7 Day Glimpse of Japan-Korea Group Tour

Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Seoul

Tour Code: TAT-Japan-GT-05

Tour Type: Group Tour

Price from: US$2150 Free Inquiry

Tour Feature

  • A super-value small group Japan & South Korea tour (maximum 8 pax)
  • Private coach door-to-door service ensures you a worry-free trip
  • Uncover the beautiful nature and unique culture of Japan and South Korea
  • Visit well-known destinations, i.e. Tokyo, Mt Fuji & Seoul

Tour Itinerary Expand All

Day 1 Arrival Tokyo

Transfer service to hotel

Meals: No Meal
Hotel: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Tokyo ★★★★
 

Welcome to Japan! Upon arrival at Narita International Airport, you will meet our local representative with a name board at the airport exit and be transferred to your hotel.  After check-in, the rest of the day is free at leisure on your own.
 

Notes:

1. Hotel check-in time is from 15:00. If you arrive at the hotel in the morning, luggage can be stored at the hotel when you explore the city on your own.
2. We suggest you fly to Tokyo Narita International Airport. If you fly to Tokyo Haneda Airport, it will cause a separate transfer fee. Please advise us in advance.
3. The airport pick-up will be arranged with only driver service.
4. If you are a solo traveler and cannot share the transfer service with other tourists, an airport transfer supplement: US$100 per car per way will be charged.

Tokyo City View
Tokyo City View

Day 2 Tokyo

Tokyo Tower, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace East Garden, Hama-rikyu Garden, Sumida River Cruise, Asakusa Kannon Temple

Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Hotel: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Tokyo ★★★★
 

Today is your time to explore Tokyo City. After your breakfast at the hotel, our local guide will meet you at the hotel to start a full day to explore Tokyo City through the convenient public transportation system.
 

The first stop is Tokyo Tower (approx. 30 mins), from which you could enjoy a panorama of Tokyo from the main observation platform. Then we will move to Meiji Shrine. It takes a fine example of Japanese shrine architecture. It is nestled in a peaceful and picturesque area. Passing by the Akasaka Guest House and National Diet Building, we will go to visit Imperial Palace East Garden and enjoy a pleasant walk through the garden, which is a place of historical interest and scenic beauty. 
 

At noon time, our local driver or guide will advise you of a good place where we will have about 1 hour to enjoy a typical Japanese-style lunch.
 

In the afternoon, your guide will lead you to visit Hama-rikyu Garden, which is a typical daimyo (Japanese feudal lord) garden in the Edo period with a tidal pond. Then we will enjoy a boat ride on the Sumida River from Hinode Pier to Asakusa to see a harmonious blend of old and new Tokyo. In the Asakusa area, we will visit Asakusa Kannon Temple which is a famous temple in the Asakusa district. 
 

Tokyo city exploring tour will end by sending you back to the hotel by our local guide.
 

Note: Lunch is on your own arrangement. Your guide will make recommendations for your preference

Meiji Shrine
Meiji Shrine

 

Day 3 Tokyo - Mt. Fuji - Tokyo

Mt. Fuji 5th station(depends on condition), Lake Kawaguchi cruise, Drive back to Tokyo

Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Hotel: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Tokyo ★★★★
 

After breakfast in your hotel, please check out and meet your guide at the hotel lobby.
 

You will start the exciting tour to visit Mt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi. The motor-coach rides for about 150 minutes, and we arrive at Mt. Fuji 5th Station, from which we would enjoy a panoramic view for about half an hour and you will be amazed by the spectacularly breathtaking views from above the clouds. 
 

After lunch, we will ride the Lake Kawaguchi cruise You can enjoy the magnificent Mt. Fuji and the panoramic 360-degree view.Then we will drive about 1.5 hours back to Tokyo.

 
Note: From the end of November to the beginning of March, the road up to Mt.Fuji 5th station will be closed due to snowfall. The fifth station of Mount Fuji will be replaced by Oshino Hakkai and Shin-kura Mountain Asama Park, and there will be no additional charges.
Mt. Fuji
Mt. Fuji

Day 4 Tokyo - Seoul

Transfer service to airport, Fly to Seoul

Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Hotel: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Seoul ★★★★
 

Free at leisure before you meet the driver and be transferred to Narita/Haneda International Airport for your flight to Seoul. Meet our Seoul driver at the airport and check in hotel. Have a good rest for your Seoul tour.
 

Notes:

1. Hotel check-out time is 11:00 a.m. If a check out after it, it will cause a late check-out fee.
2. Estimate pick-up time is 3.5-4.5 hours prior to passengers'  flight departure.

Seoul City View
Seoul City View

Day 5 Seoul

Gyeongbok Palace, National Folklore Museum, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong Handicraft Street, Gwangjang Old Market

Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Hotel: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Seoul ★★★★
 

Today, after breakfast at the hotel, you will meet our local guide in the hotel lobby. You will start a full day city tour of Seoul.
 

First, we will move to visit Gyeongbok Palace, the largest palace among the Five Grand Palaces built in Joseon Dynasty. Gyeongbokgung Palace was once destroyed by Japan in the early 20th century. The palace has been gradually restored since then. (Tuesday: Replaced by Changdeokgung Palace). Then we will visit the National Folklore Museum, which is located on the ground of Gyeongbokgung Palace. The design of the building is based on various historical buildings in Korea. You can see over 98,000 historical objects that were used in everyday life from prehistoric times to the end of the Joseon Dynasty.
 

We will pass by the Presidential Blue House or Cheong Wa Dae, which has blue tiles as the signature markings. These tiles were baked individually so that they can withstand for hundreds of years. The Blue House is actually a complex of buildings and each is uniquely designed, mainly in Korean architectural style with some elements of modern elements.
 

Later we will get to Gwanghwamun Plaza. The redesigned Gwanghwamun Square just opened to the public on Aug 1st, 2009, which is located at the center of the 600-Year old historic city of Seoul, where you can see the statue of King Sejong the Great who invented the Korean Alphabet 'Hangul' and the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin.

Gyeongbok Palace
Gyeongbok Palace
 

In the afternoon, we will go to visit Bukchon Hanok Village, home to hundreds of traditional houses, called Hanok. This hanok is closely packed together, which makes it a great photo spot for you to take. Hanok galleries, Hanok Handicraft Workshops, and Hanok restaurants are also available. However, please note that this is a living place for residents and you need to keep your voice low. Walk around Insadong Antique Street in the heart of the city, which is a unique place where you can see ancient but precious and traditional goods on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys, there are galleries and traditional restaurants, tea houses, and cafes.
 

The last attraction is the Old Market of Gwangjang, an old market of South Korea, with a history of about 100 years. Within this market, there is not only a variety of products such as silk, cloth, clothing, as well as a long food street where you can taste different traditional Korean foods, it is an ideal place to learn the way of life of the locals.
 

At the end of the tour, return to the hotel.
 

Note: Generally speaking, the tour time is between 09:00-18:00.

Day 6 Seoul

Bongeunsa Buddhist Temple, Starfield Library and Coex Mall, Lotte Tower

Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Hotel: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Seoul ★★★★
 

Today you will meet our local guide in the hotel lobby after breakfast at the hotel.
 

First, we will go to the Bongeunsa Buddhist Temple, which is a famous buddhist temple in Seoul. Here you can visit important buildings such as daxiong treasure hall and bell pavilion, sense the solemnity and mystery of buddhist culture, and enjoy exquisite Buddha statues and murals.
 

Then we will transfer to the Starfield Library and Coex Mall. The Starfield Library is located at Coex mall. First, we will visit the library, where you will find shelves 13 meters high. It is an ideal place to take photographs. Afterwards, you will have free time at the coex mall for shopping. It is one of the largest underground shopping malls in the world.
 

At noon, you will go to a local restaurant in Seoul to enjoy a delicious lunch. Then you will move to the new underground market in a private vehicle and have free time in this market.
 

At the end, we will go to the Lotte Tower, which is 555 meters high and has the Seoul sky lookout, the highest in Seoul. When you stand at the lookout, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire city of Seoul, admiring the beautiful sunset scenery and the illuminated city.
 

At the end of the tour, return to hotel.

Starfield Library
Starfield Library

Day 7 Departure Seoul

Transfer to airport together

Meals: Breakfast
 

After breakfast, you will meet with a DRIVER ONLY at hotel lobby and transfer to ICN Airport for departure.
 

Please note: 
1. According to the international common practice, the hotel check out time is 11:00. Check-out after 11:00 will cause a late check-out fee. 
2. The airport transfer service will be arranged on a sharing basis at a suitable time. If you prefer a private transfer or the sharing transfer time can not meet your timing, it will cause a transfer supplement. Please check with us in advance.

Prices & Dates

Arrival Date Departure Date Adult Enquiry
2026-03-27 2026-04-02 $2206 Enquire
2026-04-11 2026-04-17 $2150 Enquire
2026-05-13 2026-05-19 $2150 Enquire
2026-06-11 2026-06-17 $2150 Enquire
2026-07-09 2026-07-15 $2150 Enquire
2026-08-13 2026-08-19 $2150 Enquire
2026-09-09 2026-09-15 $2150 Enquire
2026-10-15 2026-10-21 $2150 Enquire
2026-11-05 2026-11-11 $2150 Enquire

 

Price Includes

  • Airport pick-up by local driver service
  • Private door-to-door transfer on the tour days
  • Experienced English-speaking driver guide service
  • Comfortable hotel accommodation with daily breakfast as specified
  • All attraction entrance fees as specified
  • The internal flight from Tokyo to Seoul are based on economy class
  • A sharing basis transfer (as a group) from Tokyo Hotel to the airport on Day 4
  • A sharing basis transfer (as a group) from Seoul Hotel to the airport on Day 7

 

Price Excludes

  • International air tickets or train tickets for arrival in Japan and departure from South Korea
  • Visa fee
  • Optional tours, meals, activities, and services
  • Meals (Lunch & dinner) 
  • Personal expenses
  • Comprehensive personal travel insurance
  • Gratuities to tour guide and driver
  • Private transfer service on Day 4 and Day7 to the airport if requested
  • Any airport transfer supplement for solo travelers on the 1st day and last day
  • Single room supplement
  • Personal comprehensive travel insurance (suggest to buy)

 

Remarks:

  • It is a mini-group tour. The maximum number of the group is 8 pax
  • The group guarantee departure if at least 3 travelers join the group on a date
  • Group tour has a fixed itinerary. If you have your own tour interests, please do not hesitate to let us know to customize your own Japan tour.
  • The above price is based on US$ per person on twin sharing basis.
  • Children at or over 6 years old will be at the adult's price.
  • The above prices exclude international flights to Japan and from South Korea for departure. If you hope us to include the international air tickets, please inform our travel consultant. 

What our clients say

4.9/5.0 | Excellent

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Jill Drew

4.9

Jun 28 ,2022

The trip was very good. The local guide went out of her way to make the tour enjoyable for all. Food was varied and adventurous at time. Transport was good. The pace of the tour was good with a few tweaks extras were added which filled the gaps.

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Karel Mom

5.0

Jun 13 ,2022

An amazing time in Korea, getting a great taste of Seoul, Busan and Jeju. Our guides Olia and Damien were amazing and made sure we had an excellent time on the trip.

