Day 1 Istanbul – Tokyo
Meeting at the Turkish Airlines Counter in the International Departure Terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. After the ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, the Turkish Airlines flight number TK0050 will depart for Tokyo at 15:25.
2nd Day Tokyo
Arrival in Tokyo at 08:45. After our arrival and luggage collection, we are heading to the city center from the airport. Our first stop is the Asakusa/Senso-ji temple, the oldest Shinto shrine (645) famous for its giant lanterns, where you can experience the atmosphere of Tokyo. Passing through the giant Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), you can purchase souvenirs for your loved ones and try local street delicacies on the authentic Nakamise street, which features over 70 shops in Japan's first open-air shopping mall. Afterwards, we continue to Ginza, Japan’s luxury shopping center and perhaps the most famous street in the world, which transformed into a luxury shopping center after the great Kanto earthquake by 1800 and got its name from the combination of the kanji for "silver (gin)" and "place (za)." At the end of our tour, we will walk alongside thousands of people at Shibuya, where the world's most famous pedestrian crossing and the Hachiko statue are located. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay in our Tokyo hotel.
Lunch: Will be available at a location determined by the guide during free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: Will be available at a location determined by the guide during free time at an extra cost.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park, etc. Tokyo
Route: Tokyo
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 19:00 depending on traffic conditions
Day 3 Tokyo-Kamakura-Yokohama-Tokyo
After having our breakfast at the hotel, we continue to explore the country with a visit to Kamakura, the oldest historical city in Tokyo. Kamakura is the region where the Shogun system was first established. We begin our visit with the Kotoku Temple, a Buddhist temple belonging to the Jōdo-shū sect. The temple is famous for the Great Buddha statue of Kamakura, one of Japan's most iconic symbols. We experience the city's ethnic texture by visiting Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, one of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan, and strolling along Komachi-dori street. Then, we head to Yokohama, one of Japan's three largest cities, with a population of 3.7 million. Here, we visit Yokohama China Town, the largest Chinese district in Japan, which has been around for 160 years. At the end of our tour, we will have free time in Minato Mirai, one of the central places where we can see the city's texture. Afterwards, we will transfer to our hotel. Accommodation will be at our hotel in Tokyo.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken at the place determined by the guide during free time at an additional cost.
Dinner: Will be taken at the place determined by the guide during free time at an additional cost.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park etc. Tokyo
Route: Tokyo-Kamakura 66 KM, Kamakura-Yokohama 32 KM, Yokohama-Tokyo 35 KM
Check-in Time: Estimated at 18:30, depending on traffic conditions.
Day 4 Tokyo – Mount Fuji – Hakone – Lake Ashi – Tokyo
After breakfast, we set off for our Hakone & Fuji Mountain tour. At 3,776 meters high, Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan and gained entry to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2013. It is known for its elegant conical shape and is a sacred symbol of the country, surrounded by temples and shrines. First, we arrive at Oshino Hakkai, the most beautiful village in Japan, where we taste the local delicacies and drink the water from Mount Fuji. In this village, which has stores where you can try local goods and delicacies you won't find elsewhere, we recommend tasting the mochi mugwort rice cake in its freshest and most delicious form. Here, we will enjoy a boat tour on Lake Ashi to soak in the magnificent view with our guests. Next, we take a cable car to the summit and see the Owakudani Valley, which means Great Boiling Valley. Afterward, we will transfer to our hotel in Tokyo. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: It will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be taken at a location determined by the guide during the free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: It will be taken at a location determined by the guide during the free time at an extra cost.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park etc. Tokyo
Route: Tokyo- Oshino Hakkai 101 KM, Oshino Hakkai – Lake Ashi (Hakone) 47 KM, Hakone – Tokyo 85 KM
Hotel Check-in Time:: Approximately 18:30, depending on traffic conditions.
5th Day Tokyo-Osaka
After breakfast, we depart for the capital Osaka by shinkansen (bullet train). Upon arrival, we begin our city tour with a vehicle waiting for us. Osaka, regarded as the gourmet food capital of Japan and the third-largest city in Japan, will be our destination. The name Osaka translates to "Great Hill" or "Great Slope." Our city tour in Osaka will first take us to Osaka Castle, one of the finest examples of Japanese architecture, built in the 16th century. The castle was constructed by "Toyotomi Hideyoshi," who provided national unity in Japan, and it is known that around 100,000 workers were involved in the castle's construction. After visiting Osaka Castle, we will head to Dotonbori, Osaka’s famous food district. We will experience the vibrant atmosphere of Dotonbori with its iconic neon signs, street food, and shopping venues. After some free time in the city, we will transfer to our hotel. We will spend the night at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a location determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at a location determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel, etc.
