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Japan & South Korea in 25-Days: From Tokyo To Jeju Island

25 days
From Tokyo to Jeju-do
3.3
3 traveler reviews

Japan & South Korea in 25-Days: From Tokyo To Jeju Island

25 days
From Tokyo to Jeju-do
3.3
3 traveler reviews
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 18
Age range 18 to 55
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Highlights

  • DMZ
  • Fujikawaguchiko Day Trip
  • Ryokan Stay & Onsen
  • Taekwondo Class
  • Gyeongju Temple Stay

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Tokyo Arrival & Sushi-Making Fun
  2. Day 2 Markets, Temples & Akihabara
  3. Day 3 Shrines, Style & Shibuya
  4. Day 4 Fujikawaguchi & Majestic Mount Fuji Views
  5. Day 5 Kamakura’s Temples & Calligraphy Class
  6. Day 6 Hakone’s Pirate Ships, Ropeway & Onsen Experience
  7. Day 7 Bullet Train to Kyoto
  8. Day 8 Temples, Torii Gates & Historic Gion District
  9. Day 9 Head to Nara Famous Bowing Deer
  10. Day 10 Meditation in a temple, Kyoto Cycling trip & Travel to Hiroshima
  11. Day 11 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum & Miyajima Island
  12. Day 12 Explore Shinsaibashi & Shinsekai in Osaka
  13. Day 13 Farewell Japan, hello South Korea!
  14. Day 14 Seoul: Explore Myeongdong & Namsan Night Views
  15. Day 15 Gyeongbokgung Palace & Hanok Village
  16. Day 16 Journey to the DMZ (Korean Demilitarized Zone)
  17. Day 17 Seoraksan National Park & Abai Village
  18. Day 18 Temple Stay and Buddhist Experience
  19. Day 19 Cycle through Gyeongju
  20. Day 20 Busan coastal adventures
  21. Day 21 Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
  22. Day 22 Flight from Busan to Jeju
  23. Day 23 Waterfalls, Volcanic Views & Beaches in Jeju
  24. Day 24 Lava Rock, Yachting in Jeju & The Farewell Dinner
  25. Day 25 Final Farewell
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  • Guide
  • Additional Services
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What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional

Where You'll Stay

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The Dragon Trip

Number of tours

44

Age Range

7 to 75 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • JS
    · June 13th, 2024
    Tour and Adventure Leaders are excellent. Some aspects of the transfer from S. Korea to Japan can be greatly improved.
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    The Dragon Trip commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback, we are thrilled to see you enjoyed the tour and found the Adventure Leaders to be excellent! We appreciate your comments regarding the transfer between South Korea and Japan, and if you have any further feedback you would... Show more
    Trip date: June 2024
  • SB
    · May 1st, 2024
    It was a great itinerary that let us catch quite a few of the highlights of South Korea and Japan. The tour takes us to more of the significant destinations in each country than other comparable tours. We had the opportunity to do some fun add-ons like taking a K-pop class, doing an overnight at a temple, and having a calligraphy class. I loved that it was an active tour, so we got to do some hikes in the mountains as well as cycling. Specific items are included as part of the tour, but the tour also gives you a lot of free time where you can choose your own adventure. The advantage is that you can have the experience you want. The disadvantage for me is that I had to spend a lot more time than expected researching what there was to do in an area and how to fit it all together. It is a budget tour, so expect to spend a lot more on food and your free time activities that are over and above the base tour price. This tour is not an educational tour - I didn't learn as much from the tour as I would have liked. The tour uses hostels - getting a good night's sleep can be difficult. I opted for an upgrade to a single room and am really glad I did so. The rooms were all perfectly adequate. Dragon Trips administrative team was very responsive and organized. I had two tour guides - I really liked one and didn't think the other one did a great job. That can affect the experience of the tour. Overall, I give the tour a thumbs up and would recommend them.
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    The Dragon Trip commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback! It's great to hear that you enjoyed the itinerary and appreciated the opportunity to explore highlights in South Korea and Japan. We're glad you found the add-on activities enjoyable and appreciated the... Show more
    Trip date: April 2024
  • M
    · March 29th, 2024
    The Korea aspect of the tour was incredible, I would rate it 5 stars- CheongAn and Julian were amazing tour guides helping us all fall in love with the country. Japan felt very disorganised and fell flat.
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    The Dragon Trip commented on this review
    Thanks for sharing your feedback! It's great to hear that the Korean aspect of the tour exceeded expectations with CheongAn and Julian as amazing guides. We're sorry to hear that your experience in Japan didn't meet expectations, and we appreciate your... Show more
    Trip date: March 2024

Dates & Availability

25 days
Japan & South Korea in 25-Days: From Tokyo To Jeju Island
From Tokyo to Jeju-do

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What our customers ask about this tour

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  • M

    Monique

    Asked on February 3rd, 2025

    1. What is the best time for weather? Trying to avoid too many rainy/cloudy days. 2. Is this a good photo trip? 3. Do you have a list of optional things to do and price? I like exploring interesting areas to do photo walks. 4. What meals are included? Are breakfasts included? What are the basic prices of meals? 5. What are the airport codes for the flights?

