THY with Grand Japan Korea Tour
‘’From Tradition to Future: Adventure in the Far East’’
DIRECT FLIGHT WITHOUT TRANSFER !!!
No Extra Tours - All Tours Included !!!
Tokyo – Mount Fuji – Oshino Hakkai - Hakone – Lake Ashi – Kamakura – Yokohama - Osaka – Kyoto – Nara – Rinku Premium Outlet – Seoul – Gangnam – Namsan – Myeongdong - Namdaemun
Tour Departure Dates:
July 3 / July 17 / August 16 / August 28 / September 11 / September 18 / October 4 / October 18 / November 6 / November 15 / December 5
Day 1: Istanbul – Tokyo
Meeting at the Turkish Airlines Counter in the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Tokyo at 15:25 on Turkish Airlines flight TK0050.
Day 2: Tokyo
Arriving in Tokyo at 08:45. After arrival and baggage claim, we will move to the city center from the airport. Our first stop will be the Asakusa/Senso-ji Temple, the oldest Shinto temple (645) famous for its gigantic lanterns, where you can experience the atmosphere of Tokyo. You can buy gifts for your loved ones or try local street flavors in the authentic Nakamise street, which has more than 70 shops. After that, we continue to Ginza, Japan's luxury shopping center, perhaps the most famous of the world’s streets, which was the silver mint of Japan until 1800 and was transformed into a luxury shopping center after the great Kanto earthquake. At the end of our tour, we will walk with thousands of people at Shibuya, home to the most famous pedestrian crossing in the world and the Hachiko statue. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Tokyo.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide with free time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide with free time as an extra.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park, etc. Tokyo
Route: Tokyo
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated to be around 19:00 depending on road conditions
Day 3: Tokyo-Kamakura-Yokohama-Tokyo
After having breakfast at our hotel, we will continue our journey to understand the country with Kamakura, the oldest historical city of Tokyo. Kamakura is where the Shogun system was first established. We start our visit with Kotoku Temple, a Buddhist temple belonging to the Jōdo-shū sect, famous for the Great Buddha statue of Kamakura, one of Japan's most famous symbols. We experience the city's ethnic fabric by visiting Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, one of the most important Shinto temples in Japan, and Komachi-dori street. Then we go to Yokohama, the 3rd largest city in Japan with a population of 3.7 million. Here, we visit Yokohama's China Town, the largest in Japan with a history of 160 years. At the end of our tour, we will have free time in the Minato Mirai area, one of the most central places in the city where we will see the city's fabric. Afterward, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Tokyo.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide with free time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide with free time as an extra.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park, etc. Tokyo
Route: Tokyo-Kamakura 66 KM, Kamakura-Yokohama 32 KM, Yokohama-Tokyo 35 KM
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated to be around 18:30 depending on road conditions
Day 4: Tokyo – Mount Fuji – Hakone – Lake Ashi – Tokyo
After breakfast, we will depart for our Hakone & Mount Fuji tour. Mount Fuji, with a height of 3,776 meters, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013 and is known for its elegant conical shape. It is a sacred symbol of the country, with temples and shrines located around and on the volcano. First, we arrive at Oshino Hakkai village, the most beautiful village in Japan, where we drink the water of Mount Fuji and taste local delicacies. In the village, which includes shops where you can find unique local products and flavors not found anywhere else, we recommend that you try the mochi rice cake made of mugwort, which is at its hottest and best form. Here, we will enjoy a boat trip on Lake Ashi with our guests to relish this magnificent view. Afterward, we will take the cable car to climb to the Owakudani Valley, which means "Great Boiling Valley." After that, we will transfer back to our Tokyo hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide with free time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide with 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 to be around 18:30 depending on road conditions
Day 5: Tokyo-Osaka
After breakfast, we will take the Shinkansen high-speed train to the capital Osaka. After our arrival, we will start our city tour with our vehicle waiting for us. After arriving in Osaka, which is seen as the gourmet food capital and the 3rd biggest city in Japan, we start our tour. Osaka literally means Great Hill or Great Slope. During our city tour in Osaka, we first visit Osaka Castle, built in the 16th century, which is one of the finest examples of Japanese architecture. The castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who provided national unity in Japan in the 16th century, and it is known that approximately 100,000 workers worked on the construction of the castle. After visiting Osaka Castle, we experience the lively atmosphere of Dotonbori, Osaka's popular food district, with its iconic neon signs, street food, and shopping venues. After free time in the city, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide with free time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide with free time as an extra.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel etc. Osaka
