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Dates and prices are subject to change. For booking, availability, and detailed itineraries, consult your travel agent or check online. Japan Winter Highlights CLASSIC Highlights › › Lay eyes on the glitz of Tokyo › › