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Live one of the below 7 unique South Korea cultural experiences for 2025 or 2026. Visit villages and experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like cruises, village visits, archaeological site visits, small ship cruises, and cultural and cost from $7,770 for experiences of 9 to 16 days. Tell us about your ideal South Korea cultural trip and our South Korea experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.
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Japanese tea ceremony
$7,770
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Japan, Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage

Osaka - Kagoshima - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • Explore Tomonoura's landscapes
  • Discover Moji's Meiji-era streets
  • Unveil Busan's contrasting charms
  • Experience Nagasaki's ambiance
Starts / Ends:
Osaka / Kagoshima
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
On this enchanting 9-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier, explore Japan's Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage. Departing from Osaka, sail to Tomonoura, inspired by Hayao Miyazaki's Ponyo. Discover Shimokamagari and Mitarai's fishing villages, then explore Moji's Meiji-era …
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Experience the unique architecture of Asia.
$8,280
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Japan, Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage

Kagoshima - Osaka - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • Explore cliffs and rock formations
  • Succumb to the charms of Amakusa
  • Discover the vibrant city, Busan
  • Unveil Moji's captivating panoramas
Starts / Ends:
Kagoshima / Osaka
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Set off on a 9-day cruise exploring Japan's Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage aboard Le Jacques Cartier. Departing from Kagoshima, the cruise heads west to the Koshikijima Islands, revealing raw beauty in monumental cliffs dating back 80 million years. Explore Amakusa, a refuge for …
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$9,185
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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'
Starts / Ends:
Tokyo / Osaka
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Explore Japan's hidden gems on this 12-day Voyage of Japan Between Tokyo & Osaka, Including South Korea aboard Heritage Adventurer. Immerse in the culture, history, and natural beauty of seldom-visited destinations like Matsue, Hagi, and Yakushima Island. Visit pearl farms in Uwajima and …
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Cherry blossoms in historic Kyoto
$11,490
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Japanese Ancestral Traditions and Legendary Shrines

Osaka - Maizuru - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • Discover Himeji’s UNESCO castle
  • Sail to Kyushu to explore Toba
  • Explore the Miyajima Island
  • Experience the contrasts of Busan
Starts / Ends:
Osaka / Maizuru
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise aboard Le Soleal, immersing in Japanese ancestral traditions and legendary shrines. Explore Himeji's UNESCO castle and Miyajima's iconic Itsukushima Shrine. Witness Hagi's UNESCO town and Beppu's hot springs. Cross to South Korea for Busan's vibrant …
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Sunset over Nagasaki
$28,057
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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
Starts / Ends:
Osaka / Kyoto
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, River Cruises, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Step back in time on a captivating 16-day voyage aboard the National Geographic Resolution,exploring Japan’s rich history and culture. In Osaka, explore Himeji Castle’s grandeur, the Edo-period charm of Kobe, and Naoshima’s renowned art installations. Wander through Okayama's …
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A woman admires the spring cherry blossoms, dressed in a kimono
$11,270
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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
Starts / Ends:
Naha / Kobe
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 14-day Island Wonders & the Soul of Ancestral Japan Cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier. Starting in Okinawa, sail through subtropical islands like Zamami and Kikaijima, known for their stunning marine biodiversity. Visit Yakushima, a UNESCO World Heritage site, home to ancient cedars …
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial or Atomic Bomb Dome
$8,840
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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
Starts / Ends:
Osaka / Busan
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Experience Japan and South Korea’s rich culture and history on this 9-day cruise aboard Le Soleal. Visit Japan’s most iconic sites, from Miyajima’s famous Torii gate to Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial. Relax in Beppu’s vibrant hot springs, explore Hagi’s historic …
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