BÜYÜK JAPONYA 2027 KIŞ NH (HND-HND)

DAY 1                 ISTANBUL – TOKYO

Meeting with our valued guests 3 hours before the flight in front of the All Nippon Airways counter at Istanbul Airport International Terminal. After baggage and ticket procedures, we fly to Tokyo on the scheduled All Nippon Airways flight. Overnight on board.

DAY 2                 TOKYO – OSAKA

Upon arrival, we depart for Osaka ITM Airport via All Nippon Airways domestic flight. Upon arrival in Osaka, we begin the panoramic Osaka city tour. During our tour, we visit the historic Osaka Castle, built in the 16th century and playing a key role in Japan’s unification, 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 known as the “Floating Garden Observatory.” Thanks to its glass-enclosed interior and open terrace, the observatory offers visitors unique panoramic views of Osaka. After the tour, there is free time. Guests who wish may join the extra Osaka by Night Tour (50€ per person) organized by our guide. During this tour, we will visit the Dotonbori area, Shinsaibashi, the heart of shopping, and Namba Street, home to numerous restaurants. After the tour, we transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 3                 OSAKA

We start the day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by free time. Guests who wish may join the extra Kyoto & Nara Tour (180€ per person) organized by our guide. Our first stop is Nara. We visit Todaiji Temple, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and one of the largest wooden structures in the country. Next, we visit Nara Park, where we will have the opportunity to see deer roaming freely. Established in 1880, this park is home to over 1,200 wild Sika deer. We allow some free time here before heading to our next destination, Kyoto. Kyoto, Japan&rsquos former capital and one of the best-preserved cities, which remained untouched even during wartime bombings, awaits us. Upon arrival, we visit Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), built according to Zen beliefs and listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The final stop on our tour is Fushimi Inari, a mesmerizing Shinto shrine famous for thousands of orange torii gates that has become a symbol of Kyoto. Dating back to the 8th century (711 AD), the shrine is dedicated to Inari, the god of fertility and commerce. Walking among the torii gates stretching from the mountain’s foothills to the summit makes this one of Kyoto’s most impressive stops. After the tour, we return to Osaka. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 4                 OSAKA – TOKYO

We start the day with breakfast at the hotel, then depart for Tokyo by Shinkansen. This journey, aboard the world’s fastest train capable of reaching speeds up to 320 km/h, will take approximately two and a half hours. Upon arrival in Tokyo, the heart of Japan, we head out for the panoramic Tokyo city tour. Our first stop is Asakusa Temple (Senso-ji Temple), a historical temple completed in 645 and reportedly built by two brothers, featuring the massive “Kaminarimon” entrance gate. Next, we visit Nakamise Shopping Street, where we enjoy free time amidst beautiful souvenirs and street food. Guests who wish may join the extra Tokyo by Night Tour (55€ per person) organized by our guide. We then head toward Shibuya, Tokyo’s main attraction. One of Tokyo’s most popular districts, known for fashion, entertainment, and shopping, Shibuya has earned its place in our minds with its pedestrian crossing resembling a sea of people and its dazzling lights. The intersection is decorated with neon lights and giant video advertisements; when the traffic light turns green for pedestrians, the crossing fills with people, making it an excellent photo spot. Additionally, we will stop for photos in front of the Hachiko Statue and learn about its story. After the tour, we transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 5                 TOKYO

We start the day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by free time. Guests who wish may join the extra Tokyo Combined & Premium Outlet Tour (125€ per person) [Ueno Park & Akihabara Electric Town & East Gardens & Shisui Premium Outlet]. Our first stop is Ueno Park, where Sakura and Hanami celebrations are held and which attracts over 10 million visitors annually, making it Japan’s most popular city park. Next, we visit Akihabara, one of Tokyo’s most famous neighborhoods, known as the “Electric Town,” featuring various electronic stores with different types of goods sold from street stalls. We allow time for shopping here. Our next stop is the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. After a short walk in the gardens, we proceed to Ginza Street. This is Tokyo’s most famous luxury shopping, dining, and entertainment district, hosting numerous shops, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, nightclubs, and cafes. After enjoying free time here, we continue our tour. After finishing our visit to Ginza, our last stop of the day is [destination missing in source text], after which we have free time and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 6                 TOKYO

We start the day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by free time. Guests who wish may join the extra Hakone & Mount Fuji & Lake Ashi Tour (160€ per person) organized by our guide. We head toward Hakone, located about 2 hours from Tokyo, known for its hot springs, natural beauty, and scenery that will captivate you. First, we stop at Oshino Hakkai village to enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Fuji. Next, we visit Owakudani, formed approximately 3,000 years ago by the eruption of Mount Hakone. This area, characterized by sulfur fumes and hot steam, remains an active volcanic zone today. After the tour, we proceed to Hakone town, situated at the foot of Mount Fuji. Here, we will enjoy a pleasant boat ride on Lake Ashi, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and witness the town’s natural beauty up close. After the boat ride, there is free time before returning to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 7                 TOKYO

We start the day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by 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 List. This bronze statue stands 13.35 meters high (including the base) and weighs approximately 93 tons; it also holds great significance in religious history. Built during the Kamakura period when feudalism began and samurai emerged, this monument dates back to 1252. After visiting this site, we head to Hokoku-ji Temple. Known for its bamboo groves spread across approximately 13,000 square meters, this temple holds an important place in Buddhist faith. It was founded by a monk named Tengan Eko to honor the ancestor of the Ashikaga clan. Nicknamed “Take-dera” meaning “Bamboo Temple,” we explore this unique temple formed by over 2,000 bamboo plants. Midway through our visit, we take a short break to drink traditional Japanese green tea. After this, we head toward Yokohama. After a city tour in this city, Japan’s second-largest after Tokyo, we return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 8                 TOKYO – ISTANBUL

In the early hours of the day, we collect breakfast boxes from the hotel, complete check-out procedures, and transfer to Tokyo Airport. After completing baggage and check-in procedures, we depart for Istanbul on the scheduled All Nippon Airways flight. Upon arrival, our tour and services conclude.