Land of the Rising Sun: "Japan" | April 4 – April 13, 2027
LAND OF THE RISING SUN: "JAPAN"
TOKYO (3 NIGHTS) - KYOTO (2 NIGHTS) - NARA –OSAKA (2 NIGHTS)
ALL CITY TOURS, TEAM LABS DIGITAL ART MUSEUM, KIMONO RENTAL, TEA CEREMONY, OUTLET TOUR
ENTRANCE FEES INCLUDED
SHINKANSEN HIGH-SPEED TRAIN EXPERIENCE INCLUDED
TOKYO > Monday, April 5, 2027
Arrival at Tokyo Narita Airport at 08:55 local time. After passport and baggage procedures, we proceed to central Tokyo with our vehicle. Our first stop is the Harajuku district, the heart of youth culture and street fashion, and the famous Takeshita Street. Known for its colorful boutiques, concept cafes, and energetic atmosphere, this street reflects Tokyo's modern and dynamic side. After free time for lunch, we visit Meiji Shrine, offering a peaceful pause in the heart of Tokyo. Dedicated to the spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken, this Shinto shrine is one of the city's most important sacred sites, renowned for its vast forested area and mystical atmosphere. Next, we head to Shibuya Crossing (Shibuya Scramble Crossing), one of the first images that come to mind when thinking of Tokyo. After taking photos at one of the world's busiest pedestrian crossings, we see the Hachiko Statue, famous for its loyalty. Later in the day, we visit the Shinjuku district, known for its entertainment, restaurants, and neon lights. In Kabukicho, one of Tokyo's most vibrant and colorful neighborhoods, we take a short walk to experience the area's atmosphere. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in the evening. Following check-in, there is free time. Overnight stay at our hotel in Tokyo.
TOKYO > April 7, 2027 Wednesday> (K)
After breakfast at our hotel, we head towards the Kisarazu area, approximately 1.5 hours from Tokyo by car. Upon arrival, we proceed to Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu, one of Japan's largest outlet centers. Here, we have free time for shopping in stores offering a wide range of products from world-renowned brands. After free time for lunch, we return to Tokyo and move to Ginza, one of the city's most exclusive shopping districts. In Ginza, known for its luxury boutiques, stylish streets, and modern atmosphere, we will have free time for shopping and exploration. Following the program, we return to our hotel in the evening with free time thereafter. Overnight stay at our hotel in Tokyo.
KYOTO > April 09, 2027 Friday > (K)
After breakfast at our hotel, we will visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. We will be able to walk along a 500-meter hiking trail in the grove, listen to the sounds created by the wind passing through the bamboo, and feed wild monkeys. Next, we head to Kinkakuji (the Golden Pavilion Temple), which captivates with its magnificent structure covered in gold leaf. We take unique photos while watching the temple's reflection in the pond. After the free time given for lunch, we go to a kimono rental shop. After renting our kimonos, we experience Japan's traditional tea ceremony. Then, we visit Gion, Kyoto's famous geisha district. During our visit to Gion, we will see shops, restaurants, and Ochaya (tea houses) where Geiko (the name given to geishas in Kyoto) and Maiko (Geiko apprentices) entertain themselves and do shopping. After the program, we return to our hotel in the evening hours and have free time. Overnight stay at our hotel in Kyoto.
OSAKA > April 11, 2027 Sunday> (K)
After breakfast at our hotel, we first visit Osaka Castle, one of the city's most important historical landmarks. During our walk in the castle grounds, we will photograph this impressive structure and learn about Osaka's history. After free time for lunch, we proceed to Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi, two of Osaka's liveliest and most vibrant areas. With its bright signs, shopping streets, and energetic atmosphere, this district is one of the key points reflecting the city's modern character. The day ends with a return to the hotel and free time. Overnight stay at our hotel in Osaka.
ISTANBUL > Tuesday, April 13, 2027
Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 05:40 local time and the end of our tour. We say goodbye, looking forward to meeting again on our next enjoyable trip.
ISTANBUL TO TOKYO > Sunday, April 4, 2027
Meeting at 12:50 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter in the Istanbul Airport international departures terminal. After our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will fly to Tokyo on Turkish Airlines flight TK050 at 15:50. We will spend the night on the plane.
