I am looking for a small group tour of Japan and South Korea on or around 24th May. Could you please confirm the total number of travellers that will be on this tour from start to finish and how many of them are English speakers? I am looking for a small group tour where you travel with the same group of people (who are English speakers) throughout the trip. Will a tour guide be with us for the duration of the tour? What are the group sizes like?

Our packages are designed as a combination of day tours, accommodation, and transfers. This means you won't be traveling with the same group or guide throughout the entire trip. While you may occasionally see some familiar faces, most tours will include different guides and participants. During your free time, you'll have the flexibility to explore independently. Group sizes: Our walking tours and food experiences are typically small groups (up to 10 participants). For bus tours (such as Mount Fuji from Tokyo), group sizes usually range from 25 to 40 people, depending on the season and availability. Language: All of our day tours are conducted in English by default. If you prefer another language, this can be arranged as private tours. Duration: The length of each tour varies depending on the activity.

Can you explain the difference exactly with personalized. I did enjoyed the tour the first time but all these big hotels are too much. Their is a way to have hotels with small bedrooms more locals country site earthy.

We can definitely avoid big hotels and include more local and authentic style hotels. Could you share if you prefer 3, 4 or 5 star hotels?

is international flight included. What is departure city.

International flights are not included in the price of your tour package. Your trip will begin in Seoul and conclude in Kyoto, so you would need to arrange your flights to and from these destinations separately.

Is it possible to join this trip with a 9-year-old son? What is the cost?

The price would be the same as if it was for two adults. Also, note that all of our tours are for the entire family, from kids to seniors!

Do you charge a single supplement or pair up males/females as I don't mind sharing.

You'll see the option of the single supplment, when you are proceeding with the booking.

I'm based in Croatia. I'm interested in this tour with international flights included. Could you please confirm if the flight is included from Europe, and from which airport? Also, what would be the total cost for two people in April 2026?

Our packages don't include flights. Regarding the price, you are welcome to check in the TourRadar site.

How many nights and are meals included?

This package includes 13 hotel overnights, it doesn't include breakfast, lunch or dinners; we can add breakfast to your quote if you want.

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14 Day Highlights of South Korea & Japan Tour Package

