Comfort Japan & Korea Tour with Turkish Airlines, 9 Nights
5,599 $
Starting Price
Elegant Japan & South Korea Tour with Turkish Airlines, 7 Nights 9 Days ICN-NRT
1. Day ISTANBUL – SEOUL
(15.03.2026 23.03.2026)
We meet three hours before departure at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport. After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, our flight to Seoul on Turkish Airlines scheduled service begins. We spend the night on the plane.
2. Day SEOUL
Upon our arrival in Seoul, we meet our private vehicle waiting for us at the airport and begin our panoramic Seoul city tour. Among the places we will see are Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum of Korea, Insadong Antique Street, and Myeongdong Street. Afterward, transfer to our hotel in Seoul and free time for rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
3. Day SEOUL – OSAKA
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the Seoul city tour. Our first stop is Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395. Compared with its neighboring palaces, Changdeokgung (East Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (West Palace), it is located farthest to the north, which is why it is often referred to as the North Palace. Then we head to Myeongdong Street. It is one of Seoul’s most popular shopping and entertainment districts. A favorite destination for both tourists and locals, this street offers shopping, street food, and a fun experience. We continue our tour with Starfield Library, one of the most iconic and fascinating libraries in Seoul, notable for its modern architecture and cultural richness. This huge and public library has also become an important tourist destination attracting visitors from all over the world. At the end of the tour, we transfer to Seoul Airport at the time announced by our guide to take our Osaka flight. After passport and baggage procedures, our flight to Osaka on local airlines begins. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel in Osaka and free time for rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
4. Day OSAKA – HIROSHIMA – OSAKA
After breakfast at the hotel, we begin our panoramic Osaka city tour, Japan’s second-largest metropolitan area after Tokyo. Places to be seen on our tour include Osaka Castle, built in the 16th century and having played an important role in the unification of the Japanese nation, Umeda Sky Building, a 173-meter-long structure consisting of two buildings, Dotonbori, and Shinsaibashi. We then depart for a visit to Umeda Sky Building. It is a magnificent skyscraper near Osaka and Umeda stations. The 173-meter-high building consists of two towers connected on the 39th floor by the “Floating Garden Observatory.” The observatory offers wonderful views of the city from its windows and open-air deck. Then we head to Hiroshima. After the transfer by bullet train, we arrive in Hiroshima. On our Hiroshima city tour, we will see the Hiroshima Peace Memorial panoramically. Located in Hiroshima, Japan, and also known as the Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Peace Memorial is one of the sections of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Since 1996, it has been one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is one of the main places commemorating those who lost their lives in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Then we visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. The park is dedicated to Hiroshima, the world’s first city to suffer a nuclear attack, where the death toll had reached 140,000 by the end of 1945. Before the bomb, the area now known as Peace Park was the political and commercial heart of the city. Therefore, it was chosen as the target by the pilot. Four years after the bomb was dropped, it was decided not to rebuild the area but instead to dedicate it to peace memorial facilities. After visiting the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, we transfer to Hiroshima train station. After the transfer by bullet train, we transfer to our hotel in Osaka and have free time for rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
5. Day OSAKA – TODAIJI – NARA DEER PARK – KOFUKUJI – FUSHIMI INARI – KYOTO
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for our Osaka Castle tour. The five-story castle has a history dating back nearly 450 years and is not only one of the most visually spectacular creations in the country, but also a beautiful testament to traditional Japanese architecture, from its fine color balance to the elegant patterns and forms adorning each floor. At the end of the tour, we transfer to Kyoto and depart for the Nara tour. We begin our tour with Todaiji Temple. Built in 752, the temple was constructed to be the head of all Buddhist temples. Over time, its influence grew and by the 8th century it began to affect politics as well. Todaiji’s main hall holds the record for being the world’s largest wooden structure. The massive building houses one of Japan’s largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). Then we visit Nara Park, a large park in the center of Nara. It contains many of Nara’s main attractions, including Todaiji, Kofukuji, and the Nara National Museum. It is also home to hundreds of freely roaming deer. After having a chance to take photos with the wandering deer, we visit Kofukuji Temple. Finally, we visit Fushimi Inari Shrine. It is one of Kyoto’s most well-known landmarks. Dedicated to the Shinto faith, this shrine is especially famous for its thousands of red “torii” gates. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Kyoto and free time for rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
6. Day KYOTO – KINKAKUJI – KIYOMIZUDERA – GION – KYOTO
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the Kyoto city tour. We begin our tour with Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. The bamboo forest welcomes visitors with a 500-meter walking path. During this walk, you will enjoy pleasant moments with the sound of the wind passing through the bamboo and will be able to take photos of the forest. Then we continue with our visit to Kinkakuji Temple. Also known as the Golden Pavilion, Kinkakuji is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are entirely covered in gold leaf. Overlooking a large pond, each floor of the impressive structure represents a different architectural style. After some free time, we visit Kiyomizudera (Pure Water) Temple, founded in 780 at the site of Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto and named after the pure waters of autumn. Our final stop is Gion, Kyoto’s most famous geisha district, located around Shijo Boulevard between Yasaka Shrine in the east and the Kamo River in the west. Here we will have the opportunity to watch a traditional Japanese tea ceremony performed by maikos. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Kyoto and free time for rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
Note: On the morning of the tour day, when leaving the hotel, you are required to take a small bag for one day. All other items left at the hotel will be transferred to the hotel in Tokyo one day earlier, as the following day we will travel from Kyoto to Tokyo by bullet train.
