GREAT JAPAN 2027 WINTER TK (NRT-KIX)
Tour Detail
DAY 1 ISTANBUL – TOKYO (MEETING DAY: ONE DAY BEFORE DEPARTURE DATE) 30.01.2027
Meeting with our valued guests at the Turkish Airlines counter in the International Terminal of Istanbul Airport, 3 hours before departure. After baggage and ticket procedures, we fly to Narita on the scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Overnight on the plane. Upon arrival in Tokyo, we transfer to our hotel for room allocation and free time to rest. Guests who wish may join the extra Tokyo by Night Tour (55€ per person) organized by our guide. We head towards Shibuya, the center of attraction in Tokyo. In this district, known as one of Tokyo’s most popular areas for fashion, entertainment, and shopping, famous for its pedestrian crossing that resembles a human flood and its lights, we will visit the famous intersection. The intersection is decorated with neon lights and massive video advertisements, and when the traffic light turns green for pedestrians, the intersection fills up with people, making it a great photo spot. Additionally, we will take a photo break in front of the Hachiko Statue and have the opportunity to learn about its story. After the tour, we transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 2 TOKYO 31.01.2027
We start the day with breakfast at our hotel and then depart for the panoramic Tokyo city tour. Our first stop is Asakusa Temple (Senso-ji Temple), a historical temple completed in 645 AD and allegedly built by two brothers according to legends, featuring the giant entrance gate called “Kaminarimon”. Next, we visit Nakamise Shopping Street. We are given free time on this street, which features beautiful souvenirs and street delicacies. Guests who wish may join the Tokyo Combined Tour (110€ per person) [Ueno Park & Akihabara Electric Town & East Gardens & Odaiba], organized extra by our guide. Our first stop on this tour is Ueno Park, where Sakura and Hanami celebrations are held and which is Japan’s most popular city park with over 10 million visitors annually. Next, we visit Akihabara, one of Tokyo’s most famous neighborhoods, known as the popular “Electric City” with various electronic stores ranging from flea market stalls. We are given time for shopping here. Our next stop is the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. After this short walk, we move to the Odaiba area to see the Rainbow Bridge and the Statue of Liberty gifted by France. Odaiba is an artificial island located on Tokyo Bay and is one of the important areas reflecting the modern face of the city. During the free time here, you can capture wonderful photos. Our next stop is Ginza Street. After free time in Tokyo’s most famous luxury shopping, dining, and entertainment area, which hosts numerous shops, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, nightclubs, and cafes, we continue our tour. After this visit, we have free time. After the tour, we transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 3 TOKYO 01.02.2027
We start the day with breakfast at our hotel and then have free time. Guests who wish may join the extra Hakone & Mount Fuji & Lake Ashi Tour (160€ per person) organized by our guide. We head towards Hakone, located approximately 2 hours from Tokyo, which will enchant you with its hot springs, natural beauty, and nature. First, we stop at Oshino Hakkai village to enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Fuji. Next, we visit Owakudani, formed by the eruption of Mount Hakone approximately 3,000 years ago. This area, characterized by sulfur fumes and hot steam, is still an active volcanic region today. After the tour, we move to Hakone town at the foot of Mount Fuji. Here, we will take a pleasant boat ride on Lake Ashi, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and witness the natural beauty of the town up close. After the boat ride, we have free time and return to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 4 TOKYO 02.02.2027
We start the day with breakfast at our hotel and then have free time. Guests who wish may join the extra Kamakura & Traditional Japanese Tea & Bamboo Gardens Tour & Yokohama (150€ per person) organized by our guide. Our first stop is the Great Buddha of Kamakura, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This bronze statue, standing 13.35 meters high including its base and weighing approximately 93 tons, also holds great significance in religious history. After seeing this structure, which was built during the Kamakura period when feudalism began and samurai emerged, dating back to 1252, we move to our next stop, Hokoku-ji Temple. This temple, which holds an important place in Buddhist belief and is known for its bamboo gardens covering an area of approximately 13,000 square meters, was founded by a monk named Tengan Eko to honor the ancestor of the Ashikaga clan. Known by the nickname “Take-dera” meaning “Bamboo Temple,” we explore this unique temple where over 2,000 bamboo plants come together. Midway through our visit, we take a short break to drink traditional Japanese green tea. After this visit, we head towards Yokohama city. After the city tour in this city, which is Japan’s second-largest after Tokyo, we return to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 5 TOKYO – OSAKA 03.02.2027
