Great Japan 2027 Winter TK (KIX-HND)
DAY 1 ISTANBUL – KANSAI – OSAKA (MEETING DAY, ONE DAY BEFORE DEPARTURE)
Meeting with our valued guests 3 hours before the flight in front of the Turkish Airlines Foreign Terminal counter at Istanbul Airport. After baggage and ticket procedures, we fly to Kansai on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Overnight on board. Upon arrival in Osaka, transfer to our hotel and free time. Guests who wish can join the Osaka by Night Tour (50€ per person) organized as an extra by our guide. In our tour, Dotonbori area, the heart of shopping Shinsaibashi, and Namba street where restaurants are located will be visited. After our tour, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 2 OSAKA
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel and then set off for the panoramic Osaka city tour. In our tour, we visit the historic Osaka Castle, built in the 16th century and playing a key role in the unification of Japan, followed by the Umeda Sky Building, one of Osaka’s symbols. This impressive structure, located right near Osaka and Umeda train stations, consists of two towers reaching a height of 173 meters. The towers are connected by a platform on the 39th floor called the “Floating Garden Observatory”. Thanks to its glass-enclosed interior and open terrace, the observatory offers visitors unique panoramic views of Osaka. After our tour, free time. Guests who wish can join the Sanda Premium Outlet & Kobe Tour (105€ per person) organized as an extra by our guide. At Sanda Premium Outlet, one of the region’s most famous shopping malls, we have the chance to grab popular brand products at advantageous prices. The next stop of our tour is the port city of Kobe. During our tour in Kobe, which is one of Japan’s ten largest cities, located between the sea and the Rokko mountain range, and also considered one of Japan’s most attractive cities, we will visit Kobe Port, Kitano Ijinkan Street, and the iconic Ferris wheel. Then we give free time until the time determined by the guide. After free time ends, we head back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 3 OSAKA
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel and then have free time. Guests who wish can join the Kyoto & Nara Tour (180€ per person) organized as an extra by our guide. We set off first to Nara, our first stop. Todaiji Temple, listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List and one of the country’s largest wooden structures, is our first stop. Then during our visit to Nara Park, we will have the opportunity to see deer roaming freely in the area. Established in 1880, this park is also home to over 1,200 wild Sika deer. We give free time here and then move towards our next stop, Kyoto. We set off to Kyoto, Japan&rsquos former capital and one of the best-preserved cities, which was not even bombed during the war period. Upon arrival, we will visit Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), built according to Zen beliefs and listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The last place we will visit in our tour is Fushimi Inari. A fascinating Shinto shrine that has become a symbol of Kyoto, famous for its thousands of orange torii gates. The temple dates back to the 8th century, specifically 711 AD, and is dedicated to Inari, the god of fertility and commerce. Walking among the torii gates extending from the foot of the mountain to the summit makes this one of Kyoto’s most impressive stops. After our tour, we return to Osaka. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 4 OSAKA – TOKYO
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel and then set off to Tokyo via Shinkansen. This journey, made on the world’s fastest train, the Shinkansen, which can reach speeds up to 320 km/h, will take approximately two and a half hours. Upon arrival in Tokyo, the heart of Japan, we set off for the panoramic Tokyo city tour. Our first stop is Asakusa Temple (Senso-ji Temple), a historical temple completed in 645 AD and allegedly built by two brothers, known for its giant entrance gate called “Kaminarimon”. Then our next stop is Nakamise Shopping Street. We give free time on this street filled with beautiful souvenirs and street delicacies. Guests who wish can join the Tokyo by Night Tour (55€ per person) organized as an extra by our guide. We move towards Shibuya, Tokyo’s attraction center. In this district, which has become famous for its pedestrian crossing resembling a human flood and its lights, being one of Tokyo’s most popular areas focused on fashion, entertainment, and shopping, we will visit the famous intersection. The intersection is decorated with neon lights and huge video advertisements, and when the traffic light turns green for pedestrians, the intersection fills with people, making it a great photo spot. Also, we will take a photo break in front of the Hachiko Statue here and have the opportunity to learn about its story. After our tour, we transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 5 TOKYO
