THY with Grand Japan Korea Tour
‘’From Tradition to Future: Far East Adventure’’
NON-STOP DIRECT FLIGHTS!!!
No Extra Tour - All Tours Included!!!
Tokyo – Mount Fuji – Oshino Hakkai - Hakone – Ashi Lake – Kamakura – Yokohama - Osaka – Kyoto – Nara – Rinku Premium Outlet – Seoul – Gangnam – Namsan – Myeongdong - Namdaemun
Tour Departure Dates:
July 3 / July 17 / August 16 / August 28 / September 11 / September 18 / October 4 / October 18 / November 6 / November 15 / December 5
Day 1 Istanbul – Tokyo
Meet 3 hours before departure at Istanbul Airport Departures Terminal, Turkish Airlines counter. After the ticket, baggage and passport procedures, departure to Tokyo on Turkish Airlines flight TK0050 at 15:25.
Day 2 Tokyo
Arrive in Tokyo at 08:45. After arrival and baggage collection, we transfer to the city center. Our first stop is the Asakusa/Senso-ji Temple, Japan's oldest Shinto temple (built in 645), famous for its giant Lanterns that capture Tokyo's atmosphere. We pass through the gigantic Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) and shop on Nakamise street, Japan's first open-air mall with over 70 shops, where you can buy souvenirs and taste local street foods. Afterwards, we visit Ginza, Japan’s luxury shopping district and perhaps the most famous street in the world, which has served as a luxury shopping center since the 1800s, originally a silver mint. At the end of the day, we walk with thousands of people at the famous Shibuya crossing, home to the Hachiko statue. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Accommodation at Tokyo hotel.
Lunch: Will be selected by the guide at a free time location, optional and extra.
Dinner: Will be selected by the guide at a free time location, optional and extra.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park, etc., in Tokyo
Route: Tokyo
Check-in Time: Approximately 19:00 depending on traffic
Day 3 Tokyo – Kamakura – Yokohama – Tokyo
After breakfast at our hotel, we continue our exploration of Tokyo with its oldest city, Kamakura. Kamakura, the first shogunate capital, was established here. We start our visit with the Jōdo-shū sect Buddhist temple, Kotoku-in, famous for the Great Buddha (Daibutsu) of Kamakura, one of Japan’s most iconic symbols. We visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, one of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines, and Komachi-dori street, experiencing the city's cultural essence. Then, we head to Yokohama, Japan’s third-largest city, with a population of 3.7 million. Here, we visit Yokohama Chinatown, Japan’s largest Chinatown for 160 years. At the end of the tour, free time in Minato Mirai, a popular tourist district. Then, transfer back to the hotel. Accommodation in Tokyo.
Breakfast: Included at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be selected by the guide at a free time location, optional and extra.
Dinner: Will be selected by the guide at a free time location, optional and extra.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park, etc., in Tokyo
Route: Tokyo-Kamakura 66 km, Kamakura-Yokohama 32 km, Yokohama-Tokyo 35 km
Check-in Time: Approximately 18:30 depending on traffic
Day 4 Tokyo – Mount Fuji – Hakone – Ashi Lake – Tokyo
After breakfast, depart for Hakone & Mount Fuji tour. Mount Fuji, standing at 3776 meters, was inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List in 2013 and is Japan’s highest mountain, known for its elegant conical shape. It is the country’s sacred symbol, with temples and shrines around and on the volcano. First, we visit Oshino Hakkai, a village with a view of Mount Fuji and famous for its clear waters and regional delicacies. At this village, you can enjoy local goods and try the famous Japanese mochi mugwort rice cake in its hottest, most delicious form. Here, we take a boat tour on Ashi Lake to enjoy this magnificent scenery. Then, we ride the cable car up to the Observation Deck and see Owakudami Valley, known as the Great Boiling Valley. Afterwards, transfer back to Tokyo hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: Included at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be selected by the guide at a free time location, optional and extra.
Dinner: Will be selected by the guide at a free time location, optional and extra.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park, etc., in Tokyo
Route: Tokyo Oshino Hakkai 101 km, Oshino Hakkai – Ashi Lake (Hakone) 47 km, Hakone – Tokyo 85 km
Check-in Time: Approximately 18:30 depending on traffic
Day 5 Tokyo – Osaka
After breakfast, depart for Osaka via the Shinkansen bullet train. Upon arrival, start our city tour. After arriving in Osaka, known as the gourmet food capital of Japan and the third largest city in Japan, we begin our sightseeing tour. Osaka, which means Big Hill or Big Slope, is famous for Osaka Castle, built in the 16th century, a prime example of Japanese architecture, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi to unify Japan, with around 100,000 workers involved in its construction. After the castle, we visit Dotonbori, Osaka’s popular food district. Experience the lively atmosphere with iconic neon signs, street foods, and shopping venues. Then, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Osaka.