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José A. Bonilla

5.0

May 16 ,2022

South Korea - a fascinating snap shot


This is a different and wonderful country which is very misunderstood. It has a lot to offer from the busyness of Seoul, and the beauty of the National Parks to the amazing volcanic island of Jeju. I thought this country would be a mixture of Japan and China yet it is quite different. The culture is fascinating - when they are into something (such as coffee shops, or hiking), they are into it big time yet the battle between tradition and western influence is fascinating to witness and observe in different areas in Seoul and in the rest of the country. Each area specializes in a different type of food (Kimchi always included) and this trip gives a great snapshot into different parts of South Korea from the cities (Seoul and Busan) to the DMZ to the countryside (national park and folk villages). This is not a very active holiday and there are not any long trips.

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David Jaeger

5.0

May 18 ,2020

In case I don’t get a chance to say it in person, I want to thank you personally for a wonderful introductory trip to Japan. I know that I speak for the four of us when I say that we have thoroughly enjoyed this trip from start to finish and we are very grateful for your personal service and the extreme care that you took at every turn. Miki was the best guide we could have wished for – so knowledgeable and so candid – a delightful person.
We will be very happy to recommend Top Asia Tour to our friends, acquaintances, and colleagues in the Canadian civil service.
Many thanks again and I hope that we will have the opportunity to travel with you again in the future.

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Jessa s.

5.0

Mar 26 ,2020

The Japan trip was fantastic! Due to the virus, we were only 4 girls + our amazing tour guide and we had a blast! A lot of the tourist places were empty which made our trip easier and more relaxing. A huge thank you to our tour guide, Becca, for all of the great memories, advice, and laughs.

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Peter A. Garza

5.0

Mar 15 ,2020

This has been one of the best tours I've been on, and despite being in Japan during the Corona pandemic Brooke our tour guide managed to make it the best tour ever. There were so many things we saw that normally would have been swarming with people but we had it all to ourselves. It was so amazing especially, with the Senso-Ji Temple in Tokyo, it was nothing short of magical seeing the temple and wandering around with so few people around, it was magical. And the pattern kept repeating itself throughout the tour it really was a once-in-a-lifetime adventure(pun most definitely intended). This tour exceeded all of my expectations and I'm so happy that I chose to go on this adventure.  I'm grateful that I had this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Japan.

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Jayne McIlroy

5.0

Feb 14 ,2020

An Unknown Country


There are very few British tourists visiting this lovely country and this trip with the tour operator was a good way of understanding the Past and the Present state of Korea. A visit to the DMZ gives you an understanding of the conflict between the South and the North. The gardens and ordinary road-side trees are beautiful and the people are charming. There was absolutely no hassle from the local people or officials.

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Janice Bulmer

5.0

Feb 07 ,2020

It was so amazing, the guide was super nice and great. She helped me with my Korean whenever I had questions as well and very well informed she would do her best to make sure my trip was amazing. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, there was many cancellations, so it ended up being me my mom and one other girl. In all it was very safe nonetheless hotels were fantastic accommodation were all there, no issues at all I am very pleased and can’t wait for my next trip 100% will recommend traveling with TAT. Safe travels to everyone have a wonderful time if your planning anything soon

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Mircea Ardelean

5.0

Jan 19 ,2020

Rebecca was excellent. She gave clear daily itineraries. She was very organized and friendly! The tour was good. I especially liked the sushi and calligraphy classes and the monkey park. The shrines and palaces; as well as the hikes on the old highways, gave me a historical background for me. I also enjoyed the natural beauty of Japan. The steam vents of the volcano and Mt. Fuji! Rebecca exposed us to different restaurants allowing us to try different foods. All were fantastic!

