Day 1 Istanbul / Tokyo 15:30 08:55+1
Meeting at Istanbul Airport. After check-in and baggage procedures, we take our seats on the plane.
Overnight flight.
Day 2 | Arrival in Tokyo – City Tour
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport at 08:55, we begin our city tour with our private vehicle.
Highlights of our tour will be Asakusa Temple & Nakamise Shopping Street, panoramic photo stop at Tokyo Tower, the famous Shibuya crossing, and
the Hachiko Statue.
After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel and check-in. Overnight in Tokyo.
Day 3 | Mount Fuji & Hakone & Lake Ashi (Optional Tour)
After breakfast, guests who wish can join the optional Mount Fuji, Hakone, and Lake Ashi tour.
Hakone-Fuji Volcano – Lake Ashi Tour (200$ per person)
This full-day trip begins with our journey towards Hakone/Fuji Mountain.
We receive information about Japan from our guide, visit Oshino Hakkai Village, and enjoy the FUJI view from there.
Next, we have a lunch break featuring special dishes from Japanese cuisine. We then head to Lake Ashi, one of Japan's sacred lakes, protected by UNESCO, and we participate in a boat tour in this beautiful area. After completing the tour, we will return to Tokyo in the evening. Overnight at our hotel.
Our Hotel: Monday Hotel Tokyo 3* or similar.
Day 4 | Tokyo – Osaka Shinkansen Train & Osaka City Tour
After breakfast, we will take the shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo to Osaka, which takes 3.5 hours.
After arrival, we will have an Osaka city tour: Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building observation terrace, Shinsaibashi shopping area and Dotonbori visits.
Overnight in Osaka.
Day 5 | Kyoto & Nara (Optional Tour)
After breakfast, guests wishing to participate can join the Kyoto & Nara Tour, the cultural heart of Japan.
Kyoto – Nara Tour (175$ per person)
This morning we leave our hotel. With our tour bus, we will visit two important cities surrounding Osaka. Our first stop will be the city of Kyoto. Upon arrival in Kyoto, we will explore the city panoramically. We will visit Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, built for the Shogun Ashiaga Yoshimitsu according to Zen beliefs. After that, a buffet lunch featuring Japanese cuisine awaits us, and our second stop will be the city of Nara, where we will visit the Todaji Temple, a UNESCO heritage site. Here in its garden, we will see Nara deer wandering freely. We will explore the surroundings at our leisure. Overnight at our hotel in Osaka.
Day 6 | Kobe (Optional Tour)
Today, an optional Kobe Tour will be organized for guests wanting free time.
Kobe Tour (125$ per person)
We will have a pleasant day visiting Meriken Park, Kobe Harbor, Nankinmachi Chinatown, and enjoy a Kobe beef tasting break.
Overnight in Osaka.
Day 7 | Osaka / Istanbul
After breakfast, at the time determined by our guide, we will return to Istanbul via Turkish Airlines scheduled flight. Arrival at 12:25. End of our tour.
Accommodation
Tokyo (3 Nights): Monday Hotel Tokyo Nishikasai 3★ or similar
Osaka (3 Nights): Hotel Keihan Universal Tower 3★ or similar
6 nights accommodation in 3★ hotels with breakfast
City tours of Tokyo and Osaka
Fast train ticket between Tokyo and Osaka
Flight ticket with a local airline between Osaka / Tokyo
All transfers (airport–hotel–tours)
Turkish-speaking guiding service
Flight ticket from Antalya to Istanbul
Round-trip flight ticket
Fuji, Kyoto–Nara, Kobe tours (optional)
Travel health insurance
Lunch and dinner
Personal expenses
Tips (Daily $6-7 recommended)
- The program flow may be adjusted by the guide depending on the airline, operations, and local conditions.
- Flight times may be changed by the airline.
- Hotels may be changed to a similar one as long as they meet the specified standard.
- Check-in/check-out times are subject to hotel rules.
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of return.
- Visa, exit fees, and travel insurance (unless otherwise stated) are not included in the price.
- Optional tours will be arranged if there is sufficient participation.
- Duration and visit points in the program may change according to local conditions.
- Guests are responsible for their personal belongings.
- In cases of force majeure (weather conditions, strikes, pandemics, etc.), changes may be made to the program.
Valid passport and travel documents
Comfortable walking shoes and season-appropriate clothing
Personal medications and basic health products
Universal plug adapter (for Japan-type plugs)
Power bank and phone charging equipment
Cash in Japanese Yen (recommended for small expenses)
Credit card (open for international use)
Light raincoat or umbrella
Personal care products
Small backpack (for daily excursions)