Comfort Japan & Korea Tour with Qatar Airways, 7 Nights, Extra Tours Included (ICN-NRT), October 12, 2026

DAY 1

ISTANBUL - SEOUL

We meet at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport three hours before the flight. Following baggage, ticketing and boarding procedures, our flight to Doha begins with a scheduled Qatar Airways service, and we arrive in Doha at local time. After our short wait here, we fly to Seoul with a scheduled Qatar Airways service. We spend the night on the plane.

DAY 2

SEOUL

Upon arrival at Seoul Airport and after completing the baggage procedures, we proceed to our hotel and have free time to rest.

DAY 3

SEOUL – BUKCHON VILLAGE - MYEONGDONG - GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE - INSADONG ANTIQUE STREET

After breakfast, we begin our tour. During our tour, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong Antique Street, Bukchon Hanok Village and Myeongdong Street are among the places we will see panoramically. Our first stop, Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395, is generally known as the Northern Palace because it is located farther north compared to the neighboring palaces Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (Western Palace). Afterwards, we will tour Bukchon Hanok Village, whose name means Northern Village. Hanok are traditional Korean residences, and there are approximately 700 Hanok houses in this village. We then transfer to Myeongdong, Korea’s most famous shopping and fashion district. On this street, which features shopping and cosmetics stores as well as numerous restaurants, you can do any shopping you wish before leaving the country and taste local delicacies. After the designated free time, we transfer to our hotel and have free time to rest.

DAY 4

SEOUL - DOTONBORI - SHINSAIBASHI – OSAKA

After breakfast at the hotel, we fly to Osaka with a local airline. Upon arrival, we complete our passport and baggage procedures and begin our Osaka city tour with our private bus waiting for us. Osaka, Japan’s second-largest metropolis after Tokyo, offers visitors an unforgettable experience with its energetic urban life and unique atmosphere. Our first stop will be Dotonbori, one of Osaka’s liveliest and most iconic areas. In this district, which reflects the spirit of Osaka with its colorful neon lights, bustling streets and famous restaurants, we enjoy a pleasant exploration. In Dotonbori, known as the city’s “gastronomic center,” we will have the opportunity to discover local flavors and street culture up close. Afterwards, we move to the Shinsaibashi area, Osaka’s most popular shopping and entertainment street. Our guests will have free time for shopping in this area filled with long shopping arcades, international brands and local boutiques. After the designated free time, we transfer to our hotel and have free time to rest.

DAY 5

OSAKA – ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO FOREST - KINKAKUJI TEMPLE – KIYOMIZU-DERA – FUSHIMI INARI – OSAKA  

After breakfast, we set off by private vehicle for Kyoto, Japan’s former capital and one of the best-preserved centers of its traditional culture, famous for its temples, gardens and traditional neighborhoods. Following a journey of approximately one hour, we begin our city tour. Kyoto was the only place in Japan not bombed during World War II. The city of Kyoto is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We begin our city tour with the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. The bamboo forest welcomes visitors with a 500-meter walking trail. During this walk along the trail, you will enjoy pleasant moments accompanied by the sound of the wind passing through the bamboo and will be able to take photographs of the forest. We then continue with our tour of Kinkakuji Temple. Located in northern Kyoto, Kinkakuji Temple is a Zen temple whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf and is also known as the Golden Pavilion. Overlooking a large pond, this impressive structure represents a different architectural style on each floor. We then head to Kiyomizu-dera. Kiyomizu-dera is an independent Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto. One of the historical monuments of ancient Tokyo, the temple has been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Otowa Waterfall is located directly beneath the main hall, and its waters flow into a pond through three channels. According to belief, these channels symbolize knowledge, health and longevity, respectively. We then proceed to Fushimi Inari, another important temple in the city. After our visit to this temple, one of Japan’s most famous Shinto shrines, particularly known for its thousands of orange torii gates, we proceed to our final stop, Fushimi Inari Taisha, which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. After our temple visit accompanied by a beautiful view of Kyoto, we transfer to our hotel and have free time to rest.

