Japan & South Korea Getaway
11 days, 3 cities | From $3,379 $2,979 before flights($400 off) | Estimated biweekly payments as low as $102
Which trip style is right for you?
Essential: Room with 3+ other travelers in conveniently located hostels. For social butterflies who thrive on meeting other people.
Plus: Stay with just one other person in 3 or 4-star hotels. Perfect for couples or anyone who enjoys recharging in their own space.
Why go?
Flashing neon lights. A quiet moment in a Buddhist temple. An unforgettable bowl of noodles. Awaken your senses—yes, all of them—on this journey through two of East Asia’s most captivating countries.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 9 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 9 breakfasts
- 3 dinners
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support
- Overnight temple stay
- Entrance to Tokyo’s Imperial Palace, Donggung Palace, Cheonmachong tomb, and more
Picture yourself
- Chowing down on sushi and kimchi whenever possible
- Harnessing your inner emperor at Tokyo’s Imperial Palace
- Winding through the eclectic neighborhoods of Seoul
- Moving and most definitely grooving to K-Pop bops
- Living like a Buddhist monk during a temple stay
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight flight
Board your overnight flight to Tokyo, the capital of Japan, and the most populated metropolitan area in the world.
Day 2: Arrive in Tokyo
Welcome to Tokyo, where there are vending machines for everything, bright neon lights everywhere, and more Michelin-starred restaurants than the entire rest of the world combined. Soak it all in.
- Meet an EF representative and fellow travelers as they arrive at the airport.
- Transfer to your hotel to check in and check out your room.
Chat with a Trip Expert!
1-800-766-2645
Monday–Thursday, 9am–7pm ET
Friday, 9am–5:30pm ET
Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.
Flights
When you include flights with your trip, our dedicated team of experts will handle all the details, so your travel experience is as seamless as possible. Just select your dates and airport to see pricing.
Traveler photos
Reviews
Overall rating based on 48 traveler ratings
Showing 1-6 of 43 traveler reviews
Overall I think this tour is great for folks who want to see both countries and make use of the long flight! Obviously, your time is split between two very culturally rich countries. This trip can feel like it’s not enough! However, you are in some of the coolest countries so of...
An incredible experience from start to finish. Both tour directors were very knowledgeable and kind. Often giving advice on what to do during free time and telling others hidden gems to experience.
Both of the tour directors were fantastic and friendly. They were lovely and excited to share all their information about the best spots to check out and make sure we all had a good time. I’m so thankful for the directors as they made the trip such a memorable experience.
I don’t usually write reviews, but since this was my first time being out of my home country by myself and had such an amazing experience I just had to. While booking the trip I had a hard time deciding on if I wanted to go to Japan or South Korea, so when I saw they had both of...
This trip was great! I came early to see Kyoto - so I can imagine for others the trip felt maybe rushed but you get a good taste of two worlds. Seoul was incredible, but time in Tokyo felt really fast. Good trip if you want to dip your toes and then come back to one country for...
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Hi Jennifer! Thanks so much for sharing. I am so glad the trip was great! If there is anything else that prompted you to give this trip...
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| 2025 | ||
Call to book | $3,889 | |
$3,839 | ||
$3,949 | ||
$3,499, $200 off $3,699 | ||
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$3,359, $200 off $3,559 | ||
Almost full | $3,609 | |
$3,079, $200 off $3,279 | ||
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| 2026 | ||
4 left at this price | $2,979, $400 off $3,379 | |
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4 left at this price | $3,089, $350 off $3,439 | |
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