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Essential Japan & South Korea - 25 days

25 days
From Tokyo to Jeju-do
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Essential Japan & South Korea - 25 days - On The Go Tours
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  • In-depth Cultural
  • Temples
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  • Partially Guided
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 17
Age range 18 to 55
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Highlights

  • Tokyo - Visit historic Senso-ji Temple, the Akihabara anime district, the Imperial Palace and iconic Shibuya Crossing
  • Kamakura - Hike to the giant bronze Buddha at Kotoku-in Temple and Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine
  • Hakone - Cruise Lake Ashi aboard a pirate ship and ride the Hakone Ropeway cable car for amazing views of Mount Fuji, then relax in a traditional onsen
  • Kyoto - Ride a bullet train to the former imperial capital, visit the iconic Kiyomizu Temple and the beautiful Fushimi Inari Shrine, and enjoy a cycle tour of the city
  • Hiroshima - Take in the sobering Peace Memorial Museum, see the A-Bomb Dome and pay your respects to victims of the atomic bomb at the Children's Peace Monument
  • Osaka - Explore fascinating Osaka Castle and enjoy a night out in the neon paradise of Dotonbori
  • Miyajima Island - Visit the iconic Itsukushima Shrine and take the Miyajima Ropeway for spectacular views of the island
  • Seoul - Explore South Korea's enigmatic capital to see the changing of the guard at Gyeongbokgung Palace and the iconic Blue House
  • DMZ - Peek into the reclusive state of North Korea, explore the Third Tunnel of Aggression and meet a North Korean defector
  • Jjimjilbang - Opt to spend an afternoon at a traditional Korean bath house in Busan, where you can relax in the sauna or an onsen hot bath
  • Seoraksan National Park - Hike to Ulsanbawi Rock and visit the North Korean refugee village of Abai by cable pulley boat
  • Gyeongju - Take a bicycle tour to highlights of the city including the Cheonmachong Ancient Tombs and Gyerim Forest
  • Golgulsa Temple - Stay at a traditional Buddhist temple in Gyeongju where you can practice martial arts, meditate and enjoy tea with a Buddhist monk
  • Busan - Visit the 14th century Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and enjoy free time to hit the beach or indulge in the city's thriving nightlife
  • Jeju - Admire cascading Jeongbang Waterfall and hike to Sunrise Peak, a cylindrical hill that is Jeju's most famous landmark

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Toyko - Sensoji Temple District
  2. Day 2 Akihabara district
  3. Day 3 Tokyo - Imperial Palace & Sumo District
  4. Day 4 Tokyo - Meiji Shrine & Shibuya
  5. Day 5 Kamakura
  6. Day 6 Hakone & Lake Ashi
  7. Day 7 Kyoto & the Kiyomizu Temple
  8. Day 8 Kyoto - Fushimi Inari Shrine
  9. Day 9 Kyoto free day
  10. Day 10 Kyoto cycling tour & Hiroshima
  11. Day 11 Hiroshima Peace Memorial & Miyajima Island
  12. Day 12 Hiroshima to Osaka
  13. Day 13 Osaka to Seoul
  14. Day 14 Stunning Seoul
  15. Day 15 Gyeongbokgung Palace
  16. Day 16 The DMZ
  17. Day 17 Seoraksan National Park
  18. Day 18 Golgulsa Temple
  19. Day 19 Gyeongju
  20. Day 20 Busan
  21. Day 21 Busan sightseeing
  22. Day 22 Busan free time & Jeju
  23. Day 23 Jeju Olle Trail & Sunrise Peak hike
  24. Day 24 Yacht Sailing & BBQ beach party
  25. Day 25 Goodbye
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Customer Reviews

  • Marc
    · October 20th, 2022
    Great way to see and experience South Korea for the first time. Our group of 4 were all very pleased with the level of knowledge and promptness of the tour guides in each location. The tour appears to resemble a well organized event, as we had no problems whatsoever.
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  • Kathleen
    · April 6th, 2025
    It is an active tour and really gives you a chance to see everything in southern Japan. Lots of free time and definitely worth the price!
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  • Lewis
    · June 12th, 2023
    Genuinely fast paced very active tour with moderate quality hotels and well priced
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25 days
Essential Japan & South Korea - 25 days
From Tokyo to Jeju-do

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