15-Nights Korea & Japan Encompassed - Classic
G Adventures · 15 days
Escorted
From $6,449 per person
Moderate
Korea & Japan Encompassed
There's truly no better way to see living ancient traditions and futuristic marvels perfectly coexisting than on an adventureful two weeks through South Korea and Japan. Hit iconic destinations and try life-changing street food in both countries. Stay overnight in a temple tucked away in the Korean mountainside and in a traditional Japanese ryokan inn. Come hungry and get ready for an unforgettable trip through two of Asia's most popular destinations.
Highlights
Immerse yourself in the serene and spiritual atmosphere with an overnight stay at a traditional temple, Experience Japanese hospitality and tradition with a stay in a cozy ryokan. Enjoy leisure time exploring the vibrant attractions, cuisine, and culture of both Tokyo and Seoul, Reflect on history and hope for peace at Hiroshima Peace Park, Walk through the iconic red torii gates of the stunning Fushimi Inari Shrine
Accommodation
Hotels (13 nts), mountain monastery (1 nt, shared facilities) temple (1 nt).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12.
Meals Included
10 breakfasts, 3 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Local Living Moment: Overnight Temple Stay, Gyeongju-si
Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in Mount Koya Temple, Koyasan. City tour of Seoul. DMZ visit. City tour of Gyeongju. Yangdong Folk Village visit. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Visit. City tour of Busan. Haeundae Beach and Dongbaek Island (APEC House) Visit. N Seoul Tower Visit. Namdaemun Market Visit. Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum visit. Miyajima Island excursion. Nijo Castle and gardens visit. Gion walk. Fushimi Inari shrine visit. Lake Ashino-ko boat ride. Traditional kaiseki meal. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
There's truly no better way to see living ancient traditions and futuristic marvels perfectly coexisting than on an adventureful two weeks through South Korea and Japan. Hit iconic destinations and try life-changing street food in both countries. Stay overnight in a temple tucked away in the Korean mountainside and in a traditional Japanese ryokan inn. Come hungry and get ready for an unforgettable trip through two of Asia's most popular destinations.
Highlights
Immerse yourself in the serene and spiritual atmosphere with an overnight stay at a traditional temple, Experience Japanese hospitality and tradition with a stay in a cozy ryokan. Enjoy leisure time exploring the vibrant attractions, cuisine, and culture of both Tokyo and Seoul, Reflect on history and hope for peace at Hiroshima Peace Park, Walk through the iconic red torii gates of the stunning Fushimi Inari Shrine
Accommodation
Hotels (13 nts), mountain monastery (1 nt, shared facilities) temple (1 nt).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12.
Meals Included
10 breakfasts, 3 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Local Living Moment: Overnight Temple Stay, Gyeongju-si
Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in Mount Koya Temple, Koyasan. City tour of Seoul. DMZ visit. City tour of Gyeongju. Yangdong Folk Village visit. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Visit. City tour of Busan. Haeundae Beach and Dongbaek Island (APEC House) Visit. N Seoul Tower Visit. Namdaemun Market Visit. Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum visit. Miyajima Island excursion. Nijo Castle and gardens visit. Gion walk. Fushimi Inari shrine visit. Lake Ashino-ko boat ride. Traditional kaiseki meal. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Air
Call for airfares from your city.
Itinerary
Koyasan (Mt. Koya)
Gyeongju
Tokyo
Excursions
Wheeling Your Way Through Tokyo - 6 Hours
— Optional Private Excursions
Forget the bus, get out of the car, and by no means take the subway – experience Tokyo by bicycle a seemingly unusual way to explore one of the world’s largest megalopolises. But once on your bike and pedaling through the city’s many and varied neighborhoods you will experience Tokyo in a truly unique way.
You will transfer to Chuo-ku, Tokyo where you choose your bicycle and try it out before setting off. Once ready and under the supervision of your cycling guide set off for the Tour de Tokyo pedaling your way through some of the distinctive districts that make Tokyo so memorable:–
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Tsukishima (traditional market area famed for its monjayaki savoury pancake) and Tsukiji Outer Market the largest seafood market in the world.