DAY 6

OSAKA – OSAKA CASTLE – TODAIJI TEMPLE - NARA DEER PARK – OSAKA

After breakfast at the hotel, we visit Osaka Castle panoramically. We then depart for our Nara tour. We begin our tour with Todaiji Temple. Built in 752, the temple was constructed to serve as the head of all Buddhist temples. As its influence grew over time, the temple also began to influence politics in the 8th century. The main hall of Todaiji has also entered the record books as the world’s largest wooden structure. The enormous building houses one of Japan’s largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). We then visit Nara Park, a large park in the center of Nara. Established in 1880, it is home to many of Nara’s main attractions, including Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, Kofukuji and the Nara National Museum. It is also home to hundreds of freely roaming deer. After having the chance to take photographs with the deer wandering around, we transfer to our hotel and have free time to rest.

DAY 7

OSAKA – SHINKANSEN (BULLET TRAIN) - TOKYO  

After breakfast, we travel to Tokyo by Shinkansen (bullet train). We begin our Tokyo city tour with our private bus waiting for us. Upon arriving in Tokyo, after passport and baggage procedures, we depart for our Tokyo city tour in our private vehicle waiting for us. Our first stop is Shibuya, known as a center of entertainment and cultural experiences. One of Tokyo’s most famous and bustling districts, Shibuya is home to one of the world’s busiest pedestrian crossings (Shibuya Scramble Crossing). Hundreds of people moving at once with every change of the lights offers a unique experience for feeling the energy of Tokyo. We will see the Hachiko statue, built in memory of a dog known for its loyalty and popular as a meeting point for locals and tourists, as well as many famous shopping centers, and enjoy our free time. Ueno Park and Tokyo Tower are also among the places we will see panoramically during our tour. After the designated free time, we transfer to our hotel and have free time to rest.

DAY 8

TOKYO – MOUNT FUJI – HAKONE – LAKE ASHI – OSHINO HAKKAI – GOTEMBA OUTLET – TOKYO

After breakfast, we set off for Mount Fuji, located on Honshu Island southwest of Tokyo and one of the symbols of the city, as well as Japan’s highest mountain. First, we proceed to Hakone, located in the Kanagawa region, famous for its views of Mount Fuji and natural beauty. Here, together with our guests, we take a boat tour on Lake Ashi to enjoy this magnificent scenery. After our photo stop, we proceed by bus to Oshino Hakkai, an area where melted snow combines with underground waters to form natural pools. The waters naturally filtered through volcanic rocks create pools of crystal clarity. In these pools, consisting of waters of varying sizes and depths, you can capture a magnificent reflection of Mount Fuji in the reflections on the surface. After our tour accompanied by our guide, we set off for Gotemba Premium Outlets, one of Japan’s largest outlet shopping centers. After the designated free time, we transfer to our hotel and have free time to rest.

DAY 9

TOKYO – SENSOJI TEMPLE - AKIHABARA – GINZA - ISTANBUL

After breakfast, we depart from our hotel in our private vehicle. First, we visit Sensoji Temple, built in 645, Tokyo’s oldest temple and considered one of Tokyo’s most important religious centers since the Edo period. After our visit here, we go to Yodobashi Electric Town in Akihabara, where we can find hundreds of electronics brands together at affordable prices. After the time allocated for shopping, we proceed to Ginza, a district that reflects the sophisticated side and elegance of modern Japan. We will have free time for dinner after our visit to this area, which is home to world-famous brands, Tokyo’s largest shopping centers and finest restaurants. After the designated free time, we transfer to the airport and fly to Doha with a scheduled Qatar Airways service. Following our short wait, our flight from Doha to Istanbul begins with a scheduled Qatar Airways service.

DAY 10

ISTANBUL

Upon our arrival in Istanbul, our tour comes to an end. We hope to see you again on another journey..

Outbound Information (Flight)

Airline: Qatar Airways

Flight Number: QR246

Departure: Istanbul Airport (IST) Airport Time: 20:05

Arrival: Doha, Qatar (DOH-Doha Intl.) Airport Time: 00:10

Return Information (Flight)

Airline: Qatar Airways

Flight Number: QR807

Departure: Tokyo, Japan (NRT-Narita Intl.) Airport Time: 22:25

Arrival: Doha, Qatar (DOH-Doha Intl.) Airport Time: 04:05