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

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.

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

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

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Japan in Winter by Train (Plus Ski)

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From Osaka to Sapporo

4.7 (13 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: Contiki
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

Day 1
Osaka
Osaka
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Budget Osaka Umeda (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore the local area around your hotel
Day 2
Osaka
Osaka
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Budget Osaka Umeda (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Osaka Castle for a dose of history
- Visit Sumiyoshi-taisa shrine for history
- Day trip to Nara to meet the deer
- Dinner at a traditional Izakaya restaurant
- Karaoke
Landmarks
Osaka Castle
Sumiyoshi-taisa
Day 3
Osaka to Kyoto
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
- Dinner in the Shirakawa area
- Explore Kyoto nightlife
Landmarks
Kiyomizu Temple
Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji)
Day 4
Kyoto
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Styles Kyoto Station (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Kyoto temples and gardens
- Visit tea houses
- Experience geisha culture
Day 5
Kyoto to Hiroshima
Kyoto to Hiroshima
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Vista Hiroshima (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Hiroshima covering past and present
Optional Activities
- Okonomiyaki lunch (highly recommended)
Landmarks
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Day 6
Hiroshima to Miyajima
Hiroshima to Miyajima
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Vista Hiroshima (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry ride to Miyajima Island
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine
Optional Activities
- Explore Hiroshima city history
Landmarks
Itsukushima Shrine
Miyajima Island
Day 7
Hiroshima to Tokyo (Hakone)
Hiroshima to Tokyo (Hakone)
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hakone Ropeway with views of Mount Fuji (weather dependent)
Optional Activities
- Explore Shinjuku nightlife
Landmarks
Mount Fuji
Day 8
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Tokyo
- Walk Nakamise Street for shopping
- Shibuya crossing crossing experience
Optional Activities
- Explore Harajuku's fashion and culture
Landmarks
Sensoji Temple
Nakamise Street
Shibuya Crossing
Harajuku
Day 9
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Harajuku again
- Visit a remote-operated robot restaurant
Landmarks
Meiji Shrine
Day 10
Tokyo to Sapporo
Tokyo to Sapporo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sapporo Tokyu Rei Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Full-day train journey to Sapporo on Shinkansen
Optional Activities
- Explore Sapporo area on your own
Day 11
Sapporo
Sapporo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sapporo Tokyu Rei Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Odori Park
- Visit Sapporo TV Tower
- Visit temples in Sapporo
- Ski at nearby resorts
- Visit local food spots and landmarks
Landmarks
Odori Park
Day 12
Sapporo
Sapporo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sapporo Tokyu Rei Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Ski at Sapporo Kokusai
- Ski at Niseko
- Snow tubing
- Rafting
- Snowmobiling
Day 13
Sapporo
Sapporo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sapporo Tokyu Rei Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Eat ramen in Sapporo
- Eat gyozas in Sapporo
- Eat king crab in Sapporo
- Day trip to Jozankei
- Soak in a traditional onsen at Jozankei
Landmarks
Jozankei Onsen
Day 14
Sapporo
Sapporo
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Osaka Castle
Sumiyoshi-taisa

Landmarks
Kiyomizu Temple
Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji)

Landmarks
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Landmarks
Itsukushima Shrine
Miyajima Island

Landmarks
Mount Fuji

Landmarks
Sensoji Temple
Nakamise Street
Shibuya Crossing
Harajuku

Landmarks
Meiji Shrine

Landmarks
Odori Park

Landmarks
Jozankei Onsen

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Where You'll Stay

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Ibis Budget Osaka Umeda (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Ibis Styles Kyoto Station (or similar)
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Hotel Vista Hiroshima (or similar)
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Days 7, 8, 9
Sapporo Tokyu Rei Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Days 10, 11, 12, 13

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Platinum Operator

Rating: 4.7 (6,359 reviews)
Response time: 6 hours
Response rate: 84%
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Traveler Reviews

4.7

Overall rating based on 13 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
Transport
4.8
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
4.7
Food
4.4
Tour Operator
4.7