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In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 40
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Seoul
Start point
Seoul, South Korea (Seoul)
Accommodation
Hotel (G3 Hotel Chungmuro), Hotel (Moxy Seoul Myeongdong), Hotel (Lotte Hotel Seoul Executive Tower)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer
Day 2
Seoul
Meals
Lunch/Dinner (Food tastings during the Seoul Food Tour - authentic Korean street food at the market)
Accommodation
Hotel (G3 Hotel Chungmuro), Hotel (Moxy Seoul Myeongdong), Hotel (Lotte Hotel Seoul Executive Tower)
Included Activities
- Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Watch the Changing of the Guard
- Wander traditional village alleys
- Seoul Food Market tour with food tastings
Landmarks
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Day 3
Seoul
Accommodation
Hotel (G3 Hotel Chungmuro), Hotel (Moxy Seoul Myeongdong), Hotel (Lotte Hotel Seoul Executive Tower)
Optional Activities
- Museum visits
- Restaurant exploration
Day 4
Seoul
Accommodation
Hotel (G3 Hotel Chungmuro), Hotel (Moxy Seoul Myeongdong), Hotel (Lotte Hotel Seoul Executive Tower)
Included Activities
- Visit Imjingak Park
- Visit the Bridge of Freedom
- 3rd Infiltration Tunnel entry with helmet and guided commentary
- Dora Observatory visit
- Visit Unification Village
Landmarks
Imjingak Park
Bridge of Freedom
3rd Infiltration Tunnel
Dora Observatory
Unification Village
Day 5
Seoul to Tokyo
Accommodation
Hotel (the b shimbashi, Tokyo), Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai Tokyo), Hotel (The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection)
Included Activities
- Flight to Tokyo
Day 6
Tokyo
Accommodation
Hotel (the b shimbashi, Tokyo), Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai Tokyo), Hotel (The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection)
Included Activities
- Walking tour near Tokyo Station
- Imperial Palace Gardens visit
- Nakamise-dori street passage
- Senso-ji Temple visit
- Meiji Jingu Shrine visit
- Harajuku district exploration
- Shibuya Crossing visit
Landmarks
Tokyo Station
Imperial Palace Gardens
Nijubashi Bridge
Nakamise-dori Street
Senso-ji Temple
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Harajuku
Shibuya Crossing
Day 7
Mount Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi
Accommodation
Hotel (the b shimbashi, Tokyo), Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai Tokyo), Hotel (The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection)
Included Activities
- Oishi Park visit
- Chureito Pagoda visit
- Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine visit
- Oshino Hakkai visit
- 5th Station visit
Landmarks
Oishi Park
Lake Kawaguchi
Mount Fuji
Chureito Pagoda
Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
Oshino Hakkai
Mount Fuji 5th Station
Day 8
Nikko
Accommodation
Hotel (the b shimbashi, Tokyo), Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai Tokyo), Hotel (The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection)
Included Activities
- Kegon Falls visit
- Lake Chuzenji visit
- Shinkyo Bridge visit
- Toshogu Shrine visit
Landmarks
Kegon Falls
Lake Chuzenji
Shinkyo Bridge
Toshogu Shrine
Day 9
Tokyo
Meals
Tasting (4-5 traditional food tastings at Tsukiji Fish Market including seafood and savory meat)
Accommodation
Hotel (the b shimbashi, Tokyo), Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai Tokyo), Hotel (The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection)
Included Activities
- Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple visit with purification ritual observation
- Tsukiji Outer Market exploration
- Food tastings at market vendors
- Namiyoke Shrine visit
Landmarks
Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple
Tsukiji Outer Market
Namiyoke Shrine
Day 10
Tokyo to Kyoto
Accommodation
Hotel (Comfort Inn Kyoto Shijokarasuma), Hotel (Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER), Hotel (The Thousand Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Bullet train to Kyoto
- Pontocho Alley walk
- Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni viewing
- Gion geisha district exploration
- Yasaka Shrine visit
- Hanamikoji Street stroll
Landmarks
Pontocho Alley
Gion
Yasaka Shrine
Hanamikoji Street
Day 11
Kyoto & Nara
Accommodation
Hotel (Comfort Inn Kyoto Shijokarasuma), Hotel (Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER), Hotel (The Thousand Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple) visit
- Arashiyama Bamboo Forest stroll
- Fushimi Inari Shrine visit with red torii gates walk
- Todai-ji Temple visit
- Great Buddha viewing
- Nara Park free time with Sika deer
Landmarks
Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple)
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Todai-ji Temple
Great Buddha
Nara Park
Day 12
Kyoto
Accommodation
Hotel (Comfort Inn Kyoto Shijokarasuma), Hotel (Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER), Hotel (The Thousand Kyoto)
Optional Activities
- Matcha-making class
- Onsen (hot spring) relaxation
Day 13
Osaka
Accommodation
Hotel (Comfort Inn Kyoto Shijokarasuma), Hotel (Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER), Hotel (The Thousand Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Osaka Castle visit
- Dotonbori exploration
- Glico Man photo opportunity
- Hozenji Temple visit
Landmarks
Osaka Castle
Dotonbori
Glico Man
Hozenji Temple
Day 14
Kyoto
End point
Kyoto, Japan (Kyoto)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer to Kansai Airport (KIX)
- Airport transfer to Tokyo city center

Landmarks
Gyeongbokgung Palace

Landmarks
Imjingak Park
Bridge of Freedom
3rd Infiltration Tunnel
Dora Observatory
Unification Village

Landmarks
Tokyo Station
Imperial Palace Gardens
Nijubashi Bridge
Nakamise-dori Street
Senso-ji Temple
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Harajuku
Shibuya Crossing

Landmarks
Oishi Park
Lake Kawaguchi
Mount Fuji
Chureito Pagoda
Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
Oshino Hakkai
Mount Fuji 5th Station

Landmarks
Kegon Falls
Lake Chuzenji
Shinkyo Bridge
Toshogu Shrine

Landmarks
Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple
Tsukiji Outer Market
Namiyoke Shrine

Landmarks
Pontocho Alley
Gion
Yasaka Shrine
Hanamikoji Street

Landmarks
Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple)
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Todai-ji Temple
Great Buddha
Nara Park

