Comfort Japan & Korea Tour With Turkish Airlines 8 Nights Extra Tours And Tea Ceremony Included ICN-KIX Autumn Foliage Period November 7

ISTANBUL – SEOUL

We meet at the Istanbul Airport international departures terminal three hours before departure. After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, our flight with Turkish Airlines TK90 scheduled service begins at 01:45, arriving in Seoul at 18:20 local time. Following baggage claim, we proceed to our vehicle and then to our hotel, with free time to rest.

SEOUL

After our arrival in Seoul at 08:40, we begin our tour with our private buses waiting for us. During the tour, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong Antique Street, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Myeongdong Street are among the places we will see panoramically. Our first stop, Gyeongbokgung Palace built in 1395, is generally known as the Northern Palace because of its northern location compared to the neighboring palaces Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (Western Palace). Afterwards, we will visit Bukchon Hanok Village, whose name means Northern Village. Hanok refers to Korea's traditional houses, and there are approximately 700 Hanok houses in this village. Then, we transfer to Myeongdong, Korea's most famous shopping and fashion district. On this street, which features numerous shopping and cosmetic stores and many restaurants, you can do your shopping before leaving the country and taste local flavors. At the end of the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Seoul and have free time to rest. 

SEOUL – TOKYO

After breakfast at the hotel, we fly to Tokyo with local airlines. We begin our city tour of Tokyo with our private bus waiting for us. Upon arrival in Tokyo, after passport and baggage procedures, we depart for the Tokyo city tour with our private vehicle. Our first stop is Shibuya, known as the center of entertainment and cultural experiences. One of Tokyo's most famous and vibrant districts, Shibuya is home to one of the world's busiest pedestrian crossings (Shibuya Scramble Crossing). For those who want to feel Tokyo's energy, the unique experience of hundreds of people moving at once with every light change is offered. As a popular meeting point for locals and tourists, we will see the Hachiko statue, built in memory of a loyal dog, and many famous shopping malls, and enjoy our free time. Additionally, during our tour, Ueno Park and the panoramic view of Tokyo Tower are among the places we will see. At the end of the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time to rest.

Tokyo – Akihabara – Ginza - Tokyo

After breakfast, we depart from our hotel in a private vehicle. First, we visit Sensoji Temple, built in 645 AD and Tokyo's oldest temple, which has been considered one of the city's most important religious centers since the Edo period. After our tour here, we head to Yodobashi Electric Town, where you can find hundreds of electronic brands together at affordable prices. Following the time allocated for shopping, we move on to Ginza, a district that reflects the sophisticated side and elegance of modern Japan. After visiting this area, known for its world-famous brands, Tokyo's largest shopping malls, and best restaurants, we will have free time for lunch. At the time announced by our guide, we will transfer back to our hotel and have free time to rest.

Tokyo – Mount Fuji – Hakone – Lake Ashi – Oshino Hakkai – Gotemba Outlet – Tokyo

After breakfast, we set off to visit Mount Fuji, Japan's highest mountain and one of the city's symbols, located in the southwest of Honshu Island near Tokyo. First, we head to Hakone, a region in Kanagawa Prefecture famous for its views of Mount Fuji and natural beauty. Here, together with our guests, we enjoy this magnificent scenery on a boat tour around Lake Ashi. After a photo break, we continue by bus to Oshino Hakkai, an area where melting snow combines with underground water to form natural pools. The volcanic rocks naturally filter the water, resulting in pools of crystal clarity. These pools, varying in size and depth, offer stunning reflections of Mount Fuji. Following our guided tour, we make our way to Gotemba Premium Outlets, one of Japan's largest outlet shopping centers. At the time specified by our guide, we transfer to our hotel and have free time to rest.