Matthew5.0•May 2026
Led by Thomas
10/10 tour guide who was very knowledgeable and so much fun to interact with, would definitely take a tour with him...
10/10 tour guide who was very knowledgeable and so much fun to interact with, would definitely take a tour with him again!Show more
Traveled in December 2025
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for travelling with Contiki and for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to read that your Trip Manager provided such an enjoyable and engaging experience throughout your journey, and that their knowledge and approach helped make the tour so memorable for you. Thank you again for your kind comments. We hope to welcome you on another Contiki adventure in the future.
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Ed5.0•May 2026
Led by Thomas
Tom led us across Japan through the new year, and it was one of the best trips I’ve ever taken. He really brought the...
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Traveled in December 2025
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for travelling with Contiki and for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to read that your Trip Manager helped bring the group together and made your journey through Japan over the New Year such a memorable experience. It is also great to know their knowledge and energy helped keep everyone engaged throughout the longer travel days. Thank you again for your kind comments. We hope to welcome you on another Contiki adventure in the future.
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Chloe5.0•May 2026
Led by Thomas
Tom was an incredible guide. It was my first time overseas and I was very nervous going into it. Tom has such a...
Tom was an incredible guide. It was my first time overseas and I was very nervous going into it. Tom has such a welcoming, easy going nature and was very approachable. He also had an incredible amount of knowledge on the areas, traditions customs and exceeded my expectations. He was friendly, professional and a joy to gravel with! Would love to do a guided tour by Tom again, he is very good at his job!Show more
Traveled in December 2025
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for travelling with Contiki and for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that your Trip Manager helped ease your nerves on your first overseas trip and provided such a welcoming and approachable presence throughout your journey. It is also great to know their knowledge of the destinations, traditions and customs added so much value to your experience. Thank you again for your kind comments. We hope to welcome you on another Contiki adventure in the future.
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Johnson3.0•December 2023
The Japan winter wonder trip has been a hit and miss for me. Hit: 1. Contiki has been professional in its hotel...
The Japan winter wonder trip has been a hit and miss for me. Hit: 1. Contiki has been professional in its hotel accommodation arrangement. 2. Our tour manager Renee has been very friendly and helpful, so does the local Japanese tour guides hired in different cities. 3. The organized tours cover most of the top destinations in each city. 4. The pace of the tour is good, as it mixed organized tours and free time add-ons. Miss: 1. We were brought to shopping plaza for lunch / dinner a few times. Contiki can do a better job recommending highly rated local restaurants for us to have a better dining experience. 2. Contiki is first and foremost an Australian travel agency targeting yound Australians. > 90% of your fellow travelers are young Australians (< 25 years old). If you do not conform to this demographic, you will likely have a hard time connecting with many of your fellow travelers. 3. Related to point 2 above, heavy drinking / partying can be expected throughout the trip. If you are not a drinker or party animal, you may want to think twice about joining this trip.Show more
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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Liam4.0•January 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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Dat5.0•April 2022
This is an adventure of a life time. So much fun and memories. Would go again when after Covid
Traveled in February 2020
Georgia5.0•February 2020
I had the best time! Highly recommend.
Traveled in January 2020
Daniel3.0•January 2020
The first half of the tour was amazing, japan is absolutely stunning , the hotel's and breakfast was awesome and the...
The first half of the tour was amazing, japan is absolutely stunning , the hotel's and breakfast was awesome and the included extras The snow was amazing but that is because of mother nature, the Hotel that is provided is pretty basic compared to the rest in town and the breakfast is the worst all trip They say 6 days snow but remember to cut of the first day and last for travel, and make sure you bring enough money for your ski hire and lift pass as its not included The tour guides and Trip manager did a amazing job Thankyou!!Show more
Traveled in January 2020
NicholasLefrancois4.0•May 2019
Led by Sam
Great adventure anyone can enjoy! This tour hits all the important must see spots of Japan and more!
Traveled in April 2019
Stephanie5.0•April 2019
Led by James
Best time ever! James was amazing!
Traveled in December 2018

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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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- ContikiOperator•Written 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.
Age Range
- ContikiOperator•Written 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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