GRAND JAPAN TOUR 2026 (HND-HND)

1. DAY                 ISTANBUL – TOKYO

Meeting with our valued guests at the All Nippon Airways counter in the Istanbul Airport International Terminal 3 hours before the flight. After luggage and ticket procedures, flight to Tokyo with All Nippon Airways scheduled flight. Overnight flight.

2. DAY                 TOKYO – OSAKA

Upon arrival, we depart for Osaka ITM Airport with an All Nippon Airways domestic flight. Upon arrival in Osaka, we will have a panoramic city tour of Osaka. During our tour, we will visit the historic Osaka Castle, built in the 16th century and played a key role in the unification of Japan, and then we will head to Umeda Sky Building, which is one of Osaka's landmarks. This impressive structure consists of two towers with a height of 173 meters and is connected by a platform on the 39th floor, called the “Floating Garden Observatory.” The observatory offers visitors unique city views of Osaka with its glass-enclosed interior and open terrace. After the tour, we have free time. Guests who wish can join the optional Osaka by Night Tour (50€ per person), organized by our guide. This tour will include visits to Dotonbori district, the heart of shopping Shinsaibashi, and the Namba street area filled with restaurants. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

3. DAY                 OSAKA

We start the day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by free time. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Kyoto & Nara & Kobe Tour (180€ per person) organized by our guide. We head towards Nara, our first destination. Our first stop will be Todaiji Temple, which is one of the largest wooden structures in the country and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Following our visit to Nara Park, we will have the opportunity to see the deer that wander freely in the area. This park, founded in 1880, is home to over 1200 wild Sika deer. We will have some free time here before heading to Kyoto. We will travel to Kyoto, which is Japan's ancient capital and one of the best-preserved cities that never faced bombings during wartime. Upon arrival, we will visit Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), built according to Zen beliefs and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After completing the tour, we will head to the city of Kobe, which is one of Japan’s ten largest cities and is considered one of the most attractive cities in Japan. During our tour in Kobe, we will visit Kobe Port, Kitano Ijinkan Street, and the iconic Ferris wheel. We will then return to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

4. DAY                 OSAKA – TOKYO

We start the day with breakfast at the hotel and then head to Tokyo via Shinkansen. This ride on the world's fastest train, which can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h, will take approximately 2.5 hours. With our arrival in Tokyo, we will move on to the panoramic city tour of Tokyo.Our first stop will be the Asakusa Temple (Senso-ji Temple), completed in 645 AD and allegedly constructed by two brothers, featuring a massive entrance gate called "Kaminarimon." Our next stop will be Nakamise Shopping Street, where we will have free time to explore and find beautiful souvenirs and street delicacies. Guests who wish can join our guide's optional Tokyo by Night Tour (55€ per person). We then head towards Shibuya, the attraction center of Tokyo. This area, one of Tokyo’s most popular districts, center for fashion, entertainment, and shopping, is known for its pedestrian crossing and lights resembling a sea of people. The crossing is decorated with neon lights and giant video advertisements, and when the traffic light turns green for pedestrians, it overflows with people, making it a fantastic photo opportunity. We will also take a photo stop in front of the Hachiko Statue and learn about its story. After the tour, we will transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

5. DAY                 TOKYO

We start the day with breakfast at our hotel and then have free time. Guests wishing to join the optional tour to the Tokyo Combo & Premium Outlet Tour (125€ per person) can enjoy visits to Ueno Park & Akihabara Electric Town & The East Garden & Shisui Premium Outlet. Our first stop will be Ueno Park, one of Japan's most popular city parks, where Sakura and Hanami celebrations occur and attracts over 10 million visitors a year. Our next stop will be Akihabara, one of Tokyo’s most famous neighborhoods with many electronic stores. Free time is provided for shopping here. Our next stop will be the East Garden of the Tokyo Imperial Palace. After a short exploration here, we will proceed to Ginza Street, which hosts a multitude of shops, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, nightclubs, and cafes. After our free time here, we will transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

6. DAY                 TOKYO

We start the day with breakfast at our hotel and then have free time. Guests wishing to join the Hakone & Mount Fuji & Lake Ashi Tour (160€ per person) can participate, organized by our guide. We will head to Hakone, located about 2 hours away from Tokyo, a place that will enchant you with its hot springs, natural beauty, and landscape. First, we will stop at Oshino Hakkai village to enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Fuji. Our next stop will be Owakudani, a site formed about 3000 years ago due to the eruption of Hakone Mountain, which still has sulfurous fumes and hot vapors, making it an active volcanic region. After the tour, we will proceed to Hakone town at the foot of Mount Fuji. Here, we will take a pleasant boat ride on Lake Ashi, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and experience its natural beauty closely. After our boat tour, we will have some free time and then return to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

