With All Nippon (Ana) Airlines
Grand Japan Tour
Journey to the Land of the Rising Sun
NON-STOP DIRECT FLIGHT!!!
No Extra Tours - All Tours Included!!!
6 Nights 8 Days
Tokyo – Osaka – Kyoto – Nara – Rinku Premium Outlet – Mt. Fuji – Hakone – Lake Ashi – Kamakura – Yokohama
Tour Departure Dates
August 8 / August 17 / August 22
Day 1 Istanbul – Tokyo
Meeting at the main airline counter at the International Departure Terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Tokyo at 17:45 with All Nippon Airlines flight NH220.
Day 2 Tokyo-Osaka
Arrival in Tokyo at 10:50. After our arrival, we will depart for Osaka at 13:00 with All Nippon Airlines flight NH025. Arrival at 14:05 and after baggage claim, we will transfer from the airport to the city center. After arriving in Osaka, we will start our tour of Osaka, considered the gastronomic capital of Japan and the 3rd largest city in Japan. Osaka is simply means "Great Hill" or "Great Mound." We will begin our city tour by visiting Osaka Castle, built in the 16th century and one of the finest examples of Japanese architecture. The castle was constructed by "Toyotomi Hideyoshi", who provided national unity to Japan, and it is known that an average of 100,000 workers were employed in the construction of the castle. After Osaka Castle, we will visit Dotonbori, Osaka's popular food district. We will experience the vibrant atmosphere of Dotonbori with its iconic neon signs, street food, and shopping venues. After some free time in the city, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Dinner: Extra meals will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel etc. in Osaka
Route:Osaka
Day 3 Osaka – Kyoto – Osaka
After breakfast at our hotel, we will start a full-day tour of Kyoto. First, we will visit Kinkakuji Temple, a Zen temple whose top two floors are completely covered with gold leaf and known for its pond garden design, which represents the pinnacle of its kind and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, we will visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, where a film about a Geisha was shot. The shrine is dedicated to Inari, the rice deity, and contains over a thousand Torii gates. Along the path decorated with Torii gates and fox statues, which are believed to be the messengers of the deity Inari, you will see the ancient roots of Japan. After exploring Kyoto's historic district and famous Geisha district Gion, we will visit the Bamboo Grove. After our tour, we will return to our Osaka hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Extra meals will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Extra meals will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel etc. in Osaka
Route:Osaka-Kyoto 55 km, Kyoto-Osaka 55 km.
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
Day 4 Osaka – Nara – Rinku Premium Outlet – Osaka
After breakfast, we continue our tour to the ancient city of Nara. Nara was historically the capital city (710) and has the largest and oldest temples in Japan. First, we will visit Todaiji Temple, which is the world's largest wooden structure. It also contains one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). Then, we will visit the sacred Nara Park to meet the deer, known as the messengers of the gods. You will have a great time with the deer that do not shy away from people and can be fed with crackers sold around. Afterwards, we will head to Rinku Premium Outlet, one of Japan's largest outlets with many shops. We will have free time at the outlet to find international and Japanese brands at reasonable prices. At the end of our tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Extra meals will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Extra meals will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel etc. in Osaka
Route: Osaka-Nara 32 KM, Nara - Rinku Premium Outlet 68 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
Day 5 Osaka – Tokyo
After breakfast, we will move to the capital Tokyo by Shinkansen (bullet train). Upon arrival, we will start our city tour with our vehicle waiting for us. Our first stop is Asakusa/Senso-ji Temple, the oldest Shinto temple (645) known for its giant lanterns that capture the atmosphere of Tokyo. You can buy souvenirs and try local street delicacies along Nakamise Street, which has over 70 shops, the first open-air mall in Japan, by passing through the giant Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate). Then we will continue with Ginza, Japan's luxury shopping center and perhaps one of the most famous streets in the world. The name Ginza comes from the combination of the kanji characters "gin" (silver) and "za" (place), referring to Japan's silver mint until 1800, which transformed into a luxury shopping center after the Great Kanto Earthquake. At the end of our tour, we will walk with thousands of people at Shibuya, known for the world's most famous pedestrian crossing and the Hachiko statue. After our tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our Tokyo hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Extra meals will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Extra meals will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park etc. in Tokyo
Route:Osaka – Tokyo 498 km (This journey will be made by Shinkansen bullet train.)
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
Day 6 Tokyo – Mt. Fuji – Hakone – Lake Ashi – Tokyo
After breakfast, we will set off for our Hakone & Mt. Fuji tour. Mt. Fuji, at 3776 meters, is the highest mountain in Japan and gained UNESCO World Heritage status in 2013 due to its elegant conical form. It is considered the sacred symbol of the country, with temples and mausoleums located around and on the volcano. First, we will arrive at Oshino Hakkai village, the most beautiful village in Japan, where we will taste local delicacies made with Fuji mountain water. I recommend trying the warm and delicious mugwort rice cake mochi, which you won't find anywhere else. Here, we will take a boat tour of Lake Ashi to enjoy the spectacular view. Afterwards, we will take the cable car to the top and see Owakudani Valley, which means "Great Boiling Valley." Afterward, we will transfer to our Tokyo hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Extra meals will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Extra meals will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park etc. in Tokyo
Route: Tokyo- Oshino Hakkai 101 KM, Oshino Hakkai – Lake Ashi (Hakone) 47 KM , Hakone – Tokyo 85 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
Day 7 Tokyo – Kamakura – Yokohama – Tokyo
After breakfast at our hotel, we continue to discover the country in Kamakura, the oldest historical city of Tokyo. Kamakura was the region where the Shogunate system was first established. We begin our visit at Kotoku Temple, a Buddhist temple affiliated with the Jōdo-shū sect, which is famous for the Great Buddha statue in Kamakura, one of Japan's most iconic symbols. We explore Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, one of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan, and Komachi-dori Street to experience the ethnic texture of the city. After that, we will go to Yokohama, the third largest city in Japan with a population of 3.7 million. Here we will visit Yokohama's China Town, the largest Chinese neighborhood in Japan, which is 160 years old. At the end of our tour, we will have free time in Minato Mirai, one of the most central places to see the texture of the city. Afterwards, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at our Tokyo hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Extra meals will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Extra meals will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park etc. in Tokyo
Route:Tokyo-Kamakura 52 km, Kamakura-Yokohama 27 km , Yokohama-Tokyo 35 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
Day 8 Tokyo – Istanbul
After breakfast, we will transfer to Tokyo Haneda Airport at the time indicated by our guide. After ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul at 08:25 with All Nippon Airlines flight NH219. Arrival in Istanbul at 15:35. We hope to see you on your next trip…
Osaka Castle entrance fee, Todaiji Temple entrance fee, Kinkakuji Temple entrance fee, Fushimi Inari Temple entrance fee, Lake Ashi boat tour, Shinkansen bullet train fee, Owakudami cable car fee, Tourist City Taxes, and Local Guides per person: 220 EUR
Our guests agree to participate in the tours indicated in the tour program and that they will not disrupt the program, and therefore accept in advance that they will pay the amount previously communicated in the tour program for local guides, museum & site entrance fees, city taxes, and any incurred expenses like audio system headsets during the trip. The guest has been fully and completely informed in this regard.
NOTE: Our tours to Japan do not have child discounts and no accommodations for three people.