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Tokyo to Seoul & Jeju - 20 days
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Highlights
Tokyo - Experience a teppanyaki welcome dinner, panoramic night views from the Metropolitan Government Building, hands-on sushi masterclass and iconic sights including Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing
Hakone - Cruise across Lake Ashi, ride the cable car over Owakudani’s volcanic valley and travel through the mountains by Romance Car express
Kyoto - Discover Japan’s former imperial capital through temple visits, a traditional tea ceremony, calligraphy class and guided walks in Gion and Pontocho
Hiroshima - Reflect at the Peace Memorial Museum before sampling Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki at a group dinner
Miyajima - Admire the floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine and ascend Mt Misen by ropeway for views over the Seto Inland Sea
Osaka - Enjoy a Dotonbori canal cruise, time in Shinsaibashi and a farewell dinner celebrating Japan’s lively food culture
Seoul - Begin South Korea with Korean cuisine, skyline views from N Seoul Tower and a royal palace visit at Gyeongbokgung
DMZ - Learn about the Korean Peninsula’s division with visits to the Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory and a Q&A with a North Korean defector
Gyeongju - Cycle through Korea’s ancient capital, exploring royal tombs, Cheomseongdae observatory and illuminated Anapji Pond
Busan - Explore coastal temples, colourful Gamcheon Village, city viewpoints by cable car and a harbour boat party by night
Jeju Island - Walk scenic Olle Trail paths, see waterfalls meeting the sea and celebrate with a Korean BBQ on this volcanic island
Osaka - Enjoy a Dotonbori canal cruise, time in Shinsaibashi and a farewell dinner celebrating Japan’s lively food culture
Seoul - Begin South Korea with Korean cuisine, skyline views from N Seoul Tower and a royal palace visit at Gyeongbokgung
DMZ - Learn about the Korean Peninsula’s division with visits to the Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory and a Q&A with a North Korean defector
Gyeongju - Cycle through Korea’s ancient capital, exploring royal tombs, Cheomseongdae observatory and illuminated Anapji Pond
Busan - Explore coastal temples, colourful Gamcheon Village, city viewpoints by cable car and a harbour boat party by night
Jeju Island - Walk scenic Olle Trail paths, see waterfalls meeting the sea and celebrate with a Korean BBQ on this volcanic island
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What's Included
Accommodation
19 nights 3-4 star accommodation including 1 night in a Japanese ryokan & 1 night in a Korean hanok
Meals
9 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 8 dinnersEnjoy a teppanyaki welcome dinner with the group (Tokyo)Join a sumo experience with dinner (Tokyo)Enjoy a Hiroshima okonomiyaki group dinner (Hiroshima)Welcome dinner (Seoul)Lunch in Bukchon Hanok Village (Seoul)Traditional hanok meal (Gyeongju)Farewell BBQ Dinner (Jeju)
Transport
1 economy class international flight from Osaka - Seoul & return domestic flights to JejuAll local transport within Japan and South Korea
Guide
Escorted by a bi-lingual tour leader in Japan & a bi-lingual tour leader in South KoreaVisit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum with audio guide (Hiroshima)
Others
Watch the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building light show (Tokyo)Join a sushi masterclass with local chefs (Tokyo)Visit Meiji Shrine (Tokyo)Explore Harajuku District (Tokyo)Visit Shibuya Crossing (Tokyo)Visit Shibamata retro town (Tokyo)Visit Shibamata Taishakuten Temple (Tokyo)Take the Romance Car to Hakone Yumoto (Hakone)Sail across Lake Ashi on a pirate ship cruise (Hakone)Take a cable car to Owakudani volcanic valley (Hakone)Relax in a traditional onsen (Hakone)Visit Higashi Honganji Temple (Kyoto)Take part in a Japanese calligraphy class (Kyoto)Sing your heart out at karaoke night (Kyoto)Take part in a traditional tea ceremony at Camellia (Kyoto)Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple (Kyoto)Join a guided Gion tour (Kyoto)Walk along Pontocho Alley (Kyoto)Visit Miyajima Island & take the ropeway (Hiroshima)Explore the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter (Okayama)Take a boat ride along the Kurashiki canal (Okayama)Stroll through Korakuen Garden (Okayama)Take an orientation walk to Shinsaibashi (Osaka)Enjoy a Dotonbori boat cruise (Osaka)Namsan Mountain cable car & Seoul N Tower (Seoul)Gyeongbokgung Palace visit (Seoul)Bukchon Hanok Village & Insadong Art Street visit (Seoul)Half-day DMZ Tour & talk with North Korean defector (Seoul)Nanta Show (Seoul)Cycle tour, with visits to Chunmachong Ancient Tombs, Daereungwon Tumuli Park, and Cheomseongdae (Gyeongju)Anapji Pond evening visit (Gyeongju)Traditional liquor tasting evening (Gyeongju)Golgulsa Temple visit and experience (Gyeongju)Haedong Yonggungsa Temple visit (Busan)Busan tour inc. Gamcheon Culture Village, Songdo Marine Cable Car, BIFF Square (Busan)Traditional cooking class (Busan)Haeundae sightseeing boat party (Busan)Yacht sailing & fishing experience (Jeju)Half-day hike (Jeju)
Discover the best of Japan and South Korea on this immersive 20-day journey from Tokyo to Seoul. Kick things off in Japan’s buzzing capital with sushi masterclasses, sumo dinners and neon-lit neighbourhoods, before riding the Shinkansen to Hakone, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka. Expect iconic sights like Mt Fuji, ancient temples, tea ceremonies and moving visits to Hiroshima and Miyajima. Fly to Seoul for the Korean leg, exploring royal palaces, the DMZ, historic Gyeongju and vibrant Busan. Finish on laid-back Jeju Island with coastal walks, BBQ feasts and island adventures. This premium tour blends culture, food and unforgettable experiences from start to finish.
day 1Tokyo
Welcome to Tokyo and the start of your premium journey through Japan and South Korea. We meet in the hotel lounge for a welcome briefing with our tour leader and fellow travellers, where we set the scene for the experiences ahead and outline what to expect over the coming days. This evening, we come together for a teppanyaki welcome dinner. It is a relaxed and social introduction to Japanese cuisine, with expertly prepared dishes, plenty of conversation and, of course, our first group photo. We then head out to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building for panoramic night-time views across the city. From here, Tokyo stretches out in a dazzling display of lights, offering a memorable first glimpse of the capital’s scale, energy and atmosphere after dark.
Meals
1 Dinner
OverNight
Tokyo
day 2Sushi & Tokyo Sightseeing
day 3Shibamata, Asakusa & Sumo
day 4Tokyo to Hakone
day 5Hakone to Kyoto
day 6Tea Ceremony, Kiyomizu dera Temple & Gion
day 7Kyoto at Leisure & Hiroshima
day 8Exploring Miyajima & Hiroshima
day 9Okayama & Osaka
day 10Exploring Osaka
day 11Fly to Seoul
day 12Gyeongbokgung Palace
day 13DMZ Day Trip
day 14Seoul to Gyeongju
day 15Golgulsa Temple & Busan
day 16Exploring Busan
day 17Korean Cooking Class & Boat Party
day 18Fly to Jeju Island
day 19Jeju Olle Trail & Jeju at Leisure
day 20Seoul
20 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
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Ends
Tokyo, Japan
Seoul, South Korea
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