Tokyo & Seoul 7-Day Trip
Tokyo, Japan · 7 days · 9 stops · Light
Foodie · Food · History · Shopping
- Destination
- Tokyo, Japan
- Duration
- 7 days
- Travel style
- Foodie
- Interests
- Food · History · Shopping
- Region
- Asia
- Best time
- Mar-May
From gateway to destination
- GatewayNRTNarita International Airport
- Day 1Tokyo — old east1 stops · 08:30 – 08:30
- Day 2Tokyo — modern west1 stops · 09:00 – 09:00
- Day 3Tokyo — center1 stops · 08:30 – 08:30
- Day 4Tokyo — neighborhoods1 stops · 10:00 – 10:00
- Day 5Fly to Seoul3 stops · 10:00 – 19:00
- Day 6Seoul — markets & Hongdae1 stops · 10:00 – 10:00
- Day 7Seoul — departure1 stops · 10:00 – 10:00
- DestinationTokyoJapan
Two capitals two hours apart: four Tokyo days of districts and counters, then three Seoul days of palaces and BBQ.
- Multi-City
- Foodie
- City Break
Journey highlights
01
Two capitals, one short flight
- 02
Counter dining vs BBQ democracy
- 03
The blossom-race double header
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 01
Tokyo — old east
1 stops · 08:30 – 08:30
- 08:30Senso-ji & Ueno
Next stop
Tokyo — old eastTokyo — modern west
Day 02
Tokyo — modern west
1 stops · 09:00 – 09:00
- 09:00Meiji, Shibuya, Shinjuku
Next stop
Tokyo — modern westTokyo — center
Day 03
Tokyo — center
1 stops · 08:30 – 08:30
- 08:30Tsukiji, Ginza, the towers
Next stop
Tokyo — centerTokyo — neighborhoods
Day 04
Tokyo — neighborhoods
1 stops · 10:00 – 10:00
- 10:00Shimokitazawa & Nakameguro
Next stop
Tokyo — neighborhoodsFly to Seoul
Day 05
Fly to Seoul
3 stops · 10:00 – 19:00
- 10:002h15 flight to ICN
- 15:00Gyeongbokgung & Bukchon
- 19:00First Korean BBQ
Next stop
Fly to SeoulSeoul — markets & Hongdae
Day 06
Seoul — markets & Hongdae
1 stops · 10:00 – 10:00
- 10:00Gwangjang Market & Hongdae's night
Next stop
Seoul — markets & HongdaeSeoul — departure
Day 07
Seoul — departure
1 stops · 10:00 – 10:00
- 10:00The tower view & ICN
Where to eat in Tokyo
Omoide Yokocho
Tokyo · $
Maple Tree House
Seoul BBQ · $$
Gwangjang Market
Bindaetteok · $
Journey practicalities
- Gateway
- NRT · Narita International Airport
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Currency
- USD
- Scheduled stops
- 9
- Journey pace
- Light
When to go
Mar-May
April and October are the twin-blossom windows; both cities' springs are spectacular.
- Best months
- Mar-May
- Climate score
- Excellent · 86/100
Journey budget
850 USD
Estimated total for 7 days covering accommodation, local transport, food and the 9 scheduled stops. International flights are not included.
- Per day
- 121 USD
- Scheduled stops
- 9
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Tokyo travel guides
- Tokyo Foodie Guide 2026: 3 Days of Culinary HeavenThree days of eating Tokyo properly: sushi breakfast at Tsukiji Outer Market, vintage-hopping lunches in Shimokitazawa, yakitori under the tracks in Omoide Yokocho, and a solo-booth ramen ritual worth planning around.13 min read
- How Many Days in Tokyo? The Honest AnswerThree days, five days, or a full week: the honest tradeoffs for Tokyo in 2026 — jet-lag math, what each length sacrifices, and when day trips to Hakone, Nikko, or Kamakura start to make sense.10 min read
- Is Tokyo Expensive? A 2026 Cost CheckTokyo's expensive reputation is a decade out of date: the food and the trains are the developed world's best value, while rooms and taxis are the honest bite. A 2026 reality check, weak yen included.10 min read
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