Elegant Japan 6 Nights 7 Days with All Nippon Airways HND - HND

Day 1 ISTANBUL – TOKYO We meet at Istanbul New Airport’s international departures terminal three hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, we begin our flight to Tokyo on an All Nippon scheduled service. Day 2 TOKYO – OSAKA Upon arrival in Tokyo, we make our domestic connection at the airport and continue with local airlines to Osaka, one of the cities where Japan’s cultural heart beats. Upon arrival, we set off for our Osaka panoramic city tour. During the tour, Osaka Castle, built in the 16th century and playing an important role in the unification of the Japanese nation, and Umeda Sky Building, consisting of two structures with a total length of 173 meters, are among the places to be viewed panoramically. Umeda Sky Building is a magnificent high-rise located near Osaka and Umeda stations. The 173-meter-high building consists of two towers connected by the “Floating Garden Observatory” on the 39th floor. The observatory offers magnificent views of the city from its windows and open-air deck. Then, until the time our guide announces, you will have free time in the city center. In the evening, on our journey to the hotel, we will witness a fascinating cityscape accompanied by Osaka’s illuminated streets and the silhouettes of modern buildings lighting up the night. Colorful signs, sparkling streetlights, and the lively urban atmosphere will add a visual feast to our journey. Transfer to our hotel in Osaka and free time to rest. Overnight at the hotel. Day 3 OSAKA – NARA DEER PARK – TODAJI TEMPLE – DOTONBORI & SHINSAIBASHI – OSAKA After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for our Nara tour. We start our tour with Todaji Temple. Built in 752, the temple was constructed with the aim of being the head of all Buddhist temples. Over time, its influence grew, and in the 8th century it began to affect politics as well. Todaji’s main hall has also earned a place in the record books as the world’s largest wooden structure. The massive building houses one of Japan’s largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). Then we visit Nara Deer Park, a large park in the center of Nara. Established in 1880, the park is home to many of Nara’s main attractions, including Todaji, Kasuga Taisha, Kofukuji, and the Nara National Museum. It is also home to hundreds of freely roaming deer. The fact that deer are considered messengers of the gods in Japanese mythology makes this area special not only visually but also culturally. While walking in the park, you will have the chance to create unforgettable memories and take photos with the curious deer approaching you. Then we complete our Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi tour, a popular nightlife, shopping, and entertainment district characterized by its eccentric atmosphere and large illuminated signs, despite historically being a theater district. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Osaka and free time to rest. Overnight at the hotel. Day 4 OSAKA – KOBE – ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO FOREST – KIYOMIZUDERA TEMPLE – GION – KYOTO After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for our Kobe city tour. We start our tour by enjoying the fresh atmosphere of Meriken Park. Then, after taking a photo break in front of the famous Kobe Tower, we head up to the Kitano district and walk through the streets where old foreign residences are located. Afterward, we will enjoy a pleasant visit surrounded by nature at the Nunobiki Herb Gardens. Following the tour, we depart for our Kyoto city tour. During World War II, Kyoto was the only place in Japan that was not bombed. Kyoto city is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We begin our city tour with Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. The bamboo forest welcomes visitors with a 500-meter walking path. During this walk along the path, you will enjoy pleasant moments with the sound of the wind passing through the bamboos and be able to take pictures of the forest. After the free time we will provide, Ryoanji Temple, a Zen temple, is among the places to be viewed panoramically. The temple is home to Japan’s most famous rock garden. Originally the villa of an aristocrat during the Heian Period, the site was converted into a Zen temple in 1450. An interesting feature of the garden design is that from any point, at least one of the rocks is always hidden from the viewer. Then we visit Kiyomizudera (Pure Water) Temple, founded in 780 at the location of Otowa Waterfall in the forested hills east of Kyoto, and named after the pure waters of autumn. Afterwards, we transfer to Gion, Kyoto’s most famous geisha district, located around Shijo Boulevard between Yasaka Shrine to the east and the Kamo River to the west. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Kyoto and free time to rest. Overnight at the hotel. Day 5 KYOTO – GINZA – SHIBUYA – TOKYO After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Kyoto train station. We arrive in Tokyo by high-speed train. Upon arrival, we head to Ginza, Tokyo’s most famous luxury shopping, dining, and entertainment district, home to numerous shops, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, nightclubs, and cafés. From 1612 to 1800, the present-day Ginza district was the site of a silver coin mint, which is why Ginza got its name, meaning “silver mint” in Japanese. We then stop for lunch. Afterward, we visit the Shibuya Crossing, one of the busiest pedestrian crossings in Shibuya, one of Tokyo’s 23 special wards and the capital of Japan. Located in one of the busiest parts of the city due to being surrounded by business and shopping centers, the crossing is regarded as the world’s busiest pedestrian crossing. