Northern Japan Winter Discovery - 15 days
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Northern Japan Winter Discovery

Duration15 days

WINTER TOUR: From Tokyo, head to Japan's northern-most main island of Hokkaido to uncover the best of the region during the snowy winter months. Spot rare species on a bird-watching tour of Tsurui, spend two days in the capital of Sapporo and take an included icebreaker cruise on the Okhotsk Sea. Ride a cable car to the summit of Mount Hakodate, then fly back to Honshu to take in the best of classic Japan. Explore Kyoto and Kanazawa, and visit the UNESCO-listed village of Shirakawago before returning to Tokyo.

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Tour overview

Duration15 days
StartsTokyo
EndsTokyo
RangeHandpicked
Tour GuideYes - escorted by a tour leader
Group SizeMin 4 / Max 14
Minimum age6 yrs, accompanied by an adult
DepartsJanuary - February
Hotel Rating3-4 star hotels
CountriesJapan
Arrival TransferYes
Departure TransferYes
Meals includedBreakfast: 14, Lunch: 2, Dinner: 7
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Based on 2 passengers
Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
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Shown in NZD
Per person from
$14,015.00
Deposit from
$8,409.00
From
$28,030.00

Tour Highlights

Tokyo - Take in highlights of the city such as Senso-ji and the Meiji Shrine with your tour leader
Tsurui - Search for rare red-crowned crane's in this lesser-visited region of Hokkaido, with the services of an expert bird-watching guide
Okhotsk Sea - Take in the dramatic winter coastal scenery on an included icebreaker cruise, and look out for swooping Steller's Sea Eagles on the ice floes
Sapporo - Spend two days in the capital city of Hokkaido, with free time to explore and an included tour and dinner at Sapporo Beer Brewery
Hakodate - Discover the Meiji-era architecture of the city and ride the cable car to Mount Hakodate for sublime views
Kyoto - Take in the main sites of the city and enjoy afternoon tea with a maiko (trainee geisha)
Kanazawa - Uncover highlights of this well-preserved ancient town, including the famous Kenrokuen garden
Shirakawago - See the famous thatched roofs of this UNESCO-listed village, shaped like pairs of praying hands

Included

14 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 7 dinners
14 nights 3-4 star hotels
Escorted by a tour leader
Arrival airport transfer on day 1 and departure transfer on day 15 by shared shuttle bus
All relevant transportation including domestic flights, and transfers including by minibus, private coach and train
Transport card with 2,500 yen (USD $16) credit for city transport
Entrance fee to Hamarikyu Gardens in Tokyo
Bird-watching guide in Tsurui
Icebreaker cruise on the Okhotsk Sea
Brewery tour in Sapporo
Mt. Hakodate cable car
Audience with a trainee geisha in Kyoto
Hands-on washi paper making experience
Day excursion by private coach to Shirakawago village
Luggage forwarding from Tsurui to Sapporo, Sapporo to Kyoto and Kyoto to Tokyo
Information pack on arrival
Shared portable Wi-Fi access throughout trip

Not Included

International flights
Any entrance fees (including those for temples, shrines and museums) unless otherwise specified
Any local transport in each destination unless otherwise specified
Baggage handling & luggage forwarding unless otherwise specified