9-Day Japan and South Korea Highlight Tour | La Vacanza Travel

9-Day Japan and South Korea Highlight Tour

Duration: 9 days
Destination: Japan, Chiba Prefecture, Narita
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Overview

Join us for an incredible 9-day, 8-night journey through Japan and South Korea, where you'll have the opportunity to explore the stunning scenery and rich history of these two Asian countries. We'll take you to all the must-see destinations and give you a taste of the best of Japan and South Korea.

This unforgettable trip will include visits to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Seoul, and Busan, where you'll immerse yourself in the unique cultures and fascinating histories of these two countries. You'll have the chance to explore some of the most famous and iconic landmarks and experience firsthand the hospitality and warmth of the locals.

Get ready to indulge in the sights, sounds, and flavors of Japan and South Korea on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Join us for an unforgettable journey that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime!

Itinerary

Day 1: Tokyo

Pass By: Narita International Airport Terminal 1 5F Observation Deck, 1-1 Sanrizuka Goryobokujo 5F Terminal 1, Narita 282-0011 Chiba Prefecture
We can pick up the customers from Narita airport according to your arrival flight, please offer us your arrival flight information beforehand.

After your flight arrived at the airport, then meet the driver at the airport exit, drive to the hotel to check in.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: One night hotel accommodation

Day 2: Tokyo-Mt. Fuji-Tokyo

Pass By: Mount Fuji, Chubu
Experience the natural beauty of Japan’s tallest peak on this all-day excursion. After a convenient pickup in central Tokyo, catch amazing views of Mt. Fuji from Mt. Nikura Asama Park and try your hand at craft-making or enjoy a stroll around the lake at Kawaguchiko. Admire Oishi Park’s abundance of flowers and mountain views before finishing with a visit to the traditional village of Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba. See towering Mt. Fuji and explore the nature of its magical surroundings Visit sites like Mt. Nikura Asama Park, Oishi Park, and Kawaguchiko Catch amazing views, see a traditional village and enjoy craft making Make the most of limited time with convenient pickup and drop-off.


Stop At: Chureito Pagoda, 3360-1 Arakura, Fujiyoshida 403-0011 Yamanashi Prefecture
Climb the stairs to the top of Mt. Arakura to enjoy one of the most famous view in the whole country: Chureito Pagoda with beautiful Mt.Fuji in the background.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Lake Kawaguchiko, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0300 Yamanashi Prefecture
Have lunch next to the lake at Kawaguchiko Craftpark and enjoy a little walk around the lake to help with digestion!
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Oishi Park, Oishi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0305 Yamanashi Prefecture
Head to Oishi park which offers seasonal scenery with various types of flowers all year long on the banks of Lake Kawaguchiko. Try taking pictures of flowers with Mt.Fuji's reflection on the lake in the background!


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba, 2710 Saikonemba, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0332 Yamanashi Prefecture
Finally, stop by Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba which is located on the banks of Lake Saiko. Take a stroll through the village and marvel at the houses with thatched roofs which will give you a glimpse into life in Japan in the olden days.


Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:


Accommodation included: One night hotel accommodation

Day 3: Tokyo-Osaka

Pass By: Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto
Discover Tokyo's kaleidoscope of sights and sounds on this full-day tour. See 10 attractions in the city with an expert local guide who will take you to many hidden gems only known to locals. Explore the city on foot and by metro, living like a local for the day. Learn about Japanese history, society and culture from your guide. Sample delicious sushi and enjoy a tipple at the izakaya bar. See Tokyo's hidden gems with a local guide Discover unique places as you explore the city on foot Learn about Japanese history and culture Stay hydrated with bottled water provided

1, Meiji Jingu Shrine
2,Harajuku fashion street
3, Shibuya "Hachi" dog
4, Shibuya scramble crossing
5,Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
6, Tsukiji traditional fish market
7, The imperial Palace (walk outside)
8, Marunouchi (center of the economy)
9,Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba
10, Akihabara (Japanese subculture street)
11, Sensoji temple
12, Asakusa Shrine


