to Korea.
  • #2Dinner희정식당 (Heejeong Sikdang)IndoorBudae jjigae ₩13k. 수요미식회 famous. Yeouido. Open til 23:00. Uniquely Korean.
  • #3Dinner황금콩밟 (Hwanggeum Kongbat)IndoorMichelin Bib Gourmand tofu ₩10-20k. Aehyeon. Fresh daily. Closes 21:30.
  • #4Dinner백년토종삼계탕 (Baeknyeon Samgyetang)IndoorGinseng chicken ₩17-23k. Nr Hongdae. 1 chicken per person = inherently solo.
  • #5Dinner아웃닫 (Out-dak)IndoorLocal fried chicken ₩15-20k. Hongdae. ★4.4. Opens 4PM. Open late.

🍞 Korean Bakeries & Snacks

  • mktMangwon Market: 꼬배기 + 떨 + 강정Twisted donuts 2/₩1k, fresh rice cakes, sesame gangjeong. Solnamu Tteokjip, Mangwon Goroke, Seokgyune Hangwa
  • 9:30+푸하하크림빵 (Fuhaha Cream Bread)IndoorTV-featured Korean cream bread master. Salt cream bread ₩3k. Nr Hongdae stn.
  • 11+만동제과 (Mandong Bakery)IndoorGarlic + cucumber baguette (Korean innovations). ★4.7. Yeonnam-dong.
📌 Suggested day flows
Flow A — Seonyudo → Yeouido: Clarimento → Mangwon → Dorae Knot → Lunch → Hongdae shops → John Small → Seonyudo → Yeouido blossoms → Dinner (희정식당) → Hangang sunset

Flow B — Yeonnam-dong: Clarimento → Mangwon → Dorae Knot → Lunch (순대일번지 11:45) → Yeonnam-dong + Forest Park + Mode-Man → Hongdae shops → John Small → Dinner (복성각 or 삼계탕)

Flow C — Early Yeouido: Clarimento → Yeouido blossoms (quiet AM) → Lunch (희정식당) → Mangwon → Dorae Knot (<4:30!) → Hongdae shops → John Small → Dinner (황금콩밟 17:30)

Flow D — Max flex: Clarimento → explore freely → Dorae Knot <4:30 → John Small 12-6 → Dinner (복성각 24hr) → Yeouido night blossoms if energy
🌧️ Rain plan
Skip Yeouido/Seonyudo/cherry blossom walks. Extend Mangwon Market (covered). Hongdae underground shopping + more cafes. All lunch/dinner spots are indoor.
Tue, Apr 7 Euljiro / DDP / Neighborhoods / Last Night
☁ 13°/5° 40%
Choose your afternoon flow · 4 options · pack by 10 PM
💴 Cash for Namdaemun vendors (if Flow A or C)
  • Fixed Morning
  • 7:30BakeryArtist Bakery (아티스트 베이커리)IndoorSalt bread takeout. 25 min
  • 8:35Taegeukdang (태극당)IndoorSeoul's oldest bakery (est. 1946). Monaka ice cream + butter bread. 30 min
  • 9:25Euljiro printing alleysPartial을지로11길, 13길, 14길. Active printing shops. 40 min
  • 10:15DDP (Dongdaemun Design Plaza)PartialExterior + interior spiral staircase + free exhibition. 30 min
  • 11:00LunchWoo Lae Oak (우래옥)IndoorPyongyang mul-naengmyeon. Michelin Bib. Queue via Tabling from 11:00. 50 min
🏠 Choose Your Afternoon Flow (from 12:00)

Flow A — Balanced Explorer (7.5 km, home by 18:50)
Sewoon Sangga rooftop → Coffee Hanyakbang → Jeokdang sweets → Namsangol Hanok Village → Fritz Coffee Jangchung → Namdaemun Market → Seoullo 7017 → Bukchon walk → Tosokchon samgyetang dinner

Flow B — Adventurous Hiker ⭐ (9.5 km, home by 19:15)
Sewoon Sangga → Hotel Soosunhwa → Bunkasha → Hipdang-dong warehouses → Susanna’s Apron → Dongdaemun City Wall golden hour → Imun Seolnongtang dinner (124 yrs old) → Cheonggyecheon stream night walk

Flow C — Food Maximizer (8 km, home by 19:35)
Sewoon rooftop → Asoto Bakery → Gallery → Jeokdang → Coffee Hanyakbang → Namdaemun galchi-jorim dinner #1 → Seoullo 7017 → Deoksugung stone wall → Goryeo samgyetang dinner #2 → Naksan Park night walk → Cafe Onion

Flow D — Neighborhood Collector + Spa (10 km, home by 20:35)
Sewoon Sangga → TONES coffee → Chungmuro street art → Namsangol → Fritz Coffee → Hipdang-dong → Jeokdang → Bukchon → Samgyetang dinner → Sparex jjimjilbang

🌧️ Rain plan
Hotel Soosunhwa → Namdaemun (covered) → Kyobo Bookstore Gwanghwamun → indoor dinner → Cafe Onion Anguk. Flow D is naturally most rain-proof.

