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Lights of Japan and Korea

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16 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
50 peopleMaximum group size
15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Itinerary

Experience the luminous cultures of East Asia on the "Lights of Japan and Korea" tour, a 16-day city sightseeing journey crafted for senior travelers. Starting in Seoul and concluding in Tokyo, this group tour highlights iconic cities in both South Korea and Japan. With all logistics—accommodation, transport, and meals—handled, you can relax and enjoy each destination’s distinctive charm. The distinguishing feature of this trip is its seamless cross-country itinerary, allowing you to absorb the best of both countries in one easy-paced, expertly guided package.

day 1Seoul

Welcome to Korea! You’ll be transferred to your hotel and have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll receive information about the start of your tour.

day 2Seoul

day 3Seoul

day 4Seoul, Suwon, Jeonju

day 5Jeonju, Damyang, Haeinsa, Busan

day 6Busan, Fukuoka

day 7Fukuoka, Iwakuni, Itsukushima, Hiroshima

day 8Hiroshima, Matsuyama

day 9Matsuyama, Kotohira, Takamatsu, Naruto, Kobe

day 10Kobe, Osaka, Mount Koya

day 11Mount Koya, Kyoto

day 12Kyoto, Tsumago, Matsumoto, Nagano

day 13Nagano, Monkey Park, Kusatsu, Ikaho

day 14Ikaho, Nikko, Tokyo

day 15Tokyo

day 16Tokyo

What's Included

Accommodation
Seul - Mercure Ambassador Hongdae (4 Star Hotel)Jeonju - Best Western Plus Jeonju (4 Star Hotel)Busan - Ramada Encore Busan Station (3 Star Hotel)Fukuoka - Hilton Seahawk (4 Star Hotel)Hiroshima - Hilton Hiroshima (4 Star Hotel)Matsuyama - Ana Crowne Plaza Matsuyama (4 Star Hotel)Kobe - Monterey Kobe (4 Star Hotel)Osaka - Moxy Osaka Honmachi (4 Star Hotel)Monte Koya - Sekisho In (4 Star Hotel)Nagano - Jal City Nagano (3 Star Hotel)Ikaho - Hibikino Ryokan (3 Star Hotel)Tokio - Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho (4 Star Hotel)
Meals
8 Lunch included in: Seoul, Seoul, Suwon, Damyang, Busan, Matsuyama, Takamatsu, Tsumago5 dinner included in: Seoul, Hiroshima, Mount Koya, Ikaho, Tokyo
Transport
Includes arrival transferEvening transfer: Myeongdong district in Seoul, Traditional quarter of Gion, Shinjuku in TokyoFerry: Hiroshima/MatsuyamaFunicular: Chairlift in the Paju Demilitarized Zone (DMZ Imjingang), Matsuyama castle
Others
General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.City tour in: Seoul, Busan, Kyoto, TokyoExcursion: Paju´s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ Imjingang)Experiences: Learning how to make the famous traditional sauce in the Sunchang Gochujang VillageFlights included: Busan/ Fukuoka

What's Excluded

Customer Reviews

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Kristi C.Verified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good

Nice hotels and breakfasts, wonderful tour guides We really liked seeing the Monkey Park. The only thing we didnt like very much was that our tour group members and guides were changed every couple of days, other than that we were satisfied with the trip.

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Kristi C.Verified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good

Nice hotels and breakfasts, wonderful tour guides We really liked seeing the Monkey Park. The only thing we didnt like very much was that our tour group members and guides were changed every couple of days, other than that we were satisfied with the trip.

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HARITHA P.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Tour guide in japan was simply awesome Tour guide in south korea was nice but did not share a lot of info about the country/people/culture/habits ec. Just monuments and places we visited - this can be improved

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HARITHA P.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Tour guide in japan was simply awesome Tour guide in south korea was nice but did not share a lot of info about the country/people/culture/habits ec. Just monuments and places we visited - this can be improved

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Tiffany C.Verified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good

The tour was very thorough and covered a lot of areas. The tour guides were very knowledgeable. I had a great time

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