Comfort Japan & Korea Tour with Turkish Airlines for 7 Nights, Extra Tours Included!! - ICN-NRT

ISTANBUL - SEOUL

We meet our valued guests at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal approximately 3 hours before the flight time. After completing baggage check-in and passport procedures, we depart for Seoul on Turkish Airlines' scheduled flight. Our journey to Seoul will continue throughout the night, and we will spend the night on the plane.

SEOUL

Upon our arrival in Seoul, after completing our passport and baggage procedures, we meet our private vehicle waiting for us. Welcome to Seoul, the capital of South Korea and one of its fascinating cities where modern life and traditional culture blend together. We then depart for our Seoul city tour. Our first stop will be Gangnam Square. The area, which gained worldwide fame with PSY’s globally famous “Gangnam Style” song, is now known for luxury living, shopping, and business centers. During our tour, Cheongdam Fashion Street, Gangnam Station, Bongeunsa Temple and Starfield Library will be among the places seen panoramically. Afterwards, we head to Myeongdong, one of the city’s liveliest and most popular districts. In this area, which is famous for its cosmetic stores, fashion boutiques, as well as its delicious street food and restaurants, we will have free time for dinner. Those who wish may experience the exquisite flavors of Korean cuisine, go shopping, or enjoy the lively atmosphere of Myeongdong. After the free time, we gather at the specified time and transfer to our hotel. After check-in at the hotel, overnight at our hotel.

SEOUL

After breakfast, we depart for our Gyeongbokgung Palace & Insadong Antique Street & National Folk Museum of Korea & Bukchon Hanok Village tour. Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395, is one of the most magnificent structures of the Joseon Dynasty. Also known as the Northern Palace, this splendid building is among the most important examples of traditional Korean architecture, and during our visit in the palace courtyard we will closely feel the historical atmosphere. Then, we visit the National Folk Museum of Korea, which reflects the life culture and historical development of the Korean people. In the continuation of our tour, we head to Bukchon Hanok Village, famous for its Hanok structures, traditional Korean houses. In this historic area, where there are approximately 700 Hanok houses, we walk through narrow streets and closely observe the traditional way of life. Afterwards, we go to Myeongdong Street, one of Seoul’s most vibrant shopping areas. We enjoy free time in this area, which is famous for its cosmetic stores, shops, and street food. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

SEOUL – OSAKA CASTLE - DOTONBORI - SHINSAIBASHI – OSAKA

After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures and transfer to Seoul Airport. We fly to Osaka with local airlines. Upon arrival, after completing passport and baggage procedures, we depart with our private bus waiting for us for Osaka City Tour & Osaka Castle & Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi. Our first stop will be Osaka Castle, one of the city's most important historical symbols. Built in the 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, this magnificent structure is one of the most important symbols of Japan's unification period and offers visitors an impressive historical atmosphere together with its large park area. In the continuation of our tour, we move on to Dotonbori, one of Osaka's most lively and iconic districts. In this area, which reflects the spirit of the city with its colorful neon lights, lively streets, and famous restaurants, we enjoy a pleasant exploration and have the opportunity to get to know closely the structure of Osaka known as the "gastronomy center." Afterwards, we move on to the Shinsaibashi area, Osaka's most popular shopping and lifestyle street. We give our guests free time in this area full of long shopping arcades, international brands, and local boutiques. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

OSAKA – TODAIJI TEMPLE - NARA DEER PARK – OSAKA

After breakfast, we depart for our Nara tour. We begin our tour with Todaiji Temple. Built in 752, the temple was constructed 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 earned a place in the record books as the world's largest wooden structure. The massive building houses 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 getting the chance to take photos with the deer wandering around, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

OSAKA– ARASHİYAMA BAMBOO FOREST - KINKAKUJI TEMPLE – KIYOMIZU DERA – FUSHİMİ INARİ  - KYOTO 

After breakfast, we depart with our private vehicle for Kyoto, famous for its temples, gardens, and traditional neighborhoods, and one of the best-preserved centers of Japan’s ancient capital and traditional culture. After a journey of approximately 1 hour, we begin our city tour. During World War II, Kyoto was the only place in Japan that was not bombed. The city of Kyoto is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. We start our city tour with the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Visitors to the bamboo forest are welcomed by a 500-meter walking trail. On this walk along the trail, you will enjoy pleasant moments with the sound of the wind reaching through the bamboos and be able to take pictures of the forest. Then, we continue with our Kinkakuji Temple tour. In North 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. One of the historic monuments of ancient Tokyo, the temple has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. 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 another important temple in the city, Fushimi Inari. After our visit to the temple, which is one of Japan's most famous Shinto temples and especially known for its thousands of orange Torii gates, we proceed to Fushimi Inari Taisha temple, our final stop, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. After our temple visit, which we will enjoy with a beautiful Kyoto city view, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.

KYOTO – SHINKANSEN (HIGH-SPEED TRAIN) – SHIBUYA – AKIHABARA – YODOBASHI – GINZA - TOKYO  

After breakfast, we travel to Tokyo by Shinkansen (high-speed train). We start our Tokyo city tour with our private bus waiting for us. Upon our arrival in Tokyo, after passport and luggage procedures, we set off for our Tokyo city tour with our private vehicle waiting for us. 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 busiest pedestrian crossings in the world (Shibuya Scramble Crossing). To feel Tokyo's energy, watching hundreds of people move all at once at every traffic light change offers a unique experience. We will see the Hachiko statue, built in memory of a dog known for its loyalty and also popular as a meeting point for locals and tourists, as well as many famous shopping centers, and enjoy our free time. Our next stop will be Yodobashi Electric Town located in Akihabara, where you can find hundreds of electronic brands together at affordable prices. After the free time we will have for shopping, we head to the Ginza district, which reflects the elegance and sophisticated lifestyle of modern Japan. After our visit in Ginza, home to world-famous brands and Tokyo’s most exclusive shopping centers and restaurants, we will have free time for meals. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

TOKYO – MOUNT FUJI – HAKONE – LAKE ASHI – OSHINO HAKKAI – GOTEMBA OUTLET – TOKYO

After breakfast, we set off on Honshu Island to go to Mount Fuji, located southwest of Tokyo and one of the city’s symbols, Japan’s highest mountain. First, we head to Hakone, located in the Kanagawa region, famous for its Mount Fuji views and natural beauty. Here, together with our guests, we take our Lake Ashi boat tour to enjoy this magnificent scenery. After the photo break we will give, we continue by bus to Oshino Hakkai, a region where melting snow waters combine 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, made up of waters of varying sizes and depths, allow you to capture a magnificent reflection of Mount Fuji in the reflections within them. After our tour with our guide, we set off toward Gotemba Premium Shopping Center, one of Japan's largest outlet shopping centers. After the designated free time, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.

TOKYO - ISTANBUL

After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures at the hotel. At the time determined by our guide, we transfer to the airport, and after the baggage and ticket procedures here, our flight to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines begins. After our arrival in Istanbul according to local time, our tour comes to an end. We hope to see you again on another tour..