1st Day – Istanbul – Seoul We meet at the international departure terminal of Istanbul Airport three hours before the flight. After the baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, we start our flight to Seoul International Airport with Turkish Airlines flight TK90 at 01:45, arriving in Seoul at 17:40 local time. After completing the baggage procedures, we transfer to our hotel and have free time to rest. 2nd Day – Seoul After breakfast, there is free time. Guests who wish can join the **Seoul City Tour (€150)**. During our tour, we will panoramically see places including **Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong Antique Street, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Myeongdong Street**. Our first stop is **Gyeongbokgung Palace**, built in 1395, which is generally referred to as the Northern Palace due to its location being the furthest north compared to neighboring palaces, **Changdeokgung (East Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (West Palace)**. Next, we will visit **Bukchon Hanok Village**, meaning "North Village." **Hanok** refers to traditional Korean houses, and approximately 700 Hanoks can be found in this village. Afterwards, we will transfer to **Myeongdong**, Korea's most famous shopping and fashion district. You can shop and taste local delicacies on this street, which is filled with cosmetic stores and many restaurants before we return to our hotel in Seoul for some rest. 3rd Day – Seoul - Tokyo After having breakfast at the hotel, we fly to Tokyo with local airlines. Upon arrival, after passport and luggage procedures, we start our Tokyo city tour with our private bus. Our first stop is **Shibuya**, known as the center of entertainment and cultural experiences. Shibuya is one of the busiest districts in Tokyo and hosts one of the world's busiest pedestrian crossings (Shibuya Scramble Crossing). It offers a unique experience to feel the energy of Tokyo as hundreds of people move at every traffic light change. We will also see the **Hachiko statue**, made in memory of a dog known for its loyalty, and we will enjoy free time to explore many famous shopping centers. Additionally, we will panoramically see places like **Ueno Park and Tokyo Tower**. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel and have some free time to rest. 4th Day – Tokyo – Akihabara – Ginza - Tokyo After breakfast, guests who wish can join the **Extra Tokyo & Sensoji & Akihabara & Ginza Tour (€150)**. Firstly, we will visit **Sensoji Temple**, which was built in **645** and is the oldest temple in Tokyo, being one of the most important religious centers in Tokyo since the Edo period. After our visit, we will go to **Yodobashi Electric Town**, where we can find hundreds of electronic brands together at low prices. After our shopping time, we will go to **Ginza**, which can be described as the sophisticated side of modern Japan and reflects its elegance. This area is filled with world-famous brands, Tokyo's largest shopping centers, and the best restaurants. After our tour in Ginza, we will have free time for lunch before transferring back to our hotel to rest. 5th Day – Tokyo – Fuji Mountain – Hakone – Ashi Lake – Oshino Hakkai – Gotemba Outlet – Tokyo After breakfast, guests who wish can join the **Extra Fuji Mountain & Hakone & Oshino Hakkai Tour (€200)**. We set off to **Mount Fuji**, the highest mountain in Japan, located in the Kanagawa region southwest of Tokyo, known for its beautiful scenery. We first proceed to **Hakone**, famous for its stunning views of Mount Fuji. Here, we will enjoy a **Boat tour on Ashi Lake** to take in the wonderful landscape. After taking some pictures, we will proceed to **Oshino Hakkai**, a region where melting snow meets underground waters to create natural pools. The waters filtered through volcanic rocks are crystal clear. You can capture the spectacular reflection of Mount Fuji in these pools of varying sizes and depths. After our guided tour, we head to **Gotemba Premium Outlet**, one of Japan's largest outlet shopping centers. We will return to our hotel at the time determined by our guide and have free time to rest. 6th Day – Tokyo – Shinkansen (Bullet Train) – Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi - Osaka After breakfast, we depart from our hotel at the time specified by our guide to head to the train station for our **Shinkansen (bullet train)** journey to Osaka. We only take our daily essentials with us (our large suitcases will be transferred to the Osaka hotel by the transportation company arranged by us). After approximately a 2.5-hour journey at speeds reaching 320 km/h, we arrive in Osaka. We undertake a city tour of Osaka, Japan's second-largest metropolitan area after Tokyo. During our tour, we will see the **Umeda Sky Building**, consisting of two buildings 173 meters high. At the top is an "observation platform" connecting the two towers. We will ascend to the observation deck on the 39th floor and see the panoramic view of Osaka. After Umeda, we will visit **Dotonbori**, a lively tourist attraction known for blending traditional Japanese culture with modern entertainment, where we will enjoy our time indulging in numerous restaurants, as Osaka is known as Japan’s culinary capital. After enjoying the area, we transfer to our hotel and have free time to rest. 7th Day – Osaka – Arashiyama Bamboo Forest – Kinkakuji Temple – Kiyomizu Dera – Fushimi Inari – Osaka After breakfast, guests who wish can join the **Extra Kyoto & Bamboo Forest & Kinkakuji Temple & Kiyomizu Dera & Fushimi Inari Tour (€200)**. We head towards Kyoto, known for its temples, gardens, and traditional neighborhoods, which is one of Japan's best-preserved cultural centers. Our journey takes about one hour, after which we begin our city tour. Kyoto was the only place in Japan that wasn’t bombed during World War II and is included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. We will start our city tour at **Arashiyama Bamboo Forest**, which welcomes visitors with a 500-meter walking path. On this path, we will have a pleasant time listening to the sound of the wind through the bamboo and taking pictures of the forest. Next, we will visit **Kinkakuji Temple**, also known as the Golden Pavilion, a Zen temple completely covered in gold leaf. This striking structure overlooks a large pond, with each floor representing a different architectural style. After that, we will proceed to **Kiyomizu-dera**, an independent Buddhist temple located in the east of Kyoto. This historical monument of ancient Tokyo is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Underneath the main hall lies the Otowa Waterfall, which has waters flowing into a pond through three streams, each symbolizing knowledge, health, and longevity. Then we will visit **Fushimi Inari**, one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines, known for its thousands of orange Torii gates. After visiting this UNESCO World Heritage Site, we will transfer back to our hotel and have free time to rest. 8th Day – Osaka – Nara – Tea Ceremony – Osaka After having breakfast in the hotel, guests who wish can join the **Extra Osaka Castle & Nara and Tea Ceremony Tour (€200)**. We start our tour at **Todaiji Temple**, constructed in 752 as the head of all Buddhist temples. Its influence grew over time, impacting politics in the 8th century. The main hall of Todaiji is also recognized as the world's largest wooden structure, housing one of Japan's biggest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). Next, we will visit **Nara Park**, a large park in the center of Nara, established in 1880, where many of Nara's main attractions, including Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, Kofukuji, and the Nara National Museum, are located. This park is also home to hundreds of freely roaming deer, providing a chance to take pictures with these animals. After our time in the park, we will participate in a traditional **Tea Ceremony** wearing **Kimono**, the local attire. After enjoying our time in the area, we will return to the hotel for free time to rest. 9th Day – Osaka – Outlet - Istanbul After breakfast, we check out of the hotel. First, we visit **Osaka Castle**, a five-story castle with a history dating back approximately 450 years, recognized as one of the most visually stunning creations in the country while being a fine example of traditional Japanese architecture, adorned with elegant patterns and shapes on each floor. After viewing Osaka Castle from the outside, we will enter the large Outlet to complete our last shopping. At the time specified by the guide, we will transfer to the airport. After passport and baggage procedures, we will depart for Istanbul at 22:30 on Turkish Airlines flight TK87. 10th Day – Istanbul We arrive in Istanbul at 04:55 local time, marking the end of our tour. We look forward to seeing you on our next journey.