Korea to Japan: Epic Eats & Bright City Lights

What's Included

• Accommodation
  Hostels (12 nts, multi-share & shared facilities), traditional inn (2 nt, multi share room and shared facilities).

• Welcome Moment

  Meet your CEO and group.

• First Night Out Moment

  Connect with new friends.

• Local Living Moment

  Experience a Hanok Village stay in Jeonju.

• Foodie Moment

  Visit Tongyeong Seafood Market in Tongyeong-si.

• Big Night Out Moment

  Experience a night out in Kyoto.

• Discover Moment

  Explore Kyoto at your leisure.

• Delicious KFC dinner

  Enjoy a Korean Fried Chicken dinner.

• Visit HiKR Ground

  Channel your inner K Pop star at HiKR Ground.

• Walk through Ikseon-Dong Alley and Gwangjang market

  Explore the narrow alleys and traditional market.

• Free time in Seoul

  Enjoy free time to explore Seoul.

• Traditional Hanok Village stay

  Experience a traditional Hanok Village stay.

• Visit to Gamcheon village

  Explore the colorful mountainside village of Gamcheon.

• Tongyeong Cable Car ride

  Enjoy a ride on the Tongyeong Cable Car.

• Visit to Tasting at Tongyeong Seafood market

  Taste fresh seafood at Tongyeong Seafood market.

• Evening visit to Dongmun market

  Explore Dongmun market in the evening.

• Short hike to Seongsan Sunrise Peak

  Take a short hike to Seongsan Sunrise Peak.

• Guided tour of Seongeup Folk Village

  Enjoy a guided tour of Seongeup Folk Village.

• Watch the Haenyeo Women Divers

  Witness the incredible Haenyeo women divers.

• Visit to Hamdeok Beach

  Relax at Hamdeok Beach.

• Free time in Jeju

  Enjoy free time to explore Jeju.

• Orientation walks in Tokyo and Takayama

  Get your bearings with orientation walks.

• Overnight stay in a traditional inn

  Experience an overnight stay in a traditional Japanese inn.

• Free time in Tokyo, Takayama, and Kyoto

  Enjoy free time to explore Tokyo, Takayama, and Kyoto.

• All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  All transport between destinations and to/from included activities is provided.

What's Not Included

• Meals

  Only 1 dinner is included; other meals are not included.

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities such as visiting the DMZ, taking a K Pop dance class, or a cooking class in Seoul are not included.

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional food, and drinks are not included.

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.

• Flights

  International flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.

Accommodation

Stay in hostels for 12 nights with multi-share and shared facilities, and experience a traditional inn for 2 nights with multi-share rooms and shared facilities.

Transport

Train, plane, private vehicle, walking.

Meals Included

1 dinner

Group Size

Max 18, avg 15

Solo Travellers

We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price. ...more ...less

Mode of Transport

Travel by train, plane, private vehicle, and on foot, ensuring a seamless journey between destinations and activities.

Local Dress

In Asia the dress standard is more conservative than it is back home. When packing try to pick loose, lightweight, long clothing that will keep you cool in the usually hot and humid climate of Asian summers. In predominately Buddhist countries we ask that you dress respectfully and avoid very short shorts/skirts and singlets/tanktops when visiting temples or other holy sites. ...more ...less

Important Notes

1. Combo Trip

Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.



2. Rail Pass

This tour doesn’t include a Japan rail pass. You may notice members of your group booked on a combo tour will have a valid rail pass for a portion of your time together and that it grants them unlimited access to some forms of transport.



3. Multi-share Accommodation

18-to-Thirtysomethings accommodation in Japan is multi-share. For more information, see About Accommodation.



4. Tattoos

Tattoos are not common or widely accepted in Japan. There is no cause for concern, but do your best to cover your tattoos when possible and note that you may not be permitted to enter public spas or onsens (hot springs).



5. Luggage size restriction – Effective from May 2020 onwards

All G Adventures tours in Japan use the world-famous Shinkansen bullet trains, which have a restriction on maximum luggage size. Your luggage must be less than 160cm in total. This is roughly the size that most airline companies consider as "carry-on baggage" and allow in overhead storage compartments.



We strongly recommend bringing a day pack or backpack to use during the day, in addition to your carry-on sized luggage. Please see “What to take” under Tour details for more information. ...more ...less

Group Leader

All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEO). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds. ...more ...less

About Accommodation

ACCOMMODATION NOTE:

Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.



Japan is one of the most populous countries in the world and space is at a premium. Therefore, hotel and hostel rooms are small. Additionally, some Japanese hotels do not have designating non-smoking rooms. Therefore, we ask hotels to deodorize rooms before check-in.



Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. Some nights on this tour will be multi-share. This may involve 4-6 group members sharing a room. The majority of accommodation will have shared bathroom facilities.



Where we use multi-share hostels, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken. For private accommodation please see our Japan tours in our Classic Travel Style. ...more ...less

What to Take

It’s essential to pack as lightly as possible for rail travel in Japan. All G Adventures tours use the world-famous Shinkansen bullet trains, which have a restriction on maximum luggage size.



Any luggage brought on board must be less than 160cm in total (calculated as the sum of the height + width + depth of your luggage). This is roughly the size that most airline companies consider as "carry-on baggage" and allow in overhead storage compartments. We strongly recommend bringing a day pack or backpack to use during the day (for daily essentials like water, cameras, passport, etc.).



Please note that travellers who bring luggage that exceeds this restriction will be directly penalized by the Central Japan Railway Company. Any luggage between 160–250cm will require a fee of 1,000 JPY per luggage, for each leg of your train journey, and is strictly subject to availability. Any luggage over 251cm in total is prohibited on the Shinkansen trains.



If you absolutely must bring more than what fits into a single carry-on bag plus day pack, you may bring a second carry-on bag which also must be less than 160cm in total. Please note, however, that as with all G Adventures tours, you must be able to carry your luggage unassisted.



You will also be walking with your luggage in busy public train stations to catch connecting trains, so it is highly recommended that you travel light, have easy to handle luggage, and are capable of walking up and down the stairs with your luggage without any assistance. A large bag will be an inconvenience to you and slow you down!



We recommend keeping the weight of your bags between 10-15kg (22-30 lbs). Large suitcases are not recommended for G Adventures trips. We suggest travellers bring a rucksack or rolling bag of small to medium size. You will also need a day-pack to carry daily essentials like water, cameras, passport, etc.



Luggage Transfer - Japan’s "takuhaibin" service is a convenient and reliable way to transfer luggage from one location to another throughout the country. Pick-up/drop-off/delivery dates and times can be easily scheduled (usually overnight) and costs are moderate. Service can be arranged at most hotels and airports. Using takuhaibin to send your luggage between hotels, or from hotel to airport, is a great way to travel light and avoid hauling large bags on crowded trains or up and down stairs – just be sure to pack an overnight bag with everything you’ll need until you’re reunited with your luggage the following day. ...more ...less

Spending Money

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip. ...more ...less

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