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Winter Japan Overview

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    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $4,390
      CAD $4,180
      AUD $4,035
      EUR €3,075
      GBP £2,560
      NZD $5,165
      ZAR R33,455
      CHF FR3,785
    • Extras tool tip
      JPY 45,100 Japan Rail Pass - Pre Purchased
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $4,976*
      CAD $4,721*
      AUD $4,576*
      EUR €3,526*
      GBP £2,920*
      NZD $5,841*
      ZAR R38,370*
      CHF FR4,326*
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Trip Validity

  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Experience culturally diverse Japan in the heart of winter

Pack some winter gear and head out to explore the far north of Japan - a fascinating and rarely visited part of this diverse country. See the amazing Sapporo Snow Festival and enjoy some of Hokkaido’s energising winter sports. Return south to visit Nikko - a truly beautiful winter wonderland, peppered with ancient temples, gardens and shrines. Bookended by days in Japan's electric capital, this trip mixes the energy and excitement of Tokyo with the serenity of Nikko's temples and the white beauty of Sapporo in winter. The result is an adventure holiday rich in cultural icons, history, tradition and seasonal delights.

  • Feast on fresh sushi at Tsukiji Fish Market
  • Join the festivities at the Sapporo Snow Festival
  • Sample sake in a brewery at Asahikawa
  • See a beautiful ancient castle in Hirosaki
  • Relax and ponder the stunning scenery of Matsushima Bay
  • Be immersed in ancient tradition at Nikko
  • Shop up a storm in Tokyo

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Winter Japan Summary

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Days 1-2 Tokyo

The dynamic capital of an ancient land, Tokyo blends neon-drenched modernity with traditional temples, shrines and gardens.

Days 3-5 Sapporo

Situated on Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido, Sapporo is best known as the host of its annual snow festival and for the beer produced by its famous brewery.

Days 6-7 Asahikawa

Once the largest settlement of the native Ainu people, Asahikawa was one of the first areas in Japan to be developed as a ski resort.

Days 8-9 Hirosaki

Nestled in the stunning mountains of northern Honshu, Hirosaki is home to numerous apple orchards and the remains of a beautiful 17th-century castle.

Days 10-11 Sendai/Matsushima

Famous as one of the Japan's three most beautiful views, the eroded pine-topped islands that dot Matsushima Bay have long inspired poets and painters.

Days 12-13 Nikko

Nikko has been a sacred site since the middle of the 8th century, as evidenced by the many shrines and temples dotted throughout the area.

Days 14-15 Tokyo

Bursting with contemporary urban culture, there are many sides of Tokyo to explore - from fascinating musuems and world-class shopping to neighbourhood backstreets lined with restaurants and karaoke bars.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Tokyo, Japan

  • Finish:

    Tokyo, Japan

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 12

  • Ages:

    Min 12

  • Meals:

    2 breakfasts, 2 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Guesthouse (2 nts), Hotel (10 nts), Ryokan (2 nts)

  • Transport:

    Train, Train (bullet)

  • Included activities:

    Asahikawa ice festival, Neputa festival museum, Sake brewery tasting, Snow festival sights and performances, Snow Lantern Festival, Toshogu Shrine, Zuigan-ji Zen temple and gardens

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    750kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1. All travellers must arrive with a 14-day Japan Rail (JR) pass. Please see Trip Notes (Transport) for more details.

  • Trip price from

    USD $4,390
    CAD $4,180
    AUD $4,035
    EUR €3,075
    GBP £2,560
    NZD $5,165
    ZAR R33,455
    CHF FR3,785
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    Extras

    JPY 45,100 Japan Rail Pass - Pre Purchased
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  • Total price from

    USD $4,976*
    CAD $4,721*
    AUD $4,576*
    EUR €3,526*
    GBP £2,920*
    NZD $5,841*
    ZAR R38,370*
    CHF FR4,326*
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions

  • Per day from:

    USD $331
    CAD $314
    AUD $305
    EUR €235
    GBP £194
    NZD $389
    ZAR R2,558
    CHF FR288
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About Japan

    • 15
    • CJSF
    • 4.82 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $4,390
      CAD $4,180
      AUD $4,035
      EUR €3,075
      GBP £2,560
      NZD $5,165
      ZAR R33,455
      CHF FR3,785
    • Extras tool tip
      JPY 45,100 Japan Rail Pass - Pre Purchased
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $4,976*
      CAD $4,721*
      AUD $4,576*
      EUR €3,526*
      GBP £2,920*
      NZD $5,841*
      ZAR R38,370*
      CHF FR4,326*
      *
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