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    • The Dragon TripOperatorWritten February 2025

      October & November is one of the best times to go. The typhoon season is over and it's not as cold yet. This trip would be a good option for as there's a good mix of planned activities and free time. The tour includes 1 breakfast, 1 dinner and 1 sushi class. Budget about £15-20 a day for food and drink. The tour includes 2 flights from Osaka (KIX) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) and from Busan (PUS) to Jeju (CJU). Recommended to fly into Narita (NRT) or Haneda (TYO) airports in Tokyo, and can fly out from Jeju (CJU).

    • M

      Monique

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      Do we have the option of making our own breakfast in the hostels? Do the hostels have kitchens? For the flight leaving South Korea, all searches require changing airports in Seoul. Do you have suggestions on how to book flights to avoid this issue?

    • The Dragon TripOperatorWritten March 2025

      A couple of the hostels do have kitchens but not all of them. They will have breakfast options available either in the hostel or close to it. Flights from Jeju Island typically arrive in Seoul Gimpo airport which mostly services domestic flights. Most international flights will fly from Incheon. We can help organize the Jeju-Gimpo flight, which will arrive at Gimpo at 1PM. It takes about 45 minutes to get to Incheon. It's recommended to arrive at the airport at least 2-3 hours before your flight. Therefore, we recommend booking your return flight from 4.30-5PM earliest.

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    Jade

    Asked on August 27th, 2024

    Do you take people older than 60? we are both in our mid 70's

    Age Range
    • The Dragon TripOperatorWritten August 2024

      Unfortunately, the maximum age for this tour is 55. We have designed this tour with youth travellers in mind - we use youth hostels and the itineraries are high intensity with 20,000+ steps per day. Most travellers will be in their 20s.

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    Chelsea

    Asked on May 2nd, 2024

    Why is the age limited at 60 y.o. ?

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    • The Dragon TripOperatorWritten May 2024

      This tour is designed primarily with 20-30 year olds in mind. The tours are very active and jam-packed, including early starts and getting on and off local transportation. There will be a lot of walking, and activities such as cycling. You would be walking more than 20,000 steps per day! The accommodation will be hostel based, even with a room upgrade you may be in a private room in the hostel, depending on the location, so it may be a bit noisy in the evenings as the group goes partying.

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      Chelsea

      TravelerWritten May 2024

      How much would I expect to pay for the trip to Seoul and the return from Tokyo (I live in Paris, FR) ?

    • The Dragon TripOperatorWritten May 2024

      We don't provide flights and these would have to be arranged independently. However, having looked at Google flights - the price ranges from £600 to £900 (700- 1000 EUR).

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      Chelsea

      TravelerWritten May 2024

      Is there a less strenuous trip to spend for 24 days without the comforts of a hotel and easy-to-reach places without a cane?

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      Chelsea

      TravelerWritten May 2024

      What are the best months to visit South Korea (when it is colder and near the end of the tourist season) but the attractions are still open to see the most possible?

    • The Dragon TripOperatorWritten May 2024

      The period between September and November would be an ideal time to visit if you prefer visiting South Korea when the weather is cooler.

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    Alison

    Asked on April 2nd, 2024

    Wanted to know if you could also book our flights to/from Canada for this trip? We would also like to stay 4-5 days in Toyko before going back to Canada. Would it be possible to book extra hotel stays?

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    • The Dragon TripOperatorWritten April 2024

      We are unable to book flights. You can visit our website to check out the best flight options with our partner.

    • The Dragon TripOperatorWritten April 2024

      Extra nights cost 45 (80 CAD) per person per night in a dorm room or 150 (260 CAD) per night in a private room.

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    Jordan

    Asked on January 15th, 2024

    How can I combine the South Korea and Japan trips of interest?

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      Jordan

      TravelerWritten March 2024

      What kind of flight deal do you think you could offer from Washington Dulles (IAD) and return?

    • The Dragon TripOperatorWritten March 2024

      We don't book international flights from the USA but would recommend checking third-party websites or search engines, such as Skyscanner and Google Flights, for any flight deals.

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    Connie

    Asked on January 8th, 2024

    What meals are included? What excursions/sites are included? What are the optional tours and how much do they run? What is the best time to travel here? Any visas required and any Covid requirements?

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      Connie

      TravelerWritten January 2024

      Are you saying that breakfasts are not included with the lodging? How much are most meals?

    • The Dragon TripOperatorWritten January 2024

      Most meals are not included in the tour. The tour does include meals during some activities such as the sushi-making class and the BBQ night in Jeju. Generally, budget around 20,000 KRW (15 USD) per day for food. You can get a meal of Gimpap (Korean sushi) or noodles for 5,000-6,000 KRW.

    • The Dragon TripOperatorWritten January 2024

      You will need a Korean e-visa (kETA) for your visit to South Korea. This can be arranged online. You currently don't need a visa to travel to Japan.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan and South Korea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan and South Korea. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan and South Korea. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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