Tour Detail
Tour Program
01 alone
Istanbul – Tokyo
We meet you, our valued guests, at the Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal approximately 3 hours before the flight time (1 calendar day before the departure flight date). After completing our baggage drop-off and passport procedures, we depart for Tokyo on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Our journey to Tokyo will continue throughout the night, and we will spend the night on board the aircraft.
02 alone
Tokyo
Upon our arrival in Tokyo, after completing passport and baggage procedures, we meet our private vehicle waiting for us and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
03 Tokyo
TOKYO
After breakfast, we begin our Tokyo city tour. Our first stop is Shibuya, known as a center of entertainment and cultural experiences. One of Tokyo’s most famous and vibrant districts, Shibuya is home to one of the busiest pedestrian crossings in the world (Shibuya Scramble Crossing). Watching hundreds of people move at once with every change of the lights offers a unique experience for feeling Tokyo’s energy. We will see the Hachiko statue, built in memory of a dog known for its loyalty and a popular 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, located 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 to Ginza, home to world-famous brands and Tokyo’s most exclusive shopping centers and restaurants, we will have free time for dinner. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
04 Tokyo
TOKYO – MOUNT FUJI – HAKONE – LAKE ASHI – OSHINO HAKKAI – GOTEMBA OUTLET – TOKYO
After breakfast, we set off on Honshu Island to Mount Fuji, located southwest of Tokyo and one of the city's symbols, as well as the highest mountain in Japan. First, we travel to Hakone, located in the Kanagawa region, famous for its views of Mount Fuji and its natural beauty. Here, together with our guests, we will take a boat tour on Lake Ashi to enjoy this magnificent scenery. After a photo stop, we continue by bus to Oshino Hakkai, a region where melting snow combines with underground waters to form natural pools. The waters are naturally filtered as they pass through volcanic rocks, making the pools crystal clear. In the reflections within these pools, each of which varies in size and depth, you can capture a magnificent reflection of Mount Fuji. After our guided tour, we set off for Gotemba Premium Outlet, one of the largest outlet shopping centers in Japan. Following the designated free time, we transfer to our hotel, with free time to rest.
05 Tokyo
TOKYO – ASAKUSA SENSO -JI TEMPLE – NAKAMISE - GINZA – TOKYO
After breakfast, we begin our city tour, during which we will discover Tokyo's past and modern life together. Our first stop will be Senso-ji Temple, one of the city's landmarks, located in the Asakusa district. Considered Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple, this historic structure was built in honor of the Goddess of Mercy, Kannon, after two fisherman brothers are said to have found her statue. Completed in AD 645, the temple welcomes visitors with the magnificent Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate). After passing through the gate, we take a pleasant walk along Nakamise Shopping Street, which stretches approximately 200 meters toward the temple. On this historic street, which carries the traditional Japanese atmosphere into the present day, you can browse handmade souvenirs, kimonos, folding fans, and a variety of local products, while guests who wish may experience Asakusa's famous street foods and traditional Japanese flavors. We visit Senso-ji Temple by passing through the Hozomon Gate at the end of the street. Continuing our city tour, we proceed to Ginza, one of Tokyo's most popular and prestigious districts. Known for its wide boulevards, modern architecture, luxury stores, art galleries, and elegant cafés, this area offers the opportunity to discover Tokyo's sophisticated side. Following our tour accompanied by our guide's explanations, we have free time to shop, explore the area at your leisure, and take a break for lunch. At the end of the free time, we meet at the designated point and proceed to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
06 Osaka
TOKYO – ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO FOREST - KINKAKUJI TEMPLE – KIYOMIZU DERA – FUSHIMI INARI - KYOTO
Following breakfast, we take the Shinkansen (high-speed train) to Kyoto. We begin 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 its traditional culture, famous for its temples, gardens, and traditional neighborhoods. Following our journey, which will take approximately 1 hour, we begin our city tour. Kyoto is the only place in Japan that was not bombed during World War II. The city of Kyoto is included on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. We begin our city tour with the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. It welcomes visitors to the bamboo forest with a 500-meter walking trail. During this walk along the trail, you will enjoy pleasant moments accompanied by the sound of the wind passing through the bamboo and will be able to take pictures of the forest. We then continue with our Kinkakuji Temple tour. Located in northern Kyoto, Kinkakuji Temple, a Zen temple whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf, is also known as the Golden Pavilion. Each floor of this impressive structure overlooking a large pond represents a different architectural style. We then proceed to Kiyomizu-dera. Kiyomizu-dera is an independent Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto. The temple, one of the historic monuments of ancient Tokyo, has been included on the World Heritage List by UNESCO. The Otowa Waterfall is located directly below the main hall, and its waters flow into a pond through three channels. According to belief, these channels respectively symbolize knowledge, health, and longevity. We then proceed to Fushimi Inari, another important temple in the city. After our visit to the temple, which is one of Japan’s most famous Shinto shrines and is particularly known for its thousands of orange torii gates, we proceed to our final stop, Fushimi Inari Taisha, which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Following our temple visit, accompanied by a beautiful view of Kyoto, we transfer to our hotel and have free time to rest.
