South Korea & Japan

11 or 14 days

Seoul, Busan, Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo, extension to Sapporo City | SKJ

Compare the natural landscapes of two countries that seamlessly blend modern ways of life with ancient customs. Explore where cutting-edge technology meets traditional art forms in Seoul and Tokyo, and find tranquility in Busan and Kyoto. Round out your trip with even more interactive experiences, like seeing a kimono show, visiting T.um VR Station theme park, and making kimchi. Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the South Korea & Japan tour

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the South Korea & Japan tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to South Korea

Day 2: Seoul

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Day 3: Seoul

Take a tour of Seoul

With your Tour Director, you will see:

Visit Cheonggye Plaza
See the Cheonggyecheon Stream
Visit Gwanghwamun Square
Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace

Visit the Bukchon Hanok Village

Take a walking tour of the Insa-dong neighbourhood

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Taekwondo Experience

Learn all about Taekwondo in the country this highly recognizable martial art originates from. Learn from professional instructors and discipline your body and mind as you learn principal moves like jireugi (first strike), makgi (defence), chagi (kick), and jjikgi (strike).

Ascend the Seoul Tower

Day 4: Seoul • Busan

Travel to Busan

Visit Bulgoksa Temple

Visit the Gamcheon Culture Village

Explore the white sands of Haeundae Beach

Day 5: Busan

Explore the UN Memorial Cemetery and Peace Memorial Museum

Enjoy a cable car ride over Songdo Beach

Visit Taejongdae Park

Day 6: Busan • Seoul

Travel by bullet train to Seoul

Visit the Odusan Unification Observatory and learn about the division of North and South Korea

Participate in a Korean cooking class, including a kimchi tasting

Day 7: Seoul • Osaka • Kyoto

Fly to Osaka, and then travel to Kyoto

Take a guided tour of Nara

Visit Todaiji Temple

Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine

Day 8: Kyoto

Tour Kyoto with an expert local guide

Visit Nijō Castle, where the Tokugawa shogunate kept a second home

Explore the Golden Pavilion, a Zen Buddhist temple

Tour the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Day 9: Kyoto • Tokyo

Travel by bullet train to Tokyo

Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide

Visit the Asakusa Kannon Temple

Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town

Visit an arcade and immerse yourself in a popular aspect of Japanese culture

Day 10: Tokyo

Take a walking tour of Shibuya

Explore Tokyo on in small supervised groups

Add this in-depth excursion:

Karaoke

A trip to Japan wouldn’t be complete without an evening of singing your favorite songs with friends in a karaoke lounge. Belt your favorite jams, or just clap along with friends as you unwind and have a wonderful, relaxing evening.

Day 11: Depart for Home

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Day 11: Tokyo • Sapporo City

Fly to Sapporo City

Take a tour of Sapporo City

With your Tour Director you will visit:

Asahiyama Observatory
Sapporo TV Tower

Stop for a photo at Japan's oldest clock tower

Stop for a photo at Lake Shikotsu

Day 12: Sapporo City

Take an in-depth tour of Shikotsu-Toya National Park

Guided visit of Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park and learn about Ainu history and culture in Japan

Visit the Nijo Seafood Market

Explore Noboribetsu Hell Valley and Oyunuma Pond, a natural hot spring

Day 13: Sapporo City • Otaru • Tokyo

Visit a local dairy farm in Otaru

Fly back to Tokyo

Day 14: Depart for Home

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Your experience includes

This all-inclusive global experience gives students the chance to explore the world–all at an unbeatable value.

Airfare & transportation

Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

Personalized Learning Support

Continuous Support

Worldwide Presence

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Includes airfare, hotels, meals, full-time Tour Director, and more.

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