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  • Flight included
  • Accommodation
  • Transfer included
  • Activity included

Mesmerising Japan & South Korea tour

  • Round trip
  • South Korea, Japan
price from £ 2,479.00 per person
  • total price from £ 4,958.00
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  • price based on: 2 adults

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Japan and South Korea’s spectacular cities, with flights, city tours and inter-city train and ferry travel

Epic history, fascinating culture and fabulous cuisine - you’ll find it all on this trailblazing tour across the cities of Japan and South Korea. From tea houses to temples and sandy beaches to skyscrapers, there’s something for everyone. Marvel at the blend of tradition and technology in Tokyo, explore a quieter side of life in Kanazawa, hit all the top spots in historic Kyoto and seek out hidden gems in Fukuoka. Catch the ferry over to beautiful beachfront Busan, where you’ll find endless attractions to explore, before finishing up in Seoul, the sensational South Korean capital.

To make your life even easier, all inter-city travel is included, and with city tours of Tokyo and Seoul - plus an optional tour of buzzing Busan - also on the itinerary, you’ll be more than set for discovering all these incredible places have to offer.

Included
  • 12 nights across Japan and South Korea

  • Train travel between cities

  • Ferry from Fukuoka, Japan to Busan, South Korea

  • Full-day Tokyo private guided tour

  • Full-day Seoul private guided tour

  • Optional full-day Busan private guided tour

  • Return flights included from your selected UK airport to Tokyo, Japan and back from Seoul, South Korea

  • Optional inbound and outbound airport transfers

Day 1-2: Tokyo, Japan

Welcome to Japan! Today you’re touching down in the Land of the Rising Sun and heading straight to its energetic capital - Tokyo. Often labelled as the largest city in the world, this vibrant and sprawling metropolis blends centuries of Japanese culture with modern technology and futuristic archite…

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Mitsui Garden Hotel Toyosu Premier Tokyo  or similar

Day 3-4: Kanazawa, Japan

This morning, you’ll bid goodbye to Tokyo and board the train to Kanazawa, where you’ll have the rest of the day and the following day to explore at your leisure. A historic city on Japan’s main island of Honshu, charming Kanazawa is known for its samurai district, tea houses and gold leaf producti…

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Hotel Nikko Kanazawa  or similar

Day 5-6: Kyoto, Japan

After a leisurely last morning in Kanazawa, you’ll catch the scenic train towards your next stop - Kyoto. One of the world’s best-preserved historical cities, captivating Kyoto is famed for its multitude of temples and shrines, which you can explore over the next few days. Spend the rest of your fi…

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Mercure Kyoto Station  or similar

Day 7: Fukuoka, Japan

Say goodbye to Kyoto and catch the train to Fukuoka, your final Japanese destination. After disembarking the train, you’ll have the afternoon to discover this important harbour city. Take a stroll around the temple grounds of Shofukuji, a 12th-century temple that has the distinction of being the fi…

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Nishitetsu Grand Hotel  or similar

Day 8-9: Busan, South Korea

This morning you’ll say sayonara to Japan and board a ferry to Busan, South Korea. The second-largest city in the country has plenty to offer, from the sandy shores of sweeping Haeundae Beach to characterful cafés with views of impressive Gwangan Bridge. Don’t miss top spots like picturesque Haedon…

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Hotel Nongshim  or similar

Day 10-12: Seoul, South Korea

After your time in Busan, it’s time to hop on the train to Seoul, the final stop on your itinerary. The sizzling capital of South Korea, Seoul sprawls out across the Han River, embraced by the surrounding silhouettes of the nearby mountains. On your first full day, you’ll enjoy a tour across the ci…

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Hotel P J Myeongdong  or similar

Day 1-2: Tokyo, Japan

Welcome to Japan! Today you’re touching down in the Land of the Rising Sun and heading straight to its energetic capital - Tokyo. Often labelled as the largest city in the world, this vibrant and sprawling metropolis blends centuries of Japanese culture with modern technology and futuristic archite…

Read more
Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho  or similar

Day 3-4: Kanazawa, Japan

This morning, you’ll bid goodbye to Tokyo and board the train to Kanazawa, where you’ll have the rest of the day and the following day to explore at your leisure. A historic city on Japan’s main island of Honshu, charming Kanazawa is known for its samurai district, tea houses and gold leaf producti…

