Tour 10-Day Japan Winter Tour (Group: 4-6 Pax, Recommend Travel D

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents. *The prices shown are based on two or three people sharing one room as per the room decription shows. Single supplement fee will be charged when private room needed.

Transport

•Flights or train as listed in the itinerary. •Private transfer between hotels and train stations or airport: No private vehicle transfer will be offered between hotels and train stations or airport. It would be much more economical if you use taxis, buses or train. •Other transportation method between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing as listed in the itinerary. •Please be aware that the arrival or departure transfer is based on all members arriving or departing on the same flight, additional cost will be charged when arriving or departing on different flights and separate transfers..

Others

Entrance fees of the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary. Meeting & Assistance Service at airport and train station unless specified in the itinerary. Service Charge the planning, handling, operational and communication charges & current VAT Taxes. No booking is made yet and price is subject to change when confirming beyond its validity.

Meals

Meals as listed in the itinerary included. Please note some of the bus tours offer no vegetarian lunch.

Accommodation

•Accommodation included as listed following. Tokyo: Hotel Name and Website: Shibuya Tokyu REI Hotel or similar Room Type: Standard Twin Room No. of Nights: 2 Nagano: Hotel Name and Website: Shibu Hotel or similar Room Type: Standard Room No. of Nights: 1 Kanazawa: Hotel Name and Website: HOTEL MYSTAYS PREMIER Kanazawa or similar Room Type: Superior Twin No. of Nights: 2 Sapporo: Hotel Name and Website: Hotel JAL City Sapporo Nakajima Park or similar Room Type: Moderate Twin Room No. of Nights: 4 Accommodation with daily breakfast in the program *Check-in & Check-out time: generally check in is after 2 pm and check out before 12 pm (noon). Early check and late checkout are subject to room availability and may generate additional full day room rate. *Hotel in Japan: 3-4 star hotel room size in Japan, especially in Tokyo, is generally smaller (between 14-18 sqm per room) than in other countries. Kindly note: 1. Booking during peak seasons ( Cherry blossom, Fall colors, Skiing) and last-minute reservations may face price changes. 2. We highly recommend visiting from mid-January to mid-February for the best experience. Some activities may be unavailable on other dates, so please inquire separately. 3. Visitors not within the listed group size or visiting on dates outside the recommended period should inquire separately.

Flights

•Transfer flights between the destinations listed in the itinerary are included. (As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com） We have NOT made the flight booking yet, final airfare is subject to change when the booking is made.

Guide

•Experienced local English-speaking guide throughout tour as listed in the itinerary Escorted Tour: Please note that our English-speaking guide, representative or driver provided for you in each city or area will not travel with you from one city to another. Guided Walking Tour with public transportation: As outlined in the itinerary you will be escorted with an English-speaking guide; and expected to spend considerable amount of walking while taking transportation like Bus, and subways to do the tours.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included in the total price. Please make sure you are adequately covered. Before the date of departure, we strongly recommend that you purchase comprehensive travel insurances in the event of any loss that may spoil your trip, including baggage damage or loss, flight delays or cancellations, etc. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

Others

Flight/Accommodation/Sightseeing /Meals not listed in the itinerary. Passport and Visa: Your passport should be valid for a certain period beyond your intended stay in the destination country. The required validity can vary. Six months beyond your planned departure date from the destination country is a common requirement. And ensure you have at least 2 blank pages for visa stamps. Visa requirements vary from country to country; please consult your travel consultant for more details if you are unsure whether a visa is required for your trip. A payment transaction fee of 3% of total amount if paying by credit card or PayPal. Personal expenses such as room service, internet charge, laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc. Excess Baggage Charges Optional activities Accommodation Tax are not included and to be paid by the guests as necessary directly at lodging; the taxes could be different in different part of Japan. Tokyo accommodation tax (currently up to JPY 200 per guest per night) Osaka accommodation tax (currently up to 300 yen per guest per night) Kanazawa and Fukuoka accommodation tax (currently up to 500 yen per guest per night) Kyoto Accommodation tax (currently up to 1,000 yen per guest per night) The taxes are subject to change without prior notice.

