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Comfort Japan & Korea Tour with Emirates Airlines, 9 nights, Extra Tours and Tea Ceremony Included, HND-ICN
Tokyo
ISTANBUL –DUBAI – TOKYO
We meet at Istanbul Airport’s international departures terminal three hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, we depart for Dubai at 23:20 on Emirates Airlines flight EK118. After our transfer upon arrival at 04:50 local time, we proceed for our flight to Tokyo at 07:45 on Emirates Airlines flight EK312. We spend the night on the plane.
Tokyo
TOKYO
After arriving at 22:25 local time, we transfer to our hotel with our private bus waiting for us. After checking in to the hotel, free time to rest.
Tokyo
TOKYO – SHIBUYA – TOKYO
After breakfast, we depart for a Tokyo city tour. Our first stop is Shibuya, known as the center of entertainment and cultural experiences. One of Tokyo’s most famous and lively districts, Shibuya is home to one of the world’s busiest pedestrian crossings (Shibuya Scramble Crossing). To feel Tokyo’s energy, seeing hundreds of people move all at once with every change of the lights offers a unique experience. We will also see the Hachiko statue, built in memory of a dog known for its loyalty and popular as a meeting point for locals and tourists, as well as many famous shopping centers, and enjoy our free time. In addition, Ueno Park and Tokyo Tower are among the places we will see panoramically during our tour. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.
Tokyo
TOKYO SENSOJI – YODOBASHI ELECTRIC TOWN AKIHABARA– GINZA - TOKYO
After our breakfast, we depart from our hotel with our private vehicle. First, we go to Sensoji Temple, which was built in 645 and is the oldest temple in Tokyo, and has been considered one of Tokyo's most important religious centers since the Edo period. After our tour here, we go to Yodobashi Electric Town, where we can find hundreds of electronics brands together at affordable prices. After the time we will spend for shopping, we move on to Ginza, which we can describe as the area reflecting the sophisticated side and elegance of Modern Japan. After the tour we will make in the area filled with world-famous brands, Tokyo’s largest shopping centers, and the best restaurants, we will have free time for dinner. Transfer to our hotel at the time indicated by our guide and free time to rest.
Tokyo
TOKYO – MT. FUJI – HAKONE BOAT – OSHINO HAKKAI - TOKYO
After our breakfast, we set off to go to Mount Fuji, located on Honshu Island, southwest of Tokyo, one of the city’s symbols and the highest mountain in Japan. First, we head to Hakone, located in the Kanagawa region, famous for its view of Mount Fuji and natural beauty. We board the cable cars from the point we will reach with a boat trip on Lake Ashinoko, accompanied by the unique view of Mount Fuji, and climb to the Mototsumiya Shrine observation hill. After our photo break, we continue by bus to Oshino Hakkai, an area where melting snow combines with underground waters to form natural pools. As the waters pass through volcanic rocks, they are naturally filtered, making the pools crystal clear. These pools, formed by waters of varying sizes and depths, allow you to capture a magnificent reflection of Mount Fuji in their waters. After our tour with our guide, we set off toward Gotemba Premium Outlet Shopping Center, one of Japan's largest outlet shopping malls. Transfer to our hotel at the time determined by our guide and free time to rest.
Osaka
TOKYO – (SHINKANSEN) – DOTONBORİ – OSAKA
After breakfast, we depart from our hotel at the time determined by our guide and head to the train station for our world-famous Shinkansen (high-speed train) journey to Osaka. We are only taking our daily essentials with us. (Our large suitcases will be transferred separately to our Osaka hotel by the transfer company arranged by our firm.) After approximately a 2.5-hour journey by high-speed train, which can reach speeds of up to about 320 km/h, we arrive in Osaka. We will take our city tour of Osaka, Japan’s second-largest metropolitan area after Tokyo. During our tour, the Umeda Sky Building, consisting of two structures each 173 meters long, will be among the places seen. The Umeda Sky Building consists of two 173-meter-high, 40-story towers. These towers are connected at the top by an “observatory platform.” During our tour, we will go up to the observatory on the 39th floor and enjoy panoramic views of Osaka. After the Umeda Sky Building, we head to the Dotonbori district, which gained fame in the Edo Period for theater stages and performing arts and has today become a lively and entertaining tourist attraction blending traditional Japanese culture with a modern sense of entertainment. Osaka is known as Japan’s culinary capital, and the Dotonbori area is full of restaurants that live up to that title. After the pleasant free time allocated in the area, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.
