Istanbul – Seoul
We meet at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport three hours before the flight. After completing our baggage, ticketing, and boarding procedures, we depart for Dubai on a scheduled Emirates flight and arrive in Dubai local time. Following our short wait here, we fly to Seoul on a scheduled Emirates flight. We spend the night on the plane.
Seoul
Upon our arrival at Seoul Airport and after completing the baggage procedures, we proceed to our hotel and have free time to rest.
SEOUL – BUKCHON VILLAGE - MYEONGDONG - GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE - INSADONG ANTIQUE STREET
After breakfast, we begin our tour. During our 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 referred to as the Northern Palace because it is located farther north compared to the neighboring palaces, Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (Western Palace). Afterwards, we will take a tour of Bukchon Hanok Village, whose name means Northern Village. Hanok are Korea's traditional residences, 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 is home to shopping and cosmetics stores and many restaurants, you can do any shopping you wish before leaving the country and taste local delicacies. After the designated free time, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.
OSAKA - DOTONBORI - SHINSAIBASHI – OSAKA
After breakfast at the hotel, we fly to Osaka with a local airline. Upon arrival, after completing passport and baggage procedures, we begin our Osaka city tour with our private bus waiting for us. Osaka, Japan’s second-largest metropolis after Tokyo, offers visitors an unforgettable experience with its energetic urban life and distinctive atmosphere. Our first stop on the tour will be Dotonbori, one of Osaka’s liveliest and most iconic districts. We enjoy a pleasant exploration of this area, which reflects the spirit of Osaka with its colorful neon lights, bustling streets, and famous restaurants. In Dotonbori, known as the city’s “gastronomic center,” we will have the opportunity to get to know the local flavors and street culture up close. Afterwards, we proceed to the Shinsaibashi district, Osaka’s most popular shopping and entertainment area. In this district, filled with long shopping arcades, international brands, and local boutiques, our guests will have free time for shopping. Following the designated free time, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.
OSAKA – ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO FOREST - KINKAKUJI TEMPLE – KIYOMIZU DERA – FUSHIMI INARI – OSAKA
After breakfast, we depart in our private vehicle for Kyoto, the former capital of Japan and one of the best-preserved centers of its traditional culture, famous for its temples, gardens and traditional neighborhoods. Following our approximately 1-hour journey, we begin our city tour. Kyoto was the only place in Japan that was not bombed during World War II. The city of Kyoto is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We begin our city tour with the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. It welcomes visitors to the bamboo forest with a 500-meter walking trail. During this walk along the trail, you will enjoy pleasant moments accompanied by the sound of the wind passing through the bamboo and will be able to take photographs of the forest. We then continue with our tour of Kinkakuji Temple. Located in northern Kyoto, Kinkakuji Temple is a Zen temple whose top two floors are entirely covered in gold leaf and is also known as the Golden Pavilion. Overlooking a large pond, the impressive structure’s three floors each represent a different architectural style. We then head to Kiyomizu-dera. Kiyomizu-dera is an independent Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto. The temple, one of the historic monuments of ancient Tokyo, has been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Otowa Waterfall is located just below the main hall, and its waters flow into a pond through three channels. According to popular belief, these channels symbolize knowledge, health and longevity, respectively. We then proceed to Fushimi Inari, another important temple in the city. After our visit to this temple, one of Japan’s most famous Shinto shrines and particularly known for its thousands of orange torii gates, we proceed to Fushimi Inari Taisha, our final stop, which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Following our temple visit, accompanied by a beautiful view of Kyoto, we transfer to our hotel and have free time to rest.
OSAKA – OSAKA CASTLE – TODAIJI TEMPLE - NARA DEER PARK – OSAKA
After breakfast at the hotel, we visit Osaka Castle panoramically. Afterwards, we depart for our Nara tour. We begin our tour with Todaiji Temple. Built in 752, the temple was constructed with the aim of becoming the head of all Buddhist temples. As its influence grew over time, the temple also began to influence politics in the 8th century. The main hall of Todaiji has also earned a place in the record books as the world's largest wooden structure. The enormous building houses one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). Afterwards, we visit Nara Park, a large park in the center of Nara. Established in 1880, it is home to many of Nara's main 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 transfer to our hotel and have free time to relax.
OSAKA – SHİNKANSEN (HIGH-SPEED TRAIN) - TOKYO
After breakfast, we travel to Tokyo by Shinkansen (high-speed train). We begin our Tokyo city tour with our private bus waiting for us. Upon our arrival in Tokyo, after passport and baggage procedures, we depart in our private vehicle waiting for us for a city tour of Tokyo. 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). Watching hundreds of people move at once with every change of the lights offers a unique experience for feeling the energy of Tokyo. We will see the Hachiko statue, erected in memory of a dog known for its loyalty and also a popular 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. After the designated free time, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.
