Mega Japan & South Korea Tour with Turkish Airlines for 10 Nights Special for the Koyo Season and November Mid-Term Break…With Options Including Kimono Tea Ceremony & Japanese Dance Cabaret Theater & Sumo Wrestling & Ninja Kabuki Show…

ISTANBUL – TOKYO
At Istanbul Airport, after being present 3 hours before your flight (as of 22:50 the evening before departure), following check-in, baggage drop-off, and passport control procedures, we fly to Tokyo on Turkish Airlines’ direct scheduled flight TK300 at 01:55. After arriving at Tokyo Narita International Airport at 19:10 local time, we head to our hotel in the Tokyo area by the vehicle waiting for us at the airport. After arriving at the hotel, we provide free time to check in to the rooms and rest.
TOKYO – MOUNT FUJI & HAKONE – TOKYO/GOTEMBA OUTLET – (Night Tour with Tokyo Neon Lights)
After breakfast, we depart to arrange our Mount Fuji and Hakone Tour program. Fuji, one of Japan’s most important natural symbols and Japan’s highest mountain at approximately 3,776 meters, is regarded as sacred in the country’s culture and as one of the strongest symbols of Japanese aesthetics. If weather conditions are suitable, we will make photo stops where we can view Mount Fuji panoramically from different points. On our tour, we first arrive at the Chureito Pagoda area, one of Mount Fuji’s most iconic viewpoints. With the five-story pagoda structure and the view of Mount Fuji rising in the background, we will have the opportunity to photograph one of Japan’s most famous scenes. Then we arrive at the shore of Lake Kawaguchi in the Fuji Five Lakes region. At this point, where some of the most impressive panoramic views of Mount Fuji can be seen, we take a short walk and a photo break. Next, we move on to the Oshino Hakkai area, which preserves the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese village. In this area, known for its clear ponds fed by Mount Fuji’s melting snow and its traditional wooden houses, we take a short walk. We continue by leaving the Mount Fuji area and arriving in the Hakone region. We will have a short photo break and sightseeing around Lake Ashi, a crater lake famous for its Mount Fuji views. After our tour of Mount Fuji and the Hakone region, we depart to arrange our Tokyo/Gotemba Outlet excursion. In one of Tokyo’s outlet shopping centers, you can shop at advantageous prices in stores of international and Japanese brands, and after free time where you can enjoy your time in modern cafes and restaurants, we return to our hotel and provide free time to rest. During this free time, guests who wish may join our optional Night Tour with Tokyo Neon Lights program (55 Euro). On our tour, we will take an evening walk among neon signs and skyscrapers in Tokyo’s most vibrant and illuminated district. After seeing the lighted streets of the Kabukicho area, we will then make a short exploration in Omoide Yokocho, known for its traditional narrow street layout. After our tour, where we experience Tokyo’s night atmosphere, which is completely different from daytime, accompanied by our guide’s narration, we return to our hotel and provide free time to rest.
