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Land and Rail Tour

Scenic South Korea and Japan

2025

Land Tour

Scenic South Korea and Japan

Scenic South Korea and Japan

Combine South Korea and Japan for the ultimate Asia discovery. On this 20-day journey, feast on Korean BBQ in Seoul, share tea with a monk at Jogyesa Temple, and spot a geisha in Japan’s culture capital, Kyoto.

20 day Land Tour

Itinerary

20 days / 19 night Land Tour

Day 1

Arrive Seoul

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Day 2

Seoul, Demilitarized Zone

Day 3

Seoul

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Day 4

Seoul, Busan

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Day 5

Busan, Gyeongju

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Day 6

Gyeongju

Day 7

Gyeongju, Daegu, Seoul

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Day 8

Seoul, Tokyo

Day 9

Tokyo

Day 10

Tokyo, Hakone

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Day 11

Hakone

Day 12

Hakone, Hamamatsu

Day 13

Hamamatsu, Nara

Day 14

Nara, Kyoto

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Day 15

Kyoto

Day 16

Kyoto, Kanazawa

Day 17

Kanazawa, Takayama

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Day 18

Takayama

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Day 19

Takayama, Matsumoto, Tokyo

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Day 20

Depart Tokyo

Rail
Coach/Vehicle

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

34 meals – 19 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners
Explore 18 towns, villages and cities
Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and local guides
19 nights in premium accommodation
Welcome Dinner at traditional Korean BBQ house
Learn how to make Korea’s favourite dish, bibimbap
Spend time in Kyoto, the cultural capital of Japan and discover the intriguing world of the Geisha and enjoy a tea ceremony
Step inside a miso factory and discover how this essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine is produced

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

Korean BBQ buffet.

Korean-Style BBQ

Join your Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner at a traditional Korean-style BBQ house. Savour the authentic flavours of the region and enjoy the atmosphere.

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-JOGYESA BUDDHIST TEMPLE

Jogyesa Temple

Visit Jogyesa Temple for the chance to share tea with a monk and experience the unique culture of Korean Buddhism. Explore the fascinating temple compound and marvel at ancient well-preserved Buddhist treasures.

Images supplied by Taylor Kim
Korea Tourism Organization Sydney Office

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Embark on a tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace, the largest palace in South Korea. Built in 1392 at the beginning of the Joseon Dynasty, it was the main royal palace for five centuries. Witness the changing of the guard ceremony, a tradition that has been performed for centuries in Korea and is a symbol of the nation's rich culture and history.

Sushi-Making Class

Take part in a sushi-making class and learn how to prepare maki sushi (rolled sushi) and nigiri sushi (sushi rice topped with a slice of raw fish) before savouring your creations for lunch.

Beautiful smiling japanese women in kimono having matcha green tea at home, Edo period, indoors, Kyoto, Japan, Asia. They are talking, enjoying in traditional ceremony. Copy space. Nikon D800, full frame, XXXL. iStockaLypse Kyoto 2016.

Japanese Tea Ceremony

Delve into traditional Japanese culture during a special tea ceremony experience. Learn all about tea varieties and the importance and process of serving tea to guests in Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change 

  • Cherry Blossom season in Japan usually lasts from late March to May, however due to changeable weather blooms cannot be guaranteed, even during spring months 

  • Prices include transfers, tipping, flight from Seoul to Tokyo and most porterage 

  • Flight from Seoul to Tokyo is unescorted 

  • Double bedding cannot be guaranteed 

  • Some hotels include shower over bath rooms only 

  • Prices are for land /rail only and flight as specified only 

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