The Land of the Rising Sun: Japan Tour - with Turkish Airlines
Day 1 > ISTANBUL Q > October 29, 2026 Thursday
Meeting at 23:30 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the international departure terminal of Istanbul Airport.
Day 2 > ISTANBUL Q TOKYO > October 30, 2026 Friday
After completing our ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we will fly to Tokyo at 02:30 with Turkish Airlines flight TK198. After approximately an 11-hour flight, we will arrive at Tokyo Haneda Airport at 19:45 local time. After passport and luggage procedures, we will transfer to our hotel in Tokyo with our private vehicle. We will check-in and settle into our rooms. Our overnight stay will be at our hotel in Tokyo.
Day 3 > TOKYO > October 31, 2026 Saturday > (B)
After breakfast at our hotel, we start our city tour of Tokyo. Our first stop is the Meiji Shrine, located in a lush forest area in the center of Tokyo. This sacred area was built in honor of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, who played a significant role in Japan’s modernization process, offering a peaceful atmosphere away from the chaos of the city. Afterward, we move to Harajuku – Takeshita Street, the youth and fashion center of Tokyo. We explore the area with its colorful shops, boutique stores, and unique street culture. After a free time for lunch, we head to the Shinjuku area, which represents the modern face of the city. Here, we see the giant screen that Shinjuku is famous for, the Shinjuku cat animation, taking a photo break. Next, we pass to Shibuya Crossing (Shibuya Scramble Crossing), one of the world's busiest pedestrian crossings. After a photo break at this iconic spot, we also see the Hachiko Statue, known for its loyalty. After our tour, we return to our hotel. Our overnight stay will be at our hotel in Tokyo.
Day 4 > TOKYO > November 1, 2026 Sunday> (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, we continue our sightseeing tour where we will see the traditional and modern face of Tokyo together. Our first stop will be the Asakusa Temple or Senso-ji Temple, which is considered one of the oldest and most colorful temples in Tokyo and a Buddhist temple. Also known as Santa-jama (Temple of Three Gods), this temple is of great interest to both tourists and locals. Built in 1649, this temple is one of the rare structures that survived the bombings during the last years of World War II. Additionally, we will have the opportunity to see the Nakamise shopping street famous for its traditional shops and souvenir stalls, located around the temple. After that, we move to Akihabara, known for its electronics stores, anime culture, and popular culture shops. After a free time for lunch, we go to the Ginza area. This area is famous for its luxury brand stores, cafes, and patisseries, where we will have free time for shopping and exploration. In the later part of the day, we will experience an impressive art journey at the TeamLab Planets Digital Art Museum, which showcases digital art experiences where light, water, and sound come together in a unique harmony. This interactive exhibition appeals to the senses and offers visitors an unforgettable experience. After this impressive experience that combines light, sound, and space, we will return to the hotel in the evening. Our overnight stay will be at our hotel in Tokyo.
Day 5 > TOKYO ð HAKONE ð KYOTO > November 2, 2026 Monday> (B)
After breakfast at our hotel, we check-out and depart by private vehicle from Tokyo toward the Fuji Mountain region. Our first stop will be Oshino Hakkai Village, which preserves the traditional Japanese village texture and is famous for its natural hot springs fed by melting snow from Mount Fuji. Here, we will take a short walk to experience the authentic atmosphere of the area. After a free time for lunch, we will head to the town of Hakone. We will enjoy a delightful boat trip on Ashi Lake with a wooden pirate ship, lasting approximately 30 minutes, before transferring to Mishima Station. From there, we will take the world's first bullet train, the Shinkansen, and arrive at Kyoto Station in about 2.5 hours. After transferring from the station to our hotel, we will check-in and settle into our rooms. Our overnight stay will be at our hotel in Kyoto.
Note: This morning, we need to take a small overnight bag with us when leaving the hotel. The large suitcases we leave at the hotel will be transferred to our hotel in Kyoto before us and will reach us the next day.
Day 6 > KYOTO > November 3, 2026 Tuesday > (B)
After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our Kyoto Tour, following a pleasant route encompassing Japan’s most cultural and historical cities. Our first stop will be Kiyomizu Temple, one of Kyoto's most iconic temples and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After visiting the temple, we will have a walk and free time in the historic and picturesque streets of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, known for their traditional wooden houses and souvenir shops.
Afterwards, we will go to a kimono rental shop where we will experience one of the most colorful experiences of our tour. Once we rent our kimonos, we will experience the traditional tea ceremony of Japan. After a free time for lunch at Nishiki Market, we will visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove where we can walk along the 500-meter walking path, listen to the sounds made by the wind passing through the bamboo, and feed the wild monkeys. Afterwards, we will visit Tenryu-ji Temple, one of the important temples of Zen Buddhism and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the program, we will return to our hotel in the evening and have free time. Our overnight stay will be at our hotel in Kyoto.