We start the day with breakfast at our hotel and then have free time. Guests who wish can join the Tokyo Combined Tour (110€ per person) [Ueno Park & Akihabara Electric Town & East Gardens & Odaiba] organized as an extra. Our first stop is Ueno Park, where Sakura and Hanami celebrations are held and which is Japan’s most popular city park with over 10 million visitors annually. Then our next stop is Akihabara, one of Tokyo’s most famous neighborhoods, a popular “Electric City” with various types of electronic stores with flea market stalls. We give time for shopping here. Our next stop is the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace of Tokyo. After this short walk, we move to the Odaiba area to see the Rainbow Bridge and the Statue of Liberty gifted by France. Odaiba is an artificial island located on Tokyo Bay and is one of the important regions reflecting the modern face of the city. You can capture great photos during the free time given here. Our next stop is Ginza Street. After free time in Tokyo’s most famous luxury shopping, dining, and entertainment area, which hosts numerous shops, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, nightclubs, and cafes, we continue our tour. After finishing our visit here, our last visit point of the day is [Missing text in source]. After this visit, we have free time. After our tour, we transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 6 TOKYO
We start the day with breakfast at our hotel and then have free time. Guests who wish can join the Hakone & Mt. Fuji & Lake Ashi Tour (160€ per person) organized as an extra by our guide. We set off to Hakone, located about 2 hours away from Tokyo, which will enchant you with its hot springs, natural beauty, and nature. First, we stop at Oshino Hakkai village to enjoy a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji. Then our next stop is Owakudani, formed by the eruption of Hakone Mountain approximately 3,000 years ago. This Owakudani, with its sulfur fumes and hot steam, is still an active volcanic area today. After our tour, we move to Hakone town at the foot of Mt. Fuji, our next stop. Here, we will take a pleasant boat ride on Lake Ashi, listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and witness the natural beauty of the town up close. After the boat tour, we have free time and return to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 7 TOKYO
We start the day with breakfast at our hotel and then have free time. Guests who wish can join the Kamakura & Traditional Japanese Tea & Bamboo Gardens Tour & Yokohama (150€ per person) organized as an extra by our guide. Our first stop is the Great Buddha of Kamakura, listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The bronze statue, 13.35 meters high including the base and weighing approximately 93 tons, is also of great importance in terms of religious history. After seeing this structure, built during the Kamakura period when feudalism began and samurai emerged, dating back to 1252, we move to our next stop, Hokoku-ji Temple. This temple, which holds an important place in Buddhism and is known for its bamboo gardens covering an area of approximately 13,000 square meters, was founded by a monk named Tengan Eko to honor the ancestor of the Ashikaga clan. With the nickname “Take-dera”, meaning “Bamboo Temple”, we make a short exploration inside this unique temple formed by the gathering of over 2,000 bamboo plants. Midway through our tour, we take a short break to drink traditional Japanese green tea. After this part of our tour, we move towards the city of Yokohama. After the city tour in this city, which is Japan’s second-largest city after Tokyo, we head to Tokyo Haneda Airport. After completing baggage and check-in procedures, we depart for Istanbul on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Overnight on board.
DAY 8 ISTANBUL (ARRIVAL DAY, ONE DAY AFTER DEPARTURE)
Arrival in Istanbul and end of our tour.
What's Included
- Economy class airfare with Turkish Airlines scheduled flights on the Istanbul (IST) – Kansai (KIX) / Tokyo Haneda (HND) – Istanbul (IST) routes
- Airport taxes
- Accommodations in 3-4 star hotels for 6 nights, including breakfast
- Osaka-Tokyo transfer via Shinkansen
- Panoramic city tours of Osaka and Tokyo
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers
- Turkish-speaking professional guide services
Not Included
- Travel Health Insurance
- Foreign exit fee amount
- All hotel extras and personal expenses
- Lunch and dinner meals, other meals
- Extra tours
- Museum and historical site entrance fees
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HOTEL CATEGORY |
3-4 STAR HOTELS |
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OSAKA |
4* Minamisenri Crystal Hotel etc. |
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TOKYO |
3* Day Nice Hotel Tokyo etc. |
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ROUTE |
DEPARTURE |
ARRIVAL |
FLIGHT CODE |
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ISTANBUL IST – KANSAI KIX |
02:10 |
18:55 |
TK 86 |
OUTBOUND |
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ROUTE |
DEPARTURE |
ARRIVAL |
FLIGHT CODE |
DIRECTION |
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TOKYO HANEDA HND – ISTANBUL IST |
22:05 |
05:45 |
TK 199 |
RETURN |
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All Extra Tours Included! |
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ADULT (12 YEARS AND ABOVE) |
80€ DISCOUNTED |
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CHILD (2 YEARS – 11.99 YEARS) |
160€ DISCOUNTED |
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BABY (0 YEARS – 1.99 YEARS) |
FREE |
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