With All Nippon Airways (Ana)
Grand Japan Tour
Journey to the Land of the Rising Sun
NON-STOP DIRECT FLIGHT !!!
No Extra Tours - All Tours Included !!!
6 Nights 8 Days
Tokyo – Osaka – Kyoto – Nara – Rinku Premium Outlet – Mount Fuji – Hakone – Lake Ashi – Kamakura – Yokohama
Tour Departure Dates
August 8 / August 17 / August 22
Day 1 Istanbul – Tokyo
Meeting in front of the Main Airlines Counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal 3 hours before the flight. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart to Tokyo at 17:45 with All Nippon Airways flight NH220.
Day 2 Tokyo-Osaka
Arrival in Tokyo at 10:50. After arrival, we will depart to Osaka at 13:00 with All Nippon Airways flight NH025. Arrival at 14:05 and after collecting our luggage we will proceed to the city center from the airport.After arriving in Osaka, we start our city tour in Osaka, which is considered Japan's capital of gourmet food and Japan's 3rd largest city. Osaka literally means Great Hill or Great Mound. We first visit Osaka Castle, which was built in the 16th century and is one of the finest examples of Japanese architecture. It is known that around 100,000 workers were employed in the castle's construction, initiated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who unified Japan in the 16th century. After Osaka Castle, we visit Dotonbori, Osaka's popular food district. We experience the lively atmosphere of Dotonbori with its iconic neon signs, street food, and shopping spots. After some free time in the city, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Dinner: Optional dinner will be taken at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel etc. Osaka
Route:Osaka
Day 3 Osaka – Kyoto – Osaka
After breakfast at our hotel, we start our full day Kyoto tour. First, we will visit Kinkakuji Temple, a Zen temple completely covered in gold leaf, representing the pinnacle of its kind with its pond garden design, and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, we will visit the Fushimi Inari shrine, where the memories of a Geisha's film were shot. This shrine is dedicated to Inari, the god of rice, and has over a thousand Torii gates. Along the path adorned with Torii gates and fox statues, believed to be the messengers of god Inari, you will see the ancient roots of Japan. After visiting Kyoto's historic district and the famous Geisha district of Gion, we will visit the Bamboo Grove park. After our tour, we will return to our hotel in Osaka for the night.
Breakfast; Will be taken in our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Optional lunch will be taken at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Optional dinner will be taken at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel etc. Osaka
Route:Osaka-Kyoto 55 km, Kyoto-Osaka 55 km.
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated 18:30 depending on road conditions
Day 4 Osaka – Nara – Rinku Premium Outlet – Osaka
After our breakfast, we continue our tour to the ancient city of Nara. Nara was the historical capital of Japan (710) and is home to some of the largest and oldest temples. First, we visit the Todaiji Temple, which is the world's largest wooden structure. It houses one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). Next, we visit the sacred Nara park where we encounter deer, the messengers of the gods. You will have a great time with the deer, which do not shy away from humans and can be fed with crackers sold nearby. Then we arrive at the Rinku Premium Outlet, one of Japan's largest outlets, housing numerous stores. We have free time in the outlet to find international and Japanese brands at reasonable prices. At the end of our tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Optional lunch will be taken at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Optional dinner will be taken at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel etc. Osaka
Route: Osaka-Nara 32 KM, Nara - Rinku Premium Outlet 68 KM
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated 18:30 depending on road conditions
Day 5 Osaka – Tokyo
After breakfast, we head to the capital Tokyo by Shinkansen fast train. Upon arrival, we start our city tour with our waiting vehicle. Our first stop is Senso-ji Temple (645), the oldest Shinto temple famous for its huge lanterns that embody the atmosphere of Tokyo. After passing through the giant Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), you can buy gifts for your loved ones and try local street delicacies in Nakamise Street, Japan's first outdoor shopping avenue with more than 70 stores. Next, we visit Ginza, Japan's luxury shopping district, which is perhaps the most famous street in the world. The name Ginza comes from the kanji meaning "silver (gin) store (za)" as it used to be the silver mint until 1800, transforming into a luxury shopping center after the great Kanto earthquake. At the end of our tour, we will walk together with thousands of people at the world's most famous pedestrian crossing and the Hachiko statue in Shibuya. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our Tokyo hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken in our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Optional lunch will be taken at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Optional dinner will be taken at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park etc. Tokyo
Route:Osaka – Tokyo 498 km (This journey will be made by Shinkansen fast train.)
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated 18:30 depending on road conditions
Day 6 Tokyo – Mount Fuji – Hakone – Lake Ashi – Tokyo
After breakfast, we set off for our Hakone & Mount Fuji tour. Mount Fuji, with a height of 3776 meters, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013 and is the highest mountain in Japan, known for its elegant conical shape. It is considered a sacred symbol. There are temples and shrines surrounding and atop the volcano. First, we arrive at Oshino Hakkai, a picturesque village in Japan. We taste the local flavors and drink water from Mount Fuji. We recommend trying the hottest and finest version of Japanese mochi made from mugwort rice. Here, we will enjoy a boat tour on Lake Ashi to take in the breathtaking view. Afterward, we take a cable car to the top and see Owakudani Valley, meaning "Great Boiling Valley". We then transfer back to our Tokyo hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken in our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Optional lunch will be taken at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Optional dinner will be taken at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park etc. 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 road conditions
Day 7 Tokyo – Kamakura – Yokohama – Tokyo
After breakfast at our hotel, we continue to the historical city of Kamakura, which is where Japan's first Shogunate was established. We start our visit at the Kotoku Temple, a Buddhist temple of the Jodo sect, famous for the Great Buddha statue of Kamakura, one of Japan's most iconic symbols. We also visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, one of Japan's most important Shinto shrines, and stroll through Komachi-dori, experiencing the city’s ethnic fabric. We then head to Yokohama, a city with a population of 3.7 million, one of Japan's top three cities. Here we visit Yokohama China Town, Japan's largest Chinatown, which has a history of 160 years. At the end of our tour, we will have free time at one of the city's most central locations, Minato Mirai. Then we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our Tokyo hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken in our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Optional lunch will be taken at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Optional dinner will be taken at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park etc. Tokyo
Route:Tokyo-Kamakura 52 km, Kamakura-Yokohama 27 km , Yokohama-Tokyo 35 km
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated 18:30 depending on road conditions
Day 8 Tokyo – Istanbul
After breakfast, we will transfer to Tokyo Haneda Airport at the time specified by our guide. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart to Istanbul at 08:25 with All Nippon Airways flight NH219. We will arrive in Istanbul at 15:35. We hope to see you on your next journey…
Entrance fees for Osaka Castle, Todaiji Temple, Kinkakuji Temple, Entrance fee for Fushimi Inari Temple, Lake Ashi boat tour, Shinkansen Fast Train fee, Owakudami Cable Car fee, Tourist City Taxes, and Local Guiding per person: 220 EUR
Our guests accept in advance that they will participate in the tours specified in the tour program, that they will not disrupt the program, and that they will pay the amount previously communicated in the tour program for local guides, museum & site entrance fees, city taxes, and any audio system expenses incurred during the trip. The guest has been fully informed about this.
NOTE: Our Japan tours do not offer child discounts or triple accommodation.