7. DAY                 TOKYO

We start the day with breakfast at our hotel and then have free time. Guests wishing to join the Kamakura & Traditional Japanese Tea with Bamboo Gardens Tour & Yokohama (150€ per person) can participate. Our first stop will be the Great Buddha of Kamakura, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This bronze statue, standing 13.35 meters tall, including its base, weighs approximately 93 tons and holds significant importance in religious history. After viewing this monument, we will continue to Hokoku-ji Temple, which holds a major significance in Buddhism and features bamboo gardens, covering an area of about 13,000 square meters, established by a priest named Tengan Eko to honor the Emperor of the Ashikaga clan. We will take a short exploration of this temple, known as the "bamboo temple." In the midst of our tour, we will pause for a traditional Japanese green tea. After this visit, we will move towards Yokohama city, the second largest city in Japan after Tokyo. After conducting a city tour here, we will return to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

8. DAY                 TOKYO – ISTANBUL

In the early hours of the day, we perform the check-out process while picking up a breakfast box from the hotel and transfer to Tokyo Airport. After completing the baggage and check-in procedures, we will depart for Istanbul with the scheduled flight of All Nippon Airways. With our arrival, the end of our tour and services.

1. For international trips, it is mandatory to have a passport valid for at least 6 months. Passports older than 10 years are not valid for international travel and must be renewed before the travel date. Torn and damaged passports cannot be used for entry.
2. For visa applications, a passport valid for at least 6 months and the documents listed in the visa requirement list, which you can obtain from our agencies, must be submitted completely with written approval to the agency at least 1 month before the travel date.
3. In case of fairs, congresses, events, etc. that may occur in the cities, accommodation may be made outside the promised distance and region. In such a case, the hotel area will be provided in writing to our agencies at least 30 days before the travel date.
4. The visa should be obtained from the first country entered in the tour or from the country where the maximum stay will occur; otherwise, the agency will not be held responsible for not being allowed entry by passport police.
5. In case of cancellation of the tour, the visa and insurance fees are non-refundable.
6. The agency serves only as an intermediary between the consulate and our customers and is not responsible for any reasons related to the visa not being approved, not being received on time, or any mistakes in the visa; the passenger has no right to compensation from the agency under any circumstances.
7. The agency is in an intermediary position between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the La Hague Protocol of September 28, 1955.
8. During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number as they appear on the passport must be entered into the system. Plane tickets will be issued according to this information. Any cancellations or modifications to the flight tickets caused by incorrect information will be charged to the guests as a no-show fee.
9. Changes in flight times may occur before the flight, and all times need to be confirmed in writing by our guests by calling the central office at least 48 hours before the travel date.
10. The city where the plane will land may vary. The agency is not responsible for any changes in flight times and possible delays by the airlines.
11. For group tickets, the airline's rules are applicable, and per the group ticket rules, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight cannot be used either.
12. The general baggage weight for flights departing from Turkey is 20kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the country of destination. Domestic flights in the visited countries may reduce this weight to 15kg. Baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of the agency.
13. In the case of insufficient participants for the tour, cancellation will be informed to the consumer at least 21 days in advance.
14. The tour itinerary is an example route and changes to the tour route may occur.
15. City presentation tours may be conducted on the next day/days according to the arrival time in the city.
16. Tours indicated in the programs are at the discretion of the guide and may be conducted on days other than those indicated for any reason.
17. Optional tours along the route will take place only if at least 6 people participate from the group. Guests who do not wish to join will be waited at the break location.
18. Accommodations during busy periods such as fairs, congresses, and seminars may be made outside the city.
19. Tours that are not permitted to be visited for any reason by local authorities will not be conducted. Alternative tours will only be carried out with a minimum of 20 participants; if there are fewer participants, the prices may be changed at the discretion of the guide. The agency cannot be held responsible for the non-implementation of these tours.
20. Entrance fees to museums and historical sites are not included in the prices.
21. The agency reserves the right to change hotel names provided that the star rating remains the same.
22. All hotel names mentioned in the programs are examples and provided to represent the star category and distance. This does not guarantee accommodation at the mentioned hotel.
23. In triple rooms, a sofa bed may be provided for the third bed, which is smaller than the standard bed or is an additional folding bed.
24. Please ensure that you take all your belongings when leaving the vehicles and hotels you use during your trip.
25. Children's discounts are only valid for children within specific age groups traveling with two adults.
26. In cases where children under the age of 18, who are not considered adults, are not accompanied by one or both parents, it is mandatory to have the necessary consent documents with them during the trip.
27. In case of cancelation or modification, the "AGENCY SALES AGREEMENT" applies.