Stop At: Meiji Jingu Shrine, 1-1 Yoyogi-Kamizono-cho, Shibuya 151-8857 Tokyo Prefecture
Meiji Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo, that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken. The shrine does not contain the emperor's grave, which is located at Fushimi-momoyama, south of Kyoto
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Shibuya / Harajuku / Ebisu, Shibuya / Harajuku / Ebisu, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto
Harajuku refers to the area between Sendagaya and Jingumae-machi, and is situated between the Shinjuku and Shibuya wards in metropolitan Tokyo. Harajuku is most known for its eccentric street fashion culture, hence the term Harajuku fashion. To the west of the JR Harajuku station is the famous Meiji-Jingu shrine engulfed within a forest called the Meiji-Jingu Gaien. To the east is the known Takeshita street where most independent fashion designers set up their very own fashion boutiques.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Hachiko, 1 Dogenzaka Shibuya Train Station, Shibuya 150-0043 Tokyo Prefecture
A statue of the Akita dog Hachikō, remembered for his unwavering loyalty to his deceased owner, is installed outside Tokyo's Shibuya Station, in Japan.


Stop At: Shibuya, Shibuya, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto
Shibuya Scramble Crossing, or commonly known as Shibuya Crossing, is a popular scramble crossing in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. It is located in front of the Shibuya Station Hachikō exit and stops vehicles in all directions to allow pedestrians to inundate the entire intersection.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, 3-15-1, Tsukiji, Chuo 104-8435 Tokyo Prefecture
Tsukiji Hongan-ji, sometimes archaically romanized Hongwan-ji, is a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple located in the Tsukiji district of Tokyo, Japan. The temple is adjacent to Tsukiji Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Tsukiji Fish Market, 4-14-2, Tsukiji, Chuo 104-0045 Tokyo Prefecture
The land on which the fish market sat was created during the Edo period by the Tokugawa shogunate after the Great fire of Meireki of 1657. It was created through land reclamation on the Tokyo Bay, and the area was therefore named Tsukiji (築地), meaning "constructed land" or "reclaimed land". The fish market however was not sited here until the 20th century.

The first fish market in Tokyo was originally located in the Nihonbashi district, next to the Nihonbashi bridge that gave the area its name.The area was one of the earliest places to be settled when Edo (as Tokyo was known until the 1870s) was made the capital by Tokugawa Ieyasu, and the market provided food for the Edo castle built on a nearby hill. Tokugawa Ieyasu took a number of fishermen from Tsukuda, Osaka to Edo to provide fish for the castle in 1590.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Imperial Palace, 1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda 100-8111 Tokyo Prefecture
The Tokyo Imperial Palace (皇居, Kōkyo, literally 'Imperial Residence') is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda district of the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo and contains several buildings including the Fukiage Palace (吹上御所, Fukiage gosho) where the Emperor has his living quarters, the main palace (宮殿, Kyūden) where various ceremonies and receptions take place, some residences of the Imperial Family, an archive, museums and administrative offices.

Pass By: Marunouchi, Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto
Marunouchi is a sleek business district surrounding the lush green Imperial Palace East Gardens. Tokyo Station Gallery shows modern art and architecture in a busy transit hub, while the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum houses 19th-century European paintings in a Meiji-era building. Dining options range from noodle bars to fashionable fusion restaurants, and shopping options cover mainstream brands and high-end designers.

Pass By: Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba, 1-9, Marunouchi, Chiyoda 100-0005 Tokyo Prefecture
Tokyo Station is a railway station in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The original station is located in Chiyoda's Marunouchi business district near the Imperial Palace grounds. The newer Eastern extension is not far from the Ginza commercial district. Due to the large area covered by the station, it is divided into the Marunouchi (west) and Yaesu (east) sides in its directional signage.

Served by the high-speed rail lines of the Shinkansen network, Tokyo Station is the main inter-city rail terminal in Tokyo. It is the busiest station in Japan, with more than 4,000 trains arriving and departing daily,and the fifth-busiest in Eastern Japan in terms of passenger throughput;on average, more than 500,000 people use Tokyo Station every day.The station is also served by many regional commuter lines of Japan Railways, as well as the Tokyo Metro network.

