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Japan Winter Adventure (2026-27)

12 days
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From Kyoto to Tokyo
4.5
2,207 traveler reviews
  • Snow-covered landscape with a mountain and sunset in the background.
  • Crowded food market with snow falling.
  • Cityscape with a prominent tower.
  • Tokyo city street lined with cherry blossoms, shops, and crossing pedestrians
  • Snow-covered canal with historic buildings on either side.
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  • Japanese snow monkey soaking in a steaming hot spring surrounded by snow
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore Kyoto, Kanazawa, Tokyo, Kushiro and Sapporo.
  • Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Kenrokuen gardens and Nomura Samurai House in Kanazawa, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Sensō-ji Temple, Tokyo Skytree and National Museum in Tokyo, Beer Museum in Sapporo and Otaru Canal.
  • View Odori Park, Clock Tower and Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo.
  • See Imperial Palace Plaza in Tokyo
  • Cruise Drift Ice Cruise

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Japan
  2. Day 2 Explore Kyoto’s Temples and Shrines
  3. Day 3 Kanazawa and Sake Tasting
  4. Day 4 Gardens, Pottery and the Spirit of the Geisha
  5. Day 5 Discover Tokyo’s Street Food Delights
  6. Day 6 Culture and Colour in Tokyo
  7. Day 7 Onward to the Drift Ice of Hokkaido
  8. Day 8 Discover Indigenous Ainu Culture
  9. Day 9 Travel to Sapporo
  10. Day 10 From Sapporo to the Charm of Otaru
  11. Day 11 Return to Tokyo
  12. Day 12 Farewell Japan
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Where You'll Stay

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  • Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto

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    Days 1, 2

  • Kanazawa Tokyu

    Hotel
    Days 3, 4

  • New Otani Garden Tower

    Hotel
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  • New Akan

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    Days 7, 8

  • Sapporo Excel

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    Days 9, 10

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Trafalgar

4.5
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Number of tours

460

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

8 hours

Response rate

88%

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  • Tom
    October 10th, 2025
    5.0
    It was perfect. The guide MIKE wad tremendous. The only thing better was the people! Mike was extremely talented and...
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  • Kevin
    March 24th, 2024
    4.0
    A pretty comprehensive tour

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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