Japan and Korea Tour
A 12 day route linking Tokyo, Hiroshima, Osaka and Seoul.
Two countries, one Far East route
This tour begins in Tokyo, reached via a Seoul connection, then continues through Hiroshima, Kobe and Osaka to Seoul, the capital of South Korea. From the 5th Station of Mount Fuji and Kamakura's Great Buddha to Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park and the DMZ border, it brings together the history of both countries. A free day in Seoul leaves room to explore at your own pace.
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Twelve days that start from Istanbul with Asiana Airlines and explore two great cultures of the Far East. In Tokyo, Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Tower and Ginza are followed by a climb to Mount Fuji's 5th Station and a boat tour on Lake Ashi. Kamakura brings the Great Buddha statue and its bamboo gardens.
The Shinkansen bullet train carries the trip on to Hiroshima, where the Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome are the main stops. After Kobe's port district, day trips from Osaka to Nara and Kyoto complete the Japan leg of the route.
The second half of the trip turns to Seoul, with Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and the tense history of the DMZ. Flights, accommodation, city tours and daily lunches are included.
Mount Fuji's 5th Station
Climb Japan's iconic peak, then take a boat tour on Lake Ashi.
Kamakura's Great Buddha
Visit the historic Daibutsu statue on Japan's Pacific coast.
The DMZ tour
View North Korea from the Third Infiltration Tunnel and Dora Observatory.
Planning your budgetDinners left free in the programme, drinks and the departure tax are not included. A recommended gratuity of 120 USD per person is collected for the driver and local guides. See details →
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Airline
The route of the journey
After a short wait, flight OZ 106 departs at 15:35 and lands at Tokyo Narita Airport at 17:55. After breakfast our Tokyo tour begins: Meiji Shrine, a panoramic view from Tokyo Tower, the National Diet Building, and Ginza, the centre of luxury.
01Day 1: Istanbul to SeoulFirst leg of the journey to Tokyo, overnight on board.
Istanbul to Seoul
We meet at Istanbul Airport's International Terminal at 14:30. After passport and baggage procedures, we set off for Tokyo via Seoul on Asiana Airlines flight OZ 552, departing at 17:20. We spend the night on board.
Flight details: OZ 552, Istanbul (IST) to Seoul (ICN), 17:20 to 09:35 the following day.
02Day 2: On to Tokyo via SeoulConnecting flight and arrival at Narita Airport.
On to Tokyo via Seoul
We land in Seoul at 09:35 local time. After a short wait, flight OZ 106 departs at 15:35 and lands at Tokyo Narita Airport at 17:55. We transfer to our hotel by private vehicle and check in.
Accommodation: Shinjuku Washington Hotel (3-star) or similar.
03Day 3: Tokyo City TourMeiji Shrine, Tokyo Tower, the National Diet Building and Ginza.
Tokyo city tour
After breakfast our Tokyo tour begins: Meiji Shrine, a panoramic view from Tokyo Tower, the National Diet Building, and Ginza, the centre of luxury.
Lunch: Traditional flavours at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Tokyo.
04Day 4: Mount Fuji and HakoneMount Fuji's 5th Station and a boat tour on Lake Ashi.
Mount Fuji and Hakone
We climb to the 5th Station of Mount Fuji, Japan's iconic symbol. We then enjoy a boat tour on Lake Ashi.
Lunch: A regional menu at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Tokyo.
05Day 5: Kamakura's Great BuddhaThe Daibutsu statue and the bamboo garden at Hokoku-ji.
Kamakura's Great Buddha
We travel to the historic city of Kamakura on the Pacific coast. We visit the Great Buddha (Daibutsu) statue and the mystical Bamboo Garden at Hokoku-ji.
Lunch: At a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Tokyo.
06Day 6: To Hiroshima by ShinkansenPeace Memorial Park, its museum and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
Bullet train to Hiroshima
At 08:30 we travel by Shinkansen bullet train to Hiroshima. We visit the Peace Memorial Park, its museum, and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
Lunch: The famous Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Hiroshima.
07Day 7: Kobe to OsakaMeriken Park, Kitano-cho district, then arrival in Osaka.
Kobe to Osaka
We continue to the port city of Kobe. After visiting Meriken Park and the historic Kitano-cho district, we arrive in Osaka.
Lunch: At a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Osaka.
08Day 8: Nara and Kyoto TourNara Park, Todai-ji Temple and Kinkaku-ji.
