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Japan Winter Wonder (Plus Ski ( Sapporo))

14 days
From Osaka to Sapporo
4.8
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Osaka

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budget Osaka Umeda (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local area with Trip Manager and travel crew
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  2. Day 2

    Osaka

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budget Osaka Umeda (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Osaka Castle
    • Visit Sumiyoshi-taisa
    • Day trip to Nara to see deer
    • Traditional izakaya dinner
    • Japanese karaoke
    Landmarks
    Osaka Castle
    Sumiyoshi-taisa
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  3. Day 3

    Osaka to Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Styles Kyoto Station (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Kyoto including temples, gardens, shrines, and geisha areas

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Shirakawa area
    • Experience Kyoto nightlife
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  4. Day 4

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Styles Kyoto Station (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Free exploration of Kyoto
  5. Day 5

    Kyoto to Hiroshima

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Vista Hiroshima (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Hiroshima

    Optional Activities

    • Okonomiyaki lunch
  6. Day 6

    Hiroshima - Miyajima

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Vista Hiroshima (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry ride to Miyajima Island
    • Visit Itsukushima Shrine
    • Explore Hiroshima city history
    Landmarks
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Miyajima Island
  7. Day 7

    Hiroshima - Hakone - Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hakone Ropeway ride with views of Mount Fuji

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Shinjuku nightlife
    Landmarks
    Mount Fuji
    Hakone Ropeway
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  8. Day 8

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Tokyo
    • Walk down Nakamisi Street
    • Visit Shibuya Crossing
    • Explore Harajuku
    Landmarks
    Nakamisi Street
    Shibuya Crossing
    Harajuku
    Sensoji Temple
  9. Day 9

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Revisit Harajuku
    • Visit cosplay restaurant
    • Visit remote-operated robot restaurant
  10. Day 10

    Tokyo to Sapporo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sapporo Tokyu Rei Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Sapporo in evening
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  11. Day 11

    Sapporo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sapporo Tokyu Rei Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Odori Park
    • Visit Sapporo TV Tower
    • Explore temples
    • Visit Sapporo Beer Museum
    Landmarks
    Odori Park
    Sapporo TV Tower
  12. Day 12

    Sapporo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sapporo Tokyu Rei Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Ski at Sapporo Kokusai
    • Ski at Niseko
    • Snow tubing at Bibai Snowland
    • Rafting at Bibai Snowland
    • Snowmobiling at Bibai Snowland
  13. Day 13

    Sapporo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sapporo Tokyu Rei Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Eat Sapporo ramen
    • Eat gyozas
    • Eat king crab
    • Day trip to Jozankei onsen
    Landmarks
    Jozankei
  14. Day 14

    Sapporo

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Contiki

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4.7(6,248 reviews)
Response time
8 hours
Response rate
84%
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Traveler Reviews

4.8
Overall rating based on 15 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.8
  • Transport
    4.9
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
    4.5
  • 4.7

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  • Japan Winter Wonder (Plus Ski ( Sapporo)) reviewer 1
    December 18th, 2023
    The Japan winter wonder trip has been a hit and miss for me. Hit: 1. Contiki has been professional in its hotel...
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    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback about our itinerary. We appreciate your willingness to share your thoughts with us. We're thrilled that you had a great time on your trip and that our Trip Manager and Crew made a difference in your experience. We take pride in providing our travellers with a mix of cultural and social activities to offer an all-inclusive experience. We apologise if you felt left out of the group. Contiki trips are designed to be personalised. We provide a framework for you to build on with significant free time. You can explore, relax, or dine your way through these blocks of time solely yours. You can even do it alone or with members of your group that you have befriended and shared common interests with. We hope to welcome you back for a better experience in the future.
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  • L
    January 29th, 2023
    It was alright. Jaz was nice and I have no complaints about the tour management. The people on the tour could have...
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    Traveled in January 2023
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. That said, we still hope you have taken many lasting highlights away from your time in Japan.
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  • Japan Winter Wonder (Plus Ski ( Sapporo)) reviewer 3
    April 24th, 2022
    This is an adventure of a life time. So much fun and memories. Would go again when after Covid
    Traveled in February 2020
  • G
    February 4th, 2020
    I had the best time! Highly recommend.
    Traveled in January 2020
  • Japan Winter Wonder (Plus Ski ( Sapporo)) reviewer 5
    January 23rd, 2020
    The first half of the tour was amazing, japan is absolutely stunning , the hotel's and breakfast was awesome and the...
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    Traveled in January 2020
  • N
    May 6th, 2019
    Great adventure anyone can enjoy! This tour hits all the important must see spots of Japan and more!
    Traveled in April 2019
  • S
    April 19th, 2019
    Best time ever! James was amazing!
    Traveled in December 2018
  • L
    April 18th, 2019
    James was absolutely world class for your tour. Awesome bloke to hang around and would definitely go on another...
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    Traveled in December 2018
  • D
    April 18th, 2019
    Loved the tour, the group and the manager
    Traveled in December 2018
  • J
    April 17th, 2019
    Shann was the highlight of the tour. An enthusiastic breath of fresh air. She was so knowledgeable and full of energy...
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    Traveled in February 2019

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    Colleen

    Asked on March 15th, 2026

    Is there a strict age limit for this tour? Me and my cousin are 37 and 38 respectively.

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten March 2026

      Contiki tours have an age restriction, and guests must be between 18-35 years old to be eligible to join. Unfortunately, as your age does not meet this requirement, we regret to inform you that we are unable to proceed with your reservation for a Contiki tour. However, we would like to recommend one of our sister brands - CostSaver which is open to all ages, and may be a great fit for you. Costsaver - has all essentials taken care of with the flexibility of 1000 Choice Experiences, to tailor your trip with your way. Alternatively, you could look at any of our other Tour Brands such as Trafalgar, Insight or Luxury Gold.

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    Bill

    Asked on March 15th, 2026

    Is there a strict age limit for this tour? I turn 38 this year.

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten March 2026

      Contiki tours have an age restriction, and guests must be between 18-35 years old to be eligible to join.

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    • 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.
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    • 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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