Route: Tokyo-Osaka 498 KM (Travel by Shinkansen high-speed train)
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated to be around 18:30 depending on road conditions
Day 6: Osaka – Kyoto – Osaka
After having breakfast at our hotel, we start a full day tour in Kyoto. First, we will visit Kinkakuji Temple, a Zen temple covered completely in gold leaf with a pond garden design that represents the pinnacle of its kind and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then we will visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, where scenes from the film Memories of a Geisha were filmed. The shrine is dedicated to Inari, the rice god, and has over a thousand Torii gates. Along the path adorned with Torii gates and statues of foxes, which are believed to be the messengers of the god Inari, you will see the ancient roots of Japan. After our trip in the historical district known for its geishas, Gion, we will visit the Bamboo Grove. After our visit, we will return to our hotel in Osaka. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide with free time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide with 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 to be around 18:30 depending on road conditions
Day 7: Osaka – Nara – Rinku Premium Outlet – Osaka
After breakfast we continue our tour with the ancient city of Nara. Nara was the capital of Japan in ancient times (710) and contains the largest and oldest temples. First, we will visit Todai-ji Temple, which is the world's largest wooden structure and also houses one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). Then, we will visit the sacred Nara Park, home to deer considered to be messengers of the gods. You will have a lovely time with the deer that do not shy away from people, even feeding them with the crackers sold in the area. Afterward, we arrive at Rinku Premium Outlet, one of the largest outlets in Japan, which hosts many stores. We will 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 stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide with free time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide with 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 to be around 18:30 depending on road conditions
Day 8: Osaka – Seoul
After breakfast we will transfer to the airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Seoul with a local airline. After our arrival, we will begin our city tour of Seoul. During our tour, the places we will see panoramically include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong Antique Street, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Myeongdong Street. Our first stop will be Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395; it is often referred to as the Northern Palace as it is the most northernly located compared to the neighboring palaces, Changdeokgung (East Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (West Palace). Next, we will visit Bukchon Hanok Village, which means Northern Village. Hanok refers to Korea's traditional houses and there are about 700 Hanoks in this village. Afterward, we will transfer to Myeongdong, Korea's most famous shopping and fashion area. We give free time for shopping and street flavors on Myeondong street. Transfer to our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide with free time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide with free time as an extra.
Accommodation: JK Blossom Hotel, etc.
Route: Osaka-Seoul
Day 9: Seoul – Istanbul
We start our day with a delightful breakfast at our hotel and then set off for Namsan Hill, where we will witness some of the most stunning views of Seoul. During our free time at this iconic Namsan Tower, you can enjoy the bird's-eye view of Seoul. After the view, we turn our route to the heart of the beauty world and visit one of the most popular stores of Korea’s cosmetic giant. Our discovery continues with the famous Namdaemun, a stop for Korea’s local flavors. After this break, where you can experience everything from street flavors to traditional tastes of Korean cuisine, we move on to Gangnam Square, the modern face of Seoul. After taking a photo at the PSY's "Gangnam Style" statue that made K-pop a hit, we step into one of Seoul’s most enchanting places, the COEX Starfield Library. Covering an area of 2,800 square meters, this captivating atmosphere has nearly 70,000 books, hundreds of magazines, and digital publications waiting for readers on its 13-meter-high shelves. After this unforgettable library tour, we provide free time for you to discover the city until your flight time. After free time we will transfer to the airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul at 23:20 with Turkish Airlines flight TK0091. The next day we will arrive in Istanbul at 05:55. We wish to see you on your next journey…
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide with free time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide with free time as an extra.
Entrance fees for Osaka Castle, Todai-ji Temple, Kinkakuji Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Ashi Lake boat tour, Shinkansen High-Speed Train ticket, Owakudani Cable Car fare, Tourist City Taxes, and Local Guide fees per person: 220 EUR
Our guests agree to participate in the tours to be organized as specified in the tour program, to not disrupt the program, and to pay for the expenses incurred for local guides, museum & site entrance fees, city taxes, and any audio system such as headsets which have been pre-communicated in the tour program. The guest has been fully and adequately informed regarding this matter.