TOKYO – (Tokyo Icons Tour) – (Sumo Wrestling Show) – (Ninja Kabuki Show Tour)
After breakfast, during the full day of free time, guests who wish may join our optional Tokyo Icons Tour program (125 Euro). First, we make a short photo stop in front of the Hachiko Statue, the Akita breed dog that became a symbol of unconditional love, waiting patiently under any circumstances, loyalty, and devotion for the Japanese people and gained fame. Then we see Shibuya Crossing, known as one of the busiest pedestrian crossings in the world, and get information about the area. Walking along Shibuya Center Gai, we observe Tokyo’s modern and dynamic atmosphere. Next, we move on to the Harajuku area and visit Meiji Shrine, which stands out with its natural area located in the city center. After the shrine visit, where we will have a photo stop while learning about its traditional Shinto architecture and large courtyard area, we take a short walk on Takeshita Street and observe Japanese youth culture, daily life, and colorful shop windows. Continuing our program, we move to the Shinjuku area, known for its skyscrapers and where you can experience some of the best restaurants of Japanese cuisine. We see the panoramic city view and get to know Tokyo’s modern face up close. We continue to the Asakusa area, which reflects Tokyo’s traditional side. We begin our walk in this area, known for its historical texture extending from the Edo period to the present day. First, we see Kaminarimon Gate, the symbol of Senso-ji Temple. After a short photo break, we continue along Nakamise Street. After the free time provided on this street, where traditional souvenir items and local handicrafts are displayed, we reach the temple courtyard and see the main worship hall and its surroundings. We continue to Ginza, Tokyo’s district that stands out for luxury shopping and architectural order. Ginza is one of Tokyo’s most orderly planned and prestigious shopping areas. It attracts attention with its wide boulevards, modern architecture, and storefront displays. The district takes its name from the silver mint that was located there during the Edo period. After the free time provided in Ginza, we complete our full-day tour and provide free time. During this free time, guests who wish may join our optional Sumo Wrestling Show program (85 Euro). In this program, we participate in a special performance where we get to know the traditional Japanese wrestling culture of sumo up close. Sumo has been part of Japanese culture for centuries and draws attention with its rituals and rules. In this special show program organized outside the professional tournament period, we will learn about the history and rules of sumo, watch the athletes’ ceremonies, and have the chance to watch exhibition matches. During this cultural show lasting approximately 60 minutes, we will learn about the meaning of the wrestling ring called the dohyo, the athletes’ preparation rituals, and the rules of the match. Or, during this free time, guests who wish may join our optional Ninja Kabuki Show Tour program (75 Euro). In the Ninja Kabuki Show, we organize our wordless live entertainment program expressing Japanese "Ninja," "Hanakai," and "Wadaiko" traditions using Kabuki production techniques. At the end of the program, we return to our hotel and provide free time to rest.
TOKYO – (Tokyo Phenomena Tour) – (Japanese Dance Cabaret Theater Asakusa-Kaguwa Tour)
After breakfast, during the full day of free time, guests who wish may join our optional Tokyo Phenomena Tour program (115 Euro). First, on our tour, we head toward the Kamakura region located in the south of Tokyo. Kamakura, which was the political center of Japan in the 12th century, is considered one of the country’s most important cultural regions with its temples, seaside atmosphere, and historical structures. First, we arrive at Kotoku-in Temple, one of Kamakura’s most iconic structures. Here we see the Great Buddha (Daibutsu) statue, built in the 13th century and one of Japan’s most famous statues. This giant bronze statue is approximately 13 meters high and is considered one of Kamakura’s most important symbols. After a short sightseeing and free time for photos, we proceed toward the city center and arrive at Komachi Street, one of the city’s lively shopping streets. We take a short walk in this area, surrounded by traditional shops, souvenir stores, and small stalls selling local products. Next, we view panoramically Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine, one of Kamakura’s most important Shinto shrines. After our Kamakura visit, we arrive at our next stop, Enoshima Island. This small island located on Sagami Bay is one of the region’s most popular destinations with its seaside views and walking routes. First, we see Enoshima Sea Candle Observation Tower, one of the island’s symbols, and then we reach the Ryuren Love Bell point, frequently visited by couples and visitors. After a short photo break, we continue along the coastline and see Chigogafuchi Rocks, known for its impressive view where ocean waves crash against the rocks. After our Enoshima tour, we return to our hotel in the Tokyo area and provide free time to rest. During this free time, guests who wish may join our optional Japanese Dance Cabaret Theater Asakusa-Kaguwa Tour program (75 Euro). We organize our Japanese Dance Cabaret Theater Asakusa-Kaguwa program. Experience Japanese dance in Asakusa Tokyo. Take your place in the elegant venue and have the opportunity to watch graceful dancers in carefully prepared kimonos. At the end of the program, we return to our hotel and provide free time to rest.
