Treasures of South Korea & Japan

Duration
16 days

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KAJ28

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Experience a seamless journey through two fascinating east Asian countries, viewing breathtaking palaces and historic locations, while savouring unique cultural moments and travelling on high-speed modern trains

Unveil culture and history on our only tour to South Korea, combining high-speed rail travel and hand-selected excursions in Korea and Japan.

Wander amid the timeless palaces of Korean dynasties in Seoul before a visit to the Demilitarised Zone. Journey by modern KTX train to Gyeongju, the capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom, to explore Buddhist temples and royal estates dating back more than a thousand years.

Crossing to Japan, explore Fukuoka, discover famed fresh seafood before sailing to an oyster farm in Miyajima and spend two nights in Osaka. Visit the emotive Hiroshima Peace Memorial, take part in a tea ceremony in Kyoto and conclude this unforgettable adventure with a trip on the iconic Shinkansen bullet train to dazzling Tokyo.

Unforgettable Experiences

Uncovering dynastic heritage at Seoul’s historic palaces

Walk amongst timeless scenes in South Korea’s capital on an excursion to Gyeongbokgung, the 14th-century royal palace of the Joseon dynasty and one of the country’s most famous landmarks.

Visiting the Korean Demilitarised Zone

Uncover the complex history of the Korean Peninsula at the DMZ – a 2.5-mile-wide buffer acts as a buffer between South Korean and its closed neighbour to the north.

Exploring the ancient capitals of Gyeongju and Kyoto

Steeped in tradition, the capital of Korea’s Silla Kingdom, Gyeongju, brims with Buddhist temples from the 7th and 8th centuries, while Kyoto reflects ‘old Japan’ in its geisha district, where we enjoy a tea ceremony.

Observing poignant sites in Hiroshima

Once devastated by war, this city has become a symbol of peace in the 21st century. Explore the memorial park and museum which details the destruction wrought by the dropping of the atomic bomb.

Sailing to an oyster farm in Miyajima

Visit Miyajima and learn about the region’s fresh seafood during a boat trip to an offshore oyster farm.

Travelling on high-speed KTX and Shinkansen trains

Experience top speeds of up to 190mph on a journey from Seoul to Gyeongju on South Korea’s KTX trains before riding Japan’s iconic bullet trains between Fukuoka and Hiroshima and the final stretch from Kyoto to Tokyo.