Stop At: Akihabara, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0006, Japan
Akihabara is a buzzing shopping hub famed for its electronics retailers, ranging from tiny stalls to vast department stores like Yodobashi Multimedia Akiba. Venues specializing in manga, anime, and video games include Tokyo Anime Center, for exhibits and souvenirs, and Radio Kaikan with 10 floors of toys, trading cards, and collectibles. Staff dressed as maids or butlers serve tea and desserts at nearby maid cafes.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Senso-ji Temple, 2-3-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
Sensō-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It is Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Formerly associated with the Tendai sect of Buddhism, it became independent after World War II.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Asakusa Shrine, 2-3-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
Asakusa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan. Also known as Sanja-sama, it is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in the city. The shrine honors the three men who founded the Sensō-ji. Asakusa Shrine is part of a larger grouping of sacred buildings in the area.
Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Osaka, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Kinki
Meet the driver at the hotel, then drive to the airport to take the flight from Tokyo to Osaka.

After the flight arrived at the airport, meet the driver at the airport exit, then drive to the hotel to check in.

Meals included:

Accommodation included: One night hotel accommodation

Day 4: Osaka

Pass By: Osaka, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Kinki
Explore Osaka just like a local: On a bicycle. Pedal through the streets of the city on your way to its best sites, including Osaka Castle, Shitennoji Temple, and Shin Sekai, and follow your guide to some lesser-known attractions. Along the way, get insight into this fascinating city; its contribution to the history of feudal Japan, its distinctive dialect and culture, and its remarkable food scene—which you get a taste of by refueling with lunch at a local spot.



Stop At: Nakanoshima Park, 1 Nakanoshima, Kita-Ku, Osaka 530-0005 Osaka Prefecture
Cycle through the pleasant landscaped gardens and old buildings of Osaka's old business district.
Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Kemasakuranomiya Park, 1 Nagarahigashi Kita-ku, Osaka 531-0063 Osaka Prefecture
A pleasant ride along the river, enjoying the breeze and the nature and the views.

Stop At: Mint Museum, 1-1-79 Temma, Kita-Ku, Osaka 530-0043 Osaka Prefecture
Though we will not have time to actually enter the museum, we will stop in the grounds and learn about the fascinating history of the area and its place within Japan's modernisation.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Osaka Castle Park, 1 Osakajo, Chuo, Osaka 540-0002 Osaka Prefecture
Ride through the greenery of Osaka Castle park, stop for postcard-worthy pictures, an explanation of the castle's role in Japan's history and culture and maybe even an ice cream!
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: 1-11-18 Shitennoji, Tennoji-Ku, Osaka 543-0051 Osaka Prefecture
Stop by Japan's oldest Buddhist Temple, enjoy the serenity and learn about its fascinating place within Japan's development.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Shinsekai, 1 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwaku, Osaka 556-0002 Osaka Prefecture
Explore the famous blue collar Osakan district of Shin Sekai. Grab pictures under the iconic Tsutenkaku tower, see colourful locals and maybe a little street food along the way!
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Tower Knives Osaka, 1 Chome-4-7 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-Ku, Osaka 556-0002 Osaka Prefecture
Get a personal introduction to one of the consultants at Japan's most famous knife exporter. Learn about the history of knife making in the area and get a chance to use one of the tools yourself!
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Namba Yasaka Shrine, 2-9-19 Motomachi Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0016 Osaka Prefecture
Briefly stop by the quirky, photogenic Yasaka Shrine on the way back to base. Spot prayers written on woodblocks and pick up your own good luck charm!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Osaka, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Kinki
We will explore the hidden gems of Shinsekai's backstreets visiting 5 eateries and having a huge 10 delicious dishes. Rarely visited by foreigners and an enclave of amazing food stalls, restaurants and establishments. A food lover’s paradise…..if you know where to go. Guided in real Osaka, here you will fill the belly with some of the best food you will have in Japan. We have carefully chosen these hidden, original establishments in and around the markets serving totally traditional Osakan food! A genuine neighborhood den feel soaks in while the food penetrates the nostrils, tastebuds & stomach! Getting off the main strip we reach for some real, local interactions and food in an izakaya and street stalls. Remember, throughout the journey we will duck in restaurants and feed our bursting appetite…so we make sure you don’t leave without feeling completely satisfied and full.


Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: One night hotel accommodation

Day 5: Osaka-Kyoto-Nara-Osaka

Pass By: Kyoto, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kinki
Take a deep dive into traditional Japanese culture and history during this full-day trip to Kyoto and Nara from the center of Osaka. Enjoy the atmosphere of Kyoto’s Arashiyama district and admire the beautiful grounds of the Kinkaku-ji temple. Then head to Nara and see the wild deer of Nara Park.

