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Japan or Turkey?

Japan and Turkey side by side: recommended length, best time, daily budget, highlights and which one suits whom.

Mount Fuji seen through cherry blossoms

Asia

Japan

A city that runs on time, and the quiet that comes with an early start.

Region
Asia
Best time
Late March–mid-April, November
Daily budget
120–190 €
Language
Japanese
Currency
Japanese yen (¥)
Cities covered
2

Places to see

  • Shibuya and the side streets (Tokyo)
  • The Meguro canal (Tokyo)
  • Pagoda street (Kyoto)

Cities

  • Tokyo — 4–5 days
  • Kyoto — 3 days
Hot-air balloons at sunrise in Cappadocia

Nearby routes

Turkey

Turkey is a destination worth exploring with its cultural riches and natural beauties.

Region
Nearby routes
Best time
April–June, September–October
Daily budget
70–130 €
Language
Turkish
Currency
Turkish Lira
Cities covered
2

Places to see

  • Istanbul (Marmara)
  • Cappadocia (Central Anatolia)
  • Pamukkale (Aegean)
  • Ephesus Ancient City (Aegean)
  • Antalya (Mediterranean)
  • Bodrum (Aegean)

Cities

  • Istanbul — 3–4 days
  • Cappadocia — 2–3 days
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Which one for whom?

Why Japan?

Tokyo is pace. Kyoto is a breath. You can have both. A JR Pass is not required on every route.

Japan tires you less than you expect. What tires you is packing every neighborhood into the same day. In Tokyo, one neighborhood is a day. In Kyoto, a temple path walked before the crowd arrives is a different city.

Why Turkey?

Turkey is a country that can be visited in spring and autumn. It is ideal for group travel for 5-7 days. It can be reached by plane, and accommodation options are abundant.

Turkey is a country where different cultures meet and fascinates with its historical texture. It is recommended to visit this country between April and October, which can be explored in about 5-7 days. Traveling by plane provides easy access to many points in Turkey. It is generally suggested to start the first day in Istanbul; this way, you can experience both historical and modern life together.