Elegant Japan Tour

We meet at Istanbul New Airport departure terminal three hours before the flight (one day before the flight day). After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, our flight to Osaka begins with the Turkish Airlines scheduled flight.

Upon our arrival in Osaka, transfer to our hotel in Osaka with our private vehicle waiting at the airport and free time to rest. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, departure for our panoramic Osaka city tour. During our tour, Osaka Castle, built in the 16th century and playing an important role in the unification of the Japanese nation, and Umeda Sky Building, consisting of two structures 173 meters long, will be among the places seen panoramically. Umeda Sky Building is a magnificent high-rise building located near Osaka and Umeda stations. The 173-meter-high building consists of two towers connected to each other by the "Floating Garden Observatory" on the 39th floor. The observatory offers wonderful views of the city from its windows and open-air deck. Then, during our journey towards our hotel in the evening, we will witness a fascinating city view accompanied by Osaka's streets decorated with lights and the silhouettes of modern buildings illuminating the night. Colorful signs, twinkling street lamps, and the lively city atmosphere will add a visual feast to our journey. Transfer to our hotel in Osaka and free time to rest. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, departure for our Nara tour. We start our tour with Todaiji Temple. Built in 752, the temple was built to be the head of all Buddhist temples. Growing in influence over time, the temple began to influence politics in the 8th century as well. Todaiji's main hall has also written its name in the record books as the world's largest wooden structure. The gigantic building is home to one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). Afterwards, we visit Nara Deer Park, a large park in the center of Nara. Founded in 1880, it is the location where many of Nara's main attractions are located, including Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, Kofukuji, and the Nara National Museum. It is also home to hundreds of freely roaming deer. The fact that deer are considered messengers of the gods in Japanese mythology makes this area special not only visually but also culturally. While walking in the park, you will get the chance to collect unforgettable memories and take photos with the deer approaching you with curious looks. Afterwards, we realize our Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi tour, which is a popular nightlife, shopping, and entertainment area characterized by its eccentric atmosphere and large illuminated signs, despite being historically a theater district. Afterwards, transfer to our hotel in Osaka and free time to rest. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, departure for our Kobe city tour. We start our tour by breathing the fresh air of Meriken Park. Then, after taking our photo break in front of the famous Kobe Tower, we go up to the Kitano district and walk in the streets where old foreign mansions are located. Afterwards, we will go on a pleasant trip intertwined with nature at Nunobiki Herb Gardens.  After our tour, departure for our Kyoto city tour. During World War II, Kyoto was the only place in Japan that was not bombed. The city of Kyoto is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We start our city tour with the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. It welcomes those visiting the bamboo forest with a 500-meter walking trail. In this walk we will make along the trail, you will experience pleasant moments with the sound of the wind reaching through the bamboos and you will be able to take pictures of the forest. After the free time we will give, Ryoanji temple, a Zen temple, will be among the places to be seen panoramically. The temple is home to Japan's most famous rock garden. Originally an aristocrat's villa during the Heian Period, the site was converted into a Zen temple in 1450. An interesting feature of the garden design is that at any point, at least one of the rocks is always hidden from the viewer. Afterwards, we realize our Kiyomizudera (Pure Water) Temple tour, which was founded in 780 at the location of Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto and takes its name from the pure waters of autumn. Afterwards, transfer to Gion, Kyoto's most famous geisha district, located around Shijo Avenue between Yasaka Shrine in the east and the Kamo River in the west. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Kyoto and free time to rest. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Kyoto train station. We arrive in Tokyo by high-speed train. Upon our arrival, we head to Ginza, Tokyo's most famous luxury shopping, dining, and entertainment district, which is home to numerous shops, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, nightclubs, and cafes. From 1612 to 1800, the current Ginza area was the site of a silver coin mint, which is how Ginza got its name, meaning "silver mint" in Japanese. Continuing our tour, we take a break for lunch. Afterwards, we visit the Shibuya Crossing, known as one of the busiest pedestrian crossings in Shibuya, one of the 23 special wards of Japan's capital, Tokyo. Located in one of the city's busiest areas due to being situated amidst business and shopping centers, the pedestrian crossing is referred to as the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel in Tokyo and free time to rest. Overnight at our hotel.

Note: You need to take a small one-day bag with you when leaving the hotel on the morning of the tour.  All other belongings that you leave at the hotel will be transferred from Kyoto to the hotel in Tokyo.

After breakfast at the hotel, departure for our Oshino Hakkai tour. Oshino Hakkai is a Japanese village nestled in the heart of nature at the foothills of Mount Fuji. In this picture-perfect village where crystal-clear spring waters come to life in eight sacred pools, you can experience peace, tranquility, and the depth of Japanese culture all together with traditional Japanese houses, bamboo bridges, and the silhouette of Mount Fuji. After our tour, departure for our Hakone & Mount Fuji tour.  Standing at 3,776 meters high and earning a spot on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2013, Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan and is known for its elegant conical form. It is the country's sacred symbol, and temples and shrines can be found around and on the volcano. As long as weather conditions permit, you will find yourself in a wonderful ambiance by watching the magnificent view of Mount Fuji from above the clouds, which we will reach using the fifth station.  Afterwards, departure for our Hakone tour. Among the most prominent features of the town of Hakone is its unique view offered by its location close to Mount Fuji. Here, we carry out our Lake Ashi Boat tour with our guests to enjoy this magnificent view. Then we depart for the Outlet. Gotemba Premium Outlets is a large outlet shopping mall located at the foot of Mount Fuji in the city of Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Opened in 2000, this center is one of Japan's largest outlets and draws attention with its 290 stores. During our outlet visit, you can shop as you wish and enjoy your free time. Afterwards, transfer to our hotel in Tokyo and free time to rest. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we continue our tour with a visit to Akihabara, one of Tokyo's most internationally famous neighborhoods. Today, besides popular anime and manga icons standing out in the local shops, Akihabara is known as Electric Town because it became a major shopping center for household electronics and the post-WWII black market shortly after World War II. After free time for lunch here, we depart for our Nakamise & Shopping Arcade tour. During our break on the shopping street, you can buy typical Japanese souvenirs such as various kimonos and folding fans, or taste various traditional local snacks of the Asakusa region. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Tokyo and free time to rest. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Tokyo Airport for our flight to Istanbul. Following baggage, passport, and ticketing procedures, we take our flight with Turkish Airlines scheduled flight. Upon our arrival at Istanbul Airport, our tour and services come to an end.