Japan in Winter by Train (Plus Ski)

Traveler Reviews

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  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
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  Traveled in December 2025
  

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  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...
  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 group together, which made for a fantastic experience, he knew everything about everything, and kept us more than entertained through a tough 12 hour bus ride.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 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...
  It was alright. Jaz was nice and I have no complaints about the tour management. The people on the tour could have been vetted better however.Show more
  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
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  Georgia5.0•February 2020
  I had the best time! Highly recommend.
  Traveled in January 2020
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  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
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  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
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  Stephanie5.0•April 2019
  Led by James
  Best time ever! James was amazing!
  Traveled in December 2018