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Japan and Korea Tour

11 Nights

Twelve days that start from Istanbul with Asiana Airlines and explore two great cultures of the Far East. In Tokyo, Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Tower and Ginza are followed by a climb to Mount Fuji's 5th Station and a boat tour on Lake Ashi.

11 nightsFrom: Istanbul9 March 2027
Eid al-FitrAsiana Airlines
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Twelve days that start from Istanbul with Asiana Airlines and explore two great cultures of the Far East. In Tokyo, Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Tower and Ginza are followed by a climb to Mount Fuji's 5th Station and a boat tour on Lake Ashi. Kamakura brings the Great Buddha statue and its bamboo gardens.

The Shinkansen bullet train carries the trip on to Hiroshima, where the Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome are the main stops. After Kobe's port district, day trips from Osaka to Nara and Kyoto complete the Japan leg of the route.

The second half of the trip turns to Seoul, with Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and the tense history of the DMZ. Flights, accommodation, city tours and daily lunches are included.

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Day by day

Tour programme.

01Day 1: Istanbul to Seoul

We meet at Istanbul Airport's International Terminal at 14:30. After passport and baggage procedures, we set off for Tokyo via Seoul on Asiana Airlines flight OZ 552, departing at 17:20. We spend the night on board. Flight details: OZ 552, Istanbul (IST) to Seoul (ICN), 17:20 to 09:35 the following day.

02Day 2: On to Tokyo via Seoul

We land in Seoul at 09:35 local time. After a short wait, flight OZ 106 departs at 15:35 and lands at Tokyo Narita Airport at 17:55. We transfer to our hotel by private vehicle and check in. Accommodation: Shinjuku Washington Hotel (3-star) or similar.

03Day 3: Tokyo City Tour

After breakfast our Tokyo tour begins: Meiji Shrine, a panoramic view from Tokyo Tower, the National Diet Building, and Ginza, the centre of luxury. Lunch: Traditional flavours at a local restaurant. Accommodation: Tokyo.

04Day 4: Mount Fuji and Hakone

We climb to the 5th Station of Mount Fuji, Japan's iconic symbol. We then enjoy a boat tour on Lake Ashi. Lunch: A regional menu at a local restaurant. Accommodation: Tokyo.

05Day 5: Kamakura's Great Buddha

We travel to the historic city of Kamakura on the Pacific coast. We visit the Great Buddha (Daibutsu) statue and the mystical Bamboo Garden at Hokoku-ji. Lunch: At a local restaurant. Accommodation: Tokyo.

06Day 6: To Hiroshima by Shinkansen

At 08:30 we travel by Shinkansen bullet train to Hiroshima. We visit the Peace Memorial Park, its museum, and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Lunch: The famous Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki at a local restaurant. Accommodation: Hiroshima.

07Day 7: Kobe to Osaka

We continue to the port city of Kobe. After visiting Meriken Park and the historic Kitano-cho district, we arrive in Osaka. Lunch: At a local restaurant. Accommodation: Osaka.

08Day 8: Nara and Kyoto Tour

We visit Nara Park, known for its deer, and Todai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha. We then see the gold-leafed Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion. Lunch: At a local restaurant. Accommodation: Osaka.

09Day 9: Osaka to Seoul

In the morning we transfer to the airport. Flight OZ 1135 departs for Seoul at 11:10. After arriving at 13:00 we take a city tour of Seoul, including Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village. Lunch: Korean cuisine at a local restaurant. Accommodation: Seoul.

10Day 10: The DMZ Tour

We take a tour of the DMZ, one of the world's most striking border lines. We view North Korea from the Third Infiltration Tunnel and Dora Observatory. Lunch: At a local restaurant. Accommodation: Seoul.

11Day 11: Free Day in Seoul

A free day in Seoul for shopping and personal exploration. You can visit Gangnam, Myeongdong or N Seoul Tower. Accommodation: Seoul.

12Day 12: Seoul to Istanbul

Early in the morning we transfer to Incheon Airport. Flight OZ 551 departs at 09:35 and lands in Istanbul at 15:40. Flight details: OZ 551, Seoul (ICN) to Istanbul (IST), 09:35 to 15:40.

Hotels on the programme

Accommodation.

Hotels used on this programme; the night-by-night split is in the itinerary.

HotelShinjuku Washington Hotel ve benzerleri
HotelRamada by Wyndham Seoul ve benzerleri4 star
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Included services.

Included in the price

Istanbul - Seoul (connection) - Tokyo outbound and Seoul - Istanbul direct return economy class flight tickets with Asiana Airlines.Osaka (KIX) - Seoul (GMP) international flight with Asiana Airlines and the baggage allowance.Shinkansen (bullet train): the high-speed train ticket between Tokyo and Hiroshima.Luxury air-conditioned vehicles for the airport-hotel-airport transfers and all the intercity journeys specified in the programme.Tokyo (4 nights): Shinjuku Washington Hotel or similarHiroshima (1 night): a good-quality 4* hotel in the city centre.Osaka (2 nights): a good-quality 4* hotel in the city centre.Seoul (3 nights): a 4* hotel such as the Ramada by Wyndham Seoul.All breakfasts taken at the hotels.Lunches at local restaurants on every excursion day in the programme (from day 3 to day 11). (Selected examples of Japanese and Korean cuisine.)Professional Turkish-speaking guiding service that stays with the group throughout the tour.Tokyo: Meiji Shrine and a panoramic city tour.Fuji & Hakone: a visit to the Mount Fuji 5th Station and a boat tour on Lake Ashi.Kamakura: entrances to the Daibutsu (Great Buddha) and Hokoku-ji (the bamboo garden).Hiroshima: visits to the Peace Memorial Park, the museum and the Atomic Bomb Dome.Kobe: visits to Meriken Park and Kitano-cho.Nara & Kyoto: entrance fees for Todai-ji Temple and Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion).Seoul: visits to Gyeongbokgung Palace (including the changing of the guard) and Bukchon Hanok Village.DMZ: entry permits and tour for the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and the Dora Observatory.Compulsory travel insurance.Making the K-ETA application required for South Korea and paying the fee (by us).

Not included in the price

Dinners: the dinners left free in the programme (our guide will recommend places for the famous Kobe beef or Korean barbecue).Drinks: all drinks taken during meals.Local gratuities: a recommended 120 USD per person collected for the driver and local guides.Departure tax for travel abroad: the duty stamp paid to the relevant banks or at the counter at the airport.Personal expenses: extra charges within the hotel (minibar, telephone, dry cleaning etc.) and entrances other than those covered by the museum passes.K-ETA responsibility: if the application is rejected (for reasons such as a criminal record), all responsibility lies with the passenger.
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