Stop At: Kinkakuji Temple, 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8361 Kyoto Prefecture
You will tour the Kinkaku-ji temple. Kinkaku, a pagoda made to house the sacred relics of the Buddha, has given this temple the popular name of Kinkaku-ji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion). But the official name of this branch temple of the Rinzai sect Zen temple of Shokoku-ji is Rokuon-ji. This complex, whose gardens and architecture focused around a central Golden Pavilion, was said to evoke paradise on earth. And the view of Kinkaku which is reflected in the Kyoko-chi (Mirror Pond) is very beautiful. This was built by the third Ashikaga Shogun Yoshimitsu for his own villa but turned into a temple after his death. This temple was rebuilt in 1955.


Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Arashiyama, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-0007 Kyoto Prefecture
Upon arrival at Arashiyama, you will tour the Arashiyama district located in the Western part of Kyoto. This area becomes most attractive around early April and late November when the cherry blossoms bloom and fall color seasons usually peak. During the summer months, traditional cormorant fishing is practiced on the Hozu River for tourists to watch. One highly recommended spot is the Sagano Bamboo Forest. It is a pleasantly cool 100m long walkway that begins from the side of the world heritage Tenryuji Temple. Later, you will have a buffet lunch filled with an assortment of 60 Kyoto dishes or a Beef Shabu Shabu lunch (if meal is selected).


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Nara Park, 469 Zoshicho, Nara 630-8501 Nara Prefecture
Nara Park is famous for the 1,200 or so wild deer that live freely within the park. Within Nara Park you will find the Todai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Todai-ji Temple, 406-1 Zoushi-cho, Nara 630-8587 Nara Prefecture
Todai-ji Temple originated from Kinshozan-ji Temple, which was built in 728 (the 5th year of the Jinki era) to mourn the death of Emperor Shomu's crown prince, Imperial Prince Motoi. Although the present reconstruction of 1692 is only two-thirds of the original temple hall's size, Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall), Todaiji's main hall, is one of the biggest wooden structures in the world. The 15 meters tall, seated Buddha represents Vairocana and is flanked by two Bodhisattvas, is residing in this temple.


Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:


Accommodation included: One night hotel accommodation

Day 6: Osaka-Seoul

Pass By: Osaka, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Kinki
Meet the driver at the hotel, then drive to the airport to take the flight from Osaka to Seoul.

After the flight arrived at the airport, meet the driver at the airport exit, then drive to the hotel to check in.

Pass By: Seoul, Seoul
This tour is different with other tours! The main focus is drinking at each spot while we eat some outstanding food. This is 5 hour tour. The tour guide will be taking you around the neighborhood that has the best food in Seoul, HANDS DOWN! There are tiny alleys that even Koreans don't know about! The tour guide has taken many people around here including the native Korean friends and they will agree that it is the best of the best! You won't be disappointed in this tour. Just make sure to bring a huge appetite since we will be trying a ton of dishes!



Stop At: Insadong, Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea
You will get to see a cultural and historical area of Seoul, where there are tons of shops, souvenirs, and tons of little alleys for food and tea.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kwangjang Market, 88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03195 South Korea
You will get to taste a variety of different foods and drinks at the market.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jongro Gallery, 44, Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea
We will walk through the city and stop in at little hidden gems to try a variety of different Korean foods and drinks.
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Sewoon Arcade (Makercity Sewoon), Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Sewoon Arcade (Makercity Sewoon)

Meals included:



Accommodation included: One night hotel accommodation

Day 7: Seoul

Pass By: Seoul, Seoul
Explore the highlights of Seoul on a full-day tour with an informative guide. Highlights include Jogyesa Temple, the Blue House, the royal guard changing ceremony at Gwanghwamun Gate, and tours of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take in traditional culture at the National Folk Museum, Insadong Antique Street, and at Namdaemun Gate and Namdaemun Market. Includes lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.