Tokyo – Shinkansen (High-Speed Train)– Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi - Osaka

After breakfast, we depart from our hotel at the time set by our guide and proceed to the train station for our journey to Osaka via the world-renowned Shinkansen (high-speed train). We will only take our daily essentials with us. (Our large suitcases will be separately transferred to our Osaka hotel by the transfer company arranged by our agency.) After approximately two and a half hours on the high-speed train, which can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h, we arrive in Osaka. We then begin our city tour of Osaka, Japan's second-largest metropolitan area after Tokyo. Among the sights to see is the Umeda Sky Building, consisting of two structures each 173 meters long. The Umeda Sky Building comprises two towers, each 173 meters high and 40 stories tall. These towers are connected at the top by an "observatory platform." During our tour, we will ascend to the observatory on the 39th floor and enjoy the panoramic view of Osaka. After visiting the Umeda Sky Building, we move on to the Dotonbori district, which became famous during the Edo Period for its theater stages and performing arts and has now evolved into a vibrant and entertaining tourist attraction that blends traditional Japanese culture with modern entertainment. Osaka is known as Japan's culinary capital, and the Dotonbori district is filled with restaurants that uphold this title. After enjoying some leisure time in the district, we will transfer back to our hotel and have free time to rest.

Transportation between Tokyo and Osaka will be conducted via high-speed train to ensure time savings and comfort. For today, guests need only carry hand luggage sufficient for one night's needs. Large suitcases will be collected from the hotel and directly delivered to the accommodation hotel in Osaka.

Osaka – Arashiyama Bamboo Forest – Kinkakuji Temple – Kiyomizu-dera – Fushimi Inari – Osaka  

After breakfast, we depart by private vehicle for Kyoto, Japan's former capital and one of the best-preserved centers of traditional culture, renowned for its temples, gardens, and historic neighborhoods. After approximately one hour of travel, we begin our city tour. During World War II, Kyoto was the only city in Japan that was not bombed. The city is listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Our city tour starts at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, which welcomes visitors with a 500-meter walking path. Along this route, you will enjoy pleasant moments listening to the sound of the wind rustling through the bamboo and capture photos of the forest. Next, we continue with a visit to Kinkakuji Temple. Located in northern Kyoto, Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, is a Zen temple whose top two floors are entirely covered in gold leaf. Its striking structure overlooks a large pond, and each floor represents a different architectural style. Then, we proceed to Kiyomizu-dera. Kiyomizu-dera is an independent Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto. As one of the historic monuments of ancient Tokyo, the temple has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Just below the main hall is the Otowa Waterfall, whose waters flow into a pond through three channels. According to tradition, these channels symbolize knowledge, health, and longevity, respectively. Next, we move to another important temple in the city, Fushimi Inari. Known as one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines and especially recognized for its thousands of orange Torii gates, we will explore this site before proceeding to our final stop: Fushimi Inari Taisha, also listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. After visiting the temple with a beautiful view of Kyoto city, we transfer back to our hotel and have free time to rest.

Osaka – Nara – Tea Ceremony – Osaka

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for our panoramic tour of Nara. Our tour begins with Todaiji Temple. Built in 752 to serve as the head of all Buddhist temples, the temple gradually grew in influence and began to affect politics by the 8th century. The main hall of Todaiji is recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest wooden structure. This massive building houses one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). Next, we visit Nara Park, a large park located in the center of Nara. Established in 1880, it is home to most of Nara's main attractions, including Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, Kofukuji, and the Nara National Museum. It also hosts hundreds of freely roaming deer. After taking photos with the deer wandering around, we participate in a traditional Tea Ceremony while wearing Kimono, Japan's local attire. Following this enjoyable time reserved for the region, we transfer back to our hotel and have free time to rest. After the temple tour, we transfer back to our hotel and have free time to relax.

Osaka – Outlet - Istanbul

After breakfast, we check out of the hotel. Osaka Castle, a five-story castle with a history dating back approximately 450 years, is not only one of Japan's most visually magnificent creations but also a beautiful testament to traditional Japanese architecture, from its delicate color balance to the elegant patterns and shapes adorning each floor. After visiting Osaka Castle, we enter the large outlet to complete our final shopping. We are transferred to the airport at the time announced by our guide. After passport and baggage procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK87 at 22:30. Our tour concludes upon our arrival at 05:50 the next day, local time.

 We hope to meet again on another journey.