Comfort Japan Tour with Turkish Airlines, 7 nights, including extra tours and tea ceremony, Summer Season KIX NRT, Summer Season – Morning Return Flight

ISTANBUL – OSAKA 

We meet at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport three hours before the flight. After completing the baggage, ticketing, and boarding procedures, we depart for Osaka at 02:10 on Turkish Airlines flight TK86. Upon our arrival at 19:00 local time, we transfer to our hotel by the waiting bus. After checking in, free time to relax.

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

After breakfast, we set off in our private vehicle 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 is 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 with gold leaf, is also known as the Golden Pavilion. Overlooking a large pond, this impressive structure represents a different architectural style on each floor. We then proceed to Kiyomizu-dera.  Kiyomizu-dera is an independent Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto. The temple, one of the historical monuments of Ancient Tokyo, 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, 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 – OSAKA CASTLE - NARA – TEA CEREMONY –  OSAKA

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for our panoramic tour of Nara. We begin our tour with Todaiji Temple. Built in 752, the temple was constructed with the aim of making it 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 largest wooden structure in the world. The enormous building houses one of Japan’s largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). We then 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 roaming freely. After having the chance to take photos with the deer wandering around, we take part in a traditional Tea Ceremony. Following the enjoyable time allocated for the area, we transfer to our hotel and have free time to relax. After our temple visit, we transfer to our hotel and have free time to relax.

OSAKA  - DOTONBORİ- KOBE - OSAKA

After breakfast, we tour the Dotonbori area. Following the free time here, we depart by vehicle for Kobe. During our tour of Kobe, whose name means “Gate of God,” we first visit Ikuta Shrine, one of the city’s oldest and most important Shinto shrines. During our tour, Kobe Port Tower, Meriken Park, and Kobe Chinatown (Nankinmachi) are also among the places to be seen panoramically. After our visits, we have free time for shopping and exploring the surroundings. We meet at the designated time and proceed to our hotel. Free time to rest for the remainder of the day.

OSAKA– TOKYO 

After breakfast, at the time determined by our guide, we depart from our hotel and head to the train station for our Shinkansen (high-speed train) journey to Tokyo. We take only the items we need for daily use with us. (Our large suitcases will be transferred separately to our Tokyo hotel by the transfer company arranged by our company.) We arrive in Tokyo after approximately a 2.5-hour journey by high-speed train, which can reach speeds of approximately 320 km per hour. 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). Watching hundreds of people suddenly move 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 popular as a 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. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.

TOKYO SENSOJI – YODOBASHI ELECTRIC TOWN AKIHABARA– GINZA – TOKYO

After breakfast, we depart from our hotel in our private vehicle. First, we visit Sensoji Temple, built in 645 and the oldest temple in Tokyo, which has been considered one of Tokyo’s most important religious centers since the Edo period. After our tour here, we proceed to Yodobashi Electric Town, where we can find hundreds of electronics brands together at affordable prices. Following the time allocated for shopping, we head to Ginza, a district that reflects the sophisticated and elegant side of modern Japan. After our tour of 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. At the time indicated by our guide, we will transfer to our hotel, followed by free time to rest.

TOKYO – MOUNT FUJI – HAKONE BOAT RIDE – OSHINO HAKKAI – GOTEMBA PREMIUM OUTLET – TOKYO

After breakfast, we set off for Mount Fuji, located on Honshu Island, southwest of Tokyo, one of the symbols of the city 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. We take a boat ride on Lake Ashinoko accompanied by a unique view of Mount Fuji, then board the cable cars from the point where we arrive and climb to the viewing point at Mototsumiya Shrine. After a photo stop, we continue by bus to Oshino Hakkai, a region where melted snow combines with underground waters to form natural pools. The waters, naturally filtered as they pass through volcanic rocks, make the pools crystal clear. These pools, each of different size and depth, offer the opportunity to capture a magnificent reflection of Mount Fuji in their waters. After our visit accompanied by our guide, we set off for Gotemba Premium Outlet, one of Japan’s largest outlet shopping centers. At the time specified by our guide, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.

TOKYO -  ISTANBUL

After breakfast, we check out of the hotel. On this final day, our guests may continue shopping. Following the free time in Shibuya, we transfer to the airport at the time designated by the guide, and our flight to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines’ scheduled service begins. Our tour ends upon arrival in Istanbul.