South Korea + Japan Adventure
22 Days From Seoul to Kyoto — Two Countries, One Epic Adventure
Duration
22 days
Destination
South Korea
Difficulty
Easy-Moderate
Group Size
Max 20
Rating
4.9 (123)
About This Tour
The ultimate East Asia experience. Start in Seoul with K-Pop video filming, Korean BBQ feasts, and a DMZ tour, then cross to Japan for snow monkeys, Buddhist temple stays, and Samurai experiences. Two incredible countries, 22 days, and 27 meals included. From the palaces of Seoul to the temples of Kyoto — this is Asia at its most extraordinary.
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Arrive Seoul
Welcome to South Korea! Check in and meet your crew.
Day 2Seoul Palaces & Culture
Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon hanok village, and Seoul's vibrant streets.
Day 3DMZ Tour
Visit the world's most heavily fortified border — the Demilitarized Zone.
Day 4K-Pop & Markets
K-Pop dance class, Gwangjang market food tour, and K-Pop video filming.
Day 5Korean Cooking & Nightlife
Korean cooking class, rice-wine & soju tasting, Seoul nightlife.
Day 6Travel to Busan
Scenic journey to Busan. Coastal monorail and Korean BBQ.
Day 7Buddhist Temple Stay
Overnight in a Buddhist temple dating back to 514 AD. Meditation and temple cuisine.
Day 8Gyeongju
Bicycle tour through historical Gyeongju. Taekwondo class with a black belt.
Day 9Cross to Japan
Ferry or fly to Japan. Hello Tokyo!
Day 10Tokyo Explorer
Senso-ji, Shibuya Crossing, Harajuku, Tokyo nightlife.
Day 11Sushi Class
Sushi making with a master, Akihabara exploration.
Day 12Nagano
Bullet train, origami experience, onsen, Ryokan stay.
Day 13Snow Monkeys
Jigokudani snow monkeys and national park.
Day 14Hakone
Mount Fuji views and hot springs.
Day 15Pirate Ship & Osaka
Lake Ashi cruise, cable car, then Osaka's Dotonbori.
Day 16Osaka Castle
Castle visit and street food exploration.
Day 17Buddhist Temple Stay
1,000-year-old temple, monks, meditation, cemetery walk.
Day 18Kyoto
Morning prayer, fire ceremony, Geisha District night tour.
Day 19Bamboo & Gold
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Golden Pavilion.
Day 20Fushimi Inari & Samurai
Torii gates hike and Samurai sword experience.
Day 21Celebration
Final exploration and celebration dinner.
Day 22Farewell
Two countries, 22 days, one extraordinary adventure.
What's Included
- 21 nights accommodation (hotels, hanok-style hotel, Buddhist temples)
- 27 meals included
- Expert Group Leader
- All transportation costs (including bullet trains)
- Seoul city tour & Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Bukchon hanok village exploration
- DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) tour
- K-Pop dance class & K-Pop video filming
- Gwangjang markets & Korean cooking class
- Rice-wine & Soju tasting
- Busan scenic coastal monorail
- Korean BBQ experience
- Taekwondo class with black belt instructor
- Overnight Korean Buddhist temple experience (514 AD)
- Gyeongju bicycle tour & historical sites
- Tokyo city tour, nightlife & karaoke
- Sushi making class & origami experience
- Jigokudani Snow Monkeys visit
- Lake Ashi pirate ship cruise & Mount Fuji cable car
- Osaka Castle visit
- Overnight Japanese Buddhist temple stay with meditation
- Night cemetery walk, morning prayer & fire ceremony
- Kyoto Geisha District night tour
- Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Golden Pavilion
- Fushimi Inari Shrine & Samurai experience
- 100% carbon neutral tour
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance (required)
- Meals not specified
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
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