Nara and Kyoto tour
We visit Nara Park, known for its deer, and Todai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha. We then see the gold-leafed Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion.
Lunch: At a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Osaka.
09Day 9: Osaka to SeoulFlight, then Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village.
Osaka to Seoul
In the morning we transfer to the airport. Flight OZ 1135 departs for Seoul at 11:10. After arriving at 13:00 we take a city tour of Seoul, including Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village.
Lunch: Korean cuisine at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Seoul.
10Day 10: The DMZ TourThe Third Infiltration Tunnel and views of North Korea from Dora Observatory.
The DMZ tour
We take a tour of the DMZ, one of the world's most striking border lines. We view North Korea from the Third Infiltration Tunnel and Dora Observatory.
Lunch: At a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Seoul.
11Day 11: Free Day in SeoulFree time for Gangnam, Myeongdong and N Seoul Tower.
Free day in Seoul
A free day in Seoul for shopping and personal exploration. You can visit Gangnam, Myeongdong or N Seoul Tower.
Accommodation: Seoul.
12Day 12: Seoul to IstanbulEarly morning flight home to Istanbul.
Seoul to Istanbul
Early in the morning we transfer to Incheon Airport. Flight OZ 551 departs at 09:35 and lands in Istanbul at 15:40.
Flight details: OZ 551, Seoul (ICN) to Istanbul (IST), 09:35 to 15:40.
Flight details
Outbound · 16 March 2027Outbound · 17 March 2027Domestic flight · 24 March 2027Return · 27 March 2027Times are local, taken from the programme. Baggage allowance is given in your booking documents.
Where will you stay?
Shinjuku Washington Hotel or similar · Ramada by Wyndham Seoul or similar
Sold as: 4-star
Places visited
Included and extra costs
Included in the price
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- Istanbul - Seoul (connection) - Tokyo outbound and Seoul - Istanbul direct return economy class flight tickets with Asiana Airlines.
- Osaka (KIX) - Seoul (GMP) international flight with Asiana Airlines and the baggage allowance.
- Shinkansen (bullet train): the high-speed train ticket between Tokyo and Hiroshima.
- Luxury air-conditioned vehicles for the airport-hotel-airport transfers and all the intercity journeys specified in the programme.
- Tokyo (4 nights): Shinjuku Washington Hotel or similar
- Hiroshima (1 night): a good-quality 4* hotel in the city centre.
- Osaka (2 nights): a good-quality 4* hotel in the city centre.
- Seoul (3 nights): a 4* hotel such as the Ramada by Wyndham Seoul.
- All breakfasts taken at the hotels.
- Lunches at local restaurants on every excursion day in the programme (from day 3 to day 11). (Selected examples of Japanese and Korean cuisine.)
- Professional Turkish-speaking guiding service that stays with the group throughout the tour.
- Tokyo: Meiji Shrine and a panoramic city tour.
- Fuji & Hakone: a visit to the Mount Fuji 5th Station and a boat tour on Lake Ashi.
- Kamakura: entrances to the Daibutsu (Great Buddha) and Hokoku-ji (the bamboo garden).
- Hiroshima: visits to the Peace Memorial Park, the museum and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
- Kobe: visits to Meriken Park and Kitano-cho.
- Nara & Kyoto: entrance fees for Todai-ji Temple and Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion).
- Seoul: visits to Gyeongbokgung Palace (including the changing of the guard) and Bukchon Hanok Village.
- DMZ: entry permits and tour for the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and the Dora Observatory.
- Compulsory travel insurance.
- Making the K-ETA application required for South Korea and paying the fee (by us).
Not included in the price
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- Dinners: the dinners left free in the programme (our guide will recommend places for the famous Kobe beef or Korean barbecue).
- Drinks: all drinks taken during meals.
- Local gratuities: a recommended 120 USD per person collected for the driver and local guides.
- Departure tax for travel abroad: the duty stamp paid to the relevant banks or at the counter at the airport.
- Personal expenses: extra charges within the hotel (minibar, telephone, dry cleaning etc.) and entrances other than those covered by the museum passes.
- K-ETA responsibility: if the application is rejected (for reasons such as a criminal record), all responsibility lies with the passenger.
- Driver and guide gratuity · 120 USD · per person
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Cancellation and change conditions
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Guiding
All of our guides speak Turkish.
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