FROM SEOUL TO KYOTO
JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA
MULTI-COUNTRY TOUR
From AED 14450 per person
Value Tour
11 Nights / 12 Days Tour
All Year Round
Escorted Group Tours
Asia, East Asia, Asia-Pacific
(EGEM-2503384-JPN/KR)
Seoul, Suwon, Jeonju, Busan, Shimonoseki, Hiroshima, Matsuyama, Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto
Best for: Time-conscious travelers who want a shorter journey without Tokyo.
Begin in Seoul, exploring its lively neighborhoods, historic palaces, and the DMZ. Travel south through Jeonju’s Hanok Village and Busan’s coastal charm, then board a ferry to Japan. Highlights include Miyajima Island’s iconic floating shrine, Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial, and Shikoku Island’s gardens and temples. End your journey in Kyoto, home to the Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari Shrine, and the charming geisha district of Gion.
Why choose this tour? A streamlined version of the Classical itinerary—perfect if you want the highlights of Korea and western Japan but don’t need to visit Tokyo.
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Day 01: SEOUL
Arrival transfer to the hotel.
Afternoon information meeting with your guide.
Free time to explore Seoul at leisure.
Day 02: SEOUL, DMZ CHEORWON, SEOUL
Early departure to the DMZ in Cheorwon.
Visit Second Tunnel, Cheorwon Peace Observatory, Woljeong-ri station, and Baek Ma Battle Memorial.
Lunch included.
Visit a local distillery producing Makgeolli rice liquor.
Evening visit to City Hall, Deoksugung Palace, and walk in Myeongdong district.
Dinner included. Return by metro.
Day 03: SEOUL
Half-day city tour: Changdeokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and War Memorial of Korea.
Lunch included.
Afternoon visit to Gangnam District and Lotte World Tower (free time).
Evening return and free time.
Day 04: SEOUL, SUWON, JEONJU
Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace with guard ceremony.
Drive to Suwon, tour UNESCO city walls and Hwaseong Haenggung Palace.
Lunch included.
Continue to Jeonju for guided walk through Hanok Village.
Day 05: JEONJU, SUNCHANG, DAMYANG, HAEINSA, BUSAN
Visit Sunchang Gochujang Village to learn about chili paste traditions.
Explore Damyang’s Bamboo Forest and Bamboo Museum. Lunch inside bamboo stalk.
Visit Haeinsa Temple, a UNESCO site housing Buddhist scriptures.
Arrive in Busan in the evening.
Day 06: BUSAN, FERRY TO JAPAN
Visit Haedong Yonggung seaside temple.
City tour: UN Memorial Cemetery, Jagalchi Fish Market, and Yongdusan Park.
Lunch included.
Evening ferry from Busan to Shimonoseki (overnight crossing in cabins). Alternative: flight or high-speed ferry to Fukuoka.
Day 07: SHIMONOSEKI, IWAKUNI, MIYAJIMA, HIROSHIMA
Arrive in Japan.
Visit Kintai-kyo Bridge in Iwakuni.
Ferry to Miyajima Island, visit Itsukushima Shrine, and stroll town center.
Afternoon transfer to Hiroshima: Peace Memorial, Atomic Bomb Dome, and Museum.
Dinner included.
Day 08: HIROSHIMA, MATSUYAMA
Ferry crossing to Shikoku Island.
Visit Matsuyama Castle via funicular.
Visit Ishiteji Temple, an important pilgrimage site.
Lunch included.
Admission to Dogo Onsen traditional bathhouse.
Day 09: MATSUYAMA, KOTOHIRA, TAKAMATSU, NARUTO, KOBE
Visit Kotohira Shinto Shrine on Mount Zozu.
Lunch in Takamatsu and visit Ritsurin Garden.
Stop at Naruto Bridge with glass observatory.
Evening arrival in Kobe.
Day 10: KOBE, OSAKA, MOUNT KOYA
Visit Earthquake Memorial Museum in Kobe.
Continue to Osaka, brief stop.
Drive to Mount Koya: visit Okuno Mausoleum and Kongobuji Temple.
Dinner included. Overnight in Buddhist monastery with meditation experience.
Day 11: MOUNT KOYA, KYOTO
Traditional breakfast at the monastery.
Transfer to Kyoto.
Full-day sightseeing: Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Imperial Palace, and Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Evening in Gion district with free time.
Day 12: KYOTO
Breakfast and end of services.
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INDICATIVE PACKAGE PRICES
From AED 14450 per person
Prices are based on two persons sharing a room and are for guidance only. Actual costs are subject to change and may vary depending on the season of travel, the number of occupants per room, prevailing exchange rates, and other factors at the time of booking. Some tours also offer a shared-option for solo travelers.
INDICATIVE HOTELS
★★★★ Seoul
★★★★ Jeonju
★★★★ Busan
★★★ Busan
★★★★ Busan – Shimonoseki
INCLUSIONS
Arrival transfer from airport to hotel in Seoul.
Travel by bus with English-speaking guide and basic travel insurance.
Accommodation in planned hotels with daily breakfast buffet.
Visa assistance and visa appointment fees (Standard Category).
City tours in Seoul, Busan, and Kyoto.
Excursion to DMZ Cheorwon.
Evening transfers to Myeongdong district (Seoul) and Gion district (Kyoto).
Seven lunches included: Seoul, Seoul, Suwon, Damyang, Busan, Matsuyama, Takamatsu.
Three dinners included: Seoul, Hiroshima, Mount Koya.
Experiences such as sauce-making in Sunchang Gochujang Village.
Ticket admissions to all listed attractions (DMZ Cheorwon, Metro Seoul, Changdeokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, War Memorial of Korea, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Suwon fortifications, Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, Hanok Village Jeonju, Juknokwon Bamboo Forest & Museum, Haeinsa Temple, Haedong Yonggung Temple, UN Memorial Cemetery, Kintaikyo Bridge, Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Dogo Onsen, Ishiteji Temple, Kotohira Shrine, Ritsurin Garden, Naruto Bridge Observatory, Earthquake Memorial Museum, Okuno Mausoleum, Kongobuji Temple, Ajikan/Zazen meditation at Mount Koya, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto Imperial Palace, and Kinkaku-ji Temple).
Ferry transfers: Busan–Shimonoseki (night ferry), Hiroshima–Miyajima, Hiroshima–Matsuyama.
Funicular to Matsuyama Castle.
International and domestic flights (except where specified).
Meals not mentioned in the inclusions (breakfasts not specified, certain lunches and dinners).
Drinks, personal expenses, and tips.
Departure airport transfers (unless purchased separately)
Travel insurance upgrades beyond the basic coverage.
Optional entry tickets such as Lotte World Tower in Seoul.
Private taxis and return transfers not accompanied by guide (e.g., return from Kyoto Gion).
Entrance fees for activities not explicitly listed as included.
Any services not mentioned in the inclusions.
Visa fees
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Lotte World Tower in Seoul (ticket not included).
Meditation (Ajikan/Zazen) at Mount Koya — not guaranteed on peak dates.
Attendance at the religious ceremony at Mount Koya temple before breakfast.
Kobe Tower or Sake Museum (alternative to Earthquake Museum, depending on date).
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