Thorne Travel Best of Touring - Autumn/Winter 2026

Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto

20 day tour Essence of Japan with South Korea

Reasons to love this ♥ Begin your adventure in Japan, where vibrant cities meet serene temples ♥ Experience a traditional tea ceremony, explore the worlds of geisha and samurai, admire Mount Fuji, and travel between destinations on the sleek Shinkansen bullet train ♥ Visit Seoul and Busan, wander palaces and shrines, browse antique stores and art galleries, and tour the DMZ that separates north and south Korea ♥ Embark on informative city tours of Tokyo, Kanazawa Kyoto, Busan and Seoul with a Titan tour manager and local guide ♥ Visit iconic landmarks including Matsumoto Castle, Shirakawago Village, Miyajima Island and Nara ♥ Immerse yourself in Korea’s rich food heritage with a hands-on cooking class and traditional Korean barbecue Your holiday includes ✓ Return flights ✓ 17 nights hotel accommodation and 2 nights in flight ✓ 17 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners ✓ Services of a Titan tour manager and local guide ✓ Titan’s Nationwide return chauffeur service ✓ Transfers and transportation throughout

From £8,745 /person Inc. local taxes, no additional payment required on arrival

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31 people Return flights from: London Gatwick

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Mount Fuji

Takayama

Hiroshima

Kyoto

Hakone

Busan

Seoul

Seoul

Tokyo

Matsumoto

Kanazawa

Nara

Mishima

Tokyo

Gyeongju

DMZ

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Discover two fascinating countries on one unforgettable adventure, combining ancient traditions, modern wonders, scenic rail journeys and immersive cultural experiences.

Begin your journey with Titan’s nationwide chauffer service, collecting you from your home ready for your overnight flight to Tokyo. Once settled, prepare for a fantastic day of sightseeing, walking amidst dazzling skyscrapers and legendary landmarks. The next morning, it’s time to visit the iconic Mount Fuji. Take in the sight of the iconic snow-capped peak as you travel from Tokyo to Matsumoto. Stop to sample sake (Japanese rice wine) in a traditional brewery, before taking the breathtaking journey through thick pine forests and snow-tipped peaks of the Japanese Alps to the hill town of Takayama. Over the next couple of days, explore Takayama and Kanazawa, taking in the gorgeous riverside settings and visiting iconic World Heritage Sites.

Travel in perfect comfort on the iconic bullet train, including stops at Hiroshima to embark on a walking tour around the Peace Memorial Park and Osaka, where you’ll continue your journey to Kyoto to uncover Japan’s most famous Geisha district, before finally reaching Mishima. The following day, drive to Hakone and embark on a cruise on Lake Ashi before jumping on a cable car up to the Owakudani Valley and Hot Springs. Begin your Korean adventure in Busan, enjoying a guided tour at the cliffside Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. Explore UNESCO-listed Gyeongju before taking the KTX bullet train to Seoul. Discover palaces, museums and Bukchon Hanok Village, then visit the DMZ and Imjingak Park.

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All prices inc. local taxes, no additional payment required on arrival

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