Comfort Japan & Korea Tour with Turkish Airlines, 7 Nights Including Extra Tours, ICN-KIX

İstanbul – Seoul 

We meet with our valued guests at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal approximately 3 hours before the flight time. After completing baggage drop-off 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 aircraft.

Seoul 

Upon our arrival in Seoul, we complete our passport and baggage procedures and 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. After leaving the airport, we head to Myeongdong, one of the city’s liveliest and most popular districts. In this area, famous for its cosmetics stores, fashion boutiques, delicious street food and restaurants, we have free time for dinner. Our guests may wish to sample exquisite Korean cuisine, go shopping or enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Myeongdong. After our free time, we meet at the designated time and transfer to our hotel. Following check-in, overnight at our hotel.

Seoul 

Following breakfast, we depart for a Seoul City Tour & Gangnam Square & Gyeongbokgung Palace & Insadong Antique Street & National Folk Museum of Korea & Bukchon Hanok Village & Myeongdong. Our first stop will be Gangnam Square. The area, which gained global fame with PSY’s world-famous song “Gangnam Style,” stands out today with its luxury lifestyle, shopping, and business centers. During our tour, Cheongdam Fashion Street, Gangnam Station, Bongeunsa Temple, and Starfield Library are among the places to be seen panoramically. Our second stop is Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395 and one of the most magnificent structures of the Joseon Dynasty. Also known as the Northern Palace, this magnificent structure is among the most important examples of traditional Korean architecture, and we experience its historical atmosphere up close during our visit to the palace courtyard. We then visit the National Folk Museum of Korea, which reflects the lifestyle and historical development of the Korean people. Continuing our tour, we depart for Bukchon Hanok Village, famous for its Hanok structures, the traditional Korean houses. In this historic area, home to approximately 700 Hanok houses, we closely observe traditional life and culture while walking through the narrow streets. Afterwards, we proceed to Myeongdong Street, one of Seoul’s most vibrant shopping destinations. We enjoy free time in this area, famous for its cosmetics stores, shops, and street food. Following our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

SEOUL –  TOKYO - SHINKANSEN (BULLET TRAIN) – SHIBUYA – AKIHABARA – YODOBASHI – GINZA - TOKYO  

After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures at the hotel and transfer to Seoul Airport. We fly to Tokyo with local airlines. We begin our Tokyo city tour with our private bus waiting for us. Upon arrival in Tokyo, after completing passport and baggage procedures, we set off for a Tokyo city tour in 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 vibrant districts, Shibuya is home to one of the world’s busiest pedestrian crossings (Shibuya Scramble Crossing). Seeing hundreds of people move at once with every light change offers a unique experience for feeling the energy of Tokyo. We will see the Hachiko statue, built 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. Our next stop will be Yodobashi Electric Town, located in Akihabara, where you can find hundreds of electronics brands together at affordable prices. After the free time we will provide for shopping, we will move on to the Ginza district, which reflects the elegance and sophisticated lifestyle of modern Japan. After our tour in Ginza, home to world-famous brands and Tokyo’s most prestigious shopping centers and restaurants, we will have free time for dinner. 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 for Mount Fuji, located on Honshu Island, southwest of Tokyo, one of the city's symbols and Japan’s highest mountain. First, we travel to Hakone, located in the Kanagawa region, famous for its views of Mount Fuji and its natural beauty. Here, together with our guests, we take a boat tour on Lake Ashi to enjoy this magnificent scenery. After a photo stop, we continue by bus to Oshino Hakkai, an area where melting snow combines with underground waters to form natural pools. The pools are crystal clear because the waters are naturally filtered as they pass through volcanic rocks. These pools, each different in size and depth, offer magnificent reflections of Mount Fuji in their waters. After our guided visit, we set off for Gotemba Premium Outlets, one of Japan's largest outlet shopping centers. At the time specified by our guide, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.

Day 6 TOKYO –  ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO FOREST - KINKAKUJI TEMPLE – KIYOMIZU DERA –FUSHIMI INARI  - KYOTO 

After breakfast, we take the Shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto. We begin with our private bus waiting for us. With our private vehicle, we set off toward 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 Cultural Heritage List. We begin our city tour with the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. It welcomes visitors with a 500-meter walking trail through the bamboo forest. During this walk along the trail, you will enjoy pleasant moments accompanied by the sound of the wind passing through the bamboo and will have the opportunity 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 this impressive structure overlooking a large pond represents a different architectural style. We then depart for 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 included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Otowa Waterfall is located directly beneath the main hall, and its waters flow into a pond through three channels. According to 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, particularly known for its thousands of orange torii gates, we proceed to Fushimi Inari Taisha, our final stop and a temple 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.

KYOTO  – TODAIJI TEMPLE - NARA DEER PARK – OSAKA

After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures at the hotel and 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 entered the record books as the world's largest wooden structure. The enormous building is home to 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 deer that roam freely. After having the chance to take photos with the deer wandering around, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

OSAKA CASTLE - DOTONBORI - SHINSAIBASHI – OSAKA

After breakfast, we depart with our private bus for the Osaka City Tour & Osaka Castle & Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi. Our first stop will be Osaka Castle, one of the city's most important historical landmarks. Built in the 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, this magnificent structure is one of the most significant symbols of Japan's unification period and offers visitors an impressive historical atmosphere along with its expansive park grounds. Continuing our tour, we move to Dotonbori, one of Osaka's liveliest and most iconic districts. We enjoy a pleasant exploration of this area, which reflects the spirit of the city with its colorful neon lights, bustling streets, and famous restaurants, giving us the opportunity to closely experience Osaka's reputation as the "culinary capital." Next, we proceed to Shinsaibashi, Osaka's most popular shopping and lifestyle street. Here, filled with long shopping arcades, international brands, and local boutiques, we provide guests with free time. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

OSAKA  – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we complete our hotel check-out procedures. We are transferred to the airport at the time set by our guide, and after completing baggage and ticket procedures there, our flight with Turkish Airlines to Istanbul begins. Upon our arrival in Istanbul according to local time, our tour concludes. We hope to see you again on another of our tours..