Meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal at 11:00 PM (on the night of March 23, 2026). After completing ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, departure to Osaka at 02:00 AM with Turkish Airlines flight TK 86. Upon arrival at Osaka Airport at 6:55 PM local time, we transfer to our hotel by private coach. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, we begin our city tour of Osaka. We visit the iconic Osaka Castle, originally constructed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the ruler who unified Japan between 1585-1598. Built by an estimated 100,000 workers, the castle was destroyed after Hideyoshi’s death and rebuilt in the 1620s. Its modern restoration offers a mix of tradition and innovation. We’ll also enjoy free time at the lively Dotonbori district, famous for its shopping and entertainment. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, we head to Nara, one of Japan’s former capitals and the cradle of Japanese arts, crafts, and culture. We will visit Todaiji Temple, home to one of the largest bronze Buddha statues in Japan, and Kasuga Taisha, Nara’s most celebrated shrine, known for its thousands of donated bronze and stone lanterns. At Nara Park, we’ll meet the friendly, free-roaming deer. Following lunch at a local restaurant, we return to Osaka to explore the Umeda district. Free time, dinner, and overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast and check-out, we transfer to the station for a Shinkansen (bullet train) ride to Hiroshima. Here, we visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum, commemorating the atomic bombing during WWII. We then head to the sacred island of Miyajima to see the iconic floating Torii Gate and Itsukushima Shrine. In the evening, we continue by Shinkansen to Kyoto. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Following breakfast, we explore Kyoto, Japan’s spiritual and cultural heart. Dressed in traditional kimono, we take part in a tea ceremony and visit the Kiyomizu-dera Temple. After lunch, we visit the Imperial Palace and the stunning Fushimi Inari Shrine with its endless rows of torii gates. Free time for shopping. We enjoy dinner accompanied by a Maiko (apprentice geisha) performance. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, we visit the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and temple, followed by Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion). After lunch, we enjoy free time in the Gion district. In the evening, we take the Shinkansen to Tokyo. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay.

Sabah kahvaltımızın ardından İmparator Meiji ile İmparatoriçe Shōken’ın ruhlarına adanmış, 365 farklı türde ağaçtan oluşan ormanlık alandaki Meiji Tapınağı’nı ziyaret ediyoruz. Tapınağın etrafında kötü ruhları kovduğuna inanılan, sağlık, aşk, mutluluk getirdiği düşünülen birçok muska göreceğiz. Sonrasında yönümüzü Japonya’nın ‘Central Parkı’ diyebileceğimiz, en büyük parklarından olan Yoyogi Parkı’na çeviriyoruz. Yoyogi park gezimizin sonrasında 645 yılında inşa edilen, devasa giriş kapısı ve renkli mimarisi ile Tokyo’nun en eski Budist tapınağı olan Sensoji tapınağını (Asakusa) ziyaret ediyoruz. Rivayete göre iki kardeş balık tutarken merhamet tanrıçası Kannon’un heykelini yakalar daha sonra heykeli geri nehre atarlar ancak heykel her defasında yanlarına gelir. Bunun üzerine kardeşler, tanrıça kannon adına Sensoji Tapınağını inşa ederler. Daha sonra kısa bir serbest zamanımız olacak. Tapınağın etrafındaki Pazar sokağından Japon kültürünü yansıtan hediyelik eşyalar bulmak mümkün olacaktır. Öğleden sonra ise şık mağazaları ile öne çıkan Harajyuku caddesini ziyaret edeceğiz. Akşam yemeğimizi özel bir restoranda alıyoruz ve ardından Shibuya caddesinde meşhur yaya geçidinde bir yürüyüş gerçekleştiriyoruz. Geceleme otelimizde.

After breakfast, we visit Meiji Shrine, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken, nestled in a forest of over 365 tree species. We continue to Yoyogi Park, then visit Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa), Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple. After some free time in the surrounding market, we visit the fashionable Harajuku district. We have dinner at a special restaurant and then walk across the iconic Shibuya Crossing. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Today begins with a visit to Shinjuku Gyoen Park, famous for its cherry blossoms. We take photos and then move on to Akihabara for electronics shopping. After lunch at a local restaurant, we visit TeamLab Planets, a cutting-edge digital art museum. In the afternoon, we head to Ginza, Tokyo’s most luxurious shopping district. Return to hotel. Overnight stay.

Arrival in Istanbul at 4:50 AM local time. WELCOME HOME.