🌏 Journey Through Seoul, Tokyo, Kyoto

Arielle Jacobs

12 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling 14-day adventure through the vibrant cities of Seoul, Tokyo, and Kyoto. Discover ancient temples, bustling markets, majestic palaces, and modern marvels. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, tantalize your taste buds with delicious cuisine, and create unforgettable memories in these captivating destinations.

Trip to Seoul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Iconic Landmarks and Cultural Delights in Seoul

$ 3

Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Captivating Views and Historical Wonders in Seoul

$ 5

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

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Large, popular park on the river featuring scenic views, plus running paths & a swimming pool.

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Majestic Heights and Local Treasures in Seoul

$32

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$32

7 - 9 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Fun-filled Family Day in Seoul

$94

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park.

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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$94

8 - 11 min

Directions

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Shopping Extravaganza and Royal Splendor in Seoul

$ 3

Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

30 - 36 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Budget breakdown: $702 In total

Activities & Food:$626

Transport:$77

Trip to Tokyo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Iconic Landmarks and Cultural Delights in Seoul

$78

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$25

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$15

12 - 15 min

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World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$38

Day 2Captivating Views and Historical Wonders in Seoul

$70

$ 3

Stylish, contemporary aquarium featuring a variety of fish & a host of penguins, plus a cafe.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

7 - 10 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$20

Day 3Majestic Heights and Local Treasures in Seoul

$38

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

36 - 44 min

Directions

Established in 1917, this 95-acre city park features a pond with boating facilities, a zoo & trails.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$25

56 - 68 min

Directions

Sprawling national park with extensive trails, bike paths & a variety of gardens & woods.

4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 4Fun-filled Family Day in Seoul

$105

$ 6

Go-karts, roller coasters & kids' rides, plus winter light displays, summer pools & cherry blossoms.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$100

49 - 59 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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11 - 14 min

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Well-known park with an indoor ice skating rink, driving range, baseball diamonds & tennis courts.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Shopping Extravaganza and Royal Splendor in Seoul

$70

$ 12

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$50

21 - 26 min

Directions

The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

Hands-on exhibits & classes exploring the future of science & technology, plus a cafe & a gift shop.

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$20

23 - 28 min

Directions

Sprawling waterfront green space with a Ferris wheel, lush gardens, a BBQ area & pathways.

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Imperial Grandeur and Natural Beauty in Tokyo

$38

$ 6

Renowned venue for traditional performing arts, featuring elaborate sets, costumes & makeup.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

Western-style city park featuring flower beds, outdoor music venues & public halls.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$38

11 - 16 min

Directions

Landscaped park that has an artificial gorge with a waterfall & is planted with ornamental trees.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $702 In total

Activities & Food:$626

Transport:$77

Trip to Kyoto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Iconic Landmarks and Cultural Delights in Seoul

$38

$ 8

Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

26 - 32 min

Directions

Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

6 - 8 min

Directions

Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

Day 2Captivating Views and Historical Wonders in Seoul

$45

$ 8

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

12 - 15 min

Directions

400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

Directions

Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$25

Day 3Majestic Heights and Local Treasures in Seoul

$13

$ 8

Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

Directions

Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

34 - 41 min

Directions

Tours are offered of this iconic temple with a scenic pond & garden, plus a building with artifacts.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $702 In total

Activities & Food:$626

Transport:$77