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Day 1 Arrival - Tokyo(-/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival - Tokyo(-/-/-)

Welcome to the dynamic Tokyo!

Take a private transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to shake off any jet lag.

Note: A driver with car

Transfer via: Flight, arranged on your own

Accommodation: Shibuya Tokyu REI Hotel or similar, Standard Twin Room

Kindly note: Booking during peak seasons ( cherry blossom, fall colors, skiing) and last-minute reservations may face price changes.
Day 2 Tokyo(B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tokyo(B/-/-)

Meet your guide at the appointed time to embark on your Tokyo Odyssey.

Visit Meiji Shrine, an oasis of tranquility enveloped within verdant woods. Marvel at its majestic torii gates and meander through the serene trails lined with towering trees.

Explore Tokyo’s ancient heart, the Senso-ji Temple and its surroundings. It’s a mesmerizing maze of vivid hues, tempting aromas, lively crowds, and delectable street eats, with visitors posing for photos dressed in elegant kimonos.

Afterward, going to Odaiba, an ultramodern area on Tokyo Bay. Here you can enjoy pleasure cruising, shopping, and spectacular views of Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Bay, and the Tokyo skyline.

On the way back to your hotel, we will show you the famous Shibuya crossing filled with urban buzz.

Note: Group guide with public transportation

Accommodation: Shibuya Tokyu REI Hotel or similar

Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Tokyo - Nagano(B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tokyo - Nagano(B/-/-)

After breakfast, get to the railway station and take a 1.5-hour bullet train to Nagano, the proud host of the 1998 Winter Olympics Games.

Upon arrival, take a local bus (about 40 minutes) to Jigokudani Monkey Park to see the adorable snow monkeys bathing in natural mountain hot springs. This stunning place is home to a troop of wild Japanese macaques who go about their daily lives here, including the unique behavior of bathing in onsen (natural hot springs). This particular troop of monkeys, which was featured on the cover of Time Magazine in 1970, is the only troop in the world known to enjoy this relaxing human activity.

At night we will stay at a traditional hot spring inn in the small hot spring resort town of Shibu Onsen. Dress in traditional Japanese attire (yukata and geta) and walk through the streets of this wonderful little town entering

Note: Group guide with public transportation

Transfer via: Train (Bullet Train), Ordinary Class Reserved Seat, arranged by Odynovo

Accommodation: shibu hotel, Standard Room

Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Nagano - Kanazawa(B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Nagano - Kanazawa(B/-/-)

Take an-hour bus to Nagano on your own and travel onward to Kanazawa by 1.5-hour bullet train.

On arrival, be welcomed by your guide and escorted to take in the city’s major sights. visit the magnificent Kenrokuen Garden, which is justifiably classified as one of Japan’s three most beautiful landscape gardens. The spacious garden used to be the outer garden of Kanazawa Castle and was constructed by the ruling Maeda family over a period of nearly two centuries.

After enjoying a leisurely stroll through these magnificent gardens we will then explore the sprawling grounds of Kanazawa Castle itself. This castle was the seat of the powerful Maeda clan from 1583 to the end of the Edo period.

We will finish the day by exploring Kanazawa’s famous Nagamachi Samurai District. This district, located at the foot of Kanazawa Castle, was where the ruling samurai and their families used to live. The area preserves a historic atmosphere with its remaining samurai residences, earthen walls, private entrance gates, narrow lanes, and water canals.

Note: Group guide with public transportation

Transfer via: Train (Bullet Train / 00:00-00:00), Ordinary Class Reserved Seat, arranged by Odynovo

Accommodation: HOTEL MYSTAYS PREMIER Kanazawa or similar, Standard Twin Room

Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Kanazawa - Shirakawago - Kanazawa(B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kanazawa - Shirakawago - Kanazawa(B/-/-)

Enjoy an unforgettable day trip to the historic villages of Shirakawa-go.

