Seoul & Tokyo
A tour of South Korea and Japan : visit Seoul and Tokyo on this self-guided tour.
In the heart of Asia, these two modern capitals also have a traditional side to discover. Accommodation, internal transport and travel between South Korea and Japan are included.
Set off on this trip to Asia with peace of mind!
1 week itinerary in Seoul and Tokyo (9 days)
- Departure city/airport : Seoul (Incheon Airport : ICN)
- Seoul (3 nights)
- Tokyo (5 nights)
- End Return airport : Tokyo (Narita : NRT or Haneda : HND)
Please find below the itinerary details.
Tour length :8 nights / 9 days (+ 1 day at the beginning if you leave from Europe)
Indeed, the tour departure and end dates presented on this page relate to your stay in Japan. On departure, you will have to leave Europe on the day before. The return flight is on the same day due to the time difference.
Example :
- Departure from Europe : January 1st
- Arrival Seoul (date to be selected in the tour calendar while booking) : January 2nd
- Return flight from Tokyo : January 10th
Why this trip to Japan ?
- Our team will welcome you at each airport (Seoul and Tokyo)
- Get settled in the heart of the 2 capitals in your 3* hotels chosen for their comfort and location
- Take advantage of the transportation included in the 2 Asian capitals
- Have a comfortable flight and airport transfers between the 2 cities
- With your tickets, climb to the top of the Tokyo Sky Tree, 634m high
- Recommendations available in your travel diary
- Enjoy unlimited internet access thanks to your pocket Wi-Fi
- If necessary, contact our Japanese bilingual English-speaking assistance 24/7
- Numerous guided days or other optional activities available
- Benefit from the expertise of Japan Experience, European leading travel agency in Japan
Your trip in detail
Itinerary
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Day 1 : Wake up in the Land of the Morning Calm
Arrival at Incheon Airport in Seoul.
You will be met at the airport by an English-speaking specialist. They will give you your travel documents for Korea, including your transport pass, and accompany you to your hotel in the heart of Seoul.
Check-in at the Nafore Hotel or same category hotel 3* in the center of the capital.
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Day 2 : A stunning capital
Self-guided tour of Seoul and its region.
A few must-sees:
- Cheonggye Square, from which you can see the city along the river. Total relaxation!
- Gyeongbokgung Palace, one of the largest in the country.
- The impressive Jongmyo sanctuary, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Optional:
- Let a city expert guide you for a day.
- Discover Korean art on a tour of several galleries, private meetings and an introduction to the country's modern art. -
Day 3 : The past so present
Self-guided tour of Seoul and its region.
Why not take the day to explore the area surrounding the capital?
- Hwaseong Fortress and its unique architecture, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Bukhansan National Park, home to some of the most beautiful hiking trails in the region, as well as several temples and a fortress
- Jeonju Hanok Village and its traditional houses that will transport you back in timeOptionally, take a half-day guided tour to the border between the two Koreas, to the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) where the Korean War Armistice was signed.
After dark, check out the city's nightlife in the lively districts of Gangnam, Itaewon or Hongdae.
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Day 4 : Depart for Tokyo 東京
Transfer to Seoul Incheon Airport by bus (included).
Flight to Tokyo.
Arrival at Tokyo airport (Narita or Haneda).
Welcome to Japan! Yokoso 日本へようこそ!Our airport assistant will welcome you at the exit of the customs and will give you all your travel documents and your Pocket WiFi.
Unaccompanied transfer from the airport to Tokyo (see details).Check-in at Hotel OMO3 Tokyo Akasaka by Hoshino Resorts or same category hotel 3* (rooms available from 3:00pm).
You can pick up your pocket Wi-Fi at the hotel reception desk. -
Day 5 : First steps in the capital
What is there to do in Tokyo on the first day?
We advise you to slowly start visiting Tokyo from its western districts:
- Harajuku: the avant-garde district
- Meiji Jingû, the imperial shrine
- Takeshita-Dori: the most famous street in Japan
- Omotesando: Tokyo's Champs-Élysées
- Shibuya and its unmistakable "crossroads"One of our many experienced English-speaking guides can also accompany you to visit the classic sights of Tokyo (optional, from 9:00 to 17:00).