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Ginza (Tokyo’s chic shopping district – the city’s “Fifth Avenue”)
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Shinbashi Station (Japan’s oldest railway station)
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Azabu Juban Village (eclectic, eccentric and exciting – where trendy meets traditional)
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Roppongi, Aoyama and Harajuku & Omotesando (iconic architecture and fashion forward for today’s Tokyo)
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Yoyogi Park (site of the 1964 Olympic Village – weather permitting enjoy a picnic lunch)
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The New National Stadium (site of the 2020 Opening Ceremonies)
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Meiji Jingu Shrine (Tokyo’s revered Shinto Shrine set within a verdant forest park)
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Yoyogi National Stadium (Tange Kenzo’s stunning design for the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games)
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Jingu Gaien Mall (the beautiful Gingko lined Avenue)
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Akasaka Palace (the magnificent State Guest House)
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Parliament House (the site of the National Diet)
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Imperial Palace Grounds (The Iconic Nijubashi Bridge and the moat)
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Tokyo Station + KITTE (Marunouchi Minami Exit side)
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15:00: Arrive at Chuo-ku, Tokyo – the end of this Tokyo tour
Hakone
Kyoto
Hiroshima
Osaka
Excursions
Kobe - Osaka Day Tour
— Optional Private Excursions
Highlights:
- Osaka Castle
- Umeda Sky Building
- Shitennoji Temple
- Dontonbori
Tour can operate: Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No – due to the nature of the sites and the transportation
Physical Activity Level: Moderate – involves walking and exploring multiple sites
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary by private vehicle
- Services of driver and private English-speaking guide during sightseeing and transfers (different guide and driver in each city)
- Local restaurant lunches including 1 drink per person (soft drink, local beer, bottled water, tea or coffee)
- Pier permits
- Complimentary local bottled water during sightseeing/transfers
- Entrance fees while sightseeing
- Any accommodations/ meals/ flights/ sightseeing/ transfers other than specified
- Excess baggage charges
- Gratuities to the local guides and drivers
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Any expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, minibar charges, telephone charges, etc.
- Any visa
Pusan (Busan)
Seoul
Available Dates
| From | To | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 26, 2026 | $7,349 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 | $7,349 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 | $6,899 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | $6,899 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | $6,899 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 7, 2026 | $6,899 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $6,899 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Nov 21, 2026 | $6,899 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 28, 2026 | $6,899 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Dec 5, 2026 | $6,449 |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Dec 12, 2026 | $6,449 |
| Dec 11, 2026 | Dec 26, 2026 | $6,449 |
| Jan 8, 2027 | Jan 23, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Jan 30, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Jan 27, 2027 | Feb 11, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Feb 12, 2027 | Feb 27, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Feb 19, 2027 | Mar 6, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Feb 26, 2027 | Mar 13, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Mar 5, 2027 | Mar 20, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Mar 12, 2027 | Mar 27, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Mar 19, 2027 | Apr 3, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Mar 21, 2027 | Apr 5, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Mar 23, 2027 | Apr 7, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Apr 10, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Mar 28, 2027 | Apr 12, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Apr 2, 2027 | Apr 17, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Apr 18, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Apr 9, 2027 | Apr 24, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Apr 10, 2027 | Apr 25, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Apr 11, 2027 | Apr 26, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Apr 13, 2027 | Apr 28, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Apr 16, 2027 | May 1, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Apr 17, 2027 | May 2, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Apr 20, 2027 | May 5, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Apr 23, 2027 | May 8, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Apr 24, 2027 | May 9, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Apr 30, 2027 | May 15, 2027 | $6,449 |
| May 1, 2027 | May 16, 2027 | $6,449 |
| May 7, 2027 | May 22, 2027 | $6,449 |
| May 8, 2027 | May 23, 2027 | $6,449 |
| May 14, 2027 | May 29, 2027 | $6,449 |
| May 15, 2027 | May 30, 2027 | $6,449 |
| May 21, 2027 | Jun 5, 2027 | $6,449 |