Osaka
OSAKA – ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO FOREST - KINKAKUJI TEMPLE – KIYOMIZU DERA – FUSHIMI INARI - OSAKA
After our breakfast, we depart with our private vehicle for Kyoto, the former capital of Japan and one of the best-preserved centers of traditional culture, famous for its temples, gardens, and traditional neighborhoods. After a journey of approximately 1 hour, we begin our city tour. During World War II, Kyoto was the only place in Japan not bombed. Kyoto city is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. We start our city tour with the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. It welcomes visitors with a 500-meter 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 pictures of the forest. Then we continue with our Kinkakuji Temple tour. In northern Kyoto, Kinkakuji Temple, a Zen temple whose top two floors are completely covered with gold leaf, is also known as the Golden Pavilion. Overlooking a large pond, each floor of the impressive structure represents a different architectural style. Then we head to Kiyomizu-dera. Kiyomizu-dera is an independent Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto. The temple, one of the historical monuments of ancient Tokyo, has been included on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Just below the main hall is Otowa Waterfall, and its waters flow into a pond through 3 channels. According to belief, these channels symbolize wisdom, health, and long life, respectively. Then we move on to Fushimi Inari, another important temple in the city. After our visit to the temple, known as one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines and especially recognized for its thousands of orange Torii gates, we proceed to our final stop, Fushimi Inari Taisha Temple, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. After our temple visit, enjoying a beautiful Kyoto city view, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.
Osaka
OSAKA – OSAKA CASTLE - NARA – TEA CEREMONY– OSAKA
After breakfast, departure for Osaka Castle. After seeing Osaka Castle from the outside and taking a photo break, we depart for our panoramic Nara tour. We begin our tour with Todaiji Temple. Built in 752, the temple was made with the aim of being the head of all Buddhist temples. Over time, its influence grew, and in the 8th century it began to affect politics as well. Todaiji's main hall has also entered the record books as the world's largest wooden structure. The massive building is home to one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). Then, we visit Nara Park, a large park in the center of Nara. Established in 1880, the park is home to many of Nara's major attractions, 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 participate in a traditional Tea Ceremony wearing Kimono, Japan’s local attire. After the pleasant time allotted for the area, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest. After our temple visit, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.
alone
OSAKA – SEOUL
After breakfast, we check out of the hotel. At the time announced by our guide, we transfer to the airport. We fly to Seoul with the local airline. Upon arrival in Seoul, we begin our panoramic city tour. Departure for our Gangnam Square tour. Meaning “south of the Han River,” Gangnam is the third largest district in Seoul. In the area that gained popularity after PSY’s song “Gangnam Style,” places that can be seen panoramically include Cheongdam fashion street, Gangnam Station, Bongeunsa Temple, and Starfield Library. After our shopping, dining, and photo break, free time until the transfer time to be announced by our guide. Then transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.
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SEOUL - DUBAI – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we depart for our Seoul city tour. During our tour, the places we will see panoramically include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong Ancient Street, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Myeongdong Street. Our first stop, Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395, is often referred to as the North Palace because of its northernmost location compared with its neighboring palaces, Changdeokgung (East Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (West Palace). Afterwards, we will proceed with our Bukchon Hanok Village tour, whose name means Northern Village. Hanok are Korea's traditional houses, and there are approximately 700 Hanok in this village. Then, transfer to Myeongdong, Korea's most famous shopping and fashion district. On this street, which has shopping and cosmetics stores and many restaurants, you can do any last-minute shopping before leaving the country and taste local delicacies. At the end of the tour, transfer to the airport at the time to be announced by our guide. We will begin our flight to Dubai on Emirates Airlines flight EK323 at 23:55. After arriving in Dubai at 04:25, we will start our next flight, EK 123, to Istanbul at 10:40. After our arrival in Istanbul at 14:25 local time, the tour ends.
- Intermediary and Liability: Bluemaxx Travel acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 1955 Hague Protocol. Flight times may change, and all times must be confirmed 48 hours prior to the departure date. Routes may vary depending on the city of arrival. You can obtain information about flight times from our offices or your sales representative. Bluemaxx Travel cannot be held responsible for time changes and delays made by the airlines.
- Flight Procedures: Check-in and boarding procedures for participants joining air tours are the personal responsibility of the individuals and must be completed at the airport counters or online before the flight. Last-minute delays and gate changes are announced via audio at airports and displayed on information boards. These updates must be monitored.
- Tour Participation: Bluemaxx Travel is not responsible if participants fail to board the flight due to not being present at the specified airport at the reported time, failing to complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or simply not boarding the aircraft. The cost of new round-trip flight tickets required for those who miss the flight to join the tour, as well as transfer costs in the region, shall be borne by them.
- Program and Dining: Sightseeing listed in the program may be conducted on different days than specified due to compelling reasons. Lunch and dinner meals included in the program may be served at restaurants designated by the agency if deemed necessary or due to changes in flight times. Panoramic city tours are 2-3 hour tours organized to introduce the cities. City tours and extra tours may be scheduled on different days, provided the content remains unchanged. Extra tour prices, content, and participant numbers may vary.
- Tour Cancellation: Panoramic tours and other program tours may not take place if local authorities do not permit visits or due to closed roads. In cases where weather conditions make it impossible to conduct the tour, Bluemaxx Travel is not liable for the inability to perform these tours. Tours may be conducted using public transport or on foot at points where roads are closed or vehicle access is prohibited.