Tokyo — Ginza

東京 Apr 8 – 15
Flight
10:25 AM
ICN
NRT
Date
Wed, Apr 8
Arrival
12:55 PM
Airline
Jeju Air 7C 1103
Conf #
EEUN2K
Cost
₩220,600
Transfer to Tokyu Stay Ginza via Narita Express or Limousine Bus (~1.5-2 hrs)
Wed, Apr 8 Seoul → Tokyo
⛅20°/12°15%
  • 10:25TransitDepart ICNJeju Air 7C 1103
  • 12:55TransitArrive NRTTransfer to Ginza (~1.5-2 hrs). Narita Express ~¥2,100 or Limousine Bus
  • ~15:00Tokyu Stay GinzaCheck in, rest, explore Ginza neighborhood
Thu, Apr 9 Jogasaki Coast + Mt. Omuro Tentative
Weather-contingent day trip · volcanic cliff hike + crater volcano
  • Jogasaki CoastOutdoorVolcanic cliff hike + suspension bridge along the Izu coast
  • Mt. OmuroOutdoorCrater volcano with panoramic views, chairlift to summit
Friday, April 10
Unplanned — explore Tokyo
Saturday, April 11
Unplanned — explore Tokyo
Sun, Apr 12 Explore Tokyo
  • 14:30LunchGinza Hachigo (銀座 八五)IndoorRenowned ramen, Ginza. Booked
  • 19:00DinnerFilejaIndoorPasta omakase, 6 seats, Kanda. Booked. Free cancel by Apr 8 7 PM
Mon, Apr 13 Nikko Day Trip Tentative
Weather permitting · shrine + nature + yakuzen lunch
  • Nikko shrines & natureOutdoorToshogu Shrine, cedar avenue, waterfalls
  • LunchShakankan (シャカンカン)IndoorYakuzen (medicinal herb) cuisine
Tue, Apr 14 Kamakura + Enoshima Tentative
Weather permitting · coastal food crawl
  • KamakuraOutdoorGreat Buddha, Komachi-dori street food, temples
  • EnoshimaOutdoorIsland exploration, coastal views, fresh shirasu
Wednesday, April 15
Unplanned — explore Tokyo

Kawaguchiko

河口湖 Apr 16 – 17
Practical Tips
  • Cash: Carry ¥10,000-15,000. Kawaguchiko is more cash-dependent than Tokyo. 7-Eleven ATMs accept foreign cards.
  • Coin lockers: 100-yen coins ONLY (500-yen not accepted).
  • Weather: Daytime 14-18°C, nights 3-8°C. Bring layers, waterproof jacket, umbrella.
  • Ryokan shuttle: To station 8-11 AM (every 30 min), from station 2-5 PM.
Highway Bus
7:05 AM
Busta Shinjuku
Kawaguchiko
Date
Thu, Apr 16
Arrival
8:40 AM
Cost
¥2,200
Status
Booked
Depart hotel 5:45 AM → Ginza Stn Marunouchi Line → Shinjuku (¥210, ~16 min). Busta Shinjuku is at the south exit of Shinjuku Station (4F).
Thu, Apr 16 Ginza → Kawaguchiko
☀17°/5°10%
Sightseeing 9:30 AM – 2 PM · ryokan check-in 3 PM
💴 Bring ¥10-15k cash · 100-yen coins for lockers
  • 5:45Wake up at Tokyu Stay Ginza
  • 6:15TransitGinza Stn → ShinjukuMarunouchi Line, ~16 min, ¥210
  • 7:05TransitHighway Bus from Busta ShinjukuBusta Shinjuku 4F (south exit)
  • 8:40Arrive Kawaguchiko StationStore luggage in coin lockers at Fujikan Building (¥800, 100-yen coins only)
  • ~10:00Chureito PagodaOutdoorIconic Fuji + pagoda view. ~400 steps up. Cherry blossoms past peak by mid-April. 1-1.5 hrs
  • ~11:30Kachi Kachi RopewayOutdoorPanoramic Fuji views from Mt. Tenjo. ¥900 round trip. 45 min
  • ~12:30LunchHotou FudoIndoorHoto noodles (regional flat miso noodles with pumpkin). 45 min¥ cash only
  • ~13:15TakadayaIndoorSupermarket/greengrocer. Snacks for ryokan. 15 min
  • ~13:30North shore lakeside walkOutdoorCherry trees + Fuji views along the lake
  • 14:00Call ryokan for shuttleFree shuttle runs 2-5 PM, arrives ~10 min after calling. Tel: 0555-72-1371
  • 15:00Check in — Wakakusa-no-yado MarueiOnsen, dinner, relax
Fri, Apr 17 Kawaguchiko → Shibuya
⛅16°/6°20%
  • 6:30Early morning onsenBest Fuji views at sunrise
  • 7:30BreakfastJapanese breakfast at ryokanIndoor60 min
  • 8:30Pack up, last soak or stroll
  • 9:00Morning activitiesOutdoorOptions: Oishi Park (free, Fuji views), bike north shore, or Itchiku Kubota Art Museum (opens 9:30, ~¥1,300)
  • 11:00Check outLunch near station, souvenirs, lakeside stroll
Highway Bus
1:20 PM
Kawaguchiko
Shibuya Mark City
Arrival
~3:05 PM
Drop-off
Shibuya Mark City 5F
Cost
¥2,200
Status
Booked
Earlier departure than originally planned — more time in Shibuya
  • ~15:05Arrive Shibuya Mark City
  • ~15:20Check in — JR-East Hotel Mets Shibuya~5-10 min walk from Shibuya Station. Friday evening in Shibuya