Landmarks
Osaka Castle
Dotonbori
Glico Man
Hozenji Temple

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G3 Hotel Chungmuro
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3, 4
Moxy Seoul Myeongdong
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3, 4
Lotte Hotel Seoul Executive Tower
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the b shimbashi, Tokyo
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The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai Tokyo
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Comfort Inn Kyoto Shijokarasuma
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Days 10, 11, 12, 13
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER
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The Thousand Kyoto
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Kelvin
September 21st, 2025
We had a fantastic time visiting South Korea and Japan with TJ. The itinerary was well thought out and included...
We had a fantastic time visiting South Korea and Japan with TJ. The itinerary was well thought out and included several activities we might not have thought of booking ourselves. There was still enough free time allowed for us to do a bit of exploring on our own, but booking our trip this way removed all of the stress and the burden of planning the trip ourselves, especially with the language barrier. Most of the day trips / tours were handled by reputable third party local operators rather than TJ and handled professionally with English speaking guides. Some groups were a bit larger than we would have liked (e.g. best of Kyoto, which was on a large coach) but most were fantastic. There was some confusion caused by TJ sending an updated version of the itinerary which changed some start times and contact details and as a result, we missed one of the night tours at the very start of the trip. It was smooth sailing after that though, so I haven’t let that experience affect my rating. The hotels selected by TJ were acceptable and centrally located, but if I were to book the trip again, I’d opt to purchase an upgrade to accommodations. Overall a very positive experience that has me contemplating when we’ll be able to go back for more!Show more
Traveled in August 2025
Reply from: Tourist Journey
Dear Kelvin, Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful review of your South Korea and Japan tour package! At Tourist Journey, we carefully design each package to ensure the perfect balance between guided activities and free time, and we're so happy it matched your expectations. We're glad that organizing your trip through us helped remove the stress of planning - that's precisely what we aim for with our packages. We also appreciate your constructive feedback as we constantly strive to improve our services. It's wonderful that you're already thinking about travelling with us again, and we look forward to welcoming you on another Tourist Journey adventure soon!
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Gary
Asked on March 16th, 2026
I am looking for a small group tour of Japan and South Korea on or around 24th May. Could you please confirm the total number of travellers that will be on this tour from start to finish and how many of them are English speakers? I am looking for a small group tour where you travel with the same group of people (who are English speakers) throughout the trip. Will a tour guide be with us for the duration of the tour? What are the group sizes like?
Group size
Tour Details
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written March 2026
  Our packages are designed as a combination of day tours, accommodation, and transfers. This means you won't be traveling with the same group or guide throughout the entire trip. While you may occasionally see some familiar faces, most tours will include different guides and participants. During your free time, you'll have the flexibility to explore independently.
  
  Group sizes: Our walking tours and food experiences are typically small groups (up to 10 participants). For bus tours (such as Mount Fuji from Tokyo), group sizes usually range from 25 to 40 people, depending on the season and availability.
  
  Language: All of our day tours are conducted in English by default. If you prefer another language, this can be arranged as private tours.
  
  Duration: The length of each tour varies depending on the activity.
I
Ivan
Asked on December 13th, 2025
Can you explain the difference exactly with personalized. I did enjoyed the tour the first time but all these big hotels are too much. Their is a way to have hotels with small bedrooms more locals country site earthy.
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written December 2025
  We can definitely avoid big hotels and include more local and authentic style hotels. Could you share if you prefer 3, 4 or 5 star hotels?
- I
  Ivan
  Traveler•Written December 2025
  I prefer to visit South Korea, the historic city of Joseon.
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Adrian
Asked on December 10th, 2025
is international flight included. What is departure city.
Flights / Transfers
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written December 2025
  International flights are not included in the price of your tour package. Your trip will begin in Seoul and conclude in Kyoto, so you would need to arrange your flights to and from these destinations separately.
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written December 2025
  Our 14 day package includes the flight from Seoul to Tokyo. The package starts in South Korea (Seoul) and it ends in Kyoto.
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Shelley
Asked on September 5th, 2025
Is it possible to join this trip with a 9-year-old son? What is the cost?
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- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written September 2025
  The price would be the same as if it was for two adults. Also, note that all of our tours are for the entire family, from kids to seniors!
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Jorge
Asked on August 25th, 2025
Do you charge a single supplement or pair up males/females as I don't mind sharing.
Single supplement
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written August 2025
  You'll see the option of the single supplment, when you are proceeding with the booking.
- J
  Jorge
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  Doesnt help making a decision to travel with you when you don't answer my question
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written August 2025
  As mentioned, there is a single supplement and you'll see the exact amount when you select the dates and marked yourself as solo traveller. Since I don't have your exact information like the date, or the hotel category, I don't know how much is gonna be exactly. Howevever you can see it on your side when selecting the correct details.
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Ryan
Asked on August 5th, 2025
I'm based in Croatia. I'm interested in this tour with international flights included. Could you please confirm if the flight is included from Europe, and from which airport? Also, what would be the total cost for two people in April 2026?
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- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written August 2025
  Our packages don't include flights. Regarding the price, you are welcome to check in the TourRadar site.
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Emily
Asked on July 28th, 2025
How many nights and are meals included?
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- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written July 2025
  This package includes 13 hotel overnights, it doesn't include breakfast, lunch or dinners; we can add breakfast to your quote if you want.

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- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan.South Korea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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- 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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