GRAND JAPAN TOUR

 

WITH ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS

 

INCLUDING EXTRA TOURS!

 

VISA-FREE!

 

6 NIGHT HOTEL STAY

 

TOKYO – OSAKA – KYOTO – NARA – KOBE – MOUNT FUJI – HAKONE – ASHI LAKE – GOTEMBA OUTLET – KAMAKURA – YOKOHAMA

• Day 1
• Istanbul – Tokyo
• IMPORTANT NOTE:
• Flight information may vary according to the tour dates. We kindly ask passengers who will purchase domestic connecting tickets to obtain information.
• Meeting at the main airline counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal 3 hours before the flight. After ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Tokyo at 17:25 with All Nippon Airways flight NH220.

• Day 2
• Tokyo-Osaka
• Arrival in Tokyo at 10:50. After arrival, we depart for Osaka at 14:00 with All Nippon Airways flight NH027. Arrival at 15:05 and after collecting our luggage, we head to the city center from the airport. After reaching Osaka, we start our city tour of Osaka, known as Japan's gourmet food capital and the 3rd largest city in Japan. The name Osaka literally means Great Hill or Great Mound. Our city tour begins with Osaka Castle, one of the finest examples of Japanese architecture built in the 16th century. The castle was commissioned by "Toyotomi Hideyoshi," who ruled Japan in the 16th century, and it is known that around 100,000 workers were involved in its construction. After Osaka Castle, we visit Dotonbori, Osaka's popular food district. We experience the lively atmosphere of Dotonbori with its iconic neon signs, street foods, and shopping venues. After free time in the city, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 3
• Osaka – Kyoto – Osaka
• After breakfast at our hotel, we begin a full-day tour of Kyoto. First, we visit the Kinkakuji Temple, a Zen temple completely covered in gold leaf and representing the pinnacle of its kind with its pond garden design, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Next, we explore Fushimi Inari Shrine, where scenes from the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha" were filmed. The shrine is dedicated to Inari, the deity of rice, and features more than a thousand Torii gates. On the path adorned with Torii gates and fox statues, believed to be the messengers of the god Inari, you will witness the ancient roots of Japan. Then we visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple, where it is believed that the water flowing from the Otowa Falls is sacred. Built in 780, Kiyomizu-dera takes its name from the pure waters of Otowa Falls. The wooden stage, built without using nails and standing 13 meters high from the slope, offers the most beautiful view of Kyoto. After exploring the historical region of Kyoto and the famous Geisha district Gion, we return to our hotel in Osaka. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 4
• Osaka – Nara – Kobe – Osaka
• After breakfast, we continue our tour with the ancient city of Nara. Nara is known for having Japan's largest and oldest temples and was the historical capital of Japan. First, we visit the Todai-ji Temple, which is the largest wooden structure in the world and houses one of Japan's tallest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). Afterward, we visit the sacred deer at Nara Park, which are known as messengers of the gods and are not afraid of people; you will have a delightful time feeding them with the crackers sold nearby. Following this, we start our visit to Kobe, one of Japan’s top ten cities famous for its exquisite sake. Our first stop is the shopping and entertainment center known as Kobe Mosaic. Here, after shopping and experiencing local flavors, we visit the Kobe Earthquake Memorial Museum. The museum features realistic images of the destruction caused by the earthquake along with a documentary telling the story of the recovery process and various interactive games about earthquake prevention. At the end of our tour, we return to Osaka. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 5
• Osaka – Tokyo
• After breakfast, we take the Shinkansen bullet train to the capital, Tokyo. After our arrival, we start our city tour with our waiting vehicle. Our first stop is Senso-ji Temple, the oldest Shinto shrine famous for its gigantic lanterns and vibrant with the atmosphere of Tokyo. Passing through the enormous Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), you can purchase gifts for your loved ones in the authentic Nakamise street, which features over 70 shops, as well as sample local street delicacies. Next, we head to Tokyo Tower, standing at 333 m, as we continue our tour. The model is inspired by the Eiffel Tower, being 3 m taller than it and serves as a symbol of Japan's rebirth after the war. We continue with Ginza, the luxurious shopping center and perhaps the most famous street in the world, originally Japan's silver mint until 1800; the name Ginza derives from the kanji combinations for "silver" (gin) and "location" (za). At the end of our tour, we will walk with thousands of people at the world-famous pedestrian crossing and the Hachiko statue in Shibuya. Accommodation in our hotel in Tokyo.

