Japan and Korea Tour

Overnight flight to Seoul

Istanbul - Seoul

We meet at Istanbul Airport international departure terminal three hours before the flight. After baggage, check-in and boarding procedures, our flight to Doha departs on Qatar Airways, arriving local time. After our short layover here, we fly to Seoul on Qatar Airways. We spend the night on the aircraft.

Arrival in Seoul

Seoul

Upon arrival at Seoul Airport and after completing baggage procedures, we proceed to our hotel with free time to rest.

Palaces and the Hanok village

SEOUL – BUKCHON VILLAGE - MYEONGDONG - GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE - INSADONG ANTIQUE STREET

After breakfast, our tour begins. During our tour, the places we will see panoramically include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong Antique Street, Bukchon Hanok Village and Myeongdong Street. Our first stop is Gyeongbokgung Palace, which was built in 1395, and because its location is the most northern compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (East Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (West Palace), it is generally referred to as the Northern Palace. Afterwards, we will tour Bukchon Hanok Village, which gets its name from the meaning "North Village". Hanok are traditional Korean guesthouses, and there are approximately 700 Hanoks in this village. Then, we will transfer to Myeongdong, which is Korea's most famous shopping and fashion district. On this street where you can find shopping and cosmetics stores and many restaurants, you can do your preferred shopping before leaving the country and taste local flavors. After the designated free time, transfer to our hotel and free time for rest.

Flight to Osaka and Dotonbori

SEOUL - DOTONBORI - SHINSAIBASHI - OSAKA

After the breakfast we'll have at the hotel, we fly to Osaka with local airlines. Upon arrival, after completing our passport and baggage procedures, we begin our Osaka city tour with our private bus awaiting us. Osaka, Japan's second largest metropolis after Tokyo, offers visitors an unforgettable experience with its vibrant city life and unique atmosphere. The first stop of our tour will be Dotonbori, one of Osaka's most vibrant and iconic districts. We enjoy a pleasant exploration of this area that reflects Osaka's soul with its colorful neon lights, lively streets and famous restaurants. In Dotonbori, known as the city's "gastronomic center," we'll have the opportunity to discover local delicacies and street culture up close. We then proceed to the Shinsaibashi district, Osaka's most popular shopping and lifestyle avenue. In this area filled with long shopping galleries, international brands and local boutiques, guests will be given free time for shopping. After the designated free time, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.

Kyoto's temples

OSAKA – ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO GROVE - KINKAKUJI TEMPLE – KIYOMIZU DERA –FUSHIMI INARI –OSAKA

After breakfast, we set off towards Kyoto with our private vehicle, Japan's former capital and one of the best-preserved centers of traditional culture, famous for its temples, gardens and traditional neighborhoods. Following our journey which will take approximately 1 hour, we begin our city tour. During World War II, Kyoto is the only place in Japan that was not bombed. Kyoto is listed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. We start our city tour with Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Visitors to the bamboo grove are greeted by a 500-meter walking trail. During this walk along the trail, you'll enjoy the sound of the wind reaching through the bamboo and be able to take photos of the forest. We then continue with our tour of Kinkakuji Temple. Located in northern Kyoto, Kinkakuji Temple, a Zen temple whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf, is also known as the Golden Pavilion. Each floor of the impressive structure overlooking a large pond represents a different architectural style. We then proceed to Kiyomizu-dera. Kiyomizu-dera is an independent Buddhist temple located in the east of Kyoto. The temple, one of the historic monuments of ancient Kyoto, has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Otowa Waterfall is located just below the main hall and the waters flow from 3 channels into a pool. According to belief, these channels symbolize knowledge, health and longevity respectively. We then move on to another important temple of the city, Fushimi Inari. After our tour at the temple, one of the most famous Shinto temples in Japan and particularly known for its thousands of orange torii gates, we proceed to Fushimi Inari Taisha, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, which is our final stop. After our temple visit with beautiful views of Kyoto, transfer to our hotel and free time for rest.

Osaka Castle and Nara's deer

OSAKA – OSAKA CASTLE – TODAIJI TEMPLE - NARA DEER PARK – OSAKA

After breakfast at the hotel, we visit Osaka Castle with a panoramic tour. We then depart for our Nara tour. Our tour begins with Todaiji Temple. The temple, built in 752, was constructed with the purpose of being the head of all Buddhist temples. Over time, the temple's influence grew, and by the 8th century it began to influence politics as well. The main hall of Todaiji has made its name in the record books as the world's largest wooden structure. The massive building houses one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). We then visit Nara Park, a large park in the center of Nara. Established in 1880, the hotel 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 roaming around, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.

Bullet train to Tokyo

OSAKA – SHINKANSEN (HIGH-SPEED TRAIN) - TOKYO

After breakfast, we travel to Tokyo by Shinkansen (high-speed train). We begin our Tokyo city tour with our private bus waiting for us. Upon arrival in Tokyo, after passport and luggage procedures, we depart for the Tokyo city tour with our private vehicle waiting for us. Our first stop is Shibuya, known as the center of entertainment and cultural experiences. Shibuya, one of Tokyo's most famous and vibrant districts, is home to one of the world's busiest pedestrian crossings (Shibuya Scramble Crossing). Witnessing hundreds of people crossing at once with each light change offers a unique experience to feel Tokyo's energy. Popular as a meeting point for locals and tourists, we will see the Hachiko statue, built in memory of a dog known for its loyalty, and many famous shopping centers, and enjoy our free time. Also during our tour, Ueno Park and Tokyo Tower are among the places we will see panoramically. After the scheduled free time, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.

Mount Fuji and Hakone

After breakfast, we depart for Mount Fuji, one of the symbols of the city and Japan’s highest mountain, located southwest of Tokyo on Honshu Island. We first travel to Hakone in the Kanagawa Region, known for its views of Mount Fuji and natural scenery. Here, we take a boat tour on Lake Ashi to enjoy the landscape. After a photo stop, we travel by bus to Oshino Hakkai, where melting snow combines with groundwater to form natural pools. The water is naturally filtered as it passes through volcanic rock, giving the pools their crystal-clear appearance. You can see Mount Fuji reflected in these pools of varying sizes and depths. After our guided visit, we depart for Gotemba Premium Outlets, one of Japan’s largest outlet shopping centres. Following the designated free time, we transfer to our hotel. Free time to rest.

Sensoji and the flight home

TOKYO – SENSOJI TEMPLE - AKIHABARA – GINZA - ISTANBUL

After breakfast, we depart from our hotel in our private vehicle. First, we visit Sensoji Temple, built in 645 and recognized as Tokyo's oldest temple and one of the most important religious centers in Tokyo since the Edo period. After our visit here, we head to Yodobashi Electric Town in Akihabara, where we can find hundreds of electronic brands all in one place at good prices. After the time we allocate for shopping, we move on to Ginza, a district that reflects the sophisticated and elegant side of Modern Japan. After our visit to the area where you can find world-famous brands, Tokyo's largest shopping centers and the best restaurants, we will have free time for lunch. After the designated free time, we transfer to the airport and fly to Doha on Qatar Airways scheduled flight. After our short layover, our flight from Doha to Istanbul on Qatar Airways scheduled flight begins.

Arrival in Istanbul

ISTANBUL

Upon our arrival in Istanbul, our tour draws to a close. We hope to see you again on another journey..