THY Japan Korea Tour
‘’From Tradition to Future: Eastern Adventure’’
NON-STOP DIRECT FLIGHT!!!
No Extra Tour - All Tours Included!!!
Tokyo – Mount Fuji – Oshino Hakkai - Hakone – Lake Ashi – Kamakura – Yokohama - Osaka – Kyoto – Nara – Rinku Premium Outlet – Seoul – Gangnam – Namsan – Myeongdong - Namdaemun
Tour Departure Dates:
July 3 / July 17 / August 16 / August 28 / September 11 / September 18 / October 4 / October 18 / November 6 / November 15 / December 5
Day 1 Istanbul – Tokyo
Meeting at 3 hours before the flight at Türk Hava Yolları Counter in the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport. After checking in, baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Tokyo at 15:25 on Turkish Airlines flight TK0050.
Day 2 Tokyo
Arrival in Tokyo at 08:45. After arrival and baggage claim, we head from the airport to the city center. Our first stop is Senso-ji Temple, the oldest Shinto temple (645) famous for its gigantic Lanterns, where you can walk through the massive Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate). Here in the traditional Nakamise street, the first outdoor mall in Japan, you can buy gifts for your loved ones and try local street delicacies. After that, we continue to Ginza, Japan’s luxury shopping center, which is arguably one of the world's most famous streets, transforms from Japan's silver mint until 1800 after a major earthquake. At the end of our tour, we will walk alongside thousands of others at Shibuya, where the most famous pedestrian crossing and the Hachiko statue are located. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Accommodation at our Tokyo hotel.
Lunch: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Dinner: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park, etc. in Tokyo
Route: Tokyo
Check-in Time: Approximately 19:00 depending on traffic conditions
Day 3 Tokyo-Kamakura-Yokohama-Tokyo
After breakfast at our hotel, we continue to discover the country by visiting Kamakura, the oldest historic city of Tokyo. Kamakura is the first region where the Shogunate system was established. We start our visit at Kotoku Temple, a Buddhist temple belonging to the Jōdo-shū sect. The temple is famous for Kamakura's Great Buddha statue, one of Japan's most famous symbols. We experience the ethnic texture of the city by visiting Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, one of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan, and Komachi-dori street. Then we go to Yokohama, one of Japan's three major cities with a population of 3.7 million. Here we visit Yokohama Chinatown, Japan's largest Chinese neighborhood, established 160 years ago. At the end of our tour, we will have free time in the Minato Mirai area, one of the central places we can see the structure of the city. Afterwards, we will transfer to our hotel. Accommodation at our Tokyo hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Dinner: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park, etc. in Tokyo
Route: Tokyo-Kamakura 66 KM, Kamakura-Yokohama 32 KM, Yokohama-Tokyo 35 KM
Check-in Time: Approximately 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
Day 4 Tokyo – Mount Fuji – Hakone – Lake Ashi – Tokyo
After breakfast, we move for our Hakone & Mount Fuji tour. Standing at 3,776 meters high, Mount Fuji became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013 and is Japan's highest mountain, known for its elegant conical shape. It is a sacred symbol of the country, surrounded by temples and shrines. Our first stop is the picturesque Oshino Hakkai village, where we will taste local delicacies and drink water from Mount Fuji. We recommend trying Mochi, the hottest and best version of the local rice cake in this village with stores selling unique local items and flavors that you will not find elsewhere. Here we will have a boat tour on Lake Ashi to enjoy this magnificent view together. Then, we will take a cable car to the peak and visit the Owakudani Valley, which means "Great Boiling Valley." Afterwards, we will transfer back to our Tokyo hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Dinner: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
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
Check-in Time: Approximately 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
Day 5 Tokyo-Osaka
After breakfast, we depart for Osaka, the capital of Japan, by bullet train (Shinkansen). After arrival, we start our city tour with our vehicle waiting for us. After arriving in Osaka, the "cuisine capital" of Japan and the third largest city in the country, we begin our city tour. Osaka means "Great Hill" or "Great Slope". During our city tour in Osaka, we first visit Osaka Castle, one of the finest examples of Japanese architecture, built in the 16th century. The castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who established national unity in Japan and is known to have employed an average of 100,000 workers for its construction. After visiting Osaka Castle, we explore Dotonbori, Osaka's popular food district, experiencing the lively atmosphere with iconic neon signs, street food, and shopping spots. After a free time in the city, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Dinner: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel etc. in Osaka
Route: Tokyo-Osaka 498 KM (Travel by Shinkansen bullet train)
Check-in Time: Approximately 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