This exquisite rural village features the traditional thatched-roof farmhouses unique to Japan’s alpine regions. With their steeply-slanted roofs built to withstand heavy snowfalls, they resemble “hands clasped together in prayer” (hence their name, gassho-tsukuri). A walk through the village allows us to experience the magic of the farmhouses in the snow, and learn more about the construction of these houses and the traditional life of the villagers.

After your visit, get back to Kanazawa.

Note: Group guide with public transportation

Transfer via:

Kanazawa - Shirakawago, Coach (Duration: 1 hour and 25 minutes), arranged by Odynovo

Shirakawago - Kanazawa, Coach (Duration: 50 mins), arranged by Odynovo

Accommodation: HOTEL MYSTAYS PREMIER Kanazawa or similar or similar

Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Kanazawa - Nagoya - Sapporo(B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kanazawa - Nagoya - Sapporo(B/-/-)

Travel from Kanazawa to Nagoya by shinkansen.

Here we transfer to a domestic flight to Sapporo, Hokkaido.

Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido and most notably hosted the Winter Olympics in 1972. You’ll have a chance to explore the city and sample some of the unique cuisine such the local buttery ramen noodles.

Upon arrival, greet and airport transfer to the selected hotel.

Note: Transfer for Nagoya Station - Nagoya NGO airport & Sapporo CTS airport - hotel in Sapporo

Transfer via:

Kanazawa - Nagoya, Train (Limited Express Train), Ordinary Class Reserved Seat, arranged by Odynovo

Nagoya - Sapporo, Flight (Duration: 34 minutes), Economy Class, arranged by Odynovo

Accommodation: Hotel JAL City Sapporo Nakajima Park or similar, Standard Twin Room

Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Sapporo(B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sapporo(B/-/-)

Start your city tour at the Sapporo Clock Tower. It is one of the few surviving Western-style buildings in Sapporo. Continue to Odori Park and Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium, one of the settings for the 1972 Winter Olympics.

Later, stroll around Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade and then visit Shiroi Koibito Park, a theme park by Ishiya, a local chocolate company, for chances to see how to make chocolate. You can also taste some sweets there.

Note: Group guide with public transportation

Accommodation: Hotel JAL City Sapporo Nakajima Park

Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Sapporo - Otaru - Sapporo(B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sapporo - Otaru - Sapporo(B/-/-)

Have a one-day excursion to Otaru, a small harbor city about an hour northwest of Sapporo by drive. As the city is known for glassworks, music boxes, and sake distilleries, the Kitaichi Venetian Art Museum, Otaru Music Box Museum, and Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura are what you can’t miss. Besides these, a short walk from the city’s canal area to Sakaimachi Street and a visit to Sankaku Fish Market would make your impression of this city come alive.

After the tour, return to Sapporo for the night.

Note: Group guide with public transportation

Transfer via:

Sapporo - Otaru, Train , arranged by Odynovo

Otaru - Sapporo, Train , arranged by Odynovo

Accommodation: Hotel JAL City Sapporo Nakajima Park or similar

Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 Sapporo(B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sapporo(B/-/-)

Full day free time.

Note: No guide or car service

Accommodation: Hotel JAL City Sapporo Nakajima Park or similar

Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 Sapporo - Exit(B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sapporo - Exit(B/-/-)

After breakfast, be met and transferred to New Chitose Airport and Niseko, then connect your flight back home.

Note: A driver with car

Transfer via: Flight , arranged on your own

Meals: Breakfast

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10-Day Japan Winter Tour (Group: 4-6 Pax, Recommend Travel D

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Itinerary of your trip 10-Day Japan Winter Tour (Group: 4-6 Pax, Recommend Travel D

Arrival - Tokyo(-/-/-)

Tokyo(B/-/-)

Tokyo - Nagano(B/-/-)

Nagano - Kanazawa(B/-/-)

Kanazawa - Shirakawago - Kanazawa(B/-/-)

Kanazawa - Nagoya - Sapporo(B/-/-)

Sapporo(B/-/-)

Sapporo - Otaru - Sapporo(B/-/-)

Sapporo(B/-/-)

Sapporo - Exit(B/-/-)

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