South Korea & Japan

11 or 14 days

Seoul, Busan, Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo

Compare the natural landscapes of two countries that seamlessly blend modern ways of life with ancient customs. Explore where cutting-edge technology meets traditional art forms in Seoul and Tokyo, and find tranquility in Busan and Kyoto. Round out your trip with even more interactive experiences, like participating in a Korean cooking class. Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the South Korea & Japan tour

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the South Korea & Japan tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to South Korea

Day 2: Seoul

Meet your Tour Director at the airport

Day 3: Seoul

Take a tour of Seoul

With your Tour Director, you will:

Visit Cheonggye Plaza
See the Cheonggyecheon Stream
Visit Gwanghwamun Square
Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace

Visit the Bukchon Hanok Village

Take a walking tour of the Ikseon-dong neighborhood

Add this in-depth excursion:

Taekwondo class

Learn all about Taekwondo in the country this highly recognizable martial art originates from. Learn from professional instructors and discipline your body and mind as you learn principal moves like jireugi (first strike), makgi (defense), chagi (kick), and jjikgi (strike).

View Seoul from the top of N Seoul Tower

Day 4: Seoul • Busan

Travel to Busan

Visit Bulguksa Temple

Visit Gamcheon Culture Village

Explore the white sands of Haeundae Beach

Day 5: Busan

Explore the UN Memorial Cemetery and Peace Memorial Museum

Enjoy a cable car ride over Songdo Beach

Visit Taejongdae Park

Day 6: Busan • Seoul

Travel by train to Seoul

Visit the Odusan Unification Observatory and learn about the division of North and South Korea

Participate in a Korean cooking class, including a kimchi tasting

Day 7: Seoul • Osaka • Kyoto

Fly to Osaka, and then travel to Kyoto

Take a guided tour of Nara

Visit Todaiji Temple

Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

Day 8: Kyoto

Take a guided tour of Kyoto

Visit Nijō Castle, where the Tokugawa shogunate kept a second home

Explore the Golden Pavilion, a Zen Buddhist temple

Take a tour of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Day 9: Kyoto • Tokyo

Travel by bullet train to Tokyo

Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide

Explore the Asakusa Kannon Temple

Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town

Visit an arcade and immerse yourself in a popular aspect of Japanese culture

Day 10: Tokyo

Take a walking tour of Shibuya

Explore Tokyo on your own

Add this in-depth excursion:

Karaoke

A trip to Japan wouldn’t be complete without an evening of singing with friends in your very own private karaoke lounge. Belt your favorite jams in English or Japanese, or just clap along and enjoy a truly authentic Japanese pastime.

Day 11: Depart for home

Add 3 more days

Day 11: Tokyo • Sapporo City

Fly to Sapporo City

Take a tour of Sapporo City

With your Tour Director you will visit: