Japan & Korea Tour

Istanbul – Seoul Dear valued guests, we meet at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal approximately 3 hours before the flight time. After completing our baggage check-in and passport procedures, we depart for Seoul on Turkish Airlines' scheduled flight. Our journey to Seoul will continue throughout the night, and we will spend the night on the aircraft.

Upon our arrival in Seoul, we complete passport and baggage procedures and meet our private vehicle. Welcome to Seoul, the capital of South Korea and one of the enchanting cities where modern life and traditional culture intertwine. After departing the airport, we head to Myeongdong, one of the most vibrant and popular districts of the city. This area is famous for its cosmetics stores, fashion boutiques as well as delicious street food and restaurants. We provide free time for dinner. Guests who wish can experience the exquisite flavors of Korean cuisine, go shopping, or enjoy the lively atmosphere of Myeongdong. After free time, we meet at the designated time and transfer to our hotel. After completing hotel check-in procedures, we overnight at our hotel.

Seoul After breakfast, we depart for Seoul City Tour & Gangnam Square & Gyeongbokgung Palace & Insadong Antique Street & Korean National Folk Museum & Bukchon Hanok Village & Myeongdong. Our first stop will be Gangnam Square. The area, which gained global fame through PSY's world-famous song "Gangnam Style," today stands out with its luxury living, shopping and business centers. During our tour, Cheongdam Fashion Street, Gangnam Station, Bongeunsa Temple and Starfield Library are among the places seen panoramically. Continuing our tour, our second stop is Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395 and one of the most magnificent structures of the Joseon Dynasty. Also known as the Northern Palace, this splendid structure is among the most important examples of traditional Korean architecture, and through our visit in the palace courtyard, we closely feel the historical atmosphere. We then visit the Korean National Folk Museum, which reflects the Korean people's living culture and historical development. Continuing our tour, we head to Bukchon Hanok Village, famous for its traditional Korean houses called Hanok structures.

SEUL – TOKYO - SHİNKANSEN (HIGH-SPEED TRAIN) – SHIBUYA – AKIHABARA – YODOBASHI – GİNZA - TOKYO After breakfast, we complete our hotel checkout and transfer to Seoul Airport. We fly to Tokyo with a local airline. Upon arrival in Tokyo, after passport and baggage procedures, we depart for our Tokyo city tour with our private vehicle waiting for us. 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 world's busiest pedestrian crossings (Shibuya Scramble Crossing). The sight of hundreds of people moving at once at every light change offers a unique experience to feel Tokyo's energy. We will see the Hachiko statue, built in memory of a dog known for its loyalty, which is also a popular meeting point for locals and tourists, and many famous shopping centers, and enjoy our free time. Our next stop will be Yodobashi Electric Town in Akihabara, where you can find hundreds of electronic brands all in one place at affordable prices.

Tokyo – Mount Fuji – Hakone – Lake Ashi – Oshino Hakkai – Gotemba Outlet – Tokyo After breakfast, we depart for Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak and one of Tokyo's iconic symbols, located in the southwest of Honshu Island. First, we travel to Hakone in the Kanagawa region, famous for its Mount Fuji views and natural beauty. Here, together with our guests, we enjoy this magnificent view with a boat tour on Lake Ashi. After our photo stop, we take the bus to Oshino Hakkai, an area where melting snow combines with underground water to form natural pools. The water is naturally filtered as it passes through volcanic rocks, ensuring the crystal-clear quality of these pools. The pools, each of different sizes and depths, offer the opportunity to capture a magnificent reflection of Mount Fuji in their waters. Following our guided tour, we depart for the Gotemba Premium Shopping Center, one of Japan's largest outlet shopping centers. Transfer to the hotel at the time designated by your guide and free time to rest.

Day 6 TOKYO – ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO FOREST - KINKAKUJI TEMPLE – KIYOMIZU DERA –FUSHIMI INARI - KYOTO After breakfast, we travel to Kyoto by Shinkansen (bullet train). We begin with our waiting private bus. We depart for Kyoto, Japan's former capital and one of the best-preserved centers of traditional culture, renowned for its temples, gardens and traditional neighborhoods, in our private vehicle. Following our approximately 1 hour journey, we begin our city tour. During World War II, Kyoto was the only place in Japan that was not bombed. The city of Kyoto is listed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. We begin our city tour with Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Visitors to the bamboo forest are greeted by a 500-meter walking trail. During this walk along the trail, you will enjoy memorable moments with the sound of wind reaching through the bamboos and will 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.

KYOTO – TODAIJI TEMPLE - NARA DEER PARK – OSAKA After breakfast in the morning, we complete our check-out procedures from the hotel and depart for our Nara tour. We begin our tour with Todaiji Temple. The temple, built in 752, was constructed with the aim of becoming the head of all Buddhist temples. Over time, its influence grew and by the 8th century it began to influence politics. Todaiji's main hall has also written 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). Then, we visit Nara Park, a large park in the center of Nara. Established in 1880, it is where most of Nara's main attractions are located, 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 transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

OSAKA CASTLE - DOTONBORI - SHINSAIBASHI – OSAKA After breakfast, we depart by private bus for the Osaka City Tour & Osaka Castle & Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi. Our first stop will be Osaka Castle, one of the most important historical symbols of the city. Built in the 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, this magnificent structure is one of the most important symbols of Japan's unification period and offers visitors an impressive historical atmosphere along with its expansive park area. Continuing our tour, we move on to Dotonbori, one of Osaka's most vibrant and iconic districts. We enjoy a pleasant exploration of this area that reflects the soul of the city with its colorful neon lights, lively streets and famous restaurants, and have the opportunity to discover firsthand why Osaka is known as the "gastronomy capital." We then head to the Shinsaibashi district, Osaka's most popular shopping and lifestyle street. Guests enjoy free time in this area filled with long shopping arcades, international brands and local boutiques. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

OSAKA – ISTANBUL After breakfast, we complete our hotel checkout procedures. At the time designated by our guide, we transfer to the airport, and after completing the baggage and ticket procedures here, our flight to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines begins. Upon our arrival in Istanbul according to local time, our tour comes to an end. Hoping to see you again on another tour of ours..