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Hotel Resol Trinity Kanazawa  or similar

Day 5-6: Kyoto, Japan

After a leisurely last morning in Kanazawa, you’ll catch the scenic train towards your next stop - Kyoto. One of the world’s best-preserved historical cities, captivating Kyoto is famed for its multitude of temples and shrines, which you can explore over the next few days. Spend the rest of your fi…

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Kyoto U-Bell Hotel  or similar

Day 7: Fukuoka, Japan

Say goodbye to Kyoto and catch the train to Fukuoka, your final Japanese destination. After disembarking the train, you’ll have the afternoon to discover this important harbour city. Take a stroll around the temple grounds of Shofukuji, a 12th-century temple that has the distinction of being the fi…

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Richmond Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin  or similar

Day 8-9: Busan, Japan

This morning you’ll say sayonara to Japan and board a ferry to Busan, South Korea. The second-largest city in the country has plenty to offer, from the sandy shores of sweeping Haeundae Beach to characterful cafés with views of impressive Gwangan Bridge. Don’t miss top spots like picturesque Haedon…

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H-AVENUE Hotel Seomyeon Station  or similar

Day 10-12: Seoul, South Korea

After your time in Busan, it’s time to hop on the train to Seoul, the final stop on your itinerary. The sizzling capital of South Korea, Seoul sprawls out across the Han River, embraced by the surrounding silhouettes of the nearby mountains. On your first full day, you’ll enjoy a tour across the ci…

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Lotte City Hotel Guro  or similar
Optional excursions

If you want to make your trip even more memorable, you can book the following optional excursion, which can be booked and paid for during the booking process. You will receive all information about the excursion before departure.

•Full-day Busan guided tour•

Easily explore all the top attractions of Busan on a full-day private tour with a knowledgeable guide. You’ll begin the day with a visit to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, a beautiful Buddhist temple that overlooks the sea from its spot on the craggy cliff. Your next stop is the Cheongsapo Skywalk, a glass-floor observation deck that stretches out over the sea, offering a gorgeous viewpoint. Ride the Blueline train back towards the city, where you'll then be exploring Gamcheon Culture Village - a maze-like neighbourhood built onto the mountain slope that’s filled with colourful buildings, cute cafés and amazing artworks created by local residents. After some free time for lunch, you’ll head to BIFF Square, where endless stalls sell all different kinds of street food - a sweet red bean bungeo-ppang or novelty dalgona lollipop makes the perfect dessert. A wander through the hustle and bustle of Jagalchi Market - the largest seafood market in South Korea - is the last stop on your itinerary, and the perfect place to soak up the authentic atmosphere of Busan as lively grannies and shopkeepers haggle over crustaceans.

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Excluded
  • Public transport fares and lunch during the Tokyo full-day tour
  • Any meals taken at the hotels
  • Inbound and outbound airport transfers (bookable for an additional fee)
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Additional Information
Conditions

Your booking is a direct contract between you and Secret Escapes Limited for the provision of your package. Secret Escapes acts as a tour operator responsible, and is therefore liable for the proper execution of the agreement. The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (A) apply to this booking. The Secret Escapes Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply to this booking.

Secret Escapes Limited is a company registered in England & Wales under number 07026107, registered office 120 Holborn, London, EC1N 2TD, United Kingdom.© Secret Escapes 2021

Passport, visa and health requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Price changes

Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process.

Similar accommodation

In order to give you the best possible holiday, we sometimes offer trips where you'll be staying at one of a selection of hotels (all with the same star rating, board basis, room type and location). Mostly, you'll be staying in the hotel written up in our description, but we're unable to guarantee the exact accommodation featured on the website every time. We'll let you know the name of your hotel, at least 7 days before departure.

Flight times

Please note that flights may be subject to change, delay or postponement by the provider and that flight times are provisional. Don't forget to check the actual flight times before departure on the website of the airline or the airport to avoid inconvenient surprises.

Travel documents

You will receive all documents relevant to your trip, 7 days prior to departure at the latest

Room sizes

Please note that guest rooms in Japan are generally slightly smaller than in Western hotels.