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Japan Meets Korea: Rail Road Adventure & Seoul City

13 days
From Tokyo to Seoul
4.6
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Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Departure to Tokyo

  2. Day 2

    Tokyo Arrival

    Included Activities

    • Japan Rail Pass exchange at airport
    • Train transfer to hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tokyo's high-rise buildings and streets
    • Visit convenience stores (konbini)
    • Dine at ramen restaurants
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  3. Day 3

    Tokyo: Shibuya, Harajuku & Shinjuku

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hachiko statue outside Shibuya Station
    • Experience Shibuya Crossing

    Optional Activities

    • Shibuya Scramble Square Observation Deck (ticket available on site)
    • Explore Harajuku and Takeshita Street
    • Shop in Shinjuku
    • Visit Golden Gai mini-bars
    • Karaoke
    • Game Center
    Landmarks
    Hachiko Statue
    Shibuya Crossing
    Shibuya Scramble Square Observation Deck
    Takeshita Street
    Golden Gai
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  4. Day 4

    Tokyo: Tsukiji, Imperial Palace & Asakusa

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tsukiji fish market outer areas
    • Visit Imperial Palace
    • Visit Senso-ji Temple (Kannon Temple) in Asakusa

    Optional Activities

    • Breakfast at Tsukiji restaurants
    • Tokyo Skytree platform visit (bookable on site)
    Landmarks
    Tsukiji Market
    Imperial Palace
    Senso-ji Temple
    Tokyo Skytree
  5. Day 5

    Tokyo to Kyoto

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen train ride to Kyoto
    • Visit Nishiki Market

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Pontocho alley's bars and restaurants
    • Stroll through old imperial city districts
    Landmarks
    Nishiki Market
    Pontocho
    Kamo River
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  6. Day 6

    Kyoto: Fushimi Inari & Kiyomizudera

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
    • Hike to Yotsutsuji viewing platform
    • Visit Kiyomizudera Temple
    • Explore Higashiyama and Gion alleyways
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Inari Mountain
    Kiyomizudera Temple
    Higashiyama
    Gion
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  7. Day 7

    Kyoto: Arashiyama, Bamboo Forest & Golden Pavilion

    Included Activities

    • Explore Arashiyama bamboo forest
    • Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

    Optional Activities

    • Tenryu-ji Temple visit (admission on site)
    • Visit Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)
    Landmarks
    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    Tenryu-ji Temple
    Kinkaku-ji
    Ginkaku-ji
  8. Day 8

    Kyoto to Osaka

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen train ride to Osaka

    Optional Activities

    • Shop in Shinsaibashi
    • Umeda Sky Building visit (ticket costs extra)
    • Explore Dotonbori
    • Visit Amerika-mura
    Landmarks
    Shinsaibashi
    Umeda Sky Building
    Dotonbori
    Amerika-mura
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  9. Day 9

    Osaka to Seoul

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Osaka to Seoul

    Optional Activities

    • Explore city center
    • Visit Gangnam entertainment district
    • Dinner at local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Gangnam District
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  10. Day 10

    Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace & Insadong

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Rent hanbok (traditional Korean costume) at palace (entry free with rental)
    • Visit Tongin Market
    • Explore Insadong alleyways and teahouses
    Landmarks
    Gyeongbokgung Palace
    Tongin Market
    Insadong
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  11. Day 11

    Seoul: Bukchon Hanok Village & N Seoul Tower

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bukchon Hanok Village

    Optional Activities

    • N Seoul Tower visit (for a fee)
    • Explore Itaewon speakeasies and hidden bars
    • Visit Hongdae's bars and venues
    • Experience pocha (street tent bars)
    Landmarks
    Bukchon Hanok Village
    N Seoul Tower
    Itaewon
    Hongdae
  12. Day 12

    Seoul Departure

  13. Day 13

    Arrival Home

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan.South Korea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan.South Korea. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan.South Korea. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before July 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 19th, 2026, a minimum payment of 2% is required to confirm your booking with journaway DACH. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 50 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Who is travelling?

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