TOKYO – OSAKA – (Osaka Phenomena and Dotonbori Tour)
After an early breakfast and hotel check-out, we leave our hotel and depart for Osaka by the high-speed Shinkansen train, which has become a symbol of Japanese engineering. This comfortable train journey, reaching speeds of up to 300 km/h, will be more than just transportation; it will be a special آغاز to experiencing Japan’s modern face. After approximately 2.5 hours of travel, we arrive in Osaka and head to our hotel in the Osaka area. Room check-in and free time. During this free time, guests who wish may join our optional Osaka Phenomena and Dotonbori Tour program (55 Euro). First on our tour will be Osaka Castle, one of the city’s most important symbols. Built in the 16th century, the castle played an important role in Japan’s unification process. After viewing the garden and exterior panoramically during our Osaka Castle visit, we move on to the Shinsaibashi area, one of the city’s most active shopping arteries. We walk through this area with the atmosphere of a covered bazaar and observe the city’s daily life. Continuing our tour, we see Dotonbori, Osaka’s entertainment district famous for its neon lights and colorful signs. Dotonbori, the city’s most famous and lively district, has been known as the center of entertainment, shopping, and trade since the 17th century. Its canal-side walkway, giant three-dimensional restaurant signs, and illuminated facades present some of Osaka’s most iconic scenes. We complete our city tour with a walking tour around the Dotonbori Canal, where the streets are crowded at all hours and which offers appealing spots for photography enthusiasts, allowing us to feel the city’s energy most intensely. At the end of the tour, we return to our hotel in the Osaka area.
OSAKA – (Northern/Southern Kyoto Tour with the Natural Wonders of the Koyo Season)
After breakfast, during the full day of free time, guests who wish may join our optional Northern/Southern Kyoto Tour with the Natural Wonders of the Koyo Season program (175 Euro). First on our tour is Kyoto, Japan’s first capital and still considered the “capital of culture” today, which hosted the imperial palace for centuries and became the country’s cultural, religious, and artistic center. There are more than 1,600 Buddhist temples and over 400 Shinto shrines throughout the city. Kyoto has largely preserved its historical texture thanks to being one of the rare Japanese cities not bombed during World War II. With traditional wooden houses, Zen gardens, stone lanterns, and temple complexes, Kyoto offers an atmosphere different from modern Japan. On our tour, where we will have the opportunity to observe firsthand the Japanese aesthetic understanding of simplicity, balance, and harmony with nature, our first stop will be Fushimi Inari Shrine, one of Japan’s most iconic symbols, with its path consisting of thousands of red Torii gates. After our walk in this unique atmosphere, our next stop will be Kinkaku-ji (Golden Temple), considered one of Kyoto’s most elegant structures with its gold-leaf-covered exterior and enchanting reflection on the pond. Reflecting Zen aesthetics with its gardens and impressive architecture, this magnificent temple is one of the most important symbols of Japanese culture. Continuing our tour, we head to Arashiyama, one of Kyoto’s most natural and peaceful areas. On our walk among the enchanting Arashiyama Bamboo Forests, created by hundreds of bamboo trees reaching toward the sky, we will feel the soothing atmosphere of Japanese nature up close. Then we will walk along the Katsura River, which offers different beauties in all four seasons, and see the historic Togetsukyo (Moon Crossing Bridge), one of Kyoto’s symbols, on the river. With its atmosphere immersed in nature, traditional Japanese scenery, and unique photo spots, Arashiyama will allow you to create unforgettable memories as one of Kyoto’s most visited districts. This special tour, in which we will experience Japan’s ancient capital heritage, Buddhist and Shinto belief systems, traditional architectural understanding, and a lifestyle shaped in harmony with nature, will offer an unforgettable experience for our guests who wish to discover Kyoto’s history and spirit. After the free time provided, we complete our tour and return to our hotel in the Osaka area.