7. Day KYOTO – MOUNT FUJI – HAKONE – LAKE ASHI – TOKYO
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Tokyo by bullet train. Then depart for the Fuji tour. At 3,776 meters high, Mount Fuji, which was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2013, is Japan’s highest mountain and is known for its graceful conical shape. It is the sacred symbol of the country, and temples and shrines are found around and on the volcano. If weather conditions permit, using the fifth station we will enjoy the magnificent view of Mount Fuji above the clouds and find ourselves in a wonderful ambiance. Then we depart for our Hakone tour. One of Hakone’s most distinctive features is the unique view it offers thanks to its proximity to Mount Fuji. Here, together with our guests, we will take our Lake Ashi boat tour to enjoy this magnificent view. Then we go up to Owakudani Hill by cable car and have the chance to admire the beauty of the Hakone valley from there. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel in Tokyo and free time for rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
8. Day TOKYO – ASAKUSA – NAKAMISE – MEIJI – SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE CROSSING – TEAMLAB PLANETS – GINZA
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for our Tokyo city tour. Our first stop during the tour will be Sensoji Temple, also known as Asakusa Temple, one of Tokyo’s oldest and most colorful temples, located in Asakusa. According to legend, it was built by two fishing brothers to pay respect to the goddess of mercy, Kannon. Completed in 645, the temple is entered through the gate called Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) and leads to the 200-meter-long shopping street called Nakamise. At the other end of the street is the second gate of the temple, Hozomon. During our break on the shopping street, you can buy typical Japanese souvenirs such as various kimonos and folding fans, or taste local traditional snacks from the Asakusa area. We continue our tour with a visit to Meiji Shrine, an important Shinto shrine where you can experience Japanese culture and history closely in the midst of Tokyo’s busy city life. Built in 1920 in memory of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, the shrine is impressively welcomed by giant “torii” gates at the entrance. Then we visit Shibuya Scramble Crossing, known as one of the busiest pedestrian crossings in Shibuya, one of Tokyo’s 23 special wards. Located in one of the city’s busiest areas amid business and shopping centers, it is recognized as the world’s busiest pedestrian crossing. Then we depart for TeamLab Digital Art Museum. Known as the world’s first digital art museum, this museum will make you feel as if you are in a fantastical world. Located in Tokyo’s Toyosu district, TeamLab is an interactive digital art museum that brings technology and art together, offering visitors a sensory and emotional experience. This unique venue creates an immersive artistic world using elements such as water, light, movement, and sound. TeamLab Planets focuses on the theme of “Body Immersive.” In this concept, visitors do not merely look at the artworks; they become part of them. In areas visited without shoes, the environment is designed so that moving barefoot enhances the sensory experience. Then we head to Ginza, Tokyo’s most famous luxury shopping, dining, and entertainment district, home to many shops, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, nightclubs, and cafes. From 1612 to 1800, the present-day Ginza area was the site of a silver coin mint, and thus Ginza takes its name, which means “silver mint” in Japanese. Finally, we end our tour with a photo stop at Tokyo Tower. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel in Tokyo and free time for rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
9. Day TOKYO – ISTANBUL
In the early morning, after checking out of the rooms, we transfer to Tokyo Airport for our flight to Istanbul. After baggage, passport, and ticket procedures, we fly on Turkish Airlines scheduled service. With our arrival at Istanbul Airport, our tour and services come to an end.
NOTE
MUSEUM, SIGHT AND TEMPLE ENTRANCE FEES, LOCAL GUIDES, AND TOURIST CITY TAXES, PER PERSON 195€, MUST BE PAID TO THE GUIDE DURING THE TOUR.
TK20 13FEB ISTICN 1710 0905*
TK51 21FEB NRTIST 1015 1750
TK 20 15MAR ISTICN 17:10 09:05*
TK 51 23MAR NRTIST 10:15 17:50
— Round-trip economy class airfare on Turkish Airlines scheduled flights from Istanbul (IST) to Seoul (ICN) and from Tokyo (NRT) to Istanbul (IST)
— One-way economy class airfare on scheduled local airline flights from Seoul (ICN) to Osaka (KIX) (20 kg baggage allowance),
— Airport taxes
— 7 nights’ accommodation with bed & breakfast in 4-star hotels
— Airport-hotel-airport transfers
— All intercity transfers specified, by our private coaches
— Shinkansen bullet train tickets between Kyoto and Tokyo
— Shinkansen bullet train tickets between Osaka and Hiroshima and back to Osaka
— Hiroshima Tour
— Tokyo City Tour
— Asakusa & Nakamise Tour
— Shibuya Crossing Tour
— Hakone Tour
— Mount Fuji Tour
— Lake Ashi Boat Tour
— Kyoto City Tour
— Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Tour
— Nara Tour
— Osaka City Tour
— Seoul City Tour
— Professional Turkish-speaking guide and assistance services
— TURSAB professional liability insurance
- Tourist city taxes
- Travel health insurance
- Lunches and dinners not specified in the program
- All kinds of personal expenses and hotel extras
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
- Overseas departure tax fee
- Driver tips: 10 Euro per person (optional)
