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18 Days Japan And South Korea Classic Tour (private guide and driver)Family Tour Customizable

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From Tokyo to Paju
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Tokyo

    Arrival in Tokyo
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Senso-Ji Temple with private English-speaking guide
    • Asakusa Food Experience - local street food tour
    • Visit Kokyo Gaien Garden (Imperial Palace garden)
    • Explore Akihabara district
    Landmarks
    Senso-Ji Temple
    Kokyo Gaien Garden
    Akihabara
  3. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hachiko statue in Shibuya
    • Shibuya Sky Observation Deck - Sky Edge rooftop viewing
    • Explore Harajuku district
    • Visit Shinjuku Golden Street
    Landmarks
    Hachiko Statue
    Shibuya Sky Observation Deck
    Harajuku
    Shinjuku Golden Street
  4. Day 4

    Fuji Region

    Fuji Region
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Fuji View Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit West Lake Village
    • Visit Oshino Hakkai (eight ponds)
    • Explore Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
    • Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park
    Landmarks
    West Lake Village
    Oshino Hakkai
    Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
    Arakurayama Sengen Park
    Mount Fuji
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 5

    Hakone to Kyoto

    Hakone to Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Kyoto )

    Included Activities

    • Lake Ashino Hakone Pirate Ship cruise
    • Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani
    • Shinkansen bullet train journey to Kyoto

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase black jade at Owakudani (legendary item said to prolong life by 7 years)
    Landmarks
    Lake Ashino
    Owakudani
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Kyoto )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
    • Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • Kimono and Tea Ceremony Experience - including matcha green tea preparation
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji Temple
    Kiyomizu-dera Temple
  7. Day 7

    Uji - Nara

    Uji - Nara
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hot Spring from Deep Water Osaka Hinode Hotel Nipponbashi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • Visit Uji (famous for high-quality green tea)
    • Nara Park with deer viewing
    • Visit Todai-ji Temple
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Taisha
    Uji
    Nara Park
    Todai-ji Temple
  8. Day 8

    Nara to Hiroshima

    Nara to Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* ( Candeo Hotels Hiroshima Hatchobori)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
    • Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    • Visit Hiroshima Castle
    Landmarks
    Atomic Bomb Dome
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    Hiroshima Castle
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  9. Day 9

    Hiroshima to Miyajima to Osaka

    Hiroshima to Miyajima to Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Miyajima island with wildlife viewing
    • Visit Itsukushima Shrine with iconic floating torii gate
    Landmarks
    Miyajima
    Itsukushima Shrine
  10. Day 10

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hot Spring from Deep Water Osaka Hinode Hotel Nipponbashi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kuromon Ichiba (covered market)
    • Visit Osaka Castle
    • Visit Osaka Museum of History
    • Visit Umeda Sky Building observation deck
    Landmarks
    Kuromon Ichiba
    Osaka Castle
    Osaka Museum of History
    Umeda Sky Building
  11. Day 11

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hot Spring from Deep Water Osaka Hinode Hotel Nipponbashi)
  12. Day 12

    Osaka to Seoul

    Osaka to Seoul
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station)
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  13. Day 13

    Incheon

    Incheon
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wolmido Island
    • Explore Incheon's Chinatown
    • Visit Jjajangmyeon Museum
    • Visit Sinpo Market
    Landmarks
    Wolmido Island
    Incheon Chinatown
    Jjajangmyeon Museum
    Sinpo Market
  14. Day 14

    Seoul

    Seoul
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae)
    • Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace
    • Explore Bukchon Hanok Village
    • Hanbok Experience - wearing traditional Korean dress
    Landmarks
    Blue House
    Gyeongbokgung Palace
    Bukchon Hanok Village
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  15. Day 15

    Garden of Morning Calm - Myeong-Dong

    Garden of Morning Calm - Myeong-Dong
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nami Island
    • Visit Garden of Morning Calm
    • Explore Myeong-Dong shopping district
    Landmarks
    Nami Island
    Garden of Morning Calm
    Myeong-Dong
  16. Day 16

    Seoul

    Seoul
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Namsan Park with trails and wildlife viewing
    • Visit Namsan Cable Car
    • Visit Namsan Seoul Tower
    • Explore Gwangjang Market (oldest traditional market in Korea)
    • Explore Insadong neighborhood
    Landmarks
    Namsan Park
    Namsan Cable Car
    Namsan Seoul Tower
    Gwangjang Market
    Insadong
  17. Day 17

    Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

    Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
    • Gondola ride with DMZ views
    • Visit Odu Observatory
    • Cross Freedom Bridge
    • Explore Third Tunnel of Aggression
    Landmarks
    Demilitarized Zone
    Odu Observatory
    Freedom Bridge
    Third Tunnel of Aggression
  18. Day 18

    Departure from Seoul

    Departure from Seoul
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Yolozolo
    June 18th, 2026
    I booked this tour because I wanted to experience more of South Korea than just Seoul, and it turned out to be one of...
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  • Grace
    June 12th, 2026
    We recently completed the South Korea tour, and it exceeded our expectations from start to finish. The itinerary was...
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  • Nina
    May 13th, 2026
    Tour guides and drivers in Seoul and Busan were fantastic, hotels were okay. Guide in Jeju did not speak English...
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