Ultimate South Korea and Japan Trip - Local Food, traditional Accommodation and More!

About me: I’m Kathi, 27 years old and born in Austria. I already organized many JoinMyTrip group trips and it was always a lot of fun! Traveling is my passion and I truly enjoy planning trips. You can find all my trips when you click on my profile. Or read more about me here: https://www.joinmytrip.com/en/t/tripleader/kathichristalon

Where will we stay? Temple stay: We will spend one night at the temple and get to chance to meet a monk! Temple stay is a cultural program in several South Korean Buddhist temples. It allows participants to experience the life of Buddhist practitioners and learn the various aspects of Korean Buddhist culture and history through stories told by monks. Hanok Accommodation: In Seoul, we will be spending the nights inside a real hanok! A hanok is a traditional Korean house. These houses are typically made of wood and have a unique architectural style with a curved roof and a courtyard in the center. Hanoks are designed to harmonize with nature and often have sliding doors and heated floors to keep warm in the winter. Staying in a hanok can give you a taste of Korea's rich cultural heritage and a glimpse into traditional Korean living. Hotel in Busan: For two nights in Busan, we will be staying at a regular hotel and rooms will be shared, like in all our accommodations during the trip. If you prefer a private room, please let me know beforehand and I will try to arrange it. Futon and Tatami We will be staying in a guesthouse or Airbnb with shared rooms in Kyoto and/or Osaka. A futon is a traditional Japanese mattress and bedding set. It typically consists of a mattress pad, a duvet, and a pillow. Unlike Western-style beds, futons are designed to be placed directly on the tatami mat or a wooden floor. Futons and tatami create a distinct Japanese sleeping and living experience, emphasizing simplicity, comfort, and a connection to nature and tradition. Tokyo Accommodation Our accommodation in Tokyo will be a capsule hostel, you will have your own cabin and bathrooms are shared. The accommodation is modern and breakfast is included in our stay. You will also receive your own sleep analysis afterwards. The capsule unit will scientifically measure your sleeping condition. Important: The train pass is not included in the cost. We will discuss together which one to get, depending on how long you stay in Japan, as there are several options available. Do you have a question? Ask in the Q&A! I'm happy to hop on a call with you after booking, to see if we get along and if this trip matches your expectations. Can’t wait to hear from you! 🙌🏻