07 Osaka
KYOTO – TODAIJI TEMPLE - NARA DEER PARK – OSAKA
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures at the hotel and depart for our Nara tour. We begin our tour with Todaiji Temple. Built in 752, the temple was constructed with the aim of becoming the head of all Buddhist temples. As its influence grew over time, the temple also began to affect politics in the 8th century. The main hall of Todaiji has also made it into the record books as the largest wooden structure in the world. The enormous building is home to one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). We then visit Nara Park, a large park in the center of Nara. Established in 1880, it is home to many of Nara's major 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.
08 Osaka
OSAKA - OSAKA CASTLE - DOTONBORI - SHINSAIBASHI – OSAKA
After breakfast, we depart by private bus for the Osaka City Tour & Osaka Castle & Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi. Our first stop will be Osaka Castle, one of the city’s most important historical landmarks. Commissioned by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in the 16th century, this magnificent structure is one of the most important symbols of Japan’s unification period and, together with its expansive park grounds, offers visitors an impressive historical atmosphere. Continuing our tour, we head to Dotonbori, one of Osaka’s liveliest and most iconic districts. In this area, which reflects the spirit of the city with its colorful neon lights, bustling streets, and famous restaurants, we enjoy a pleasant exploration and have the opportunity to get to know Osaka’s reputation as a “gastronomic center” up close. We then proceed to Shinsaibashi, Osaka’s most popular shopping and entertainment district. Guests are given 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.
09 Istanbul
OSAKA - ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures at the hotel. At the time determined by our guide, we transfer to the airport, and after completing the baggage and ticket procedures here, our flight to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines begins. Upon our arrival in Istanbul according to local time, our tour comes to an end. We hope to see you again on another tour..
What's Included
Round-trip economy class airline ticket on a Turkish Airlines scheduled flight: Istanbul (IST) - Tokyo (NRT) / Osaka (KIX) – Istanbul (IST)
Airport taxes
7 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation 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
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 Crossing – Hachiko Statue - Akihabara – Ginza
Professional Turkish-speaking tour guide and assistance services
TURSAB professional liability insurance
Not Included
Travel health insurance
Lunches and dinners not specified in the program
All personal expenses and hotel extras
International departure 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 Liability: Tayga Tour acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. Flight times may change, and all times must be confirmed 48 hours before the departure dates. Routes may vary depending on the city where the aircraft lands. You can obtain information about flight times from our offices or your sales representative. Tayga Tour cannot be held responsible for schedule changes or delays that may be made by airlines.
- Flight Procedures: Passengers participating in tours with flights are personally responsible for check-in and boarding procedures, which must be completed at the airline counters at the airport or online before the flight. Last-minute delays and gate changes are announced over the airport public-address systems and displayed on information boards. This information must be monitored.
