Tour Detail
Tour Program
01 alone
ISTANBUL - TOKYO
We will meet with our valued guests at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal approximately 3 hours before the flight time. After completing baggage check-in and passport procedures, we depart for Tokyo on Turkish Airlines' scheduled flight. Our journey to Tokyo will continue throughout the night, and we will spend the night on the plane.
02 alone
TOKYO
After arriving in Tokyo, we complete our passport and luggage procedures, meet our private vehicle waiting for us, and begin our Tokyo city tour. Our first stop is Shibuya, known as the center of entertainment and cultural experiences. One of Tokyo's most famous and lively districts, Shibuya is home to one of the world's busiest pedestrian crossings (Shibuya Scramble Crossing). To feel Tokyo's energy, watching hundreds of people move all at once at every light change offers a unique experience. We will see the Hachiko statue, made in memory of a dog known for its loyalty and also popular as a meeting point for locals and tourists, as well as many famous shopping centers, and enjoy our free time. Our next stop will be Yodobashi Electric Town in Akihabara, where you can find hundreds of electronics brands together at affordable prices. After the free time we will have for shopping, we move on to the Ginza district, which reflects the elegance and sophisticated lifestyle of modern Japan. After our visit in Ginza, home to world-famous brands and some of Tokyo's most exclusive shopping centers and restaurants, we will have free time for dinner. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
03 Tokyo
TOKYO – MOUNT FUJI – HAKONE – LAKE ASHI – OSHINO HAKKAI – GOTEMBA OUTLET – TOKYO
After breakfast, we set off on Honshu Island to go to Mount Fuji, located southwest of Tokyo, one of the city’s symbols and the highest mountain in Japan. First, we head to Hakone, located in the Kanagawa region famous for its Mount Fuji view and natural beauty. Here, together with our guests, we enjoy this magnificent view by taking our boat tour on Lake Ashi. After the photo stop we will give, we continue by bus to Oshino Hakkai, a region where melting snow combines with underground waters to form natural pools. As the waters pass through volcanic rocks, they are naturally filtered, which makes the pools crystal clear. In these pools, each varying in size and depth, you can catch a magnificent reflection of Mount Fuji in the water. After our tour with our guide, we head to Gotemba Premium Shopping Center, one of the largest outlet shopping centers in Japan. After the designated free time, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.
04 Tokyo
TOKYO – ASAKUSA SENSO-JI TEMPLE – NAKAMISE - GINZA – TOKYO
After breakfast, we begin our city tour, where we will discover Tokyo’s past and modern life together. Our first stop will be Senso-ji Temple in the Asakusa district, one of the city’s symbols. Considered Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple, this historic structure was built in honor of the Goddess of Mercy Kannon after, according to legend, two fisherman brothers found her statue. Completed in 645 AD, the temple welcomes visitors with the magnificent Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate). After passing through the gate, we enjoy a pleasant walk along the approximately 200-meter-long Nakamise Shopping Street leading to the temple. On this historic street, which brings traditional Japanese atmosphere to the present day, you can browse handmade souvenirs, kimonos, folding fans, and a variety of local products, and guests who wish may experience Asakusa’s famous street food and traditional Japanese flavors. Passing through the Hozomon Gate at the end of the street, we visit Senso-ji Temple. In the continuation of our city tour, we head to Ginza, one of Tokyo’s most popular and prestigious districts. This area, which stands out with its wide boulevards, modern architecture, luxury stores, art galleries, and elegant cafes, offers the opportunity to discover Tokyo’s refined side. After the tour with our guide’s explanations, we give free time for shopping, exploring the area as you wish, and taking a meal break. At the end of the free time, we meet at the designated point and depart for our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
05 Tokyo
TOKYO – ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO FOREST - KINKAKUJI TEMPLE – KIYOMIZU DERA –FUSHIMI INARI - KYOTO