- Extra Tours: Tours listed as extras in the program may not take place if there is insufficient participation. Extra tours along the route will be conducted even without the participation of all passengers. Guests who do not participate will be directed to rest areas by the guide. Passengers who do not join the extra tours along the route are considered to have joined the tour by accepting to wait at the stopover point.
- Personal Belongings: Personal belongings, bags, and suitcases of participants joining the tour are under their own responsibility. In case of lost, forgotten, or stolen items, any costs incurred during their retrieval and delivery to the country or individual shall be borne by the owner of the item.
- Hotel and Accommodation: Bluemaxx Travel reserves the right to change hotel names. Additional bed arrangements may apply in triple rooms, which may consist of pull-out beds or beds referred to as coach beds. Therefore, potential crowding and bed types in rooms for third persons and/or children are accepted. Child prices listed in the price list are valid when the child stays with two adults. Continental breakfasts offered at hotels consist of butter, jam or honey, bread, tea or coffee, and fruit juice. Group breakfasts may be served in a separate hall.
- Insurance and Health: Participants must carry their travel insurance with them during the trip. It is mandatory to have medical reports regarding health issues, pregnancy status, and medications used continuously available during tour registration.
- Other Notes: Tours may be combined with tours from other agencies. In such cases, Bluemaxx Travel guests remain under Bluemaxx Travel's responsibility. During peak periods (fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc.), hotels may be located further than the specified kilometers. Information will be provided 15 days prior to the departure date in such situations. For children under 18 years old who do not join the tour with one or both parents, consent letters must be carried with them during the trip.
- Passport Validity Date: All travelers traveling abroad must have passports that were first issued no more than 10 years ago. Additionally, passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the end of the trip. Guests renewing their passports are obligated to provide current passport information at the time of purchase; if they fail to do so, they must share updated passport details through the channel they purchased from in subsequent days.
Accommodation ;
Tokyo Hotels; Toyoko Inn Omori etc., APA Hotel Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower etc., Sotetsu Grand Fresa Tokyo-Bay Ariake etc., Sotetsu Fresa Inn Shimbashi Hibiyaguchi etc., Apa Hotels etc.
Osaka Hotels; Hotel Sobial Namba Daikokucho etc., APA Hotel Osaka Temmabashi Ekimae etc., Grids Premium Hotel Osaka Namba etc.
Seoul Hotels; Arirang Hill Hotel Dongdaemun Seoul etc. Sotetsu Hotel Splasir Seoul Myeongdong etc., Hotel SKYPARK Dongdaemun etc.
o Check-in times for hotels are between 15:00 – 17:00 / Check-out times are between 10:00 – 12:00.
Flight Details ;
20.06.2026 EK118-312 IST HND 2320 2225* 29.06.2026 EK323-123 ICN IST 2355 1425*
4.07.2026 EK118-312 IST HND 2320 2225* 13.07.2026 EK323-123 ICN IST 2355 1425*
18.07.2026 EK118-312 IST HND 2320 2225* 27.07.2026 EK323-123 ICN IST 2355 1425*
1.08.2026 EK118-312 IST HND 2320 2225* 10.08.2026 EK323-123 ICN IST 2355 1425*
26.09.2026 EK118-312 IST HND 2320 2225* 5.10.2026 EK323-123 ICN IST 2355 1425*
14.11.2026 EK118-312 IST HND 2320 2225* 23.11.2026 EK323-123 ICN IST 2355 1425*
28.11.2026 EK118-312 IST HND 2320 2225* 7.12.2026 EK323-123 ICN IST 2355 1425*
o Departure and arrival times are local times.
o Flights marked with * arrive at the destination on the calendar day following the departure date.
Group rates are not applicable; please inquire about our special prices.
For Japan-Korea group tours; we do not accept friends, father-son pairs, relatives, or male-only groups staying in single, double, or twin rooms.
The only exception for participation in these tours is if passengers hold Schengen or US visas. If they possess such visas, we kindly request that copies be taken during registration and forwarded to us.
Museum, Historical Site, and Temple Entry Fees + Local Guides + Tourist City Taxes, Ashi Boat Tour
€200 per person
***You may pay this directly to our guide during the tour***
What's Included
Round-trip economy class airline ticket on Emirates Airlines scheduled flight from Istanbul (IST) – Dubai – Tokyo / Seoul – Dubai – Istanbul (IST)
Airport taxes
8 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in the selected hotel category
Airport-hotel-airport transfers
All city transfers with our private buses
Tokyo Tour
Osaka Tour
Kyoto Tour
Nara Tour
Seoul Tour
High-speed train between Tokyo and Osaka
Airline ticket between Osaka and Seoul with local airlines (15kg)
Professional Turkish-speaking guiding and assistance services
TURSAB professional liability insurance
Not Included
Travel health insurance
Lunches and dinners not specified in the program
All kinds of personal expenses and hotel extras
International departure tax fee
Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites
Tourist city taxes
Driver tips (optional)
Museum, Archaeological Site and Temple Entrance Fees + Local Guides + Tourist City
Taxes, Ashi Boat Tour
200 Euro per person
***You can pay our guide during the tour***