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Japan Sapporo Snow Festival

11 days
From Tokyo to Kyoto
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Kanzashi Tokyo Asakusa Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with group (optional for those arriving on time)
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Kanzashi Tokyo Asakusa Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Tokyo city highlights
    • Boat journey along Sumida-gawa River to Odaiba
    • Visit to Meiji Jingu Shrine
    • Visit to Harajuku Street
    • Visit to Shibuya

    Optional Activities

    • National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation visit (pre-booking advised)
    • teamLab Planets TOKYO (Digital Art Museum) visit (pre-booking advised)
    • Tokyo Trick Art Museum visit
    • Free time exploration in Shibuya
    • Visit to Shinjuku skyscraper district
    Landmarks
    Senso-ji Temple
    Thunder Gate
    Odaiba
    Sumida-gawa River
    Meiji Jingu
    Harajuku Street
    Shibuya Crossing
  3. Day 3

    Tokyo to Abashiri

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nonky Land Higashimokoto (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Abashiri
    • Visit to Museum of Northern Peoples
    Landmarks
    Museum of Northern Peoples
  4. Day 4

    Abashiri to Sapporo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (KOKO HOTEL Sapporo Susukino (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on the Sea of Okhotsk
    Landmarks
    Sea of Okhotsk
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  5. Day 5

    Sapporo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (KOKO HOTEL Sapporo Susukino (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Snow and Ice Festival at Odori Park
    • Explore Snow and Ice Festival at Tsudome dome
    • Explore Snow and Ice Festival at Susukino main street
    • Visit to ice bar during festival

    Optional Activities

    • Evening visit to Sapporo Beer Museum
    Landmarks
    Odori Park
    Tsudome
    Susukino
    Sapporo Beer Museum
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  6. Day 6

    Sapporo to Otaru

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (KOKO HOTEL Sapporo Susukino (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Train journey to Otaru

    Optional Activities

    • Bus trip to Hill of the Buddha
    • Walk around Otaru Canal and town
    • Try kaisendon (seafood rice bowl) lunch
    • Visit to Otaru beer hall
    Landmarks
    Hill of the Buddha
    Otaru Canal
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  7. Day 7

    Sapporo to Hakodate

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (La'gent Stay Hakodate Ekimae (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Train journey to Hakodate
    • Walk through Motomachi district
    • Evening trip to Mount Hakodate
    Landmarks
    Motomachi District
    Mount Hakodate
  8. Day 8

    Hakodate to Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Train journey to Kyoto

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning visit to Hakodate morning market
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  9. Day 9

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Golden Pavilion temple
    • Visit to Ryonji temple with zen gardens
    • Private tea ceremony
    Landmarks
    Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji)
    Ryonji Temple
  10. Day 10

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Day trip to Nara
    • Visit to Todaiji Temple
    • Visit to Big Buddha
    • Visit to Kasuga Shrine
    Landmarks
    Todaiji Temple
    Kasuga Shrine
  11. Day 11

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    December 17th, 2025
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    December 15th, 2025
    I really enjoyed the tour. It’s a wonderful trip I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend for anyone who is fit and able to...
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    December 15th, 2025
    It was a great trip to Japan. Some of the highlights were the stay in a ryokan in Takayama, where we had beautiful...
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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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    • For any tour departing before August 7th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 7th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Explore! will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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