After breakfast, we travel to Kyoto by Shinkansen (high-speed train). We start with our private bus waiting for us. With our private vehicle, we set off for Kyoto, the former capital of Japan and one of the best-preserved centers of traditional culture, famous for its temples, gardens, and traditional neighborhoods. After a journey of approximately 1 hour, we begin our 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 Cultural Heritage List. We begin our city tour with the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Visitors to the bamboo forest are welcomed by a 500-meter walking trail. On this walk along the trail, you will enjoy pleasant moments with the sound of the wind passing through the bamboo and you will be able to take photos of the forest. Then, we continue with our Kinkakuji Temple tour. Located in northern Kyoto, the Kinkakuji Temple, a Zen temple whose top two floors are entirely covered in gold leaf, is also known as the Golden Pavilion. Overlooking a large pond, each floor of the impressive structure represents a different architectural style. Then we move on to Kiyomizu-dera. Kiyomizu-dera is an independent Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto. The temple, one of the historical monuments of ancient Tokyo, has been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Just below the main hall is Otowa Waterfall, and the waters flow into a lake through 3 channels. According to belief, these channels symbolize knowledge, health, and long life, respectively. Then we proceed to another important temple in the city, Fushimi Inari. After our visit to the temple, which is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines and is especially known for its thousands of orange Torii gates, we go to our final stop, Fushimi Inari Taisha, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. After our temple visit accompanied by a beautiful view of Kyoto city, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.
06 Osaka
KYOTO – TODAIJI TEMPLE - NARA DEER PARK – OSAKA
After breakfast, we complete our hotel check-out and set off for our Nara tour. We start our tour with Todaiji Temple. Built in 752, the temple was constructed with the aim of being the head of all Buddhist temples. The temple, whose influence grew over time, also began to affect politics in the 8th century. Todaiji's main hall has also entered the record books as the largest wooden structure in the world. The massive building is home to one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). Then, we visit Nara Park, a large park in the center of Nara. Established in 1880, it is home to most of Nara's main attractions, including Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, Kofukuji, and the Nara National Museum. It is also home to hundreds of freely roaming deer. After having the chance to take photos with the deer wandering around, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
07 Osaka
OSAKA - OSAKA CASTLE - DOTONBORI - SHINSAIBASHI – OSAKA
After breakfast, we depart with our private bus for Osaka City Tour & Osaka Castle & Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi . Our first stop will be Osaka Castle, one of the city's most important historical symbols. Built in the 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, this magnificent structure is one of the most important symbols of Japan's unification period and, together with its large park area, offers visitors an impressive historical atmosphere. In the continuation of our tour, we move on to Dotonbori, one of Osaka's most vibrant and iconic districts. In this area, which reflects the spirit of the city with its colorful neon lights, lively streets, and famous restaurants, we enjoy a pleasant exploration and have the opportunity to closely get to know Osaka's structure known as the "gastronomy center." Then we move on to the Shinsaibashi area, Osaka's most popular shopping and lifestyle street. We give our guests free time in this area filled with long shopping arcades, international brands, and local boutiques. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
08 Osaka
OSAKA - SEOUL
After breakfast, transfer to Osaka Airport. We are flying to Seoul with a local airline. After arrival in Seoul, we complete our passport and baggage procedures and meet with our private vehicle waiting for us. Welcome to Seoul, the capital of South Korea and one of its fascinating cities where modern life and traditional culture intertwine. Then we set off for our Seoul city tour. Our first stop will be Gangnam Square. The region, which gained worldwide fame with PSY’s globally famous “Gangnam Style” song, today stands out with luxury living, shopping, and business centers. During our tour, Cheongdam Fashion Street, Gangnam Station, Bongeunsa Temple and Starfield Library will be among the places seen panoramically. Afterwards, we head to Myeongdong, one of the city’s most lively and popular districts. In this area, famous for its cosmetic shops, fashion boutiques, as well as delicious street food and restaurants, we provide free time for dinner. Guests who wish may experience selected flavors of Korean cuisine, go shopping, or enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Myeongdong. After the free time, we meet at the designated time and transfer to our hotel. After check-in, overnight at our hotel.
