South Korea and Japan Tour , May 15

We meet our valued guests 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 Doha on Qatar Airways' scheduled flight. Upon arrival in Doha, after our connection, we continue on to Tokyo. Our journey to Tokyo will continue through the night, with an overnight flight.

TOKYO After arriving in Tokyo and completing passport and baggage procedures, we transfer to our hotel by private bus waiting at the airport. Overnight at our hotel.

TOKYO – ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO GROVE – KINKAKU-JI TEMPLE – KIYOMIZU-DERA – FUSHIMI INARI – KYOTO After breakfast, we complete our hotel checkout. We pack only our daily essentials into a small bag. (Our large suitcases will be transferred separately to our Kyoto hotel by a transfer company arranged by our agency.) Then we head to the train station. We travel to Kyoto by high-speed train (Shinkansen). Upon arrival in Kyoto, we depart for our Kyoto city tour in our private vehicle. Kyoto, the former capital of Japan and one of the best-preserved centers of traditional culture, is famous for its temples, gardens and traditional neighborhoods. 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 Heritage List. We begin our city tour with Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. 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 the wind reaching through the bamboo, and you will be able to take photos of the forest. Then we continue with our Kinkaku-ji Temple tour.

KYOTO – TODAIJI TEMPLE - NARA DEER PARK – OSAKA After breakfast, we complete our hotel checkout and depart for our Nara tour. We begin our tour with Todaiji Temple. Built in 752, the temple was constructed to serve as the head of all Buddhist temples. Over time, its influence grew, and by the 8th century it began to influence politics. The main hall of Todaiji has also 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). Next, we visit Nara Park, a large park located in the center of Nara. Established in 1880, the park is where most of Nara's main attractions can be found, 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 - OSAKA CASTLE - DOTONBORI - SHINSAIBASHI - OSAKA After breakfast, we complete our hotel checkout and 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 together with its expansive park area. Continuing our tour, we move to Dotonbori, one of Osaka's most vibrant and iconic districts. With its colorful neon lights, lively streets and famous restaurants, we enjoy a pleasant exploration in this area that reflects the soul of the city and have the opportunity to discover Osaka's identity as the "gastronomy capital". Then we proceed to the Shinsaibashi district, Osaka's most popular shopping and lifestyle avenue. We provide our guests with free time in this area filled with long shopping galleries, international brands and local boutiques. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

OSAKA – MOUNT FUJI – HAKONE – LAKE ASHI – OSHINO HAKKAI – GOTEMBA OUTLET – TOKYO After breakfast, we complete our hotel checkout. We pack only a small bag with items we'll use during the day. (Our large suitcases will be separately transferred to our Tokyo hotel by a transfer company arranged by our agency.) Then we head to the train station. We depart by high-speed train (Shinkansen) for Mount Fuji, Japan's highest mountain and one of the symbols of the city, located in the southwest of Tokyo on Honshu Island. First, we travel to Hakone, situated in the Kanagawa region, famous for its Mount Fuji views and natural beauty. Here, together with our guests, we enjoy a boat tour on Lake Ashi to take in this magnificent scenery. After our photo stop, we travel by bus to Oshino Hakkai, an area where melting snow combines with underground springs to form natural pools. The water that passes through volcanic rocks is naturally filtered, keeping the pools crystal clear. The pools, each of different sizes and depths, offer a stunning reflection of Mount Fuji in their waters. After our guided tour, we set off for Gotemba Premium Outlets, one of Japan's largest outlet shopping centers.

TOKYO – GINZA – SHIBUYA – AKIHABARA – YODOBASHI – TOKYO After breakfast, we begin our city tour where we will explore Tokyo's past and modern life together. Our first stop is Shibuya, known as the center of entertainment and cultural experiences. Shibuya, one of Tokyo's most famous and lively districts, is home to one of the world's busiest pedestrian crossings (Shibuya Scramble Crossing). Witnessing hundreds of people move at once with each traffic light change offers a unique experience to feel Tokyo's energy. We will see the Hachiko statue, built in honor of a dog known for its loyalty, which is also a popular meeting point for locals and tourists, as well as 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. After the free time we allocate for shopping, we proceed to the Ginza district, which reflects the elegance and sophisticated lifestyle of modern Japan. After our visit in Ginza, home to Tokyo's most exclusive shopping centers and restaurants featuring world-famous brands, we allow free time for dinner.

After breakfast, we complete our checkout procedures at the hotel and are transferred to the airport at the time arranged by our guide. After completing baggage and ticketing formalities, we fly to Doha with Qatar Airways. Following our connection in Doha, our flight to Istanbul begins.

ISTANBUL Arrival in Istanbul at local time marks the end of our tour. We hope to see you again on another one of our tours.