Comfort Japan & Korea Tour with Turkish Airlines, 9 Nights
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Japan - South Korea Tour on June 27 with Qatar Airways Including Extra Tours Special Group Vezir Tourism
DAY 1 – ISTANBUL - DOHA - TOKYO 27 JUNE
We meet at Istanbul New Airport at 11:00. At 13:45, we depart for Tokyo with Qatar Airways scheduled flight. Arrival in Doha at 18:10. At 20:25, we depart for Tokyo.
DAY 2 – TOKYO 28 JUNE
Arrival in Tokyo at 12:55. We are transferred to our hotel by our private vehicle waiting for us. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 3 – TOKYO 29 JUNE
We visit the Tsukiji Fish Market, where we can eat the freshest fish in the world. We then go to one of the local restaurants where excellent sushi is made, where you can taste Japanese seafood and buy famous Japanese knives. Next, we visit the famous Asakusa District and Sensoji Temple. Then we arrive at Ginza, Tokyo’s most famous avenue. Named after the silver coin mint established in 1612, with the words “gin” meaning silver and “za” meaning guild, this avenue offers unlimited shopping opportunities. At the end of our tour, we will visit the Hachiko statue, the famous dog of Japan, and the Shibuya district, which contains the pedestrian crossing used by 1 million people a day. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 4 – TOKYO 30 JUNE
After breakfast, the Fuji Mountain, Boat Tour, and Traditional Japanese Village Tour are arranged. (From the morning, after leaving the hotel, we head toward the natural beauties at the foot of Mount Fuji. Our first stop is Lake Kawaguchi, famous for its Fuji view. A pleasant boat tour here will offer unforgettable photo opportunities with Mount Fuji reflected on the lake. Then we visit Oshino Hakkai village, which reflects traditional Japanese village life. We will explore the natural and cultural beauties of the region by walking through streets filled with clear spring waters, wooden houses, and local delicacies. At the end of the tour, return to our hotel.)
DAY 5 – TOKYO-KOBE - HIMEJI 01 JULY
After breakfast, we travel by train to Kobe. We have free time in Nankinmachi, Kobe’s famous Chinatown, and afterward, those who wish may taste the world-famous Kobe beef here for an extra fee. After the meal, we explore Meriken Park in the harbor area and Kobe Harborland, known for its shopping and entertainment areas. After our tour, we travel to Himeji. We go to Himeji Castle, one of Japan’s most impressive historical structures. Also known as the “White Heron Castle,” this UNESCO World Heritage site is one of Japan’s best-preserved and most magnificent feudal castles. After the castle visit and a short walk in the surrounding gardens, we go to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 6 – HIMEJI-HIROSHIMA - OSAKA 02 JULY
After breakfast, we travel by train to Hiroshima. Our first stop is the Peace Memorial Park, which witnessed one of the most tragic events of World War II. In this large park built around the area where the atomic bomb was dropped, there are many monuments and structures emphasizing the importance of peace against the destruction of war. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, which leaves a deep impression on visitors, reveals the physical and human devastation caused by the bomb in all its reality. After the tour, we travel by train to Osaka. In our city tour of Osaka, we first start with Osaka Castle, built in the 16th century and one of the finest examples of Japanese architecture. After these visits, we spare free time in Osaka’s Dotonbori arcades and have the chance to explore the city’s culinary stops, which can be considered a paradise for shopping and dining. Overnight at our hotel in Osaka.
DAY 7 – OSAKA 03 JULY
After breakfast, we carry out the Kyoto Tour. In Kyoto, the former capital and cultural center of Japan, we will explore traditional Japanese aesthetics, nature, and spiritual heritage. Our first stop is the Arashiyama area. Here we will take a short walk in the Bamboo Forest, one of the most impressive natural walking paths in the world. Then we visit Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion Temple), one of Kyoto’s iconic structures, covered in gold leaf. The temple, together with the surrounding pond and gardens, offers breathtaking views. Then we move on to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Built on large wooden pillars, its wide terrace and location overlooking Kyoto make it enchanting with both its spiritual atmosphere and scenery. At the end of the day, we take a walk in Gion Geisha District, where we can see Kyoto’s traditional face. Then return to our hotel in Osaka and overnight.
DAY 8 – OSAKA - SEOUL 04 JULY
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our flight to Seoul. After our flight to Seoul with local airlines, our city tour of Seoul begins with the private vehicle waiting for us.
Our first stop is Gyeongbokgung Palace, meaning “Palace of Great Happiness.” We will see the palace panoramically, surrounded by Bukhansan Mountains and magnificent natural landscapes. Then we will watch the Guard Changing Ceremony, performed with traditional clothing and music. Our next stop is Bukchon Hanok Village, which preserves Seoul’s historical heritage and is famous for its traditional Korean houses. With its narrow streets, unique architecture, and peaceful atmosphere, it gives visitors the feeling of a journey through time. In the final part of our tour, after taking a photo in front of the Gangnam Style Statue, created for the world-famous K-pop song “Gangnam Style,” we visit the Starfield Library. Located inside COEX Mall, this gigantic public library offers both a cultural and visual experience with its modern architecture, huge book shelves, and impressive atmosphere. After the tour, we go to our hotel.
DAY 9 – SEOUL 05 JULY
After breakfast at our hotel, we carry out our tour including Namsangol Hanok Village, DMZ (Demilitarized Zone), and Myeongdong Shopping Street. First, we visit Namsangol Hanok Village, where traditional Korean architecture is preserved. Traditional houses, gardens, courtyards, and period daily life elements offer a very impressive experience. Then we begin our DMZ tour, the most historical and politically important region of the Korean Peninsula. Located on the border between North and South Korea, this area is one of the world’s most highly secured and symbolic border points. Our final stop is Myeongdong Shopping Street, considered the heart of Seoul and a favorite among shopping enthusiasts. After the tour, we return to our hotel.
DAY 10-11 – SEOUL 06-07 JULY
After breakfast at our hotel, check-out procedures and free time for shopping. At the time specified by our guide, we transfer to the airport. We depart for Doha at 01:20 on Qatar Airways scheduled flight. Following our arrival at 05:30, we depart for Istanbul at 07:40. Arrival at 11:55 and the end of our tour. We hope to see you again in our next organization.
• Qatar Airways round-trip flight ticket from Istanbul to Tokyo/Seoul - Istanbul
• Complimentary in-flight refreshments
• Osaka - Seoul connecting flight ticket
• Airport taxes
• Airport-hotel-airport transfers
• Osaka-Hiroshima-Himeji bullet train tickets, 2nd class
• Tokyo city tour
• Mount Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi boat tour
• Oshino Hakkai Village tour
• Kobe tour
• Himeji tour
• Hiroshima tour
• Osaka tour
• Kyoto tour
• Bukchon Hanok Village tour
• Namsangol Hanok Village tour
• Seoul tour
• 8 nights accommodation in 3* and 4* hotels with breakfast, Tokyo 3 nights Himeji 1 night Osaka 2 nights Seoul 2 nights
• Local guide service
• Turkish-speaking guide service
Services not included:
• Personal expenses
• Hotel city taxes
• Optional excursions not specified in the program
• Overseas departure tax
• Accident and health insurance