| May 28, 2027 | Jun 12, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Jun 4, 2027 | Jun 19, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Jun 11, 2027 | Jun 26, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Aug 6, 2027 | Aug 21, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Aug 13, 2027 | Aug 28, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Aug 20, 2027 | Sep 4, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Aug 27, 2027 | Sep 11, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Aug 28, 2027 | Sep 12, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Sep 17, 2027 | Oct 2, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Sep 18, 2027 | Oct 3, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Sep 24, 2027 | Oct 9, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Sep 25, 2027 | Oct 10, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Oct 1, 2027 | Oct 16, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Oct 8, 2027 | Oct 23, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Oct 9, 2027 | Oct 24, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Oct 15, 2027 | Oct 30, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Oct 16, 2027 | Oct 31, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Oct 22, 2027 | Nov 6, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Oct 23, 2027 | Nov 7, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Oct 29, 2027 | Nov 13, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Nov 5, 2027 | Nov 20, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Nov 12, 2027 | Nov 27, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Nov 19, 2027 | Dec 4, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Nov 26, 2027 | Dec 11, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Dec 10, 2027 | Dec 25, 2027 | $6,449 |
| Dec 31, 2027 | Jan 15, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Jan 7, 2028 | Jan 22, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Feb 11, 2028 | Feb 26, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Feb 18, 2028 | Mar 4, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Feb 25, 2028 | Mar 11, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Mar 3, 2028 | Mar 18, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Mar 10, 2028 | Mar 25, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Mar 12, 2028 | Mar 27, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Mar 17, 2028 | Apr 1, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Mar 19, 2028 | Apr 3, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Mar 21, 2028 | Apr 5, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Mar 24, 2028 | Apr 8, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Mar 26, 2028 | Apr 10, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Mar 31, 2028 | Apr 15, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Apr 1, 2028 | Apr 16, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Apr 2, 2028 | Apr 17, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Apr 7, 2028 | Apr 22, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Apr 8, 2028 | Apr 23, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Apr 9, 2028 | Apr 24, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Apr 11, 2028 | Apr 26, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Apr 14, 2028 | Apr 29, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Apr 15, 2028 | Apr 30, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Apr 16, 2028 | May 1, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Apr 18, 2028 | May 3, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Apr 21, 2028 | May 6, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Apr 22, 2028 | May 7, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Apr 23, 2028 | May 8, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Apr 28, 2028 | May 13, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Apr 29, 2028 | May 14, 2028 | $6,449 |
| May 5, 2028 | May 20, 2028 | $6,449 |
| May 6, 2028 | May 21, 2028 | $6,449 |
| May 12, 2028 | May 27, 2028 | $6,449 |
| May 13, 2028 | May 28, 2028 | $6,449 |
| May 19, 2028 | Jun 3, 2028 | $6,449 |
| May 26, 2028 | Jun 10, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Jun 2, 2028 | Jun 17, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Jun 3, 2028 | Jun 18, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Jun 9, 2028 | Jun 24, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Aug 4, 2028 | Aug 19, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Aug 11, 2028 | Aug 26, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Aug 18, 2028 | Sep 2, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Aug 25, 2028 | Sep 9, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Aug 26, 2028 | Sep 10, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Sep 1, 2028 | Sep 16, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Sep 8, 2028 | Sep 23, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Sep 9, 2028 | Sep 24, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Sep 15, 2028 | Sep 30, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Sep 16, 2028 | Oct 1, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Sep 22, 2028 | Oct 7, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Sep 23, 2028 | Oct 8, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Oct 13, 2028 | Oct 28, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Oct 14, 2028 | Oct 29, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Oct 20, 2028 | Nov 4, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Oct 21, 2028 | Nov 5, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Oct 27, 2028 | Nov 11, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Oct 28, 2028 | Nov 12, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Nov 3, 2028 | Nov 18, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Nov 10, 2028 | Nov 25, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Nov 17, 2028 | Dec 2, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Nov 24, 2028 | Dec 9, 2028 | $6,449 |
| Dec 8, 2028 | Dec 23, 2028 | $6,449 |
Terms & Additional Information
Pricing is per person, land only, in US dollars and based on double occupancy. For specific validity dates, discount amount and tour information, please return to the promotion in question. Promotion valid on G Adventures small group tours excluding Independent, MS Expedition or National Geographic Journeys, unless otherwise stated. Promotion applicable to new bookings only and cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Does not apply to airfare (unless otherwise stated), pre-/post-accommodation, 'My Own Room' or 'My Own Tent', transfers, theme packs, insurance, polar kayaking & camping excursions or other in-country services. G Adventures reserves the right to withdraw this offer from sale at any time. Itinerary and map subject to change. Local Flights
All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.