Experience Highlights

This 15-day winter itinerary showcases Japan’s cultural and natural wonders, culminating in thrilling skiing experiences. Begin in Tokyo with visits to Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree, and Rikugien Gardens. Explore Hakone’s scenic Lake Ashi and Kyoto’s iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine and Arashiyama bamboo grove. Discover Kenrokuen Garden, Shirakawa-gō village, and Matsumoto Castle’s history. In Nagano, visit Zenkoji Temple and Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park before enjoying two exhilarating skiing days in Hakuba. Conclude with Niigata’s renowned sake breweries and two additional skiing days. This journey offers the perfect balance of cultural immersion, serene landscapes, and exciting winter sports.

What’s Included

• Arrival at Haneda Airport and Leave at Kansai International Airport
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure
• Private coach transfers between destinations in Japan
• Professionally guided tours
• Breakfast everyday
• All entry fees to sites, activities listed in the itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1 | Welcome to Tokyo

• Private Transportation From the Airport

Hotel: Park Hotel Tokyo or similar class

Day 2 | Tokyo

• Asakusa District
• Tokyo Skytree
• Edo Kiriko Studio (Experience Kiriko Glass Cutting)
• Rikugien Gardens
  

Hotel: Park Hotel Tokyo or similar class

Day 3 | Tokyo

• Imperial Palace
• Wholesale Market of Toyosu
• Meiji Shrine
• Nezu Museum

Hotel: Park Hotel Tokyo or similar class

Day 4 | Hakone

• Hakone Shrine
• Boat Cruise on Lake Ashi
• Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani
• Hakone Open-Air Museum

Hotel: Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa or similar class

Day 5 |Kyoto

• Bullet Train to Kyoto
• Fushimi Inari Shrine
• Kiyomizu Temple
• Kodaiji Temple
• Zen Meditation
• Green Tea Ceremony

Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto or similar class

Day 6 | Kyoto

• Kinkakuji Temple
• Arashiyama
• Gion District
• Geisha Performance

Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto or similar class

Day 7 | Kanazawa

• Kenrokuen Garden
• Nomura Samurai House
• Higashi Chaya District
• Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum

Hotel: Hotel Nikko Kanazawa or similar class

Day 8 | Shirakawa-gō Village and Matsumoto

• Shirakawa-gō Village
• Matsumoto Castle

Hotel: Hotel Shoho or similar class

Day 9 | Nagano

• Zenkoji Temple
• Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park

Hotel: Aburaya Tousen or similar class

Day 10 | Hakuba

• Free Skiing Day

Hotel: Sierra Resort Hakuba or similar class

Day 11 | Hakuba

• Free Skiing Day

Hotel: Sierra Resort Hakuba or similar class

Day 12 | Niigata

• Sake Brewery

Hotel: Yukemuri no Yado Yuki no Hana or similar class

Day 13 | Niigata

• Free Skiing Day

Hotel: Yukemuri no Yado Yuki no Hana or similar class

Day 14 | Niigata

• Free Skiing Day

Hotel: Yukemuri no Yado Yuki no Hana or similar class

Day 15 | Niigata

Private Transfer to Airport for your Departure Flight

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