Japan & Korea Adventure Tour with Turkish Airlines, 8 Nights, ICN-KIX, Summer Period
Istanbul – Seoul
We meet at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport three hours before the flight. After completing the baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, our flight to Seoul Airport on Turkish Airlines’ scheduled TK90 service departs at 01:45, and we arrive in Seoul at 17:40 local time. After the baggage procedures, we proceed to our hotel and have free time to rest.
Seoul
Free time after breakfast. Guests who wish may join the Seoul City Tour (€150). 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 tour 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 as well as many restaurants, you can do any shopping you wish before leaving the country and sample local delicacies. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel in Seoul and free time to rest.
Seoul - Tokyo
Following the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we fly to Tokyo with domestic airlines. 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 with our private vehicle waiting for us 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 the energy of Tokyo, the sight of hundreds of people moving all at once every time the lights change offers a unique experience. We will see the Hachiko statue, built in memory of a dog known for its loyalty and a popular meeting point for locals and tourists, as well as many famous shopping malls, 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 – Akihabara – Ginza - Tokyo
After breakfast, guests who wish may join the Extra Tokyo& Sensoji & Akihabara& Ginza Tour (150€). First, we visit Sensoji Temple, which was built in 645 and is Tokyo’s oldest temple, regarded as one of Tokyo’s most important religious centers since the Edo period. After our visit here, we proceed to Yodobashi Electric Town, where we can find hundreds of electronics brands together at affordable prices. Following the time we will have for shopping, we continue to Ginza, which can be described as the district reflecting the sophisticated side and elegance of modern Japan. After our tour of this area, where you can find world-famous brands, Tokyo’s largest shopping centers, and its best restaurants, we will have free time for dinner. At the time indicated by our guide, transfer to our hotel and free time to relax.
Tokyo – Mount Fuji – Hakone – Lake Ashi – Oshino Hakkai – Gotemba Outlet – Tokyo
After breakfast, guests who wish may join the Extra Mount Fuji & Hakone& Oshino Hakkai Tour (€200). We set off for Mount Fuji, located on Honshu Island, southwest of Tokyo, one of the city’s symbols 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 will take a boat tour on Lake Ashi with our guests to enjoy this magnificent scenery. After a photo stop, we travel by bus to Oshino Hakkai, a region 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. The pools, each of different sizes and depths, offer the opportunity to capture a magnificent reflection of Mount Fuji in their waters. After our tour accompanied by our guide, we set off for Gotemba Premium Outlets, one of Japan’s largest outlet shopping centers. At the time determined by our guide, transfer to our hotel and free time to relax
Tokyo – Shinkansen (Bullet Train)– Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi - Osaka
After breakfast, at the time designated by our guide, we depart from our hotel and head to the train station for our Shinkansen (bullet train) journey to Osaka. We take only the items we will need for the day with us. (Our large suitcases will be transferred separately to our Osaka hotel by the transfer company arranged by our company.) We arrive in Osaka after approximately a 2.5-hour journey on the high-speed train, which can reach speeds of approximately 320 km per hour. We take a city tour of Osaka, Japan’s second-largest metropolitan area after Tokyo. During our tour, the Umeda Sky Building, consisting of two structures 173 meters long, is among the places to be 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 a panoramic view of Osaka. After the Umeda Sky Building, we proceed to the Dotonbori district, which gained fame during the Edo Period for its theater stages and performing arts and has now become a lively and entertaining tourist attraction blending traditional Japanese culture with modern entertainment. Osaka is known as Japan’s culinary capital, and the Dotonbori district is filled with restaurants that confirm this title. After enjoying the time allocated to the district, we transfer to our hotel and have free time to relax.
