Grand Japan Tour

Meet at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal, Turkish Airlines Counter, 3 hours before flight. After ticketing, baggage, and passport procedures, depart for Tokyo at 15:25 on Turkish Airlines flight TK0050.

Arrival in Tokyo at 08:45. After arrival and baggage claim, transfer from the airport to the city center.

Our first stop is Asakusa/Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo's oldest Shinto temple (645), famous for its massive lanterns that embody Tokyo's atmosphere. Passing through the imposing Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), you can shop for souvenirs for your loved ones or try local street delicacies on the authentic Nakamise street, Japan's first open-air shopping avenue with over 70 stores.

Next, we continue to Ginza, Japan's luxury shopping district and perhaps the world's most famous street. Until 1800, Ginza was Japan's silver mint, and after the Great Kanto Earthquake, it was transformed into a luxury shopping district; its name comes from the kanji for "silver (gin) guild (za)".

At the end of our tour, we will walk across Shibuya with thousands of people at the world's most famous pedestrian crossing, where the Hachiko statue is also located. After the tour, transfer to our hotel.

• Lunch: Will be taken as extra during free time at a place designated by the guide.
• Dinner: Will be taken as extra during free time at a place designated by the guide.
• Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park, etc. in Tokyo
• Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 19:00 depending on traffic conditions

After breakfast at our hotel, we continue to get to know the country with the Kamakura region, Tokyo's oldest historic city. Kamakura is the region where the shogunate system was first established.

We start our visit with Kotoku Temple, a Buddhist temple of the Jōdo-shū sect. The temple is famous for the Great Buddha of Kamakura, one of Japan's most iconic symbols. We then tour Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, one of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan, and Komachi-dori Street, experiencing the city's ethnic texture.

Next, we go to Yokohama, Japan's third largest city with a population of 3.7 million. Here, we visit Yokohama China Town, Japan's largest Chinatown with a 160-year history. Afterwards, we visit the famous Cup Noodle Museum.

At the end of our tour, we will have free time in the Minato Mirai area, one of the city's most central places. Then, transfer to our hotel.

• Breakfast: Provided at our hotel, included in the tour price.
• Lunch: Will be taken as extra during free time at a place designated by the guide.
• Dinner: Will be taken as extra during free time at a place designated by the guide.
• 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
• Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 18:30 depending on traffic conditions

After breakfast, we depart for our Hakone & Mount Fuji tour. At 3776 meters high, Mount Fuji was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2013 and is Japan's highest mountain, known for its elegant conical form. It is a sacred symbol of the country, and there are temples and shrines around and on the volcano.

Our first stop is Oshino Hakkai village, famous for its mountain views and considered the most beautiful village in Japan. We drink water from Mt. Fuji and try local delicacies. In the village, where you can try unique local items and flavors unavailable elsewhere, we recommend tasting Japanese mochi mugwort rice cake in its warmest and finest form.

Here, together with our guests, we enjoy a boat tour on Lake Ashi to take in the magnificent scenery. Then, we take the cable car to the top and see Owakudani Valley, which means Great Boiling Valley. Afterwards, transfer to our Tokyo hotel.

• Breakfast: Provided at our hotel, included in the tour price.
• Lunch: Will be taken as extra during free time at a place designated by the guide.
• Dinner: Will be taken as extra during free time at a place designated by the guide.
• Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park, etc. in Tokyo
• Route: Tokyo- Oshino Hakkai 101 KM, Oshino Hakkai – Lake Ashi (Hakone) 47 KM, Hakone – Tokyo 85 KM
• Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 18:30 depending on traffic conditions

After breakfast, we set off by Shinkansen high-speed train to the capital, Osaka. Upon arrival, we start our city tour with our vehicle waiting for us.

We begin our Osaka tour, seen as Japan's gourmet food capital and its third largest city. Osaka simply means Big Hill or Big Slope.

On our city tour in Osaka, we first visit Osaka Castle, built in the 16th century and one of the finest examples of Japanese architecture. The castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who united Japan under a single rule in the 16th century, and it is known that around 100,000 workers participated in its construction.

After Osaka Castle, we visit Dotonbori, Osaka's popular dining district. Here, we experience Dotonbori's vibrant atmosphere with its iconic neon signs, street food, and shopping venues. After some free time in the city, we transfer to our hotel.

• Breakfast: Provided at our hotel, included in the tour price.
• Lunch: Will be taken as extra during free time at a place designated by the guide.
• Dinner: Will be taken as extra during free time at a place designated by the guide.
• Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel, etc. in Osaka
• Route: Tokyo-Osaka 498 KM (by Shinkansen high-speed train)
• Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 18:30 depending on traffic conditions

After breakfast at our hotel, we start a full-day Kyoto tour.

First, we visit Kinkakuji Temple, a Zen temple whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf and whose pond garden design is considered the pinnacle of its kind, and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Next, we visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, which was featured in the filming of the movie Memoirs of a Geisha. The shrine, dedicated to the rice god Inari, features over a thousand Torii gates. On the path lined with Torii gates and fox statues, believed to be the messengers of Inari, you will witness Japan's ancient roots.

After our tour in the historic district of Kyoto and the geisha-famous Gion area, we visit the Bamboo Grove. After the tour, we return to our Osaka hotel.

• Breakfast: Provided at our hotel, included in the tour price.
• Lunch: Will be taken as extra during free time at a place designated by the guide.
• Dinner: Will be taken as extra during free time at a place designated by the guide.
• Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel, etc. in Osaka
• Route: Osaka-Kyoto-Osaka 56 KM
• Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 18:30 depending on traffic conditions

After breakfast, we continue our tour with the ancient city of Nara. Nara is Japan's first historical capital (710) and is home to the country's largest and oldest temples.

First, we visit Todaiji Temple, the largest wooden structure in the world, which also houses one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). Next, we visit the deer who are considered the messengers of the gods and await us in sacred Nara Park. You will have a great time with the deer that do not shy away from people and can even be fed with crackers sold in the area.

We then begin our Kobe city tour. Kobe, one of Japan's 10 largest cities, is famous for its beef as well as being a port city and is the city where the most Sake is produced in Japan.

Our first stop is Kobe Mosaic, a shopping and entertainment center. After shopping and tasting local delicacies here, we visit the Kobe Earthquake Memorial Museum. The museum features a documentary depicting the destructive power of the earthquake with realistic visuals, an exhibit about the recovery process, as well as a wealth of information about earthquakes and various interactive games about disaster prevention. At the end of our tour, transfer to our hotel.

• Breakfast: Provided at our hotel, included in the tour price.
• Lunch: Will be taken as extra during free time at a place designated by the guide.
• Dinner: Will be taken as extra during free time at a place designated by the guide.
• Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel, etc. in Osaka
• Route: Osaka-Nara 32 KM, Nara-Kobe 63 KM, Kobe-Osaka 33 KM
• Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 18:30 depending on traffic conditions

After breakfast and free time, we arrive at Rinku Premium Outlet, one of Japan's largest outlets, housing many stores. Here, you'll have free time to shop for international and Japanese brands at affordable prices.

We then transfer to the airport. After ticketing, baggage, and passport procedures, depart for Istanbul at 22:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK0087. Arrival in Istanbul at 05:40 the next day. Wishing to see you on your next trip…

• Breakfast: Provided at our hotel, included in the tour price.
• Lunch: Will be taken as extra during free time at a place designated by the guide.