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Japan & South Korea Getaway

11 days, 3 cities  |  From $3,389 before flights  |  Payments as low as $121.04

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4.7 out of 5 stars

20
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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.

Today’s highlights
  • 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.

Traveler photos

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars

Overall rating based on 20 traveler reviews

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Don’t be afraid! Enrich your life!

5 out of 5 stars

Traveler Monique, traveled in Jul 2024

EF Ultimate Break came to my life during a time of big change. Traveling was something I always wanted to do but fear, financial responsibilities and the belief that traveling was not an option for people like me kept the wonderful experience from my life. Please, if you have...

Japan and South Korea

5 out of 5 stars

Anonymous traveler, traveled in Jun 2024

One of a kind experience. First time in Japan and I was glad to visit it with education first

Book the trip!

5 out of 5 stars

Traveler Jamie, traveled in May 2024

The trip was just what you’d expect a blend of group activities with a splash of independent days to check off your list of areas you want to see. The tour directors Sebastian and Ariel were great and provided a great list of recommendations of places to check out during your...

Super fun and flexible

5 out of 5 stars

Traveler Aleeya, traveled in Mar 2024

Best experience ever loved Mike our Japan tour guide and soo ah our South Korean tour guide. I made my longest dream come true!!!

Best Tour Guides Ever!

5 out of 5 stars

Anonymous traveler, traveled in Mar 2024

Our tour guides were the best! Mike and Sohey were both very helpful and made sure everyone’s needs were met. They were also laid back and fun hang out with when it was time to party! One of the best EF trips I went on!

WANNA GO BAAAAACK

5 out of 5 stars

Traveler Mariah, traveled in Mar 2024

The trip was sooooooo amazing! I found myself in awe everywhere I looked, and once again, I used up 100% of my 128 GB memory card. Let’s start with JAPAN!!! Nature, parks, imperial castle, tall trees, beautiful plants and flowers, the easy train and subway system, the way they...

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2024
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$3,539
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$3,609
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$3,589
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