Tokyo — Shibuya

渋谷 Apr 18 – 20
Saturday, April 18
Mostly unplanned
  • 11:45LunchHikiniku To Come ShibuyaIndoorWagyu hambaguBooked — accepted
Sunday, April 19
Mostly unplanned
  • 9:30BreakfastKatsuoshokudoIndoorBonito rice setBooked — accepted
Mon, Apr 20 Departure Day
⛅21°/14°15%
  • AMFull day for sightseeing/shoppingLast-minute Tokyo exploration
  • ~20:00TransitHead to Haneda AirportJR-East Hotel Mets Shibuya → Haneda (train via Shibuya Stn). Arrive ~8:00-8:30 PM for intl departure
Flight
10:45 PM
HND
JFK
Date
Mon, Apr 20
Arrival
10:55 PM (same day)
Airline
ANA NH 160

To-Do Before Trip

Practical Tips — Money, Language, Packing
Seoul Cash
Cards widely accepted. Carry ₩50-100k for markets/street food. ATM at ICN airport (CU, GS25, 7-Eleven). No tipping.

Japan Cash
Carry ¥15-20k at all times. Many small/traditional places cash-only. 7-Eleven ATMs most reliable for foreign cards. Kawaguchiko extra ¥5-10k (more cash-dependent). Coin lockers need 100-yen coins only (500-yen NOT accepted). No tipping.

Korean Phrases
감사합니다 (gamsahamnida) = thank you · 주세요 (juseyo) = please give me · 얼마예요 (eolmayeyo) = how much?

Japanese Phrases
ありがとうございます (arigatou gozaimasu) = thank you · すみません (sumimasen) = excuse me · お会計 (okaikei) = check please

Packing Strategy
Check 1 bag half-empty (room for shopping). Buy 2nd check-in bag in Tokyo (Don Quijote, Loft, Tokyu Hands ¥3-8k). ANA allows 2 checked bags 23kg each. In-room washer at Tokyu Stay = pack for 4 days, wash every 2-3 days. No adapter needed (same plug as US).

Shopping Spots (Tokyo)
Don Quijote · Loft · Tokyu Hands · Uniqlo · MUJI · Matsumoto Kiyoshi (drugstore). Japan Post international shipping ~¥2-5k per box if overflow.
Wishlist — Not Scheduled

Seoul Coffee

Identity Coffeelab
Deep Blue Lake — "highly variable roast level"

Seoul Food

Hyodo Chicken Gwanghwamun — opens 2 PM, near Gyeongbokgung
Keunkiwajip — Michelin gejang, Bukchon. Walk-in only, 1+ hr waits
Gyeyeolsa — legendary fried chicken, Buam-dong. Closed Mon
Obang Tongdak — retro rotisserie, Sindang. Sells out early
Artist Bakery — salt bread, Anguk. CatchTable to skip queue
Bubing — bingsu, Bukchon. Opens 1 PM Wed-Sun
서촌가락 — makgeolli pub, Seochon. Better with 2+ people

Seoul Neighborhoods

Buam-dong — quiet arts neighborhood. Many shops closed Mon
Haebangchon — hillside multicultural neighborhood. Steep walk up

Tokyo

Genkai Shokudo — oyakodon, tatami rooms, Shinjuku. Phone: 03-3356-0036 or Toreta online
Rosokuya Ginza — ramen, closed Sat. Cashless only
Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto — ramen, Shinjuku
Kitchen Nankai Jinbocho — yoshoku, cheap. Cash only
EDW Yellow Shibuya — cafe. Cashless only, 1-2 hr weekend waits
Walnuts Coffee — roastery/wine bar, Koenji