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel and then depart for Osaka via Shinkansen. Upon arrival in Osaka, we begin the panoramic Osaka city tour. On our tour, we visit the historic Osaka Castle, built in the 16th century and playing a key role in the unification of Japan, followed by the Umeda Sky Building, one of Osaka’s symbols. This impressive structure, located near Osaka and Umeda train stations, consists of two towers reaching a height of 173 meters. The towers are connected by a platform on the 39th floor called the “Floating Garden Observatory.” Thanks to its glass-enclosed interior and open terrace, the observatory offers visitors unique city views of Osaka. After the tour, we have free time. Guests who wish may join the extra Osaka by Night Tour (50€ per person) organized by our guide. On this tour, Dotonbori area, Shinsaibashi, the heart of shopping, and Namba street, where restaurants are located, are among the places to be visited. After the tour, we transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 6 OSAKA 04.02.2027
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel and then have free time. Guests who wish may join the extra Kyoto & Nara Tour (180€ per person) organized by our guide. We head towards our first stop, Nara. Our first stop is Todai-ji Temple, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest wooden structures in the country. Then, during our visit to Nara Park, we will have the opportunity to see deer roaming freely in the area. Established in 1880, this park is also home to over 1,200 wild Sika deer. We are given free time at this point and then move to our next stop, Kyoto. We head towards Kyoto, Japan&rsquos former capital and one of the best-preserved cities, which was not even bombed during the war. Upon arrival, we will visit Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion), built according to Zen beliefs and listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The last place we will visit on our tour is Fushimi Inari. This fascinating Shinto shrine has become a symbol of Kyoto, famous for its thousands of orange torii gates. Dating back to the 8th century, specifically 711, the shrine is dedicated to Inari, the god of fertility and commerce. Walking between the torii gates extending from the foothills to the summit makes this one of Kyoto’s most impressive stops. After the tour, we have free time. After the free time, we transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 7 OSAKA – KANSAI – ISTANBUL 05.02.2027
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel and then check out. Guests who wish may join the extra Sanda Premium Outlet & Kobe Tour (105€ per person) organized by our guide. At Sanda Premium Outlet, one of the region’s most famous shopping malls, we have the chance to get products from popular brands at advantageous prices. The next stop on our tour is the port city of Kobe. During the tour in Kobe, which is one of Japan’s ten largest cities, located between the sea and the Rokko mountain range, and considered one of Japan’s most attractive cities, we will visit Kobe Port, Kitano Ijinkan Street, and the iconic Ferris wheel. Afterward, we are given free time until the time determined by the guide. After the tour, we transfer to Osaka Airport. After completing baggage and check-in procedures, we depart for Istanbul on the scheduled Turkish Airlines flight.
DAY 8 ISTANBUL 06.02.2027
Arrival in Istanbul and end of our tour.
What's Included
- Economy class airfare on Turkish Airlines scheduled flights on the Istanbul (IST) – Narita (NRT) / Kansai (KIX) – Istanbul (IST) routes
- Airport taxes
- Accommodations in 3-4 star hotels with breakfast included for 6 nights
- Transfer between Tokyo and Osaka via Shinkansen
- Panoramic city tours of Osaka and Tokyo
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers
- Turkish-speaking professional guide services
Not Included
- Travel Health Insurance
- Foreign exit fee amount
- All hotel extras and personal expenses
- Lunch and dinner meals, other meals
- Extra tours
- Museum and historical site entrance fees
General Information
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HOTEL CATEGORY |
3-4 STAR HOTELS |
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OSAKA |
4* Minamisenri Crystal Hotel etc. |
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TOKYO |
3* Day Nice Hotel Tokyo etc. |
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ROUTE |
DEPARTURE |
ARRIVAL |
FLIGHT CODE |
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ISTANBUL IST – NARITA NRT |
01:55 |
19:10 |
TK 300 |
OUTBOUND |
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ROUTE |
DEPARTURE |
ARRIVAL |
FLIGHT CODE |
DIRECTION |
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KANSAI KIX – ISTANBUL IST |
22:45 |
05:50 |
TK 87 |
RETURN |
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All Extra Tours Included! |
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ADULT (12 YEARS AND ABOVE) |
80€ DISCOUNTED |
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CHILD (2 YEARS – 11.99 YEARS) |
130€ DISCOUNTED |
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BABY (0 YEARS – 1.99 YEARS) |
FREE |
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