Breakfast: Included at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be selected by the guide at a free time location, optional and extra.
Dinner: Will be selected by the guide at a free time location, optional and extra.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel, etc., in Osaka
Route: Tokyo-Osaka 498 km (by Shinkansen high-speed train)
Check-in Time: Approximately 18:30 depending on traffic
Day 6 Osaka – Kyoto – Osaka
After breakfast at our hotel, we start a full-day Kyoto tour. First, we visit Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion Zen temple, with its top two floors covered in gold leaf and a pond garden—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, we visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates dedicated to the rice god Inari. Next, explore the historic Gion district, known for its Geishas, and Bamboa Tree Park. After the tour, return to our hotel in Osaka. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Included at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be selected by the guide at a free time location, optional and extra.
Dinner: Will be selected by the guide at a free time location, optional and extra.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel, etc., in Osaka
Route: Osaka-Kyoto 56 km
Check-in Time: Approximately 18:30 depending on traffic
Day 7 Osaka – Nara – Rinku Premium Outlet – Osaka
After breakfast, we continue our tour with the ancient city of Nara. Once Japan’s capital in 710, it is famous for its large and historic temples. We start by visiting Todaiji Temple, the largest wooden structure in the world, housing one of Japan’s largest bronze Buddha statues. Then, we visit Nara Park, home to the sacred deer that roam freely and are fed with crackers sold nearby. Afterwards, we head to Rinku Premium Outlet, one of Japan’s largest, with many brands at affordable prices. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel. Night at our hotel in Osaka.
Breakfast: Included at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be selected by the guide at a free time location, optional and extra.
Dinner: Will be selected by the guide at a free time location, optional and extra.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel, etc., in Osaka
Route: Osaka-Nara 32 km, Nara-Rinku Premium Outlet 68 km
Check-in Time: Approximately 18:30 depending on traffic
Day 8 Osaka – Seoul
After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, then departure to Seoul with a local airline. After arriving, we proceed for Seoul city tour. During the tour, the destinations include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong Antique Street, Bukchon Hanok Village, Myeongdong shopping street. Our first stop is Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395, recognized as the Northern Palace among the royal palaces, and also the most northern of the nearby palaces. We then visit Bukchon Hanok Village, which means North Village, with around 700 traditional Korean houses. Next, head to Myeongdong, Korea’s top shopping and fashion district, for shopping and street tasting. Then, transfer to our hotel in Seoul.
Breakfast: Included at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be selected by the guide at a free time location, optional and extra.
Dinner: Will be selected by the guide at a free time location, optional and extra.
Accommodation: JK Blossom Hotel, etc.
Route: Osaka-Seoul
Day 9 Seoul – Istanbul
Our day begins with a delicious breakfast at the hotel, then we head to Namsan Hill for stunning panoramic views of Seoul. At Namsan Tower, you can enjoy the city views from the observation deck. Afterwards, we visit a world-famous cosmetics store, Korea’s beauty hub. Continuing our exploration, we visit Namdaemun Market, known for its traditional flavors and local goods. Next, we explore Gangnam Square, made famous worldwide by Psy's "Gangnam Style" with a photo at the statue. We visit the COEX Starfield Library, a stunning 2,800 square meter library with towering bookshelves and thousands of books and magazines. After this unforgettable experience, free time until transfer to the airport. We fly back to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines TK0091 at 23:20. Arrival in Istanbul the next day at 05:55. Looking forward to seeing you on your next journey…
Breakfast: Included at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be selected by the guide at a free time location, optional and extra.
Dinner: Will be selected by the guide at a free time location, optional and extra.
Total Tour Entrance Fees and Additional Expenses:
Osaka Castle entrance fee, Todaiji Temple entrance fee, Kinkaku-ji Temple entrance fee, Fushimi Inari Shrine entrance fee, Ashi Lake boat tour, Shinkansen high-speed train fee, Owakudami cable car fee, City taxes, Local guides, and related expenses per person: 220 EUR
Our guests agree, prior to the trip, that participation in the organized tour activities listed in the program, and their commitment not to disrupt the program, involve additional payments for entrance fees, city taxes, guides, audio headsets, or other expenses incurred during the trip, which they will pay in advance. Guests are fully informed about these costs.