Discover Japan wrapped in snow on this 11-day winter adventure through Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka and Nagano. Hand-roll your own sushi, take a Kendo class with a samurai descendant, and watch red-faced snow monkeys bathe in steaming hot springs. Extend the trip with an optional 3-day ski and snowboard package at Hakuba's Happo One resort.
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Touch down in Tokyo and settle into your hostel before the group comes together for a welcome dinner of authentic Japanese cuisine. Once evening crowds have thinned, we head out to explore the iconic Senso-ji Temple lit up after dark, a fitting first taste of Japan in winter.
Start the morning with a Japan orientation briefing before diving into Harajuku, the birthplace of Japan's teen pop culture. Wander through Yoyogi Park and its peaceful Meiji Shrine, then spend the evening exploring Akihabara's neon-lit arcades and electronics stores.
Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on sushi-making class, learning to prepare miso soup, hand-rolled sushi and the secrets of teriyaki. By evening we head to Shinjuku for skyline views before witnessing the buzz of the famous Shibuya Crossing.
Board the scenic Romance Car up to the mountain town of Hakone. Spend the day exploring the surrounding area in search of postcard views of snow-capped Mount Fuji, weather permitting, before winding down with a traditional nabe hot pot dinner at your guesthouse.
After breakfast, transfer to Hakuba, home to some of Japan's best ski terrain. Collect your gear and hit the slopes with a 3-day lift pass at the expansive Happo One resort.
Accommodation: 4-share cabin
Spend a full day carving through Hakuba's renowned powder snow, with runs suited to every level from first-timers to advanced riders, plus off-piste terrain for the more adventurous.
Accommodation: 4-share cabin
Head back to Nagano Station and board the train to Tokyo, where your Japan winter ski adventure comes to a close.
Ski Extension: Incl. Tokyo <> Hakuba return train journey. Excl. Train Station <> Ski Stay return 5 min taxi.
*Please note this is a self guided extension
