Japan Tour

We meet at Istanbul Airport international departure terminal three hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket and boarding procedures, we depart to Osaka at 02:10 with Turkish Airlines flight TK86. Upon arrival at 19:00 local time, we transfer to our hotel by our waiting bus. After check-in, free time to rest.

OSAKA – ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO FOREST – KINKAKUJI TEMPLE – KIYOMIZU-DERA – FUSHIMI INARI – OSAKA After breakfast, we set off by private vehicle toward Kyoto, one of the best-preserved centres of Japan's traditional culture and the country's former capital, famous for its temples, gardens and traditional neighbourhoods. Following our journey of approximately 1 hour, we begin our city tour. Kyoto was the only place in Japan not bombed during World War II. The city of Kyoto is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. We start our city tour with the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Visitors to the bamboo forest are greeted by a 500-metre walking path. During this walk along the path, you will enjoy pleasant moments with the sound of the wind passing through the bamboo and you will be able to take photos of the forest. Then, we continue our tour with 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. The impressive structure overlooking a large pond represents a different architectural style on each floor. Afterwards, we move on to Kiyomizu-dera.

OSAKA – OSAKA CASTLE - NARA – TEA CEREMONY – OSAKA After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for our panoramic Nara tour. We begin our tour with Todaiji Temple. The temple, built in 752, was constructed to serve as the head of all Buddhist temples. Over time, its influence grew, and by the 8th century the temple had also begun to have an impact on politics. The main hall of Todaiji has written its name into the record books as the world's largest wooden structure. The colossal building is home to one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). Then we visit Nara Park, a large park in the centre of Nara. Established in 1880, the park 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 taking the chance to photograph the deer wandering around, we take part in a traditional Tea Ceremony. After the enjoyable time allocated in the area, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest. After our temple visit, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.

OSAKA - DOTONBORI - KOBE - OSAKA After breakfast, we visit the Dotonbori area. Following the free time given here, we set off by coach towards Kobe. In our tour of Kobe, whose name means "God's Door," we first visit Ikuta Shrine, one of the oldest and most important Shinto shrines in the city. During our tour, the Kobe Port Tower, Meriken Park, and Kobe Chinatown (Nankinmachi) will also be seen 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 during the remaining hours.

TOKYO SENSOJI – YODOBASHI ELECTRIC TOWN AKIHABARA – GINZA – TOKYO After breakfast, we depart from our hotel by private vehicle. First, we head to Sensoji Temple, built in 645 and the oldest temple in Tokyo, regarded as one of the city's most important religious centres since the Edo period. After our visit here, we continue to Yodobashi Electric Town, where hundreds of electronics brands can be found together at affordable prices. Following the time set aside for shopping, we move on to Ginza, a district that reflects the sophisticated and elegant side of modern Japan. After our tour of this area, home to world-famous brands, Tokyo's largest shopping centres and some of the best restaurants, you will have free time for dinner. Transfer back to our hotel at the time announced by our guide, followed by free time to relax.

After breakfast, we set off towards Mount Fuji (Fuji Dağı), located on Honshu Island to the southwest of Tokyo — one of the city's iconic landmarks and the highest mountain in Japan. First, we head to Hakone, situated in the Kanagawa region, famous for its views of Mount Fuji and natural beauty. We take a boat ride across Lake Ashi (Ashinoko), enjoying the unique scenery of Mount Fuji, and from our arrival point we board cable cars to climb up to the Mototsumiya Shrine observation hill. After a photo break, we continue by bus to Oshino Hakkai, an area where melting snow combines with underground waters to form natural pools. As the water passes through volcanic rocks, it is naturally filtered, giving the pools their crystal-clear clarity. Each pool differs in size and depth, and within their reflections you can capture a magnificent mirrored image of Mount Fuji. After our guided tour, we set off towards Gotemba Premium Outlet, one of Japan's largest outlet shopping centres. At the time designated by our guide, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.

TOKYO - ISTANBUL After breakfast, we complete the check-out procedures at the hotel. On this final day, our guests can continue with shopping. Following the free time that will be given in Shibuya, we transfer to the airport at the time determined by the guide and begin our flight to Istanbul with a scheduled service of Turkish Airlines, and upon our arrival in Istanbul, our tour comes to an end.