THY with Grand Japan Korea Tour
‘’From Tradition to Future: Adventure in the Far East’’
NON-STOP DIRECT FLIGHT!!!
No Extra Tours - All Tours Included!!!
Seoul – Myeongdong - Osaka – Kyoto – Nara – Rinku Premium Outlet – Tokyo – Mount Fuji – Oshino Hakkai – Hakone – Lake Ashi – Kamakura – Yokohama
Tour Departure Dates:
May 27
Day 1 Istanbul – Seoul (27.05.2026)
Meeting 3 hours before the flight at the Turkish Airlines Counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After the ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Seoul at 01:50 with Turkish Airlines flight number TK0090. Arrival in Seoul at 17:40. After arrival and baggage claim, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Seoul.
Day 2 Seoul (28.05.2026)
We start the day with a delightful breakfast at our hotel, then we begin our city tour of Seoul.
During our city tour, the places we will see panoramically include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong Antique Street, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Myeongdong Street. Our first stop is Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395, which is generally called the North Palace because it is located the furthest north compared to its neighboring palaces, Changdeokgung (East Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (West Palace). Afterwards, we will tour Bukchon Hanok Village, meaning 'North Village'. Hanok are traditional Korean houses, and there are about 700 Hanoks in this village. Then, we’ll transfer to Myeongdong, the most famous shopping and fashion district in Korea. We give free time for shopping and street delicacies on Myeongdong Street. Transfer back to our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
Accommodation: Seoul Sollago Myeongdong Hotel & Residence
Route: Seoul
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated 19:00 depending on traffic
Day 3 Seoul – Osaka (29.05.2026)
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we fly to Osaka by local airlines. After arriving in Osaka, we start our tour of Osaka, which is considered the gourmet food capital of Japan and the 3rd largest city in Japan. Osaka simply means Big Hill or Big Slope. During our city tour in Osaka, we first visit Osaka Castle, built in the 16th century, and one of the most beautiful examples of Japanese architecture. The castle was constructed by "Toyotomi Hideyoshi," who provided the national unity ruling Japan during the 16th century, and it is known that an average of 100,000 workers were involved in its construction. After Osaka Castle, we visit Dotonbori, a popular food district in Osaka. We experience the vibrant atmosphere of Dotonbori with its iconic neon signs, street food, and shopping places. After free time in the city, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel etc. Osaka
Route: Seoul - Osaka
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated 19:00 depending on traffic
Day 4 Osaka – Kyoto – Osaka (30.05.2026)
After breakfast at our hotel, we start our full-day Kyoto tour. First, we will visit Kinkakuji Temple, which is covered completely with gold leaf on the upper two floors and represents the pinnacle of its kind with its pond garden design and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Next, we will visit Fushimi Inari Temple, known for being featured in the memories of a Geisha’s movie. The temple is dedicated to Inari, the rice deity, and has over a thousand Torii gates. You will see the ancient roots of Japan along the temple path decorated with Torii gates and statues of foxes, which are believed to be the messengers of the god Inari. After touring the historic district of Kyoto and the famous Geisha district of Gion, we will visit the Bamboo Grove Park. After our tour, we return to our hotel in Osaka. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel etc. Osaka
Route: Osaka-Kyoto-Osaka 56 KM
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated 18:30 depending on traffic
Day 5 Osaka – Nara – Rinku Premium Outlet – Osaka (31.05.2026)
After breakfast, we continue our tour to the ancient city of Nara. Once the historical capital of Japan (710), it is home to the largest and oldest temples. First, we will visit Todai-ji Temple, which is the world's largest wooden structure and houses one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). Afterwards, we will visit the sacred Nara Park to see the deer, which are considered messengers of the gods. You’ll spend a lovely time with deer that are not afraid of humans, and that can be fed with crackers sold nearby. Then we arrive at Rinku Premium Outlet, one of Japan’s largest outlets, housing many stores. We have free time in the outlet to find international and Japanese brands at reasonable prices. At the end of our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
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 traffic
Day 6 Osaka – Tokyo (01.06.2026)
After breakfast, we head to Tokyo via the shinkansen bullet train. Upon arrival, our vehicle will be waiting for us to begin our city tour. Our first stop is Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, the oldest Shinto temple (645), famous for its giant lanterns. Passing through the Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), you can buy gifts for your loved ones in Nakamise Street, Japan's first outdoor shopping mall with over 70 stores and sample local street delicacies. Next, we continue to Ginza, Japan's luxury shopping center and perhaps the most famous street in the world, which took its name from “gin” (silver) and “za” (place) until the great Kanto earthquake in 1800 when Ginza transformed into a luxury shopping center. At the end of our tour, we will walk with thousands of people at Shibuya, home to the most famous pedestrian crossing and the Hachiko statue. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Tokyo.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park etc. Tokyo
Route: Osaka-Tokyo 498 KM (Travel by Shinkansen bullet train)
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated 19:00 depending on traffic
Day 7 Tokyo – Mount Fuji – Hakone – Lake Ashi – Tokyo (02.06.2026)
After breakfast, we depart for our Hakone & Mount Fuji tour. Mount Fuji, at 3,776 meters, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013 and is Japan's tallest mountain, known for its graceful conical shape. It is a sacred symbol of the country, with temples and shrines surrounding it. First, we arrive at Oshino Hakkai village, known as Japan's most beautiful village, where we drink the water from Mount Fuji and taste local delicacies. We recommend trying the hot and delicious local specialty, mochi mugwort rice cake, available in shops unique to this place. Here, our guests will enjoy the magnificent view while taking a boat tour on Lake Ashi. Then we take the cable car to see the Owakudani Valley, meaning the Great Boiling Valley. We will then transfer back to our hotel in Tokyo. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
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 traffic
Day 8 Tokyo – Kamakura – Yokohama – Istanbul
After having breakfast at our hotel, we continue to know the country by visiting Kamakura, the oldest historical city in Tokyo. Kamakura is where the Shogun system was first established. We begin our visit at Kotoku Temple, a Buddhist temple belonging to the Jōdo-shū sect, which is famous for the Great Buddha statue of Kamakura, one of the most famous symbols of Japan. After visiting the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine, one of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan, and visiting Komachi-dori Street, we will experience the ethnic texture of the city. Then we will go to Yokohama, Japan's 3rd largest city with a population of 3.7 million. Here, we will visit Yokohama's China Town, which is the largest Chinese neighborhood in Japan, established for 160 years. At the end of our tour, we will have free time in the Minato Mirai area, one of the most central places where we can see the city's texture. Afterwards, we will transfer to the airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK0199 at 21:45. The next day, we will arrive in Istanbul at 05:05. We hope to see you on your next journey...
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
NOTE: Triple room sales are not available on our Japan tours. There is no child discount.
Osaka Castle entrance fee, Todaiji Temple entrance fee, Kinkakuji Temple entrance fee, Fushimi Inari Temple entrance fee, Lake Ashi boat tour, Shinkansen bullet train fee, Owakudami cable car fee, Tourist City Taxes, and Local Guiding fees per person: 220 EUR
Our guests accept in advance that they will pay for the costs incurred such as local guide, museum & site entrance fees, city taxes, and, if necessary, audio system in regard to the expenses incurred for the tours specified in the tour program without disrupting the program. The guest has been fully informed about this.
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Flight Date
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Flight No
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Flight Date
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Flight No
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27.05.2026
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IST 01:00 - ICN 17:40 TK0090
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03.06.2026
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HND 21:35 - IST 05:05 TK0199
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