Flight Details:
17.Jun.26 TK86 IST KIX 0225 1905
24.Jun.26 TK51 NRT IST 1025 1740
15.Sep.26 TK86 IST KIX 0225 1905
22.Sep.26 TK51 NRT IST 1025 1740
4.Nov.26 TK86 IST KIX 0225 1905
11.Nov.26 TK51 NRT IST 1025 1740
We meet at the international departures gate of Istanbul Airport three hours before the flight (the meeting is the evening of the calendar day before the stated departure date). After baggage, ticketing and boarding procedures, we depart for Osaka at 02:10 on Turkish Airlines flight TK86. Upon our arrival at 19:00 local time, we transfer to our hotel by the bus waiting for us. After checking in to the hotel, you have free time to rest.
After breakfast, we set off by private vehicle towards Kyoto, the former capital of Japan and one of the best-preserved centers of its traditional culture, known for its temples, gardens and traditional neighborhoods. Following a journey of approximately 1 hour, we begin our city tour. Kyoto is the only place in Japan that was not bombed during World War II. Kyoto is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We begin our city tour with the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Visitors to the bamboo forest are welcomed by a 500-meter walking path. Along this walk, you will enjoy pleasant moments with the sound of the wind reaching through the bamboo and have the chance to photograph the forest. Next, we continue with our tour of Kinkaku-ji Temple. Located in northern Kyoto, Kinkaku-ji Temple, a Zen temple whose top two floors are entirely covered in gold leaf, is also known as the Golden Pavilion. The impressive structure, overlooking a large pond, represents a different architectural style on each floor. Then we head to Kiyomizu-dera. Kiyomizu-dera is an independent Buddhist temple located in the east of Kyoto. One of the historical monuments of ancient Kyoto, the temple has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Directly below the main hall is the Otowa Waterfall, and the water flows from 3 channels into a pond. It is believed that these channels symbolize wisdom, health and longevity, respectively. Then we move on to another important temple of the city, Fushimi Inari. After visiting this temple, one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines and known especially for its thousands of orange torii gates, we proceed to our final stop, Fushimi Inari Taisha, which is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Following our temple visit, accompanied by a beautiful view of the Kyoto cityscape, we transfer to our hotel and have free time to rest.
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for our panoramic tour of Nara. Our tour begins with Todaiji Temple. Built in 752, the temple was constructed with the aim of becoming the head of all Buddhist temples. Over time its influence grew, and in the 8th century it began to affect politics as well. The main hall of Todaiji has also earned its place in the record books as the largest wooden structure in the world. The enormous building houses one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). Next, we visit Nara Park, a large park in the center of Nara. Founded in 1880, the park is home to most of Nara's main attractions, including Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, Kofukuji and the Nara National Museum. It is also home to hundreds of freely roaming deer. After having the chance to take photos with the deer wandering around, we take part in a traditional Tea Ceremony. Following some pleasant time in the area, we transfer back to our hotel and have free time to rest. After our temple visit, we transfer to our hotel and have free time to rest.
After breakfast, we visit the Dotonbori area. Following the free time given here, we set off by our vehicle towards Kobe. On our tour of Kobe, whose name means "Gate of God," we first visit Ikuta Shrine, one of the oldest and most important Shinto shrines in the city.During our tour, Kobe Port Tower, Meriken Park and Kobe Chinatown (Nankinmachi) are also among the places we will see panoramically. After our visits, we give free time for shopping and exploring the surroundings. We meet at the designated time and transfer to our hotel. Free time to rest for the remaining hours.
After breakfast, we depart from our hotel at the time set by our guide and head to the train station for the world-famous Shinkansen (bullet train) journey to Tokyo. We take only our daily essentials with us. (Our large suitcases will be transferred separately to our hotel in Tokyo by the transfer company arranged by our agency.) After a journey of approximately 2.5 hours on the high-speed train, which can reach speeds of up to about 320 km/h, we arrive in Tokyo. Our first stop is Shibuya, known as the center of entertainment and cultural experiences. One of Tokyo's most famous and lively districts, Shibuya is home to one of the busiest pedestrian crossings in the world (Shibuya Scramble Crossing). Feeling the energy of Tokyo is a unique experience as hundreds of people move at once with every change of the traffic light. We will see the Hachiko statue, built in memory of a loyal dog and popular as a meeting point for locals and tourists alike, as well as many famous shopping centers, and we will enjoy some free time. During our tour, we will also visit Ueno Park and enjoy panoramic views of Tokyo Tower. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.
After breakfast, we set off from our hotel by private vehicle. First we visit Sensoji Temple, built in 645 and the oldest temple in Tokyo, which has been regarded as one of the city's most important religious centers since the Edo period. After exploring here, we head to Yodobashi Electric Town, where you can find hundreds of electronics brands under one roof at affordable prices. Following the time we set aside for shopping, we move on to Ginza, an area that reflects the sophisticated, elegant side of modern Japan. After our tour of this district, filled with world-famous brands and some of Tokyo's largest shopping centers and finest restaurants, we will have free time for dinner. At the time announced by our guide, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.
After breakfast, we set off on Honshu Island to visit Mount Fuji, one of the symbols of the city located southwest of Tokyo and the highest mountain in Japan. First, we head to Hakone in the Kanagawa region, famous for its Mount Fuji views and natural beauty. We take a boat trip on Lake Ashinoko accompanied by the unique view of Mount Fuji, then ride the cable cars from our arrival point and climb to the Mototsumiya Shrine observation peak. After a photo stop, we continue by bus to Oshino Hakkai, an area where melting snow combines with underground waters to form natural ponds. As the waters pass through volcanic rocks, they are naturally filtered, giving the pools their crystal-clear clarity. Among the pools of various sizes and depths, you can capture a magnificent reflection of Mount Fuji. After our tour with our guide, we head to the Gotemba Premium Outlet, one of the largest outlet shopping centers in Japan. Transfer to our hotel at the time set by our guide, and free time to rest.
After breakfast, we complete our hotel check-out procedures. At the time set by the guide, we transfer to the airport, and our flight to Istanbul on the scheduled Turkish Airlines service begins, and upon our arrival in Istanbul, our tour comes to an end.
Important note: It is strongly recommended to create an account on the "Visit Japan Web" page linked below and upload your passport, flight and other information to this account in order to enter Japan.
Visit Japan Web:
https://vjw-lp.digital.go.jp/en/
Important Notes
For Japan-Korea Groups, we cannot accept guests who will stay as Single, Double or Twin, such as friends, father and son, relatives, or male travelers, on our tours.
The only exception for participation in these tours is that the passengers have Schengen or US visas in their passports. If they have visas, we kindly request that images be taken during registration and sent to us.
Extra tours are included in the program.
Important Note:
Museum, Archaeological Site, Temple Entrances + Ashi Lake Boat + Local Guides + Tourist City Taxes 200 Euro per person
***You can pay our guide during the tour***