Comfort Japan & Korea Tour with Turkish Airlines, 7 Nights Including Extra Tours!! - ICN-NRT - January 25

ISTANBUL - SEOUL

We meet you, our valued guests, at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport approximately 3 hours before the flight time (1 calendar day before the departure flight date). After completing our baggage drop-off and passport procedures, we depart for Seoul on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Our journey to Seoul will continue throughout the night, and overnight accommodation will be on the plane. After arriving 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 intertwine. After leaving the airport, we head to Myeongdong, one of the liveliest and most popular areas of the city. In this area, famous for its cosmetic shops, fashion boutiques, delicious street food and restaurants, we have free time for dinner. Our guests may experience the exquisite flavors of Korean cuisine, go shopping or enjoy the lively atmosphere of Myeongdong. After the free time, we meet at the designated time and transfer to our hotel. After completing our check-in procedures, overnight accommodation at our hotel.

SEOUL

Following breakfast, we depart for the 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-renowned 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 will be among the places viewed panoramically. Continuing our tour, 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 splendid structure is among the most important examples of traditional Korean architecture, and we will experience its historical atmosphere up close during our visit to the palace courtyard. Afterwards, we visit the National Folk Museum of Korea, which reflects the lifestyle and historical development of the Korean people. Continuing our tour, we head to Bukchon Hanok Village, famous for its traditional Korean houses known as Hanok. In this historic area, home to approximately 700 Hanok houses, we walk through the narrow streets and observe the traditional way of life up close. Afterwards, we proceed to Myeongdong Street, one of Seoul’s liveliest shopping destinations. In this area, famous for its cosmetics stores, shopping outlets, and street food, we enjoy our free time. Following our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

SEOUL – OSAKA CASTLE - DOTONBORI - SHINSAIBASHI – OSAKA

Following breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures at the hotel and transfer to Seoul Airport. We fly to Osaka with domestic airlines. Upon arrival, after completing passport and baggage procedures, we depart by our private bus waiting for us 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 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in the 16th century, this magnificent structure is one of the most significant symbols of Japan’s unification period and, together with its extensive park grounds, offers visitors an impressive historical atmosphere. Continuing our tour, we proceed to Dotonbori, one of Osaka’s liveliest and most iconic districts. In this area, which reflects the spirit of the city with its colorful neon lights, bustling streets, and famous restaurants, we enjoy a pleasant exploration and have the opportunity to get to know Osaka’s character as a “gastronomic center” up close. We then proceed to the Shinsaibashi area, Osaka’s most popular shopping and lifestyle district. Our guests are given free time in this area, filled with long shopping arcades, international brands, and local boutiques. Following our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

OSAKA – TODAIJI TEMPLE - NARA DEER PARK – OSAKA

After breakfast  in the morning, we depart for our Nara tour. We begin our tour with Todaiji Temple. Built in 752, the temple was constructed to serve as 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 made it into the record books as the largest wooden structure in the world. The gigantic 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. Overnight at our hotel.

OSAKA– ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO FOREST - KINKAKUJI TEMPLE – KIYOMIZU DERA – FUSHIMI INARI  - KYOTO 

After breakfast, we depart by private vehicle for Kyoto, the former capital of Japan, famous for its temples, gardens and traditional neighborhoods, and one of the best-preserved centers of the country’s traditional culture. 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 listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We begin our city tour with the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. The bamboo forest welcomes visitors 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 completely covered in gold leaf and is also known as the Golden Pavilion. Overlooking a large pond, this impressive structure features floors that each represent a different architectural style. We then proceed 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 directly below 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 this 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 relax.

KYOTO – SHINKANSEN (HIGH-SPEED TRAIN) – SHIBUYA – AKIHABARA – YODOBASHI – GINZA - 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 arrival in Tokyo, after passport and luggage procedures, we set off for our 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 lively districts, Shibuya is home to one of the world’s busiest pedestrian crossings (Shibuya Scramble Crossing). Hundreds of people moving simultaneously with every light change offers a unique experience for feeling Tokyo’s energy. 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 provide for shopping, we move on to the Ginza district, which reflects the elegance and sophisticated lifestyle of modern Japan. After our visit to Ginza, home to world-famous brands and Tokyo’s most exclusive shopping centers and restaurants, we have free time for dinner. Following 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 Mount Fuji, located southwest of Tokyo and one of the city's symbols, as well as Japan's highest mountain. First, we head to Hakone, located in the Kanagawa region, which is 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 break, we continue 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, form pools with crystal-clear waters. These pools, each of different sizes and depths, offer magnificent reflections of Mount Fuji in their waters. Following our tour accompanied by our guide, we set off for Gotemba Premium Outlets, one of Japan's largest outlet shopping centers. After the allotted free time, we transfer to our hotel, followed by free time to relax.

TOKYO – ISTANBUL 

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