Day 6 Osaka – Kyoto – Osaka
After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our full-day tour of Kyoto. First, we will visit Kinkakuji Temple, a Zen temple completely covered in gold leaf, representing the pinnacle of its kind with its pond garden design, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, we explore the Fushimi Inari Shrine, where scenes from the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha" were filmed. The shrine, dedicated to Inari, the god of rice, features over a thousand Torii gates. On the path decorated with Torii gates and fox statues, which are believed to be the messengers of the god Inari, you will see the ancient roots of Japan. After visiting Gion, the historical area known for its geishas, we will visit the bamboo grove park. After our tour, we return to our Osaka hotel for the night.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Dinner: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel etc. in Osaka
Route: Osaka-Kyoto-Osaka 56 KM
Check-in Time: Approximately 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
Day 7 Osaka – Nara – Rinku Premium Outlet – Osaka
After our breakfast, we continue our tour with the ancient city of Nara, the historical capital of Japan (710) where the largest and oldest temples are located. First, we visit Todai-ji Temple, the world's largest wooden structure, which houses one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). Next, we visit the sacred deer in Nara Park, the messengers of the gods. You will have a great time feeding the deer that do not shy away from people, even those we can feed with the crackers sold around. Afterward, we arrive at Rinku Premium Outlet, one of Japan's largest outlets with various stores. Here we have free time to find international and Japanese brands at affordable prices. At the end of our tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Dinner: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel etc. in Osaka
Route: Osaka-Nara 32 KM, Nara - Rinku Premium Outlet 68 KM
Check-in Time: Approximately 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
Day 8 Osaka – Seoul
After our breakfast, we transfer to the airport. After completing ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Seoul with a local airline. After arrival, we begin our Seoul city tour. During our tour, we will panormically see Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong Antique Street, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Myeongdong Street. Our first stop, Gyeongbokgung Palace, was built in 1395 and is generally referred to as the Northern Palace because it is located the furthest north compared to neighboring palaces, Changdeokgung (East Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (West Palace). Next, we will have our tour of Bukchon Hanok Village, which means Northern Village. Hanok refers to Korea's traditional houses, and this village has around 700 Hanoks. Afterwards, we will transfer to Myeongdong, Korea's most famous shopping and fashion district. We will give you free time for shopping and street delicacies on Myeondong Street. Transfer to our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Dinner: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Accommodation: JK Blossom Hotel, etc.
Route: Osaka-Seoul
Day 9 Seoul – Istanbul
We start the day with a delightful breakfast at our hotel and then head to Namsan Mountain, where we will witness some of the most magnificent views of Seoul. During our free time on this iconic Namsan Tower, you can enjoy the bird's eye view of Seoul. After taking in the sights, we head to the beauty world and visit one of Korea's most popular cosmetic stores. Our exploration continues at Namdaemun, a famous local food spot where you can experience Korean cuisine from street food to traditional dishes. After this break, we move on to Gangnam Square, the modern face of Seoul. After taking photos at the "Gangnam Style" statue made famous by PSY, we step into one of Seoul's most enchanting places, the COEX Starfield Library. Spread over an area of 2,800 square meters and featuring 13-meter high bookshelves, this captivating atmosphere houses nearly 70,000 books, hundreds of magazines, and digital reading devices waiting for you. After our unforgettable tour of this library, we will have free time until our flight departure for you to explore the city at your leisure.We will transfer to the airport for our flight. After completing ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK0091 at 23:20. The next day, we will arrive in Istanbul at 05:55. We hope to see you on your next trip…
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Dinner: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
The entrance fee for Osaka Castle, the entrance fee for Todai-ji Temple, the entrance fee for Kinkakuji Temple, the entrance fee for Fushimi Inari Temple, the boat tour on Lake Ashi, the Shinkansen Bullet Train fare, the Owakudami Cable Car fee, the Tourist City Taxes, and Local Guiding are 220 EUR per person.
Our guests accept in advance that they will join the tours specified in the program and will not disrupt the program, and will pay the amounts previously stated in the tour program for local guides, museum & site entry fees, city taxes, and any audio system fees that may arise during travel to the tour representative. The guests are fully and completely informed on this matter.