09 Istanbul
SEOUL - ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures from the hotel. Then we depart for our Gyeongbokgung Palace & Insadong Antique Street & National Folk Museum of Korea & Bukchon Hanok Village tour. Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395 and one of the most magnificent structures of the Joseon Dynasty. Also known as the Northern Palace, this magnificent structure is among the most important examples of traditional Korean architecture, and with our visit in the palace courtyard, we feel the historical atmosphere up close. Then, we visit the National Folk Museum of Korea, which reflects the living culture and historical development of the Korean people. In the continuation of our tour, we head to Bukchon Hanok Village, famous for its Hanok structures, which are traditional Korean houses. In this historic area, where there are approximately 700 Hanok houses, we walk through the narrow streets and observe the traditional way of life up close. Afterwards, we move on to Myeongdong Street, one of Seoul’s liveliest shopping spots. We enjoy free time in this area, famous for its cosmetic stores, shopping boutiques, and street food. After our tour, at the time determined by our guide, we transfer to the airport, and after the baggage and ticket procedures here, our flight to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines begins. After our arrival in Istanbul local time, our tour ends. We hope to see you again on another tour..
What's Included
Round-trip economy class plane ticket on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight from Istanbul (IST) - Tokyo (NRT) / Seoul (ICN) – Istanbul (IST)
Airport taxes
7 nights accommodation with bed and breakfast in the specified hotel category
Airport-hotel-airport transfers
All city transfers with our private buses
Tokyo Tour
Osaka Tour
Kyoto Tour
High-speed train tickets
Seoul tour
Gyeongbokgung Palace - Insadong Antique Street - Gangnam Square
Korean National Folk Museum & Bukchon Hanok Village & Myeongdong
Dotonbori -Shinsaibashi
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest - Kinkakuji Temple – Kiyomizu Dera –Fushimi Inari
Osaka Castle – Todaiji Temple - Nara Deer Park
Mount Fuji –Hakone – Lake Ashi – Oshino Hakkai – Gotemba Outlet
Asakusa Senso-ji Temple – Nakamise - Shibuya Pedestrian Crossing – Hachiko Statue - Akihabara – Ginza
Professional Turkish-language guiding and assistance services
TURSAB professional liability insurance
Not Included
Keta Visa fee, service fee
Travel health insurance
Lunches and dinners not specified in the program
All kinds of personal expenses and hotel extras
Exit tax fee
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees (You can pay 200 € to your guide during the tour.)
Tourist city taxes
Driver tips
Important information
- Intermediation and Responsibility: Tayga Tour acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol. Flight times may change and all times must be confirmed 48 hours before departure dates. There may be route changes depending on the city where the plane will land. You can obtain information about flight times from our offices or your sales representative. Tayga Tour cannot be held responsible for any schedule changes or delays made by the airline companies.
- Flight Procedures: The check-in and boarding procedures of persons participating in tours with flights are their own responsibility and must be completed at airline counters at the airport or online before the flight. Last-minute delays and gate changes are announced audibly at airports and shown on information boards. This information must be followed.
- Participation in the Tour: Tayga Tour is not responsible for persons who are not present at the specified airport at the times announced by Tayga Tour, who do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who do not board the plane, being unable to take the flight. The new round-trip plane tickets and transfer expenses in the region required for those who miss the plane to join the tour are their own responsibility.
- Program and Food & Beverage: Excursions specified in the programs may be carried out on days other than those stated due to force majeure. Lunches and dinners included in the program may, when deemed necessary or due to changes in flight times, be served at restaurants determined by the agency. Panoramic city tours are 2-3 hour tours organized to introduce the cities. City tours and extra tours may be organized on different days, provided that their content does not change. Extra tour prices may vary according to content and number of participants.