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Day 6 : The big loop
For this second day of visiting Tokyo, we recommend the following "loop".
Start from Tokyo Central Station, with its original architecture, then go to visit:
- Ginza, Tokyo's chic district
- Tsukiji, the small outdoor food market
- Hamarikyu, the Japanese garden between Tokyo's buildings
- Asakusa, a traditional district and place of pilgrimage, accessible by a cruise on the Sumida River
- Sensô-ji Buddhist temple, one of the oldest in the city
- Tokyo Sky Tree reaching a height of 643m and its panoramic view of Tokyo at sunset (ticket included in your tour)Enjoy a cruise on the Sumida River between Hamarikyu and Asakusa.
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Day 7 : Follow the guide
There are still many places to discover according to your taste! Ueno, Yanaka, Odaiba...
Don't hesitate to follow the many suggestions in your travel diary.
Or better still, book an English-speaking guide for the day (optional) to visit Tokyo off the beaten path!
Make the most of our many optional activities :
- Are you looking more for fun? Ghibli Museum, Disneyland or Hello Kitty Park are waiting for you!
- Do you prefer a themed activity? book a visit on an architecture tour, gardens, home cooking or Noh's theatre.
- Chasing thrills? Let yourself be tempted by a helicopter ride or a sumo tournament (in season)! -
Day 8 : On the way to visit the emblem of Japan: Mount Fuji!
For this last day before your departure, we advise you to go to the area around Tokyo, for a day in the Mount Fuji region, in Hakone (transport optional).
You will be charmed by the magnificent scenery of this spa resort, 1 hour 30 from Tokyo (not included), Lake Ashi and its view of Mount Fuji (in good weather!). Not forgetting the volcanic site of Owakudani, accessible by cable car.
If you wish to be accompanied for this day, one of our English-speaking guides will reveal all the secrets of the Mount Fuji region (optional, return trip from Tokyo).Also:
- The temples and sanctuaries of Nikko, in the heart of the forest (about 2 hours one way trip).
- The town of Kamakura and its Great Bronze Buddha (about 1 hour one way, if you didn't go the day before).
- The Kawaguchiko and Five Lakes region, closest to Mount Fuji. Longer and more difficult to access than Hakone. -
Day 9 : Sayonara, and see you next time!
Transfer to Haneda or Narita airport (included but not accompanied).
This transfer is by shuttle or shared bus, with other customers departing from the same hotel or a hotel close to yours. These transfers arrive between 3 hours and 1.5 hours before the actual departure of your flight, and stops can be made before you arrive at the airport.
If you prefer a private transfer at a time of your choice, direct to the airport and with no intermediate stops, select the "Private taxi to the airport" option.
Return flight to Europe, North America, Australia.
Do not hesitate to extend your trip by one or more days to Tokyo, or elsewhere... We will be able to advise you!









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Accommodation
- 3 nights in a 3* hotel in the heart of the city of Seoul
- 4 nights in a 3* hotel in the heart of the city of Tokyo
The basic rate includes a twin room for two people.
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Transport
- 12-ride Seoul Metro ticket
- Flight Seoul -> Tokyo, economy class
- Transfer airport <> Seoul
- Transfer airport <> Tokyo
- Prepaid public transport card
- 3-day Tokyo Metro Pass
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Experiences and meals
- Airport welcome Seoul
- Airport welcome Tokyo
- Entrance to Tokyo Sky Tree (combined ticket 350+450m)
- Breakfasts in Seoul
Included in your self-guided tour
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Additional services
- Unlimited Wi-Fi access in Seoul (public Wi-Fi everywhere), with pocket Wi-Fi in Tokyo
- Complete e-travel diary sent 20 days before your departure
- 24/7 telephone assistance in English and bilingual Japanese
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Not included in the price of your trip
- Europe > Seoul and Tokyo > Europe Flights
- Optional insurance policies
- Personal expenses including meals (breakfast optional)
- Public transport when your transport cards have run out (see details)
- Anything not included in the "included in your tour" section
When you buy, Japan Experience offers you 2 types of protection:
Japan Experience Flex :
Cancellation insurance before departure under conditions.
Japan Experience Protect :
Pre-departure cancellation insurance under conditions and on-site assistance under conditions. COVID protection included.
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