'Grand Japan Tour with All Nippon Airways Including Extra Tours Visa-Free / 6 Nights Hotel Accommodation / Departing from Istanbul'

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).