Encounter Japan’s rich cultural heritage from Tokyo to Kyoto and the energy of Seoul in South Korea. Explore Japan’s blend of past and present through Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima, traveling between them on the shinkansen bullet train. Meet Japan’s ama pearl divers, see the beauty of the Golden Pavilion, and explore Gion, the historic geisha district of Kyoto. Reflect at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum. In South Korea, discover Seoul’s Gyeongbok Palace, and take a tour of Korea’s infamous Demilitarized Zone. Join a conversation with a North Korean defector and enjoy a traditional lunch hosted in a Korean family’s home. The spirit of Japan and South Korea’s vibrancy shine from neon-lit streets to tranquil shrines.
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16 Days
15 Nights
23 Meals
14 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
7 Dinners
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Hotel-Aloft Tokyo Ginza
Hotel-Courtyard Marriott Namdaemun
See the gleaming beauty of the Golden Pavilion.
Wander among the swaying trees of the Arashiyama bamboo forest.
Tour Korea’s infamous Demilitarized Zone, better known as the DMZ.
IncludedMeet Japan’s ama pearl divers and learn more about their elite profession.
Visit Hiroshima’s Peace Park and Memorial Museum and hear accounts of the atomic bomb’s devastation.
Join a North Korean defector for a private and emotional discussion about their escape and new life.
IncludedOutside the bustle of Seoul, experience a home-hosted traditional lunch with a Korean family.
Dive deep into the culture and social norms of Japan over a homestyle cooking class with the Women’s Association of Kyoto.
Make delicious okonomiyaki, savory pancakes that are a Japanese favorite.
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Pre Night: Aloft Tokyo Ginza
From $200 per night
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Post Night: Courtyard Marriott Namdaemun
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