Osaka – Arashiyama Bamboo Forest – Kinkakuji Temple – Kiyomizu-dera – Fushimi Inari – Osaka
Following breakfast, guests who wish may join the Extra Kyoto & Bamboo Forest & Kinkakuji Temple & Kiyomizu-dera & Fushimi Inari Tour (200€). We set off for Kyoto, Japan’s former capital 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 Cultural 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, a Zen temple whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf, is also known as the Golden Pavilion. Each floor of the impressive structure overlooking a large pond represents 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. The Otowa Waterfall is located directly beneath the main hall, and its waters flow into a pond through three channels. According to belief, these channels respectively symbolize knowledge, health, and longevity. We then proceed to Fushimi Inari, another important temple in the city. After our visit to the temple, which is one of Japan’s most famous Shinto shrines and is particularly known for its thousands of orange torii gates, we proceed to our final stop, Fushimi Inari Taisha, 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 – Nara – Tea Ceremony – Osaka
After having breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the Extra Osaka Castle & Nara and Tea Ceremony Tour (200€). We set off for the tour. We begin our tour with Todaiji Temple. Built in 752, the temple was constructed to be 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 colossal 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, 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 put on Japan's traditional clothing, the Kimono, and participate in the traditional Tea Ceremony. After enjoying the pleasant time allocated to the area, we transfer to our hotel and have free time to rest. Following our temple visit, we transfer to our hotel and have free time to rest.
Osaka – Outlet - Istanbul
After breakfast, we check out of the hotel. First, we visit Osaka Castle. Osaka Castle, a five-story castle with a history dating back approximately 450 years, is not only one of the country’s most visually magnificent creations, but also a beautiful testament to traditional Japanese architecture, from its subtle balance of colors to the elegant patterns and shapes adorning each floor. After viewing Osaka Castle from the outside, we enter the large outlet mall and complete our final shopping. At the time indicated by our guide, we transfer to the airport. After passport and baggage procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 22:30 on Turkish Airlines flight TK87.
Istanbul
With our arrival in Istanbul at 04:55 local time, we come to the end of our tour.
Until we meet on another journey.
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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. APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower etc.
Osaka-Nara Hotels ; The b osaka-shinsekai etc. Hotel Sobial Namba Daikokucho etc. Hotel Keihan Yodoyabashi etc. Apa Hotels etc.
Flight Details ;
27.06.2026 TK90 IST ICN 0145 1740 5.07.2026 TK87 KIX IST 2225 0455*
4.07.2026 TK90 IST ICN 0145 1740 12.07.2026 TK87 KIX IST 2225 0455*
11.07.2026 TK90 IST ICN 0145 1740 19.07.2026 TK87 KIX IST 2225 0455*
18.07.2026 TK90 IST ICN 0145 1740 26.07.2026 TK87 KIX IST 2225 0455*
25.07.2026 TK90 IST ICN 0145 1740 2.08.2026 TK87 KIX IST 2225 0455*
1.08.2026 TK90 IST ICN 0145 1740 9.08.2026 TK87 KIX IST 2225 0455*
8.08.2026 TK90 IST ICN 0150 1740 16.08.2026 TK87 KIX IST 2225 0455*
15.08.2026 TK90 IST ICN 0150 1740 23.08.2026 TK87 KIX IST 2225 0455*
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For Japan-Korea groups, we cannot accept friends, fathers and sons, relatives, or male passengers among your guests who will be accommodated in single, double, or twin rooms.
The only exception for participation in these tours is that passengers have Schengen or US visas in their passports. If they have visas, we kindly ask that images be taken and sent to us during registration.
ADVANTAGEOUS OPTIONAL TOUR PACKAGE
Optional Seoul City Tour €150
Optional Tokyo & Sensoji & Akihabara & Ginza Tour (€150)
Optional Mount Fuji & Hakone & Oshino Hakkai Tour (€200)
Optional Kyoto & Bamboo Forest & Kinkakuji Temple & Kiyomizu-dera & Fushimi Inari Tour (€200)
Optional Osaka Castle & Nara and Tea Ceremony Tour (€200)
Only €775 instead of €900
What's Included
Round-trip economy class air ticket with Turkish Airlines scheduled flight Istanbul (IST) - Seoul (ICN) / Osaka (KIX) - 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 as specified included
Osaka Tour as specified included
High-speed train tickets
Air ticket between Korea and Japan (15 kg baggage allowance)
Professional Turkish-language guiding and assistance services
TURSAB professional liability insurance
Not Included
Keta visa fee, service fee
Extra Tours
Travel health insurance
Lunches and dinners not specified in the program
All kinds of personal expenses and hotel extras
International departure fee
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
Tourist city taxes
Driver tips