TOKYO > April 06, 2027 Tuesday > (K)
After breakfast at our hotel, we continue to the Tokyo Tour. Our first stop will be Asakusa Temple, also known as Senso-Ji Temple, one of Tokyo's oldest and most colorful temples, which is a Buddhist temple. Also known as Santa-jama (Temple of the Three Gods), this temple attracts significant interest from both tourists and locals. Built in 1649, the temple is among the rare structures that managed to survive despite the bombings in the final years of World War II. Additionally, we will have the opportunity to visit Nakamise shopping street, famous for its traditional shops and souvenir stalls surrounding the temple. After free time provided for lunch, we move on to Akihabara, renowned for its electronics stores, anime culture, and pop culture shops. Here, we will experience the vibrant atmosphere of the area. Then, we enjoy an impressive art journey at TeamLab Planets Digital Art Museum, where digital art experiences showcase a unique harmony of light, water, and sound. Following the program, we return to our hotel in the evening with free time. Overnight stay at our hotel in Tokyo.
TOKYO - HAKONE - KYOTO > April 8, 2027 Thursday > (K)
After having breakfast at our hotel, we will complete our check-out procedures and set off towards Mount Fuji. In 2013, Mount Fuji was awarded a place on UNESCO’s World Heritage List; it is Japan’s highest mountain and is regarded as the country’s sacred symbol. Although often thought of as a single mountain, Mount Fuji actually consists of three separate volcanoes. Located on Honshu island and forming a border between Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures, Mount Fuji is only 100 kilometers from Tokyo and can be seen even from high-rise buildings in Tokyo on clear days. We will enjoy the breathtaking views of Mount Fuji via the Fifth Station. (Use of the Fifth Station may vary depending on weather conditions). After the program, we will head to Hakone town. Following a short free time for lunch, we will proceed to Lake Ashi. Afterward, we will take a pleasant boat ride lasting approximately 30 minutes on a wooden pirate ship across the lake, followed by a transfer to Odawara Station. From there, we will board the Shinkansen, the world’s first high-speed train, and after a delightful journey of about 2.5 hours, arrive at Kyoto Station. After transferring from the station to our hotel, we will complete our check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel in Kyoto.
Note: When leaving the hotel this morning, please bring a small overnight bag with you. Your large suitcases left at the hotel will be transferred ahead to our hotel in Kyoto and will reach you the following day.
KYOTO-NARA-OSAKA > April 10, 2027 Saturday > (K)
After breakfast at our hotel, we visit Kiyomizu Temple, one of Kyoto's most iconic temples and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple offers numerous cherry blossoms and maple trees that burst into colorful seas in spring and autumn, as well as beautiful views of the distant city of Kyoto. The main hall, built without using nails alongside the stage, houses the temple's principal object of worship, a small statue of the thousand-armed, eleven-faced Kannon. Next, we visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of red torii gates. After free time for lunch, we head to Nara to visit Todaiji Temple, which houses the massive Buddha statue, and Nara Deer Park, home to freely roaming cute deer. Afterwards, we conclude our Nara visit and depart for Osaka. At the end of the day, we transfer to our hotel. We complete check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel in Osaka.
OSAKA TO ISTANBUL > April 12, 2027 Monday > (K)
After having breakfast at our hotel, we proceed to Rinku Premium Outlet, one of Japan's most popular shopping destinations, and offer free time for shopping. Continuing with our program, we transfer from Osaka to Kansai Airport. After arriving at the airport, we complete check-in and passport procedures and depart from Japan on flight TK87.
Flight Details
04 April 2027 Turkish Airlines TK050 IST-NRT 15:50 08:55 (+1)
12 April 2027 Turkish Airlines TK087 KIX-IST 22:10 05:00 (+1)
!!! There is one piece of luggage allowance per person to be used for the Shinkansen.
About the Country
Japan is an archipelago country consisting of 6,852 islands in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it stretches from the Sea of Japan eastward to China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south. The kanji characters that make up the Japanese name mean "sun" and "origin". Therefore, Japan is also known as the "Land of the Rising Sun". The country is divided into 47 prefectures across eight regions. Most of the islands are mountainous and some consist of volcanoes. Mount Fuji, Japan's highest mountain, is a volcano. With a population of 126 million, 98.5% of whom are Japanese, Japan is the eleventh most populous country in the world.
Visa Information
There is no visa requirement for Turkish citizens traveling to Japan.
All passengers must have a chip-enabled passport. Old dark blue chip passports are not accepted. For this tour, a passport valid for at least 6 months from the end of the tour is required. Passengers whose passports do not have this validity period may be denied boarding by the airline. The passport police have the authority to deny entry to the country. In such cases, all responsibility lies with the passenger.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Our tour program is organized subject to a minimum participation requirement. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the package tour, it may be cancelled 30 days before departure. Participants will be notified if the tour is cancelled due to insufficient participation.