TOKYO – MOUNT FUJI – HAKONE – LAKE ASHI – OSHINO HAKKAI – GOTEMBA OUTLET – TOKYO
After breakfast, we set off for Mount Fuji, located on Honshu Island, southwest of Tokyo, one of the city's landmarks and the highest mountain in Japan. First, we travel to Hakone, located in the Kanagawa region, famous for its views of Mount Fuji and its natural beauty. Here, we take a boat tour on Lake Ashi with our guests to enjoy this magnificent scenery. Following a photo stop, we continue by bus to Oshino Hakkai, an area where melting snow combines with underground waters to form natural pools. The waters, naturally filtered as they pass through volcanic rocks, make the pools crystal clear. In these pools, each of which varies in size and depth, you can capture a magnificent reflection of Mount Fuji in the reflections on the water. After our guided tour, we set off for Gotemba Premium Outlets, one of the largest outlet shopping centers in Japan. After the designated free time, we transfer to our hotel and have free time to rest.
TOKYO – SENSOJI TEMPLE - AKIHABARA – GINZA - ISTANBUL
Following breakfast, we depart from our hotel by private vehicle. First, we visit Sensoji Temple, built in 645 and Tokyo’s oldest temple, which has been regarded as one of Tokyo’s most important religious centers since the Edo period. After our visit here, we go to Yodobashi Electric Town in Akihabara, where we can find hundreds of electronic brands together at affordable prices. Following the time allocated for shopping, we continue to Ginza, a district that reflects the sophisticated side and elegance of Modern Japan. After our visit to this area, filled with Tokyo’s largest shopping centers and finest restaurants, where you can find world-famous brands, we will have free time for dinner. Following the designated free time, we transfer to the airport and fly to Dubai on a scheduled Emirates Airlines flight. After a short wait, our scheduled Emirates Airlines flight from Dubai to Istanbul begins.
Istanbul
With our arrival in Istanbul, our tour comes to an end. We hope to see you again on another trip..
Accommodation ;
o Hotel check-in times are between 15:00 and 17:00 / Check-out times are between 10:00 and 12:00.
Sample Hotels;
Seoul Hotels; Arirang Hill Hotel Dongdaemun Seoul etc. Sotetsu Hotel Splasir Seoul Myeongdong etc., Hotel SKYPARK Dongdaemun etc.
Tokyo Hotels; The B Sangenjaya Tokyo etc. Shinagawa Prince Hotel N Tower etc. Apa Hotel Ekimae etc , Sotetsu Tokyo Hotel etc. Yokohama Bay Tower etc.
Osaka&Nara Hotels ; The b osaka-shinsekai etc. Hotel Sobial Namba Daikokucho etc. Hotel Keihan Yodoyabashi etc.
Flight Details ;
EK 122 23OCT ISTDXB 1935-5 0100
EK 322 24OCT DXBICN 0340-6 1700
EK 313 1NOV HNDDXB 0005-7 0655
EK 123 1NOV DXBIST 1015-7 1425
o Departure and arrival times are local times.
o Flights marked with an * arrive at the destination on the calendar day following the departure date.
o Please ask about domestic connection details and price differences.
o Prices are not valid for groups; please ask about our special prices.
For your guests who will stay in single, double, or twin rooms on Japan-Korea tours; we cannot accept friends, father-and-son pairs, relatives, or male passengers in our tours.
The only exception for participation in these tours is for passengers whose passports contain Schengen or U.S. visas. If they have visas, we kindly ask that images be taken and sent to us during registration.
Round-trip economy class air ticket on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight Istanbul (IST) - Seoul (ICN) / Tokyo (HND) - Istanbul (IST)
Airport taxes
7 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
High-speed train tickets
Seoul tour
Bukchon Village - Myeongdong - Gyeongbokgung Palace - Insadong Antique Street
Dotonbori -Shinsaibashi
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest - Kinkakuji Temple – Kiyomizu Dera –Fushimi Inari
Osaka Castle – Todaiji Temple - Nara Deer Park
Mount Fuji –Hakone – Lake Ashi – Oshino Hakkai – Gotemba Outlet
Sensoji Temple - Akihabara – Ginza
Air ticket between Korea and Japan (15 kg baggage allowance)
Professional Turkish-speaking guiding and assistant services
TURSAB professional liability insurance
Keta visa fee, service fee
Travel health insurance
Lunches and dinners not specified in the program
All personal expenses and hotel extras
International departure fee
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees (You can pay €200 to your guide during the tour.)
Tourist city taxes
Driver tips