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Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 15 Day Korea to Japan: Epic Eats & Bright City Lights. From historic streets, eccentric pop scenes, exciting arcades, and buzzing fish markets, Japan and South Korea are two of the most unique countries on Earth. Visit some of the most epic places these two countries have to offer on an unforgettable adventure through Seoul, Hanok villages, Jeju island, Tokyo and Kyoto.
Itinerary
Arrive at any time and welcome to South Korea's largest metropolis. There are no activities planned until the evening welcome meeting, so spend the day exploring on your own time. In the evening, meet your group and your CEO at the welcome meeting. After, head out for an orientation walk and welcome dinner to get to know your group and the city of Seoul. After filling up on some delicious Korean food, opt to join your CEO & new friends out on the town for your First Night Out. Maybe grab a beer or choose to test your singing voice at karaoke. Stay: Dream Guest House (D)
Start your day channeling your inner K Pop star at HiKR Ground. Then head to what may be the cutest street in all of Seoul, Ikseon-Dong Alley. After some shopping, instagrammable moments, and free time for lunch, explore the Gwangjang market and try some iconic Korean snacks. Then enjoy a free evening in the city. Stay: Dream Guest House
Seoul is yours to explore today. With endless options, there's no bad way to enjoy this city. Opt to visit the DMZ, take a K Pop dance class, go on a Seoul City Tour or try your hand at some Korean delicacies at a cooking class. Stay: Dream Guest House
In the morning, take the train to Jeonju, maybe the prettiest city in South Korea. After checking into your Hanok stay, take a CEO led tour of the town. Afterwards, take some time to explore the city on your own. Opt to wander through Jeonju Nambu Traditional Market, try your hand at Korean traditional handicraft at the Hanok Village Craft Museum or head to a local shop to try on a traditional Hanbok. This evening enjoy the comforts of traditional Korea and Korean culture at your hanok stay. Stay: Jeonju Goeul Hanok Accommodation
Today, travel by bus to Nampodong, the centre of the coastal city of Busan. After dropping your luggage off at the hostel, we'll head to the colorful mountainside village of Gamcheon. This unique artistic village is full of colorful houses, murals and galleries. It's the perfect place for photos, art and culture lovers. Spend the evening exploring Busan as you'd like.
Jump in a bus with your group for a day trip to Tongyeong. In this beautiful seaside town, we'll ride the cable car for an incredible view and explore the seafood market for some tasty Korean snacks. Enjoy your Foodie Moment and try things like sea squirts and oysters, Tongyeong specialties. This evening, take some free time back in Busan before flying to the beach tomorrow.
After a free morning in Busan, fly to the subtropical island of Jeju. We'll spend the next three nights in downtown Jeju City. Settle in, then join your CEO at Dongmun Market, followed by a free night out on the town. You can opt to visit Dongmun Market at night, too, and witness the vibrant food stalls under the stars. Try some delicious black pork and wash it down with Jeju's famous orange juice. Five stars if you can find the dancing lobster stall! Stay: Visitor Guest House Jeju
Spend today getting a special inside look at the cultural side of Jeju. Start today with a tour of Seongeup Folk Village and learn about life of the people of old Jeju. Then we'll hike up the volcanic pathways to the top of Seongsan Sunrise Peak, an easy but rewarding hike. In the afternoon, we'll have the chance to witness the incredible haenyeo, women divers of Jeju. Watch these women, some even their 80's, dive to collect seafood and hold their breath for minutes at a time. Tonight, hit the town with your CEO and group for a Big Night Out! Enjoy a beer on us! Karaoke, anyone? Stay: Visitor Guest House Jeju
On this last day in paradise, explore the island how you wish. Opt to visit the galleries of Bunker de Lumieres, race carts at 9.81 Park or relax on one of the many beaches. Our favorites are Geumneung Beach and Hyeopjae Beach. You can also opt to hike a portion of the Olle trail. Ask your CEO about getting to and from some of the best sections of this amazing trek. Stay: Visitor Guest House Jeju
