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Select one of the below 13 best South Korea trips for 2025 and 2026. Your local English-speaking guide will lead your small group or personalized private tour on an extraordinary adventure exploring Busan, Ulsan, and Jeju Island. Our South Korea trips for 2025 feature Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration, and Small Ship Sailing, and start from $8,495 for trips of 9 to 16 days. Contact Adventure Life's South Korea trip planning experts to start planning your next seamless trip.
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Matsue Castle
from $8,495
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Sacred Japan and South Korea: A Voyage from Osaka to Niigata to Tokyo, Including South Korea

Osaka - Tokyo - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Explore Kanazawa's rich arts scene
  • Visit Kanazawa's open air market
  • Try traditional pottery making
  • Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
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Osaka / Tokyo
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Join this 11-day Sacred Japan and South Korea cruise from Osaka to Tokyo aboard Heritage Adventurer. Discover the historic castle town of Matsue, the ancient town of Hagi, the sacred Miyajima, historic Hiroshima, and more. Explore Japan's ancient heritage and traditional culture in contrast with the world's most advanced technological civilization.
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Sunset over Nagasaki
from $8,815
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Discover the Islands of Japan:An 11-day Voyage of Japan Between Tokyo & Osaka, Including South Korea

Tokyo to Osaka - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Explore vibrant Tokyo highlights
  • Visit Matsue Castle
  • Explore Busan's streets and temple
  • Walk among ancient cedar trees
  • Study pearl cultivation in Uwajima
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Tokyo / Osaka
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Embark on an 11-day cruise through Japan and South Korea aboard the Heritage Adventurer and discover historic sites, UNESCO landmarks, bustling markets, and serene gardens. Travel via bullet train, explore charming villages, visit famous cities like Tokyo, Kanazawa, and Busan, and delve into natural wonders such as Yakushima Island.
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from $8,815
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Discover the Islands of Japan: A 12-day Voyage of Japan Between Tokyo & Osaka, Including South Korea

Tokyo - Osaka - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Experience Japan
  • Cruise travel to Matsue, Hagi
  • Visit iconic gardens in Japan
  • Visit Fukuoka and Dazaifu
  • Visit the 'Museum Without Walls'
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Tokyo / Osaka
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Discover hidden gems on a 12-day voyage between Tokyo & Osaka aboard Heritage Adventurer. Explore Matsue, Hagi, and Yakushima Island. Visit Uwajima's pearl farms, iconic gardens like Kenroku-en, and delve into Nagasaki's WWII history. Explore Fukuoka and discover South Korea's Gyeongju and Haeinsa Temple.
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Night view of Kobe Port, Japan
from $11,000
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Tokyo to Tokyo

11 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Moon
  • Explore Tokyo's skyscrapers
  • Experience Shibuya Crossing
  • Scenic Kinko Bay cruise
  • Experience Beppu’s hot springs
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Tokyo / Tokyo
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Whale Watching
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Set sail on this 11-day roundtrip cruise from Tokyo to Kobe, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, and more aboard Silver Moon. Explore ancient temples, vibrant cityscapes, and serene gardens. Experience diverse Japanese culture, cuisine, and history, from the neon lights of Tokyo to the peaceful volcanic landscapes of Kyushu.
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Mt. Fuji framed by Lake Kawaguchiko and cherry blossoms
from $9,615
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Cherry Blossoms of Japan Cruise

Tokyo to Osaka - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Discover Mount Fuji views
  • Explore historic Japanese castles
  • Naoshima’s iconic art experience
  • Taste authentic regional flavors
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Tokyo / Osaka
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Urban Exploration, Festival Visits
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Join a 12-day cherry blossom cruise from Tokyo to Osaka on Heritage Adventurer to explore vibrant cities, historic temples, gardens, and iconic landmarks in full bloom. Visit Mount Fuji, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, and Busan to enjoy local flavors, pearl farms, and Naoshima’s art as you cruise through scenic spring landscapes.
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Sunset over Nagasaki
from $28,618
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Coastal Japan: Imperial Dynasties and Modern Culture

16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Enjoy castles and samurai district
  • Discover ancient ruins of Gyeongju
  • Visit Matsue's art museum
  • See Naoshima, the art-filled island
  • Tour three Japanese gardens
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Osaka / Kyoto
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Hiking
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Experience a 16-day expedition aboard the National Geographic Resolution, exploring Japan and South Korea's cultural and historic sites. Visit Himeji Castle, Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park, Naoshima's art attractions, and Gyeongju's ancient temples. Discover samurai heritage in Matsue, scenic gardens, and traditional villages.
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Sunset over Nagasaki
from $13,400
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Authentic Japan

