Japan
Tokyo
$7,227for two, all in
Culture and food heavy; cooler and busier.
- Best for food, culture, energy
- About 12 hours door to door
Side-by-side holiday guide
Tokyo vs Seoul
Two high-energy city breaks compared on food, nightlife, culture and budget. Costs below are a seven-night planning baseline for two people travelling from Sydney, including a 10% buffer.
Quick answer
Seoul is about $913 cheaper, while Tokyo has the shorter journey from Sydney.
South Korea
Seoul
$6,314for two, all in
Late nights and dense city days.
- Best for food, nightlife, culture
- About 13 hours door to door
Tokyo or Seoul: the numbers
| Compare | Tokyo | Seoul | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 nights for two | $7,227 | $6,314 | Seoul |
| Return flights per person | $1,450 | $1,300 | Seoul |
| Midscale room per night | $240 | $200 | Seoul |
| Daily spend per person | $95 | $85 | Seoul |
| Door-to-door time | 12 hours | 13 hours | Tokyo |
| Food | 95/100 | 90/100 | Tokyo |
| Beaches | 10/100 | 10/100 | Tie |
| Culture | 90/100 | 80/100 | Tokyo |
| Nightlife | 80/100 | 90/100 | Seoul |
Choose Tokyo if…
- food and culture matter most
- $7,227 fits your seven-night budget
- Culture and food heavy; cooler and busier.
Choose Seoul if…
- food and nightlife matter most
- $6,314 fits your seven-night budget
- Late nights and dense city days.
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