OSAKA – (Nara with Authentic Japan Masterpieces and Kimono Tea Ceremony Tour)
After breakfast, during the full day of free time, guests who wish may join our optional Nara with Authentic Japan Masterpieces and Kimono Tea Ceremony Tour program (195 Euro). First on our tour, we depart for Nara, one of Japan’s first capitals. After approximately 1 hour of travel, we arrive at an atmosphere immersed in nature and history. We take a walk in the park area famous for its hundreds of freely roaming deer. These deer, considered sacred in Japanese culture, have become the symbol of the region. Inside the park, we visit Todai-ji Temple, one of the largest wooden structures in the world. The giant Great Buddha statue inside the temple is one of the most impressive examples of Japanese Buddhist architecture. After the free time provided, we will visit Gion, the city’s traditional entertainment and geiko (geisha) district, famous for its streets where you feel as if you are in a traditional Japanese film. With its narrow streets, wooden-fronted houses, and historic tea houses, Gion is one of the rare districts that carries the Edo period atmosphere to the present day. Here, as part of our tour program, we will also see the Pontocho and Hanamikoji streets, considered the center of geisha culture. In addition, around the Kamo River, one of the city’s symbols, you can experience traditional flavors of Japanese cuisine; on Kawaramachi Street, you can shop for products unique to Japanese culture. During the free time we provide in Gion, we carry out our tea ceremony program with kimono attire, an important part of the region’s unique and world-famous geiko culture. At the end of the tour, we return to our hotel in the Osaka area.
OSAKA – SEOUL – (Myeongdong Night Markets Tour with Dinner)
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we head to Osaka Airport for our flight to Seoul. After arriving at the airport, following baggage drop-off, check-in, and passport control procedures, we fly to Seoul on a scheduled flight operated by the local airline. Upon arrival in Seoul, we arrange our city tour. Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is one of East Asia’s most established cities with a history of approximately 2,000 years. Declared the capital during the Joseon Dynasty, the city is now notable for its traditional palaces, modern skyscrapers, and technology-oriented lifestyle. In our city tour of Seoul, divided by the Han River, the main sights to be seen in order include Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395 and the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty and one of the most important symbols of Korean history, Gwanghwamun Square and the King Sejong Statue, honoring the creator of the Korean alphabet, Insadong, where we can visit traditional handicraft shops and cultural stores, and Cheonggyecheon, located in the city center and a harmonious blend of nature and urban planning, viewed panoramically. After the city tour and the free time provided, transfer to our hotel in the Seoul area and free time to rest. During this free time, guests who wish may join our optional Myeongdong Night Markets Tour with Dinner program (50 Euro). On our evening tour in Myeongdong, one of Seoul’s liveliest and most popular shopping districts, we discover South Korea’s colorful nightlife and famous street foods. We will enjoy pleasant time at the Myeongdong Night Market, famous for its brightly lit streets, cosmetic shops, fashion boutiques, and delicious Korean street foods, and after the dinner we will have during our tour, we will enjoy shopping and free time. This tour, where you can closely experience Korean culture and local life, offers an unforgettable experience for our guests who want to feel the unique atmosphere of Seoul nights. At the end of the tour, we return to our hotel.
SEOUL – (Namsan Seoul Tower, Han River Boat Tour & Sparkling Gangnam Evenings Tour with Dinner)
After breakfast, during the full day of free time, guests who wish may join our optional Namsan Seoul Tower, Han River Boat Tour & Dinner Sparkling Gangnam Evenings Tour program (125 Euro), where we can see Seoul from above and photograph its impressive view. On our tour, where we discover Seoul’s modern and dazzling face, we first start from Namsan Seoul Tower, where we can see Seoul from above and photograph its impressive view; then we arrange our boat tour on the Han River. The boat trip, where we will have the chance to observe the city’s nighttime silhouette from the water, will be one of the most impressive moments of the tour with its bridges, skyscrapers, and illuminated cityscape. Then we move on to the Gangnam district, representing Seoul’s modern and dynamic face. This district, which gained worldwide fame with “Gangnam Style,” symbolizes South Korea’s economic power with its wide streets, brightly lit storefronts, and contemporary urban fabric. Here, we see the Gangnam Style figure, identified with PSY’s world-famous “Gangnam Style” song and one of the district’s most popular photo spots. Then we move on to Starfield Library, located in the heart of COEX Mall. We take a short walk and photo break at this iconic place, which is more than just a library and brings Korea’s modern and impressive culture together with books. In the final part of our tour, we arrive at Myeongdong, one of Seoul’s most vibrant shopping and street-atmosphere districts. Here we go to our local restaurant for Dakgalbi (Korean chicken), one of the special flavors of traditional Korean cuisine. After our walk through the lively streets illuminated by neon lights, we provide free time. At the end of the tour, we return to our hotel.
