🗼🌸 Tokyo & Seoul Adventure 🌸🗼

Grunt Maou

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a 20-day journey through the vibrant cities of Tokyo and Seoul. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, visit iconic landmarks, and savor the mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with history, beauty, and endless excitement!

Trip to Tokyo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Serenity and Tradition in Tokyo

$ 6

Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

Directions

Venerable Shinto shrine moved to its current locale in 1616, with vibrant vermilion & gold coloring.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Diving into Tokyo's Aquatic Wonders

$176

$ 12

Sleek aquarium with illuminated tanks, penguins & seals, dolphin performances & a museum.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$100

20 - 24 min

Directions

Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$76

14 - 17 min

Directions

Large, modern venue presenting temporary exhibitions of Japanese & international art.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Paying Homage to History and Royalty

$ 6

Shinto-style shrine commemorating Japanese war dead, plus a garden with cherry blossom trees.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

Directions

This site with scenic gardens & tours of the grounds is the main residence of the emperor of Japan.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Magical Moments at Tokyo Disneyland

$240

Tokyo offshoot of the iconic theme park known for its rides, live shows & costumed characters.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$240

Day 5Enchanting Adventures at Tokyo DisneySea

$240

Part of the Disney resort, this large park has 7 themed ports of call with rides, shows & dining.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$240

Day 6Unveiling Tokyo's Past and Iconic Gate

$30

$ 6

Major museum opened in 1993 & displaying artifacts from Tokyo's Edo period & one-off exhibits.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

10 - 12 min

Directions

A 3.9m-tall lantern greets visitors to this stately gate at the entrance to Sensō-ji temple.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 7Spiritual Bliss and Nature's Wonders

$50

$ 12

Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

Sprawling museum with a 360-degree movie theater & exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs & evolution.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$50

35 - 42 min

Directions

Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Artistic Treasures and Majestic Shrine

$50

$ 6

Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

32 - 39 min

Directions

Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 9Zoo Marvels and Modern Landscapes

$40

$ 6

19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$40

33 - 40 min

Directions

Complex housing offices, restaurants & art museum, plus a skyscraper with a roof observation deck.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 10Gardens, Animation, and Whimsy in Tokyo

$60

$ 6

This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

37 - 45 min

Directions

Whimsical museum dedicated to the famed animation studio with a play area, theater & rooftop garden.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$50

Budget breakdown: $1055 In total

Activities & Food:$962

Transport:$93

Trip to Seoul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Serenity and Tradition in Tokyo

Museum on the history of Seoul from prehistoric times to the present, with temporary exhibits.

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

16 - 24 min

Directions

Exhibits focused on the Joseon Dynasty & royal family, with many artifacts & an audio tour.

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Diving into Tokyo's Aquatic Wonders

$ 9

Longtime marketplace providing shops, sit-down counters & stalls with traditional Korean grub.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

Directions

Main temple for Jogye Korean Buddhism, with a large main hall & large seated Buddha statue.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

Directions

Brick-built, 19th-century, Gothic-style Catholic cathedral with a 45m-high bell tower.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

16 - 23 min

Directions

Tours & cultural programs inside a recreated Korean village with 5 restored hanoks, built 1392–1910.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Paying Homage to History and Royalty

$12

$ 5

Prison museum in former jail, opened in 1908, used to house Korean patriots during the colonial era.

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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$12

Day 4Magical Moments at Tokyo Disneyland

$ 5

Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

Directions

Sizable park with classic rides like a ferris wheel, plus a zoo, playground & grassy seating areas.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Enchanting Adventures at Tokyo DisneySea

Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

Directions

Trendy suburb with a village atmosphere, traditional buildings, boutiques & restaurants.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

Directions

Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Unveiling Tokyo's Past and Iconic Gate

$64

$ 5

Vast, tree-filled park featuring a lake, bike path & roses, plus deer to feed & a butterfly house.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

Directions

Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$64

Day 7Spiritual Bliss and Nature's Wonders

This aerial tram takes passengers on a 3-minute trip in a glass cable car with panoramic city views.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

Directions

Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

Directions

Opened in 2017 on a highway overpass dating from the 1970s, this park is around 1km in length.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Artistic Treasures and Majestic Shrine

$ 5

Major theater with a state-of-the-art 3,000-seat main arena & the largest pipe organ in Asia.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 24 min

Directions

Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

Directions

Spacious indoor market offering local produce, plus stalls selling spicy snacks & cooked dishes.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 9Zoo Marvels and Modern Landscapes

$ 5

Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

Directions

Picturesque landscape featuring paths through tall, lush grass to a hilltop with sweeping vistas.

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 10Gardens, Animation, and Whimsy in Tokyo

$ 5

Nearly 3,000 animals live in the zoos at this attraction with rose garden, art museum & theme park.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

33 - 40 min

Directions

Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1055 In total

Activities & Food:$962

Transport:$93