Stop At: Jogyesa Temple, 45 Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-170 South Korea
Jogyesa Buddhist Temple is the center of Zen Buddhism in Korea, and is famous for being located in the city. From the busy streets of Jongno, follow the road towards Anguk Subway Station, and you will see Jogyesa Temple. The first things you will notice at the temple are the lovely trees. These locust trees and baeksong trees in front of the Daeungjeon, the main temple building, are about 500 years old.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gyeongbokgung Palace, 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea
After visiting Jogyesa temple, you will pass the presidential blue house is known by the symbolic blue tiles. The building shows the true beauty of Korea with Mt Bukak peeking behind it. Then, you will move onto the next place called Gwanghwamun to watch the royal guard changing ceremony. It is a ceremony to announce changing of the royal guards, as well as to clarify the guards' identities. Then, you will head toward Gyeongbokgung where was a main palace and the most beautiful palace during the Joseon dynasty. Please note: - On Tuesdays, the Gyeongbokgung Palace and National Folklore museum are closed, and you will go to Deoksugung Palace and The Presidential Blue House Museum instead.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Insadong, Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea
Insadong is a place of traditional culture near Gyeongbok palace. Insadong was famous since the Joseon dynasty for having lots of antique shops. Today Insadong is popular among tourists for having lots of traditional tea houses, antique shops, traditional handcraft shops, and lots of other shops. Insa-dong is especially popular with foreign tourists. This is where they can experience and see traditional Korean culture firsthand, and also purchase pieces of fine art. On the street you can see many foreigners lost in all the joyous festivities of the street. Insadong is a place of traditional culture.


Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Changdeokgung Palace, 99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03072 South Korea
Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many of the Joseon kings and is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. It is recorded as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in 1997 for having its beautiful appearance of that time. The palace grounds are comprised of a public palace area, a royal family residence building, and the rear garden. Known as a place of rest for the kings, the rear garden boasts a gigantic tree that is over 300 years old, a small pond, and a pavilion.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Namdaemun Market, 21, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04529 South Korea
Soongryemun (Namdaemun) is a main gate of former Seoul fortress in Joseon dynasty. It is commonly called as Namdaemun. The gate was built in 1396, in King Taejo's reign. And it was reconstructed in 1447 by king Sejong and in 1479 by king Seongjong. In 2006 the Seoul city opened the passage to the gate to public. The gate is now listed as Korea's national treasure #1. But in February 10th 2008, the gate was all burnt away by arsonist and the wooden gate was all burnt away by that accident. The Cultural Heritage Administration has announced to rebuild the gate similarly to its original appearance. The rebuilding was done by early in 2013.


Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:


Accommodation included: One night hotel accommodation

Day 8: Seoul-Busan-Seoul

Pass By: Busan, Busan
Visit all the highlights and landmarks of Busan on this full-day sightseeing tour. Take in the seascape of Taejongdae, walk along the Songdo Skywalk, and have lunch in the Songdo Market. Learn about the local religion at Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and explore the Gamcheon Culture Village.



Stop At: Haedong Yonggungsa, 86, Yonggung-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan 46083 South Korea
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple: First built in 1376, the attraction offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the Busan shore line, which is unlike those commonly found in the mountains. The main sanctuary of the temple was reconstructed in 1970 with careful attention paid to the colors that were traditionally used in such structures.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Taejongdae, Dongsam-dong, Yeongdo-gu, Busan South Korea
Taejongdae: Designated as a Busan monument, Taejongdae represents Busan, and is especially famous for its rock beach. Featuring its highest peak at 250 meters, there are forests of pine trees and 200 other varieties of trees.


Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Busan Gamcheon Culture Village, 203, Gamnae 2-ro, Saha-gu, Busan 49368 South Korea
Gamcheon Culture Village: Formed by houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, this village is crowned the nickname "Machu Picchu of Busan." Many alleys that cut through this community are vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures created by the residents.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Huinnyeoul Culture Village, 186-101 Yeongseondong 4 Yeongdo-gu, Busan South Korea
The village is located at Yeongdo. The best way to enjoy the village is walking along the gorgeous seacoast pathway. With the beautiful coastline and local Busan village, you can totally enoy the specific Busan vibes here. In December 2011, an old house was remodeled and now it has been reborn as a unique culture and art village where you can feel the life of Yeongdo.


Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:

Accommodation included: One night hotel accommodation

Day 9: Seoul

Pass By: Seoul, Seoul
Meet the driver at the hotel, then drive to the airport to take the departure flight back home.

Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions
  • Professional tour guide service
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Air ticket from Osaka to Seoul
  • Air ticket from Tokyo to Osaka
  • Bullet train ticket from Seoul to Busan(Round Trip)
  • 8x Breakfast
  • 2x Dinner
  • 5x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 8 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Gyeongbokgung Palace
  • Entry/Admission - Todai-ji Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba
  • Entry/Admission - Changdeokgung Palace
  • Entry/Admission - Haedong Yonggungsa
  • Entry/Admission - Taejongdae
  • Entry/Admission - Kinkakuji Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Busan Gamcheon Culture Village

Exclusions
  • Gratuities to tour guide and driver
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

Airports

  • Narita Airport, 1-1 Furugome, Narita 282-0004 Chiba Prefecture


Departure Time

08:00 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

9 days


User's Reviews

1960hamidl

19 Mar, 2024

My wife and I took this packed 9-Day Japan and South Korea Highlight Tour for our 30th year anniversary. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour, as we were exposed to the culture, sites, and people of both countries in a short span of time. By the end of the tour though, we were both exhausted form all the long day activities and demand of the various individual tours and activities. Here are some of my observations related to this tour. 1. Th transfers to and from the airports to the hotels in Tokyo, Osaka, and Seoul were all private in mint-condition vehicles, on-time, and well organized. 2. The hotels in Tokyo and Osaka were both good-quality, clean, and had good breakfasts in the mornings. The hotel in Soul was not as nice and was quite dated. 3. The daily tours were all nicely organized, and we enjoyed them very much. 4. The food tours were all good quality variations of the different types of meals, from restaurants to street food. 5. The 9-Day Japan and Korea Highlight Tour is advertised as a group tour. It is not a group tour with the same group throughout. It is actually a collection of daily itineraries and individual tours that you join different groups for the various activities. At times, getting to and from the tours could be a bit of a hassle, as you are mostly on your own to do those. And since you are with different people in different days or at different times, you do not make a strong connection to the different people you encounter in the tour. 6. Hong, our head tour guide, who developed and provided oversight and execution of our entire tour activities, was quite pleasant and willing to provide any help we needed remotely to get us feel welcome in the various tours or activities. We are highly appreciative of all his hard work in getting this multi-day tour arranged for us and looking after us (remotely) during the entire tour. 7. You need to be in a physically good condition in this tour, as you might walk for hours each day, or have long days for the different activities provided. Some days are quite long, such as the one you ride the KTX high-speed train from Seoul to Busan and (5 am till 11 pm) and having a full-day Busan tour in the middle. 8. You do not have much free time to do anything else that you might find interesting to participate. Overall, though, I highly recommend this 9-day Japan and Korea Highlight tour, if you only have a short time interval to visit both countries, and would like to immerse yourself to the culture, history, sites, people, and food from both countries, and if you do not mind the physical demand and some long days.

Jaimanor

21 Apr, 2023

The cruise was ok. a little side movement during the sailing. Food was good with Buffets. Drinks with meals were watery/full of ice and not good. the Mini Suite costing us $10064 dollars was waste of time. it is better to book a cheaper Balcony stateroom. Jeju Island tour was very badly managed. Departure was delayed by about 80 minutes by ships crew The bus ride to the volcano mount and Women pearl divers was not good at all. Were not able to walk up the mountain or see diving women because of the time constraint. The next was typical thatched roof visit to the Village. Only got two minutes to see the whole village. So we ended up staying in the bus with others. A five hour bus tour was without any meal or drink stop. Just saw the mountain and the houses of the Women divers. The whole trip was wasted. Paid the ships cruise desk $100 USD each and the people on the tour were very unhappy. the bus got bank to the ship just 30 minutes before sailing. The tour guide was really bad and kept talking non stop for 5 hours repeating same things about 10 times. She was telling us about her childhood growing and how they used to use their human waste for farm fertiliser mixed with pigs waste. I had to close my ears to get rid of her voice. Fine dining was ok but the entertainment offered was below standard except for the Lady singer. it was a Cherry blossom cruise but did not stop at any location to enjoy and photograph the flowering trees. Very disappointed with the Cruise by Princess cruises. Leaving the ship was ok as all the bags had been arranged by colour tags and Port porters were very good and free.

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