Day 7 > KYOTOðHIROSHIMAðMIYAJIMAðOSAKA > November 4, 2026 Wednesday> (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to Kyoto Station in our private vehicle. We will depart by Shinkansen high-speed train to Hiroshima. Upon arrival, we will start our city tour with our private vehicle. Our tour will begin with a panoramic viewing of the Atomic Bomb Dome, which bears the scars of World War II and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, we will visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Peace Memorial Museum, which are universal symbols of peace. After a free time for lunch, we will head to Miyajima Island, departing from the Miyajima-guchi port. After a short ferry ride, we will arrive at Miyajima Island. After some free time and visits here, we will visit the Itsukushima Shrine, famous for its iconic view with the red torii gate rising over the sea. After our visit, we will return by ferry to Miyajima-guchi and transfer to Hiroshima Station. After the program, we will return to the hotel in the evening and have free time. Our overnight stay will be at our hotel in Kyoto.
Day 8 > KYOTOðNARAðOSAKA > November 5, 2026 Thursday > (B)
After breakfast at our hotel, we will first visit the Kinkaku-ji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion. This temple is recognized as a perfect example of Kitayama garden architecture, and due to its features is accepted as an important cultural asset of the former capital Kyoto on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1994. After that, we will visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of red torii gates. Next, we will move to Nara to visit Todaiji Temple, which houses a massive Buddha statue, and the Nara Deer Park, famous for its freely roaming adorable deer. Afterward, we will have free time for lunch on Naramachi street before heading to Osaka. The colorful signs, shopping stores, and restaurants of this area are ideal stops to truly feel the energetic atmosphere of Osaka. At the end of the day, we will transfer to our hotel. After check-in, we will have free time. Our overnight stay will be at our hotel in Osaka.
Day 9 > OSAKAQ ISTANBUL > November 6, 2026 Friday > (B)
After breakfast at our hotel, we start our Osaka city tour. Our first stop will be Osaka Castle, one of the most important historical buildings in the city. During our walk in the outer area of the castle, we will photograph this impressive structure and learn about the history of Osaka. Afterward, we will have free time at Kuromon Ichiba Market, one of Osaka's most popular markets. We will have the opportunity to experience Osaka cuisine with fresh seafood, street delicacies, and local snacks. Then, we will move to Dotombori and Shinsaibashi, one of the most vibrant and bustling areas of Osaka. With its bright signs, shopping streets, and energetic atmosphere, this area represents the modern character of the city. At the end of the day, we return to the hotel and have some free time. Our overnight stay will be at our hotel in Osaka. After the tour, at the time determined by our guide, we will transfer to Kansai Airport with our private vehicle. Upon arrival at the airport, luggage and passport procedures are completed and we will depart Japan on Turkish Airlines flight TK087 at 22:50.
Day 10> Q ISTANBUL > November 7, 2026 > (B)
Arriving at Istanbul Airport at 05:40 local time and the end of our tour. We bid farewell until we meet on our next delightful journey.
Flight Details
30 October 2026 Turkish Airlines TK198 IST-HND 02:30 19:45
06 November 2026 Turkish Airlines TK087 KIX-IST 22:50 05:40 (+1)
!!! Each passenger is allowed one piece of luggage to be given to the Shinkansen.
About the Country
Japan is an island country consisting of 6,852 islands located in East Asia. The country extends from the Japan Sea through China, North Korea, South Korea, and to the east of Russia, from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south. The kanji characters that make up Japan's name mean "sun" and "origin." Therefore, Japan is also known as "The Land of the Rising Sun." The country is divided into eight regions and has 47 prefectures. Most of the islands are mountainous, and some are formed from volcanoes. Mount Fuji, Japan's highest mountain, is a volcano. With a population of 126 million, of which 98.5% are Japanese, Japan is the eleventh most populous country in the world.
Visa Information
There is no visa requirement for Turkish citizens to enter Japan.
All passengers are required to have an electronic passport. Old dark blue electronic passports are not accepted. A passport valid for at least 6 months from the end of the tour is required for this trip. Passengers whose passports do not meet this duration may be denied boarding by the relevant airline. The passport control officer has the authority to deny entry to the country. In such a case, all responsibility lies with the passenger.
What's Included
• Round-trip economy class flight tickets from Istanbul to Tokyo/Osaka and back with Turkish Airlines scheduled flights
• Airport taxes
• 7 nights accommodation in specified or similar 4-star hotels
• Breakfasts as indicated in the itinerary
• Travel between Tokyo and Kyoto, and Kyoto-Hiroshima/Hiroshima-Kyoto by Shinkansen train
• Tokyo Tours (Meiji Shrine, Harajuku area, Takeshita Street, Shibuya Crossing, Shinjuku, Asakusa Shrine, Nakamise, Ginza, Akihabara)
• Kyoto Tours (Kiyomizu Temple, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Todaiji Temple)
• Osaka Tours (Osaka Castle, Kuromon Ichiba Market, Dotombori, Shinsaibashi)
• Nara Park Tour
• TeamLabs Digital Art Museum
• Boat Tour on Lake Ashi
• Ferry trip to Miyajima Island
• Kimono rental
• Tea ceremony experience
• Hiroshima Tour
• Miyajima Island Tour
• Oshino Hakkai Village Tour
• Airport-hotel-airport transfers
• All tours indicated in the program
• Turkish speaking guiding service
• Professional liability insurance (required by Law No. 1618)
Not Included
• Extra tours specified
• Personal expenses
• Travel health insurance
• All services not explicitly mentioned in the tour program
• Tips (5 EUR per person per day, to be collected by the guide)
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