Japan & South Korea Getaway
11 days, 3 cities |
Which trip style is right for you?
Essential: Budget-friendly, shared accommodations. Perfect for solo travelers and extroverts.
Plus: Hotel-style rooms with one other traveler. Great for those who want more privacy.
Why go?
Flashing neon lights. A quiet moment in a Buddhist temple. An unforgettable bowl of noodles. Awaken your senses—yes, all of them—on this journey through two of East Asia’s most captivating countries.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 9 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 9 breakfasts
- 3 dinners
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support
- Overnight temple stay
- Entrance to Tokyo’s Imperial Palace, Donggung Palace, Cheonmachong tomb, and more
Picture yourself
- Chowing down on sushi and kimchi whenever possible
- Harnessing your inner emperor at Tokyo’s Imperial Palace
- Winding through the eclectic neighborhoods of Seoul
- Moving and most definitely grooving to K-Pop bops
- Living like a Buddhist monk during a temple stay
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight flight
Board your overnight flight to Tokyo, the capital of Japan, and the most populated metropolitan area in the world.
Day 2: Arrive in Tokyo
Welcome to Tokyo, where there are vending machines for everything, bright neon lights everywhere, and more Michelin-starred restaurants than the entire rest of the world combined. Soak it all in.
- Meet an EF representative and fellow travelers as they arrive at the airport.
- Transfer to your hotel to check in and check out your room.
Chat with a Trip Expert!
1-800-766-2645
Monday–Thursday, 9am–7pm ET
Friday, 9am–5:30pm ET
Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.
Traveler photos
Reviews
Overall rating based on 47 traveler reviews
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An incredible experience from start to finish. Both tour directors were very knowledgeable and kind. Often giving advice on what to do during free time and telling others hidden gems to experience.
Both of the tour directors were fantastic and friendly. They were lovely and excited to share all their information about the best spots to check out and make sure we all had a good time. I’m so thankful for the directors as they made the trip such a memorable experience.
I don’t usually write reviews, but since this was my first time being out of my home country by myself and had such an amazing experience I just had to. While booking the trip I had a hard time deciding on if I wanted to go to Japan or South Korea, so when I saw they had both of...
This was an unforgettable tour of Japan and South Korea, and I can’t recommend it enough! The experience was a whirlwind of vibrant culture and serene moments. From the flashing neon lights of Tokyo to the tranquility of a Buddhist temple, every day brought something new and...
It was my first time going to Japan and South Korea. I thought it would be perfect to go on this trip especially as a solo traveler. I was a bit nervous at first but once i met everyone, i was really happy with my choice. Akira and Ariel were such awesome guides. They made it so...
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