# Dolu Dolu Japan & Korea Tour - 4-Star Hotels, etc. - URL: https://taygatour.com/en/dolu-dolu-japan-korea-tour-4-star-hotels-etc-t75764 - Category: International Tours - Duration: 9 Nights, 10 Days - Next available date: 7 November 2026 – 16 November 2026 - Starting Price: 2,697 $ (137,936 ₺) / Per Person - Getting Around: Flight ## Tour Program ### Istanbul - Seoul We are meeting at the International Terminal of Istanbul Airport. After ticketing and baggage procedures, we will fly to Seoul on a Turkish Airlines flight. Overnight on board. ### alone After arriving in Seoul in the morning, we will begin our Seoul city tour. In today’s program, we visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, one of the most important structures in Korean history. Built in 1395 by King Taejo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty, this magnificent palace served as the dynasty’s main residence, the center of state administration, and one of the most impressive examples of Korean architecture. Areas within the palace, such as Gyeonghoeru Pavilion and the Queen’s Living Quarters, showcase the splendor of the Joseon period. During our visit, we may also have the chance to witness the traditional guard-changing ceremony as we walk through the palace’s spacious courtyards. After our palace visit, we proceed to the Insadong district, renowned for its unique atmosphere. Located in the very heart of Seoul, Insadong is one of the best places to experience Korean culture in its most authentic form, with its antique shops, traditional craft stores, tea houses, and art galleries. Here, you can both shop and enjoy a pleasant walk through the district’s narrow streets. Our next stop is Myeong-dong Street, one of the city’s liveliest shopping areas. Famous for its luxury brand stores, world-renowned cosmetic chains, street food, and colorful signs, this district best represents Seoul’s modern face. Here, we will have free time for both shopping and tasting Korean street food. After the lunch and shopping break set by our guide, we regroup and transfer to our hotel. After some free time to spend the evening as you wish, we will overnight at our hotel. ### alone After breakfast, we will begin our “Seoul Above and Below, the Two Sides of the Han River” tour. On this tour, we will experience Seoul as the locals do and explore the city using its metro network. Seoul is home to about 24.5 million people in its metropolitan area, accounting for half of the country’s population, and for this reason, its residents prefer to use carefully woven transportation networks underground and above ground rather than rubber-tired vehicles. We will first depart from our hotel and use this network to go to the popular district on the other side of the river, Gangnam, known from the once-famous “Gangnam Style” song. Gangnam is, in the Korean sense, a district of high-rise buildings where what they call “new money” people live; the song and dance are actually a reference to this. Here, we will go to the point symbolized by Gangnam’s signature hand gesture, and then continue to the iconic “Starfield Library,” where we will have free time. After that, we will head to Hongdae, Seoul’s Istiklal Avenue and the new center of university youth and the K-Pop trend. In this street, where we will see many different colors, from concept cafés where pet animals are kept indoors and where, as long as you are a customer, you can pet the animals, to young people performing live in the middle of the street, we will have free time. Then we will move on to one of the city’s historic centers, Insadong. In this area, where old Korean houses once stood and have now been replaced by plazas and high-rise buildings, we will have free time for shopping on Insadong Street, which remains from old Seoul. Afterward, we will experience Korean street food and desserts, as well as cafés and restaurants that blend old and new together while preserving the original structure of traditional Korean houses, called hanok, and famous Korean barbecue restaurants, also known as Korean BBQ. At the end of the tour, guests who wish may return to the hotel and rest until the next day, or continue exploring with the guide. Overnight at our hotel. ### Seoul - Osaka After breakfast, we will transfer to Seoul Airport for our flight to Osaka. After our baggage and ticket procedures, we will fly to Osaka with the local airline. Upon arrival, we will take our Osaka city tour. Osaka is traditionally regarded as the "Nation’s Kitchen" or the gourmet food capital of Japan. Osaka literally means "Big Hill" or "Large Slope." On our city tour in Osaka, we will first visit Osaka Castle, which was built in the 16th century and is one of the finest examples of Japanese architecture. The castle was commissioned by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who united Japan and ruled the country between 1585 and 1598, and it is known that an average of 100,000 workers were employed in its construction. After Osaka Castle, we will visit Shitennoji Temple, one of the oldest temples in Japan. Shitennoji is one of the oldest temples in Japan and was built in 593 by Prince Shotoku of Japan. After these visits, we will have free time in Osaka’s bazaars and have the chance to discover the city’s culinary spots, considered a paradise for shopping and dining. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel. ### Osaka After breakfast, we will take our Kyoto city tour. First, we will visit Kinkakuji Temple, made of gold. We will then visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, which was featured in the filming of the movie Memoirs of a Geisha. The hundreds of consecutive shrine gates will definitely catch your attention. Afterwards, we will visit the mystical atmosphere of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, one of the most fascinating forests in the world, located in the Arashiyama area. At the end of our tour, we will have free time in the Gion district, famous for its geishas, where you can enjoy yourself and have the opportunity to take photos. At the end of the tour, we return to Osaka. Overnight at our hotel. ### Osaka - Tokyo After breakfast, we check out of our hotel. Then we head to the train station and begin our journey to Tokyo by Shinkansen (bullet train). It won’t be long before we start feeling the energy of this fascinating city! Upon arrival, we will begin our Tokyo city tour. Our first stop is Asakusa / Senso-ji Temple, which best reflects Tokyo’s traditional spirit. Built in 645 and famous for its giant red lanterns, this Shinto temple is one of Japan’s oldest and most visited sacred sites, inviting us into the mystical atmosphere of the past. Right in front of the temple, we step into Nakamise, Japan’s first open-air shopping street, and embark on a journey through time. Here, in more than 70 authentic shops lined up side by side, we will have the opportunity to discover many things, from Japanese handicrafts and traditional clothing to local snacks and unique souvenirs. If you wish, you can taste local street food and pick up small surprises for your loved ones. At the end of our tour, we head to the Ginza district, one of the country’s most prestigious shopping and fashion streets, to discover Tokyo’s modern face. With its modern architecture, luxury boutiques, stylish cafes, and vibrant street atmosphere, Ginza offers the elegance and dynamism of Tokyo all at once. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and settle in for our first night in Tokyo. Overnight at our hotel. ### Tokyo - Mount Fuji - Kawaguchi After breakfast, we will carry out our Mount Fuji tour today. The first stop of our tour will be the Mount Fuji Museum, where we will learn about Mount Fuji. Then we will head to Oshino Hakkai Village, where we can experience natural spring waters and traditional Japanese life. Here, you can drink Fuji’s ice-cold water, taste local delicacies, and enjoy shopping among authentic souvenirs. If you wish, you can try mochi, the traditional Japanese rice cake snack. The final stop of the tour is Lake Kawaguchi, which offers one of the most beautiful views of Mount Fuji. On the peaceful boat tour we will take here, you will admire the magnificent view of Mount Fuji. At the end of the tour, we transfer back to our hotel in Tokyo. Overnight at our hotel. ### Tokyo - Kamakura After breakfast, we will take our Kamakura & Outlet tour today. On our journey to Kamakura, the birthplace of Japan’s shogunate system, we will first visit Kotoku-in Temple, famous for the Great Buddha of Kamakura, one of the country’s symbols. Then, we will head to Hokokuji Temple, known for its serene atmosphere and bamboo groves. There, we will have the opportunity to experience mochi, a traditional Japanese sweet, accompanied by green tea. In the final part of our tour, we will stop by a large open-air outlet center and enjoy free time for shopping. At the end of the day, we will return to our hotel in Tokyo. Overnight at our hotel. ### Tokyo - Istanbul After breakfast, we will have free time until the time determined by our guide (check-out time is 12:00). At the end of our day, we transfer to the airport. We will board our scheduled Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul. Overnight on the plane. ### Istanbul Our tour ends after our arrival in Istanbul in the morning. ## What's Included Turkish Airlines scheduled flight with round-trip economy class airfare from Istanbul - Seoul / Tokyo - Istanbul Airport taxes Transportation service by Shinkansen between Osaka & Tokyo Economy class airfare and taxes on local airlines between Seoul - Osaka 3 nights' accommodation in 4* hotels in Tokyo, including bed & breakfast 2 nights' accommodation in 4* hotels in Osaka, including bed & breakfast 2 nights' accommodation in 4* hotels in Seoul, including bed & breakfast Panoramic city tours of Tokyo, Osaka, and Seoul Including the tour of the capital Seoul's underground and aboveground, and both sides of the Han River, worth 90 USD Including the Kyoto City Tour worth 200 USD Including the Mount Fuji tour worth 200 USD Including the Kamakura & Outlet tour worth 200 USD Transfers between airport - hotel - airport Turkish-speaking guide service TURSAB mandatory professional liability insurance Travel and health insurance (a surcharge applies for those over 65 years old). Ket-a Visa ## Not Included Departure tax All lunch and dinner meals Extra tours Personal expenses Driver tips and gratuities are excluded. EXAMPLE (etc.) HOTELS SEOUL 4* Kukdo Hotel etc. OSAKA 4* Sarasa Shinosaka Hotel etc. TOKYO 4* Hotel Monday Toyosu etc. PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT This trip is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notice date is 20 days before the tour start date. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through your agency. VISA (KOREA) Ordinary Passport - Easy Visa Green Passport - Easy Visa Service Passport - Easy Visa You must have a passport valid for 6 months from the end date of travel and not older than 10 years. VISA (JAPAN) Ordinary Passport - Visa not required Green Passport - Visa not required Service Passport - Visa not required You must have a passport valid for 6 months from the end date of travel and not older than 10 years. HEALTH Those who regularly use medication are advised to bring more medicine than they need. Because not all kinds of medicine can be found in the country. In addition, if you have a serious health problem (heart, blood pressure, diabetes, etc.), it would be useful to carry a signed document from your doctor. Also, we recommend that you do not drink tap water and drink bottled water that you open yourself for the first time. FLIGHT TIMES Istanbul - Seoul 12 h 30 min Tokyo- Istanbul 10 h 00 min OPTIONAL TOURS & ACTIVITIES Optional tours and activities are organized by the local agency we receive service from with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people, and participation is not mandatory. If the required number is not reached, the trips cannot be carried out, or the prices, content, and vehicle to be used for optional tours / activities may vary depending on the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of optional tours / activities may be changed by the guide according to the opening/closing status of museums, archaeological sites or venues at the places to be visited and according to weather conditions. ACCOMMODATION During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used farther than the specified km distances. 3-person rooms may be provided depending on the availability of the hotels, and the bed provided to the 3rd person in such rooms may be smaller than standard beds. 3-person rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable and coach beds, participants making reservations for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible tightness in the rooms and the type of bed. Child discounts are valid for only one (1) child staying with 2 adults and within the age group specified in the pricing section. Breakfasts taken at the hotel among the services included in the tour program are served according to the breakfast culture of the country in question and generally as a limited menu called continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group for groups. CURRENCY The currency of Japan is the Yen (JPY). The currency of South Korea is (KRW). For this trip, we recommend that you bring USD with you and also carry small denominations of it. TIME ZONE There is a +6 hour difference between Turkey and both countries. When it is 12.00 in Turkey, the time in the countries we will travel to is 18.00 TELEPHONE USE All mobile phone operators can be used if your phone has international roaming enabled. However, there may be no network in some parts of the country. CLOTHING AND NECESSARY ITEMS We recommend that you bring T-shirts that you can easily put on and take off, short- and long-sleeved shirts, cotton pants, comfortable walking shoes, and a light jacket or cardigan. We recommend that you prefer non-synthetic and cotton clothes. You can also bring a raincoat and umbrella in case of rain. In addition, you can also bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs for possible noise, camera, video camera and their chargers, and spare memory cards. FOOD CULTURE The region is dominated by a Far Eastern culinary culture. We recommend that you do not buy anything from street vendors. In addition, you will notice that the meals we will have at the restaurants and hotels we visit suit your taste. SHOPPING Both countries are a true shopping paradise, especially for electronics. Apart from that, traditional clothing and souvenirs can be purchased. IMPORTANT NOTES Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for destinations/passports requiring a visa) does not mean that entry into the country will be allowed. The passport police have the authority to refuse you entry into the country. The agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility belongs to the passenger. The agency is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and special flights, or the times may change before the current trip and flight. The agency is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax and airport service fees Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours of up to 2-3 hours, organized for the general introduction of the cities and conducted panoramically with commentary by the guide from the vehicle, and do not include entrance fees to museums or archaeological sites. The agency is not responsible for the inability to carry out the aforementioned tours if the panoramic tours, including the other tours specified in the program, are not performed on the day and time coinciding with the tour due to local authorities not permitting sightseeing or entry, or due to closed roads because of any event, or when it becomes impossible to conduct the tour due to weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot where roads are closed or vehicle entry is not permitted, as far as possible. --- Tayga Tour · 2424082837 · info@taygatour.com