Route: Tokyo-Osaka 498 KM (travel by shinkansen)
Check-in Time: Estimated 18:30 depending on road conditions.
Day 6 Osaka – Kyoto – Osaka
Our day starts with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a full-day tour of Kyoto. First, we will visit the Kinkakuji Temple, a Zen temple completely covered in gold leaf on the upper two floors, which represents the pinnacle of its kind and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring a pond garden design. Next, we will explore the Fushimi Inari Shrine, which was featured in the filming of a Geisha's memoir. This shrine, dedicated to the rice deity Inari, has more than a thousand Torii gates. Along the shrine path adorned with Torii gates and fox statues believed to be the messengers of the god Inari, you will witness Japan's ancient roots. After touring the historic district of Kyoto and the famous Gion area with its Geishas, we will visit the Bamboo Grove. After our visit, we will return to our hotel in Osaka. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast:
Will be provided at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch:
Will be taken at a location determined by the guide during free time at an additional cost.
Dinner:
Will be taken at a location determined by the guide during free time at an additional cost.
Accommodation:
Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel, etc. in Osaka
Route:
Osaka-Kyoto-Osaka 56 KM
Check-in Time:
Approximately 18:30, depending on road conditions.
Day 7 Osaka – Nara – Rinku Premium Outlet – Osaka
After our breakfast, we continue our tour to the ancient city of Nara. This city was the capital of Japan in history (710) and is home to the largest and oldest temples. First, we visit the Todaiji Temple, which is the world's largest wooden structure. Inside, it houses one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). Afterwards, we visit the sacred Nara Park, where we meet the deer that are messengers of the gods. You will have a great time with the deer, which don't shy away from people and can be fed with the crackers sold nearby. Then we arrive at Rinku Premium Outlet, one of Japan's largest outlets, which hosts many shops. We will have free time to find international and Japanese brands at reasonable prices in the outlet. At the end of our tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken extra during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel, etc. in Osaka.
Route: Osaka-Nara 32 KM, Nara-Rinku Premium Outlet 68 KM
Check-in Time at the Hotel: Estimated at 18:30, depending on traffic conditions.
8th Day Osaka – Seoul
After our breakfast, we will transfer to the airport. After completing our ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Seoul with a local airline. Upon arrival, we will proceed for our city tour of Seoul. During our tour, we will panoramically see places such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong Antique Street, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Myeongdong Street. Our first stop, Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395, is generally referred to as the North Palace due to its position being the furthest north compared to its neighboring palaces, Changdeokgung (East Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (West Palace). Next, we will visit Bukchon Hanok Village, which means "North Village." Hanok represents Korea's traditional houses, and there are approximately 700 Hanoks in this village. Following that, we will transfer to Myeongdong, the most famous shopping and fashion district in Korea, where we will have free time for shopping and street snacks on Myeongdong Street. Transfer to our hotel.
Breakfast: It will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time and will be at an additional cost.
Dinner: It will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time and will be at an additional cost.
Accommodation: JK Blossom Hotel or similar
Route: Osaka-Seoul
9th Day Seoul – Istanbul
The day starts with a pleasant breakfast at our hotel, and then we head towards Namsan Hill, where we will witness some of the most magnificent views of Seoul. You can enjoy watching Seoul from above during our free time on this hill that hosts the iconic Namsan Tower. After taking in the view, we turn our route towards the heart of the beauty world and visit one of Korea's most popular cosmetic stores. We continue our exploration at the famous Namdaemun, a local delicacy spot in Korea. After this break where you can experience Korean cuisine, we move to the modern face of the city, Gangnam Square. After taking a photo at the statue of PSY, who brought the K-pop storm with "Gangnam Style," we step into one of Seoul's most enchanting places, the COEX Starfield Library. Spreading over 2,800 square meters and featuring giant shelves standing 13 meters tall, this mesmerizing atmosphere awaits readers with nearly 70,000 books, hundreds of magazines, and digital publications. After this unforgettable library tour, we give you free time to explore the city as you wish until your flight time. Free time We will transfer to the airport. After the ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul at 23:20 on Turkish Airlines flight TK0091. The next day we will arrive in Istanbul at 05:55. We hope to see you on your next trip...
Breakfast; will be taken in our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time, as an extra.
Dinner: will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time, as an extra.