Say your final goodbyes to Jeju and South Korea before your flight to Tokyo. Spend the day exploring Tokyo on your own terms before meeting your group in the evening for a welcome meeting. Then, after the meeting, head out for a night of fun, drinks, and dancing for your first night out in Japan. Pick the best looking spot and cheers to new adventures and friends! Stay: Imano Tokyo Ginza Hostel
Get your bearings with an orientation walk before enjoying free time to explore buzzing Tokyo. Opt to check out Yoyogi Park, Asakusa shrine, quirky Harajuku, Shibuya Crossing, or explore the city's massive selection of shops and cafés. Stay: Imano Tokyo Ginza Hostel
Board a bullet train to picturesque Takayama, surrounded by the Japanese Alps. Take in the quaint streets of old town—lined with craft shops and sake breweries (mid-day sake bombs anyone?)—on a CEO-led orientation walk. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore the area. In the evening, kick back and relax in a traditional inn complete with tatami floors, Japanese futons, and an onsen hot spring. Delight in a restorative soak in the healing waters. Stay: Oyado Iguchi
Catch a train to Japan's imperial capital, Kyoto, and spend the rest of the day discovering this historic city. Then tonight, grab a drink on our tab during your Big Night Out. After a beer, you can opt to release your inner rock star during a karaoke session. Or visit one of Kyoto's many famous izakayas! Kanpai! Stay: Piece Hostel Sanjo
Kyoto is yours to explore today and the options are endless, so grab a buddy and get out there! Visit some of Kyoto's beautiful temples, participate in a tea ceremony, or take a calligraphy class (so you can make that postcard home look extra fancy). Stay: Piece Hostel Sanjo
We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience this iconic city.
Trip Inclusions
- Visit HiKR Ground in Seoul.
- Take in colorful Gamcheon village on a walking tour.
- Watch the Haenyeo of Jeju Island.
- Explore lively Tokyo.
- Spend a night in a traditional Minshuku (japanese inn).
- Travel to culturally-rich Kyoto.
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
- Your Local Living Moment: Hanok Village Stay, Jeonju
- Your Foodie Moment: Tongyeong Seafood Market, Tongyeong-si
- Your Big Night Out Moment: - Jeju, Jeju-si
- Your Discover Moment: Free time in Jeju Island, Jeju-si
- Your Big Night Out Moment: - Kyoto, Kyoto
- Your Discover Moment: Kyoto
- Delicious KFC dinner (Korean Fried Chicken!)
- Visit HiKR Ground
- Walk through Ikseon-Dong Alley and Gwangjang market
- Free time in Seoul
- Traditional Hanok Village stay
- Visit to Gamcheon village
- Tongyeong Cable Car ride
- Visit to Tasting at Tongyeong Seafood market
- Evening visit to Dongmun market
- Short hike to Seongsan Sunrise Peak
- Guided tour of Seongeup Folk Village
- Watch the Haenyeo Women Divers
- Visit to Hamdeok Beach
- Free time in Jeju
- Orientation walks in Tokyo and Takayama
- Overnight stay in a traditional inn
- Free time in Tokyo, Takayama, and Kyoto
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Hostels (12 Nights, multi-share & shared facilities), traditional inn (2 Night, multi share room and shared facilities)
- ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.
- Japan is one of the most populous countries in the world and space is at a premium. Therefore, hotel and hostel rooms are small. Additionally, some Japanese hotels do not have designating non-smoking rooms. Therefore, we ask hotels to deodorize rooms before check-in.
- Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. Some nights on this tour will be multi-share. This may involve 4-6 group members sharing a room. The majority of accommodation will have shared bathroom facilities.
- Where we use multi-share hostels, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken. For private accommodation please see our Japan tours in our Classic Travel Style.
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
- 1 dinner
- Train, plane, private vehicle, walking
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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