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Seoul to Kyoto Adventure - 22 days
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22 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 49 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
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Seoul, South Korea
Kyoto, Japan
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Highlights
Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace, Hanok villages, and Insadong’s artsy alleys
Feast at Gwangjang Market, home to Netflix’s Street Food Asia legends
Ride the KTX to Jeonju’s charming Hanok village
Soak in ocean views from the Haeundae Sky Capsule
Break boards in a Taekwondo class, no matter your skill level
Sleep in a traditional Hanok and dress in Hanbok for a full cultural throwback
Learn choreography from a pro and star in your own dance video at Seoul’s HiKR ground
Visit Senso-ji Temple, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, and the iconic Shibuya Crossing
Relax in volcanic hot springs and sleep in a traditional Ryokan
Cruise by pirate ship and cable car with jaw-dropping views of Mt. Fuji
Visit Osaka Castle and feast in Dotonbori’s canal-side food haven
Witness a fire ceremony and explore Kyoto’s Geisha district in Gion
Walk the endless Torii gates of Fushimi-Inari and train with a Samurai master
Sleep in a traditional Hanok and dress in Hanbok for a full cultural throwback
Learn choreography from a pro and star in your own dance video at Seoul’s HiKR ground
Visit Senso-ji Temple, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, and the iconic Shibuya Crossing
Relax in volcanic hot springs and sleep in a traditional Ryokan
Cruise by pirate ship and cable car with jaw-dropping views of Mt. Fuji
Visit Osaka Castle and feast in Dotonbori’s canal-side food haven
Witness a fire ceremony and explore Kyoto’s Geisha district in Gion
Walk the endless Torii gates of Fushimi-Inari and train with a Samurai master
19 nights accomodation in -2-4 star hotels and hostels, 2 nights temple stays and 1 night in hanok house.
Meals
24 Breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 Dinners
Others
Flight from South Korea to JapanKinkakuji Golden Pavillion TempleSeoul & Tokyo City TourGyeongju Bicycle Tour & historical sitesGyeongbokgung Palace & Bukchon Hanok VillageDMZ TourGwangjang MarketsCooking Classes, Rice-wine & Soju TastingBusan Scenic Coastal MonorailTaekwondo ClassBuddhist Temple ExperiencesK-Pop Dance Class & K-BBQOrigami Experience & Roll Your Own Soba NoodlesJigokudani Snow MonkeysShiga Kogen National Park (Summer)Lake Ashi Pirate Ship CruiseMeditation & Night Cemetery WalkMount Fuji Cable Car ViewsMorning Prayer & Fire CeremonyOsaka Castle VisitNight Tour Of Kyoto’s Geisha DistrictExplore Dotonbori & ShinsekaiArashiyama Bamboo ForestFushimi-Inari ShrineSamurai Experience
What's Excluded
Itinerary
Explore the best of South Korea and Japan on this 22-day journey from Seoul to Kyoto. Start with palaces, street food and K-Pop in vibrant Seoul, then discover coastal Busan, learn Taekwondo, and enjoy a peaceful Buddhist temple stay. In Japan, dive into Tokyo’s neon nightlife, master sushi rolling, and soak in a hot spring in Nagano after spotting snow monkeys. Ride bullet trains to Hakone for Mount Fuji views, explore Osaka Castle and karaoke bars, and spend the night in a 1,000-year-old temple. End in Kyoto’s bamboo forests, golden shrines and samurai lessons—a trip blending culture, tradition and adventure.
day 1Welcome to South Korea
Annyeonghaseyo! You’ve landed in Seoul, South Korea’s buzzing capital where ancient palaces meet futuristic skylines. After checking into your accommodation, it’s time to meet your fellow travellers and look ahead to the adventure to come.