• Day 6
• Tokyo – Mount Fuji – Hakone – Ashi Lake – Gotemba Outlet – Tokyo
• After breakfast, we depart for the Hakone & Fuji Mountain tour. Mount Fuji, at an elevation of 3776 meters, was recognized in 2013 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is Japan's highest mountain and is known for its elegant conical shape, symbolizing the country and surrounded by shrines and tombs. First, we visit Oshino Hakkai Village, said to be Japan's most beautiful village, where we drink water sourced from Mount Fuji and sample local delicacies. We recommend tasting the freshest and finest version of the traditional Japanese mochi made from mugwort. Here, we take a boat tour on Ashi Lake to enjoy this magnificent view. Afterwards, we take a cable car up the mountain to see Owakudani Valley, meaning "Great Boiling Valley." At the end of our tour, we arrive at the Gotemba outlet, which houses about 290 stores, making it one of Japan's largest outlet centers. We have free time to find international and Japanese brands at discounted prices. Then we transfer back to our hotel in Tokyo. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 7
• Tokyo – Kamakura – Yokohama – Tokyo
• After breakfast at our hotel, we continue to explore Japan in the historical city of Kamakura, the region where the Shogun system was first established. We start our visit at Kotoku Temple, a Buddhist temple belonging to the Jōdo-shū sect, which is famous for housing the Great Buddha statue of Kamakura, one of Japan's most iconic symbols. We then visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, one of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan, and stroll along Komachi-dori Street to experience the ethnic fabric of the city. Next, we head to Yokohama, which has a population of 3.7 million and is one of Japan's three major cities. Here, we explore the Yokohama Chinatown, Japan's largest Chinatown established 160 years ago. After that, we visit the famous Cup Noodles Museum. At the end of our tour, we have free time in the Minato Mirai area, one of the most central places to experience the city's vibe. Then we transfer back to our hotel. Accommodation in our hotel in Tokyo.

• Day 8
• Tokyo – Istanbul
• After breakfast, we transfer to Tokyo Haneda Airport at the time instructed by our guide. After ticket, luggage, and passport processes, we depart for Istanbul at 08:15 with All Nippon Airways flight NH219. Arrival in Istanbul at 15:25. We hope to see you on your next journey…
• IMPORTANT NOTES:
• -Entrance fees for Osaka Castle, Todai-ji Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Ashi Lake boat tour, Cup Noodles Museum, Shinkansen bullet train fare, city tourist taxes, and local guide fees are a total of 220 EUR per person.
• -Driver and guide tips (20 EUR per person).

- Economy class flight ticket for the scheduled flight of All Nippon Airways from Istanbul (IST) – Tokyo (HND) – Istanbul (IST) - Economy class flight tickets for the scheduled flight of All Nippon Airways from Tokyo (HND) – Osaka (ITM) - Panoramic city tours as specified in the program - 3 nights accommodation in 3 or 4* hotels in Osaka with breakfast - 3 nights accommodation in 3 or 4* hotels in Tokyo with breakfast - Shinkansen high-speed train fare from Osaka to Tokyo - Local transportation services - Airport taxes and service fees - Turkish guiding services - Osaka city tour - Kyoto tour - Nara tour - Kobe tour - Hakone – Mount Fuji – Lake Ashi – Gotemba outlet tour - Kamakura – Yokohama tour - All highway checkpoints and parking fees

-Museum and archaeological site entrance fees. 

-City taxes

-Tours organized by the guide 

-All personal expenses 

-Extra tours

-Lunch and Dinner 

-All trips and tours not specified in the program.