Busan to Osaka - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • Explore Busan’s cultural treasures
  • Visit Nagasaki’s heritage landmarks
  • Tour Himeji’s iconic castle
  • View Takamatsu’s famous gardens
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Busan / Osaka
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Embark on a 13-day Japan cruise aboard Le Soleal and experience authentic Japanese traditions and local specialties. Explore cultural landmarks, historical castles, serene gardens, and sacred sites.
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Classical Noh dance-drama
from $12,795
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Japan's National Parks, Art and Culture

Honshu, Osaka to Osaka - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Visit Kanazawa's center of the arts
  • See wildlife in Izu Oshima Islands
  • See iconic landmarks of Miyajima
  • Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
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Osaka / Osaka
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Variable
Join this 16-day Japan's National Parks, Art, and Culture expedition cruise from Osaka to Osaka, including South Korea, aboard Heritage Adventurer. An unforgettable circumnavigation of Japan's main island, Honshu, and exploration of its wilderness, arts, culture, and rich history.
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A woman admires the spring cherry blossoms, dressed in a kimono
from $14,200
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Island Wonders & the Soul of Ancestral Japan

Naha, Okinawa - Kobe - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • Visit Okinawa & Subtropical Islands
  • Visit UNESCO-listed Yakushima
  • Explore Koshikijima Islands
  • Discover Amakusa’s History
  • Discover Sacred Iki Island
  • Jeju Island and the Seto Inland Sea
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Naha / Kobe
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Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling
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Embark on a 14-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier, starting in Okinawa and exploring islands like Zamami and Kikaijima, known for marine life. Visit Yakushima, a UNESCO site, and the Koshikijima Islands. Discover Amakusa’s history, Iki’s Shinto shrines, and Jeju's Hallasan volcano. Continue through the Seto Inland Sea, concluding in Kobe.
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Osaka Tower and Shinsekai district
from $8,590
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The Best of Japan

Osaka - Busan - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • Explore Osaka's vibrant districts
  • Stroll Tamano's coastal charm
  • Marvel at Miyajima's Torii
  • Visit Hiroshima's Peace Memorial
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Osaka / Busan
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Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard Le Soleal, exploring Japan’s rich heritage and natural wonders. Visit iconic sites like Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial, Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine, and Kagoshima’s historic Chiran.
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Kanazawa Castle, Kanazawa
from $13,600
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Tokyo to Tokyo

15 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Moon
  • Visit Hiroshima’s Peace Park
  • Unwind on Busan beaches
  • Discover historic Fukuoka treasures
  • Stroll Kanazawa’s gardens
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Tokyo / Tokyo
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Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Sailing, Spa Relaxation
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Discover Japan’s cultural treasures and natural beauty on this 15-day roundtrip cruise from Tokyo aboard Silver Moon. Reflect on history at Hiroshima’s Peace Park, marvel at the legendary waters of the Kanmon Strait, and explore Fukuoka’s samurai legacy, Busan’s vibrant beaches, and Kanazawa’s preserved geisha districts.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial or Atomic Bomb Dome
from $9,410
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Treasures of Japan by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial
  • Relax in Beppu hot spring area
  • Enjoy Busan coastal city views
  • Experience Hagi samurai history sit
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Osaka / Busan
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Explore Japan and South Korea’s highlights on a 9-day cruise aboard Le Soleal. Visit iconic sites like Miyajima’s Torii Gate, Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial, and Beppu’s hot springs. Walk Hagi's samurai streets and enjoy the art in Sakaiminato. Discover Busan’s temples and UNESCO sites with expert-led talks and enriching excursions.
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Osaka's city lights after sunset
from $12,670
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Authentic Japan

Osaka to Busan - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • Explore Busan’s cultural treasures
  • Explore Osaka's vibrant cityscape
  • Tour Himeji’s iconic castle
  • View Takamatsu’s famous gardens
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Osaka / Busan
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise across Japan and South Korea aboard Le Soleal, starting in Osaka and ending in Busan. Explore iconic destinations like Himeji Castle, Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park, and Miyajima's Torii Gate.
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