- Participation in the Tour: Tayga Tour is not responsible for passengers who fail to be present at the specified airport at the times notified by Tayga Tour, fail to complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or fail to board the aircraft and therefore cannot take their flight. The cost of new round-trip flight tickets and regional transfer expenses required for passengers who miss their flight to join the tour shall be borne by the passengers themselves.
- Program and Meals: The excursions specified in the programs may, due to compelling circumstances, be conducted on days other than those indicated. Lunches and dinners included in the program may be served at restaurants designated by the agency when deemed necessary or due to changes in flight times. Panoramic city tours are tours lasting 2–3 hours, organized to introduce the cities. City tours and optional tours may be organized on different days, provided that their content remains unchanged. Optional tour prices may vary according to the content and number of participants.
- Cancellation of the Tour: Panoramic tours and other program tours may not take place because local authorities do not permit visits or due to closed roads. Tayga Tour is not responsible when these tours cannot take place because weather conditions make them impossible. In locations with closed roads or where vehicle access is not permitted, the tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot.
- Optional Tours: Excursions indicated as optional in the program may not take place if there is insufficient participation. Optional tours along the route will be conducted even without the participation of all passengers. Guests who do not participate will be directed by the guide to rest areas. Passengers who do not participate in optional tours along the route shall be deemed to have participated in the tour by agreeing to wait at the rest stop.
- Personal Belongings: Participants in the tour are responsible for their personal belongings, bags, and luggage. If forgotten, lost, or stolen belongings are found, any expenses incurred while delivering them to the country or person concerned shall be borne by the owner of the belongings.
- Hotel and Accommodation: Tayga Tour reserves the right to change hotel names. In rooms for three people, an extra bed may be provided, and these beds may consist of beds known as folding beds or coach beds. Therefore, in reservations for a third person and/or children, any crowding that may occur in the rooms and the type of bed shall be deemed accepted. The child prices stated in the price list are valid when the child stays with two adults. The continental breakfast served at hotels consists of butter, jam or honey, bread, tea or coffee, and fruit juice. Group breakfasts may be served in a separate room.
- Insurance and Health: Participants must carry their travel insurance with them during the trip. When participating in the tour, it is mandatory to carry reports concerning health problems, pregnancy, and medications used on a regular basis.
- Other Notes: Tours may be combined with tours of other agencies. In this case, Tayga Tour guests are under the responsibility of Tayga Tour. During busy periods (fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc.), hotels may be located farther away than the specified distances. In such cases, information will be provided 15 days before the tour departure date. When children under the age of 18 do not participate in the tour together with one or both of their parents, they must carry consent forms with them during the trip.
- Passport Validity Date: For all our passengers traveling abroad, the initial issuance date of their currently valid passports must not be more than 10 years old. In addition, their passports must remain valid for 6 months as of the end of the trip. If guests who will renew their passports do not provide valid passport information at the time of purchase, they are obliged to share their updated passport information through the channel from which they made the purchase in the following days.
Accommodation;
Hotel check-in times are between 15:00 and 17:00 / Check-out times are between 10:00 and 12:00.
In Japan, the standard room type at hotels is generally a Twin room with two separate single beds. A request for one double bed is subject to hotel availability and cannot be guaranteed.
As the room sizes at hotels in Japan are limited, it is not possible for three adults to stay in the same room (Triple).
Flight Details;
25 January 27 TK300 IST NRT 0155 1910
1 February 27 TK87 KIX IST 2245 0555
29 March 27 TK300 IST NRT 0205 1910
5 April 27 TK0087 KIX IST 2210 0500
Departure and arrival times are local times.
Flights marked with an * arrive at the destination on the calendar day following the departure date.
Please ask about 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 provided by high-speed train in order to save time and ensure comfort. For this day, it is sufficient for our guests to take only hand luggage containing their necessities for one night. Large suitcases will be collected from the hotel and delivered directly to the accommodation hotel in Tokyo.
Japan Entry Forms;
All guests entering Japan must register through the Visit Japan Web system before travel and upload the requested information, particularly their passport and flight details, to the system. Visit Japan Web: https://vjw-lp.digital.go.jp/en/
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