-Tips for the driver and guide (20 EUR per person)

-Foreign exit fee 

-International travel health insurance (20 Euro)

- The services included in the price vary according to the package type purchased by the guests. - Package types must be purchased at the time of tour reservation. They cannot be changed after the reservation. - Please inquire about the prices and availability for domestic flight connections. - The extra tour prices specified in the tour program are per person prices. - Extra tours along the route will take place only if at least 6 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will be kept waiting at rest areas, facilities, etc. - In case of fairs, congresses, events, etc. that may occur in cities, accommodation may be made outside the promised distance and region. In such cases, the hotel area will be communicated in writing to our agencies at least 30 days before the tour departure. - In our Japan programs, there are no accommodations in triple rooms; accommodations are made in single and double rooms. - In some cities, especially in Europe, due to the lack of triple rooms, hotels may provide a double room + a single room instead of a triple room. - Bed type requests are subject to hotel availability and cannot be guaranteed. - For overseas trips, a passport valid for at least 6 months is mandatory. Passports older than 10 years are not valid for overseas travel and must be renewed before the tour departure date. Entry cannot be made with torn and worn-out passports. - For visa applications, it is necessary to submit a valid passport for at least 6 months and the required documents list that can be obtained from our agencies in full, with written approval to the agency at least 1 month before the tour departure. - In case of fairs, congresses, events, etc. occurring in cities, accommodation may be made outside the promised distance and region. In such cases, the hotel area will be communicated in writing to our agencies at least 30 days before the tour departure. - The visa must be obtained from the country where the first entry is made for the tour or the country where the most accommodation will be made; otherwise, TURDAN TURA is not responsible for the immigration of passport police. - In the event of tour cancellation, visa fees and insurance fees are non-refundable. - TURDAN TURA acts only as an intermediary between the consulate and our customers, and is not responsible for any reason for a visa not being approved, not arriving on time, and/or for any errors in the visa; the passenger has no compensation rights against TURDAN TURA. - TURDAN TURA acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol. - During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number as they appear on the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets will be issued based on this information. Any cancellation or modification of the flight ticket due to incorrect information will incur no-show charges to the guests. - Flight times may change before departure, and all times must be confirmed in writing by our guests by calling the central office 48 hours before the departure dates. - The city where the plane will land may vary. TURDAN TURA cannot be held responsible for any flight time changes or delays that may occur due to the airline companies. - Guests who do not confirm the flight times and routes are not held responsible by MALITUR for any changes in domestic flight connections. - Group ticket rules apply for group tickets, and under group ticket rules, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight cannot be used either. - The general baggage weight for flights departing from Turkey is 20 kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights in the visited countries, this weight may drop to 15 kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of TURDAN TURA. - If the number of participants in the package tour is insufficient, the tour cancellation will be notified to the consumer at least 21 days in advance. - The tour itinerary specified in the tour program is an example route and may change. - City introduction tours may be conducted on the next day/days depending on the arrival time in the city. - The excursions specified in the programs may be conducted on different days than specified at the discretion of the guide for any reason. - Extra tours along the route will take place only if at least 6 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will be kept waiting at rest areas. - Hotel accommodations during intensive periods such as fairs, congresses, and seminars may be made outside the city. - Tours or excursions that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason will not be conducted. Alternative tours can be conducted only with a minimum participation of 20 people; if participation is lower, they may be conducted at the guide's discretion, and prices may be adjusted if necessary. TURDAN TURA cannot be held responsible for not being able to conduct these tours or excursions. - Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites are not included in the prices. - TURDAN TURA reserves the right to change hotel names while maintaining the same star category. - All hotel names specified in the programs are V.B. (and similar) and are written as examples in terms of star category and distance. This does not mean that accommodation will be made in the named hotel. - In triple rooms, there is an additional bed application and the 3rd bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is a foldable bed. - During your trip, please ensure that you have taken all your belongings when leaving the vehicles and hotels you have used. - Child discounts only apply to children within a specific age group who stay with 2 adults. - In cases where children under 18 who are not considered adults do not participate in the tour with one or both of their parents, it is mandatory to carry the required consent forms during the trip. - In case of cancellation or changes, the "TURDAN TURA SALES CONTRACT" is valid.