- Tour Not Taking Place: Panoramic tours and other program tours may not take place due to roads closed by local authorities or roads that are not permitted to be visited. In cases where it becomes impossible to carry out the tour due to weather conditions, Tayga Tour is not responsible for the failure of these tours to take place. They may be carried out by public transportation or on foot at points where roads are closed or vehicle entry is not allowed.
- Extra Tours: Excursions specified as extra in the program may not be carried out if there is not enough participation. Extra tours along the route will be carried out even without the participation of all passengers. Guests who do not participate will be directed to rest areas by the guide. Passengers who do not participate in extra tours along the route are considered to have joined the tour by accepting to wait at the break point.
- Personal Belongings: The personal belongings, bags, and suitcases of the persons participating in the tour are under their own responsibility. In the event that forgotten, lost, or stolen items are found, the expenses incurred while delivering them to the country or person belong to the owner of the items.
- Hotel and Accommodation: Tayga Tour reserves the right to change hotel names. Extra bed application may be available in triple rooms, and these beds may consist of folding beds and coach beds. Therefore, in reservations for the 3rd person and/or child, the congestion that may occur in the rooms and the bed type shall be deemed accepted. The child prices stated in the price list are valid if the child stays with two adults. Continental breakfast served in hotels consists of butter, jam or honey, bread, tea or coffee, and fruit juice. Group breakfasts may be served in a separate hall.
- Insurance and Health: Participants are required to carry their travel insurance with them during the trip. It is mandatory to have reports regarding health problems, pregnancy, and medications used continuously with you during tour participation.
- Other Notes: Tours may be combined with tours of other agencies. In this case, the guests of Tayga Tour are the responsibility of Tayga Tour. During busy periods (fair, congress, concert, event, sports tournament, etc.), hotels may be farther than the stated kilometers. In such cases, information will be given 15 days before the departure date of the tour. In cases where children under 18 do not participate in the tour together with one or both of their mother and father, consent forms must be kept with them during the trip.
- Passport validity date: For all our passengers traveling abroad, the initial issue date of the currently valid passports must not be older than 10 years. In addition, the validity period must be 6 months as of the end of the trip. Guests who will renew their passport are obliged to share their updated passport information via the channel through which they purchased it in the following days if they do not provide valid passport information at the time of purchase.
Accommodation ;
Hotel check-in times are between 15:00 – 17:00 / check-out times are between 10:00 – 12:00.
In hotels in Japan, the standard room type is generally Twin rooms with two separate single beds. Requests for one double bed are subject to hotel availability and cannot be guaranteed.
Since room sizes in hotels in Japan are limited, it is not possible for three adults to stay in the same room (Triple).
Flight Details ;
15 May 27 TK50 IST NRT 1550 0855*
23 May 27 TK91 ICN IST 2320 0500*
Departure and arrival times are local times.
* Flights marked with an asterisk arrive at their destination on the calendar day following the departure date.
Please ask for domestic connection details and fare differences.
Prices are not valid for groups, please ask for our special prices.
Transportation between Kyoto and Tokyo will be by high-speed train in order to save time and provide comfort. For this day, it is sufficient for our guests to bring only hand luggage to meet their needs for one night. Large suitcases will be taken from the hotel and delivered directly to the accommodation hotel in Tokyo.
Korea and Japan Entry Forms;
For South Korea trips, it is mandatory to obtain K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) approval. It is recommended that applications be completed sufficiently in advance of travel via the official website (www.k-eta.go.kr) or the K-ETA mobile application. Support regarding the application process is not provided by the Consulate General of South Korea.
If the K-ETA application results in a negative outcome, you can access up-to-date information and guidance regarding the visa application process from the link below:
https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/tr-istanbul-tr/brd/m_8764/view.do?seq=761645&page=1
All guests entering Japan are required to create a registration through the Visit Japan Web system before travel and upload the requested information, especially passport and flight information, to the system. Visit Japan Web: https://vjw-lp.digital.go.jp/en/
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