SEOUL – OUTLET – (Discovering Traditional Seoul & Street Food Tour)
After breakfast, we depart to organize our outlet tour. At one of Seoul’s most popular outlet shopping centers, you can shop at advantageous prices in stores of world-famous and leading Korean brands, and after the free time provided where you can enjoy yourself in modern cafes and restaurants, we complete our tour. During the free time provided in Seoul, guests who wish may join our optional Discovering Traditional Seoul & Street Food Tour program (75 Euro). Our first stop will be Bukchon Hanok Village, which brings traditional Korean architecture to the present day. We walk through narrow streets lined with centuries-old wooden houses and take a sightseeing tour and photo break in this special area bearing traces of the Joseon period. This neighborhood, opening to the past in the middle of modern Seoul, is one of the city’s most characteristic spots. Our next stop on this tour, where we will closely experience the city’s local life and street culture, will be Gwangjang Market. In the lively atmosphere of Gwangjang Market, one of Seoul’s oldest and most authentic markets, where we can see the street foods of traditional Korean cuisine, we will get to know the local market culture, observe daily life in its simplest and most natural form, mingle with the people, and provide free time for beautiful photos. Next, we see Heunginjimun (Dongdaemun Gate), one of the historic city gates that have survived from the Joseon period to the present day. This structure, an important part of Seoul’s old city wall system, presents the past and present in the same frame. After a short free time for photography, in the final part of our tour, we view Dongdaemun Design Plaza, designed by Zaha Hadid, panoramically. This structure, notable for its futuristic architecture, represents Seoul’s contemporary and innovative face. At the end of the tour, we return to our hotel and provide free time to rest.
SEOUL – (North Korea Border Experience & Observation Tour)
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we provide free time until our return flight to Istanbul. During this free time, guests who wish may join our optional North Korea Border Experience & Observation Tour program (125 Euro). We head toward the demilitarized zone between South Korea and North Korea, namely the DMZ. This line, established after the armistice agreement signed in 1953, is now considered one of the world’s most remarkable border regions. After approximately 1 hour of travel, we arrive in the area. Our first stop will be Imjingak Peace Park, which combines traces of war and messages of peace. In the park area, remnants from the war period and symbolic monuments will be seen. Continuing, we go up to the observation point (Dora Observatory) and have the opportunity to watch North Korean territory through telescopes. Settlements and the propaganda village just beyond the border will be seen panoramically. Here, we observe firsthand how two different systems continue to exist only a few kilometers apart. This moment forms the most striking and thought-provoking part of our tour. Our final stop and visit point on the tour will be the Third Infiltration Tunnel. We visit the tunnel discovered in 1978 and determined to have been dug by North Korea. Going down into part of the tunnel, we will have the opportunity to see a concrete example of the military tension on the border firsthand. This visit is not only a tourist experience; it is an opportunity to confront the realities of recent history. At the end of the tour, at the time indicated by our guide, we depart for Seoul Incheon Airport for our return flight to Istanbul.
SEOUL – ISTANBUL
After arriving at the airport and completing baggage drop-off, check-in, and passport control procedures, we fly to Istanbul at 00:10 on Turkish Airlines’ scheduled flight TK91. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 05:55 local time, and the end of the tour.