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Belinda koh

4.6

Jan 12 ,2020

Saw a lot of Korea in a short time so it was exhausting at times, but overall was great fun

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Amritpal Singh

5.0

Jan 03 ,2020

I did this tour in Nov/Dec and had an absolutely amazing time. Japan is a fascinating country and we visited a mix of urban and rural areas. As a keen walker, the highlight for me was walking the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route on the Kii peninsula walking through the mountain valleys between the 3 holy shrines. The train journey from Osaka to Tanabe on the Kii peninsula is stunning. Another highlight was walking part of the Nakasendo trail an ancient route between Kyoto and Tokyo that is now a walking route in the Kiso valley visiting the old post stations (juku) such as Magome and Tsumago. At Kawaguchiko we were lucky to have a perfectly clear view of Mt Fuji. Travel was mostly by train including bullet trains and buses in some mountainous areas that the train does not go to. Our accommodation was a mix of western-style hotels in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nagoya and ryokan(traditional Japanese style) in the rural areas. We had private guides in nearly all the locations we went to. Each day of walking was followed by a delicious Japanese-style dinner and soaking in the onsen - pure bliss. I would highly recommend this tour if you enjoy walking and would like to see a lesser-known part of Japan.

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Nadine Engonge

5.0

Nov 28 ,2019

What a great trip. There were some changes needed due to a typhoon arriving the first day...however, Pablo did a great job of adjusting schedules and accommodating everything!

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Ken Bauer

5.0

Nov 02 ,2019

This was a great experience and the information provided by our guide Samart about his country was of great value in the overall enjoyment of our trip. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Never having been to Asia before Bangkok

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Rosemary Hawley

5.0

Oct 22 ,2019

Great tour that showed the Korean culture and history very well. The night temple stay was great and I learned so much doing it.

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Stephen

5.0

Sep 15 ,2019

Great way to see the major sights & experience traditional food & culture.
Wow!!! Our Japan and Korea tour has a good balance of historical, traditional, and contemporary sights or experiences. TopAsiaTour managed the logistics of getting around cities and countries which made this effortless for us. The guide was incredibly helpful and always went that extra mile for the group. The size of the group was good and ensured you never missed anything.

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Anila Ruparelia

5.0

Aug 21 ,2019

We did this tour for our honeymoon and it was fantastic! I'd recommend this trip to everyone. Our tour guide made Japan extra special. She went above and beyond to find information and recommendations for anything not included on the tour. She was polite, accommodating, and very informative and was one of the main reasons our experience was so very special. We look forward to visiting Japan again and would love to have Lily as our host again. 

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Lana de Bruyn

5.0

Jul 26 ,2019

Great way to explore South Korea
South Korea is more than what it seems, and this tour is a great way to find out. Really enjoyed all the cultural inputs, the food, and the overall itinerary. Don't miss out on all South Korea has to offer.

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Sabina Sapkota

5.0

Jun 18 ,2019

Every aspect of planning our trip to China was seamless. Joyce has been amazing. She responds to any and every request immediately and has been incredibly informative about every aspect of our trip. I would definitely recommend the Top Asia Tour team

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Helen Garcia

5.0

May 17 ,2019

Enjoyable trip, great people both on tour and the locals we met, excellent food - loved Seoul and very glad I went. It is really a great holiday experience.

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Dale Tyler

4.0

Nov 12 ,2018

The Tour was excellent, surpassing my expectations. Our guide Yumi was so knowledgeable, attentive, and caring that we learned so much about Japan, its people, and culture than we ever would have done as independent travelers.

Touring is tiring, You pack so much in but the tour had ample free time for further exploration or resting for those who needed it.

I would certainly recommend Top Asia Tour and would use it again. 

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Anat Segal

5.0

Oct 10 ,2018

The tour was very enjoyable. Pablo, our Guide was superb in providing information regarding Japanese culture and history. The fact that he is passionate about the subject and his job made the tour great.

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Hari Chaturvedi

5.0

Dec 05 ,2017

One of the best trips I have done. Our tour guide, Hana, was exceptionally knowledgeable in local culture, places to eat, activities and optional activities, local transportation, etc. Her natural caring for people has shown throughout the trip. She always reassured each member of the group that they are enjoying the time and don’t feel left out. The tour was very well planned and I feel I have learned a lot more about the culture and people of this country. I would strongly suggest anyone do this tour.

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