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Tokyo and free time to rest. Overnight at the hotel. Note: On the morning of the tour day when leaving the hotel, you are required to take a small one-day bag with you. All other belongings left at the hotel will be transferred from Kyoto to the hotel in Tokyo. Day 6 TOKYO – OSHINO HAKKAI – MOUNT FUJI – HAKONE – LAKE ASHI – OUTLET – TOKYO After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for our Oshino Hakkai tour. Oshino Hakkai is a Japanese village hidden in nature at the foot of Mount Fuji. In this village, where crystal-clear spring waters come to life in eight sacred ponds, you can experience traditional Japanese houses, bamboo bridges, and the silhouette of Mount Fuji, combining peace, tranquility, and the depth of Japanese culture. Following the tour, we depart for our Hakone & Mount Fuji tour. With an elevation of 3,776 meters, Mount Fuji became part of UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2013 and is Japan’s highest mountain, known for its elegant conical shape. It is the sacred symbol of the country, and temples and shrines can be found around and on the volcano. Weather permitting, using the fifth station, you will admire the magnificent view of Mount Fuji from above the clouds in a wonderful ambiance. Then we head for our Hakone tour. One of the most distinctive features of Hakone town is the unique view it offers thanks to its proximity to Mount Fuji. Here, together with our guests, we take our Lake Ashi boat tour to enjoy this magnificent view. Afterwards, we head to the outlet. Gotemba Premium Outlet is a large outlet shopping center located at the foot of Mount Fuji in Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Opened in 2000, this center is one of Japan’s largest outlets and stands out with its 290 stores. During our outlet visit, you can shop freely and enjoy your free time. Afterwards, transfer to our hotel in Tokyo and free time to rest. Overnight at the hotel. Day 7 TOKYO – AKIHABARA – NAKAMISE SHOPPING ARCADE – TOKYO After breakfast at the hotel, we continue our tour with a visit to Akihabara, one of Tokyo’s most internationally famous neighborhoods. Today, in addition to popular anime and manga symbols appearing in the district’s shops, it is known as Akihabara Electric Town because it became a major shopping center for electronic household goods and post-war black market shortly after World War II. After the free time we will provide for lunch, we depart for our Nakamise & Shopping Arcade tour. During the break we will take on the shopping street, you can buy typical Japanese souvenirs such as various kimonos and folding fans, or taste various traditional local snacks from the Asakusa area. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Tokyo and free time to rest. Overnight at the hotel. Day 8 TOKYO – ISTANBUL After the rooms are vacated early in the morning, transfer to Tokyo Airport for our flight to Istanbul. After baggage, passport, and ticket procedures, we take our All Nippon scheduled flight. With our arrival at Istanbul New Airport, our tour and services come to an end. NOTE Museum, Ruins and Temple Entrance Fees, Lake Ashi Boat Tour, Local Guides, Tourist City Taxes Per Person 175€ Payment is mandatory to the guide during the tour. ACCOMMODATION AND FLIGHT NOTES Hotel check-in time is between 15:00 and 17:00 / check-out time is between 10:00 and 12:00. Departure and arrival times are local times. Flights marked with * arrive at the destination on the next calendar day after the departure date. Group prices are not valid; please ask for our special prices. The participant accepts in advance that they will join the tours scheduled in the program and will not disrupt the program, and accordingly, that they will pay the amount previously notified in the tour program during the trip to the tour representative for expenses such as local guide, museum & ruins entrance fees, city taxes, and, where applicable, audio headset systems. The participant has been fully and properly informed on this matter. For easier and faster transportation, Kyoto-Tokyo transfers will be made by train. During these transfers, guests are required to take a small one-day bag with them before leaving the hotel in the morning so they can travel comfortably and not carry their luggage. The remaining belongings will be transferred to the hotel, and this luggage transfer service takes 1 day. On the last day, due to the very early return flight, breakfast service may be provided as a breakfast box. Hotel rooms in Japan are mostly twin (two separate single beds). Guests who purchase our tour are deemed to have accepted this rule. Since hotel room sizes are small, triple accommodation is not available for 3 adults. It is strongly recommended that, in order to enter Japan, you create an account on the “Visit Japan Web” page at the link below and upload your passport, flight, etc. information to this account. Visit Japan Web: https://vjw-lp.digital.go.jp/en/ NH 220 ISTHND 1725 1050* NH 219 HNDIST 0815 1525