Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea
Miyajima Island, The famous Floating Torii gate in Japan
Gyeongbokgung Palace at Seoul in South Korea, with the name of the palace 'Gyeongbokgung' on a sign
Portrait of  a Maiko geisha in Gion Kyoto

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Escorted Group Tours

Essence of Japan with South Korea

  • 20 days

  • 23 excursions and visits

  • 1.5 days - free time

  • Moderately active

Combine two incredible Asian destinations for an experience-rich trip you’ll never forget. To start, we’ll follow the route of our bestselling Essence of Japan tour. Tokyo’s skyscrapers, Kyoto’s teahouses, snow-tipped mountains, steamy hot springs - we’ll see them all as we journey between cities, hill towns and riverside hamlets by coach and bullet train. Then, it’s time for South Korea. Visit Seoul and Busan, explore palaces and shrines, browse antique stores and art galleries, and tour the DMZ separating north and south. We’ll also tap into Korea’s foodie heritage with a cooking masterclass and a traditional barbecue. Our Japan and South Korea tours depart in spring and autumn, to make the most of the cherry blossom and leaf-peeping seasons in both countries.

Your holiday includes

Meals

17 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

Flight

International flights and luggage are included

Accommodation

17 nights in hotels and 2 in flight

Excursions

  • City tours of Tokyo, Kanazawa (including Kenroku-en Garden), Kyoto, Busan and Seoul
  • Mount Fuji Visitor Centre
  • Visits to Matsumoto Castle, Shirakawago Village, Miyajima Island and Nara (including Todaiji Temple and Nara Park)

Tour manager

Expert guidance throughout your holiday

Exceptional value every time

Nationwide return chauffeur service

Getting to the airport is easy, thanks to our nationwide return shared chauffeur service, which is included on every tour.

Travel insurance and additional cancellation cover included §

A price reduction of £280 is available if you choose not to take the included insurance and additional cancellation cover.

Itinerary

Duration: 20 days

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§Underwritten by Astrenksa Insurance Limited and subject to medical screening or a price reduction if not required. Pre-departure cancellation cover is provided by Saga and only available when taking out the included insurance.