In cases where only category information is provided without specifying hotel names in the tour program and/or when options exist for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by our agency 48 hours before the tour departure.
This price list and program remain valid until a new price list is issued and completely supersede any previous version.
The prices in all our package programs are limited to quotas for a minimum of 10 people; additional participants beyond this number may result in price increases for your group. Please inquire about pricing.
In cases where ordinary passports were issued more than 10 years ago, or other passport types more than 5 years ago, both parties acknowledge that Sora, acting solely as an agent and not as the operator, bears no liability for any service failures related to these documents. All international departures requiring customs clearance must be present at the port of departure 3 hours prior to the scheduled tour departure time on the day of travel. Especially guests arriving from other cities via domestic flights to ports or airports must schedule their flight times to ensure arrival by the required time at the port. Consequently, any delay and/or failure to participate in the tour due to lateness is the sole responsibility of the passenger, and Sora has no obligation to pay compensation to the passenger. It is recommended that passengers personally complete check-in and seat selection on the airline's website 24 hours before the tour departure.
Sora acts as an intermediary between the airline and its passengers and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. Flight times may change prior to departure. All flight times must be confirmed by the passenger 48 hours before the tour departure. Passengers purchase the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.
Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability. In such rooms, the bed assigned to the third person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of one large bed and one extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or sofa beds, participants booking triple rooms (third person and/or children) are deemed to have accepted potential crowding and the type of bed in the room. Child discounts apply only to one child per room accompanying two adults and within the appropriate age group. Due to the limited number of TWIN (two separate beds) rooms available at hotels, please verify your TWIN room request before making a reservation.
If children under 18 (not legally adults) participate in the tour without at least one parent, the necessary consent letters must be carried by the individuals throughout the entire trip.
Panoramic city tours are 2-3 hour sightseeing tours organized to introduce cities and do not include entrance fees to museums or historical sites. They may be conducted on different days, provided the content remains unchanged. Extra tours are conducted with a number of participants determined by the tour leader. If the number falls below this threshold, extra tours may be conducted with a price increase, and their dates may be changed by the tour leader according to the flow of the program. Tours may be cancelled due to weather conditions. No visits or tours will be conducted to places where local authorities prohibit access for any reason. Sora cannot be held responsible for the inability to conduct such tours.
Passengers must carry any health issues, pregnancy status, medications they continuously use, and relevant medical reports regarding these medications with them during the tour.
Tour details, airport representative information, tour leader contact, and hotel briefings will be provided 48 hours before the tour departure.
A passport is an official document. Passport police have the authority to deny entry to the country if the passport is damaged, stained, torn, or otherwise compromised in any way. In such cases, all responsibility lies with the passenger.
There is no visa requirement for Turkish citizens for this tour program. However, even if a passenger holds a valid visa, the passport police have the authority to deny entry to the country. In such cases, all financial and legal responsibility lies with the passenger. Please check your passport information and details.
When departing from Turkish border crossings, regardless of nationality (Turkish or foreign), all passport types require a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of travel, even if a valid visa is held. Our agency does not approve passports that do not meet this condition. Sora has no obligation to pay compensation to passengers who are unable to participate in the tour due to having a passport with less than 6 months of validity.
Guests who do not participate in the included tours specified in the program are not eligible for any refund.
What's Included
Round-trip economy class airfare on Turkish Airlines scheduled flights on the Istanbul-Tokyo/Osaka-Istanbul route
Airport taxes
Total 7-night accommodation at specified or similar hotels
Morning breakfasts as specified in the program
Travel via the high-speed Shinkansen train
Tokyo Tours (Asakusa Temple, Nakamise, Akihabara, Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing, Shinjuku)
Kyoto Tour (Kiyomizu Temple, Gion District, Ninenzaka, Sannenzaka, Kinkakuji Temple, Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove tour)
Osaka Tour (Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, Todaiji Temple, Osaka Castle)
Hakone Tour (boat cruise on Lake Ashi)
Nara Park Tour
Visit to TeamLabs Digital Art Museum
Outlet Tour
Kimono Rental Experience
Tea Ceremony Experience
Airport – hotel – airport transfers
All tours and entrance fees as specified in the program
Professional Turkish-speaking guide service
Professional liability insurance (in accordance with Law No. 1618)
Not Included
Foreign exit fee
Tours specified as extra
Personal expenses
Travel health insurance
All services not explicitly included in the tour program
Tips (5 EUR per person per day, to be collected by the guide)