Japan & South Korea Group Departure May 2026
13 Days / 12 Nights
Essential Japan
Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka with temples, palaces, bullet train and the TeamLab digital art museum.
South Korea Route
Seoul and Busan: royal palaces, traditional villages, markets and panoramic views.
All organized from New York
Flights included, 4★ hotels, transfers, trains and Spanish-speaking guide throughout the tour.
Prices per person from
$6870
P/p per person
Price subject to change
Roundtrip airfare New York – Japan – Seoul – New York with layovers *Includes 1 carry-on + 1 checked bag (50 lbs)
Private transportation for all visits
Bullet train ticket Tokyo–Kyoto (tourist class)
2 nights of accommodation in Busan with breakfasts
Entrance fees for all specified visits
Vehicle with driver and Spanish-speaking guide
7 nights of accommodation in 4-star hotels
3 nights of accommodation in Seoul with breakfasts
Tokyo: Imperial Palace, Skytree Tower, Asakusa, Akihabara, Meiji Shrine, Shibuya, Odaiba, and TeamLab Digital Museum
Museo Digital TeamLab.
Daily breakfasts
Train ticket Seoul–Busan
Kyoto: Kiyomizu-dera, Gion District, Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Arashiyama (Tenryuji Temple & Bamboo Forest), and green tea ceremony
Nara: Fushimi Inari Shrine, Todaiji Temple with the Great Buddha, Nara Park
Osaka: Osaka Castle, Dotonbori District, Kuromon Market, and Umeda Sky view
Not Included
Personal expenses
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Travel Itinerary
May 13 - Tokyo
Arrival at Haneda/Narita Airport
Meet & greet by Spanish-speaking assistant
Private transfer to the hotel
May 14 - Tokyo
Breakfast at the hotel
9:00 AM: Meet in the hotel lobby with Spanish-speaking guide
Imperial Palace (Nijubashi Bridge)
Tokyo Skytree Tower (350m Observatory)
Asakusa District (Nakamise Street & Senso-ji Temple)
Akihabara District
Return to the hotel. Overnight.
May 15 - Tokyo
Breakfast at the hotel
Meet in the hotel lobby with Spanish-speaking guide
Meiji Area (Meiji Shrine & Omotesando Street)
Shibuya (Hachiko Statue & Shibuya Crossing)
Odaiba (Tokyo Bay)
TeamLab Digital Museum (Toyosu)
Return to the hotel. Overnight
May 16 - Tokyo- Kioto
Prepare a small overnight bag for 1 night
Your main luggage (1 suitcase under 23kg per person) will be forwarded to the Kyoto hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel
9:00 AM: Meet in lobby with Spanish-speaking guide
Transfer to Tokyo Station for the bullet train to Kyoto
Departure from Tokyo
Arrival in Kyoto; Spanish-speaking assistant reception
Kiyomizu Temple (with Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka slopes)
Gion District
Arrival at the Kyoto hotel. Overnight.
May 17 - Sunday Kioto
Breakfast at the hotel
9:00 AM: Meet in lobby with Spanish-speaking guide
Nijo-jo Castle (Ninomaru Palace only)
Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
Arashiyama Area (Tenryuji Temple & Bamboo Forest)
Traditional green tea ceremony
Return to the hotel. Overnight.
May 18 - Kioto- Osaka
Breakfast at the hotel
8:30 AM: Meet in lobby with Spanish-speaking guide
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Todaiji Temple with the Great Buddha & Nara Park
Naramachi Street
Arrival at the Osaka hotel. Overnight.
May 19 - Osaka
Breakfast at the hotel
9:00 AM: Meet in the hotel with Spanish-speaking guide
Osaka Castle
Dotonbori District & Kuromon Market
Umeda Sky Garden (front garden view)
Return to the hotel. Overnight.
May 20 - Osaka- Seúl
Breakfast at the hotel (depending on flight schedule)
Meet in the hotel with Spanish-speaking assistant
Transfer to Kansai Airport
Flight Osaka → Seoul
Meet with local driver
Transfer to Seoul hotel
Overnight
May 21 - Seoul
Breakfast at the hotel
Gyeongbok Palace
Folklore Museum
Insadong Alley
Bukchon Hanok Village
N Tower visit
Overnight
May 22 Seoul - Busan
Breakfast at the hotel
Visit to Coex Mall
Starfield Library
Transfer to train station
Train Seoul → Busan
Arrival & transfer to hotel
Overnight
May 23 - Busan
Breakfast at the hotel
City tour of Busan (Korea’s main port and second-largest city)
Jagalchi Market & BIFF Square
Yongdusan Park
Busan Tower
Return to the hotel. Overnight.
May 24 - Busan - Seoul
Breakfast at the hotel
Visit Haeundae Beach
Dalmaji-gil Road
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Transfer to Gamcheon Culture Village
Return transfer to Seoul
Arrival in Seoul
If time permits: Visit Myeongdong Shopping Street
Return to the hotel. Overnight
May 25
Seoul – New York
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the airport
Planned Hotels
Tokyo Keio Plaza Hotel o similar 4****
Kyoto Nikko Princess Kyoto o similar 4****
Osaka Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower o similar 4****
Seúl Swiss Grand hotel o similar 4****
Busán Avani Central o similar 4****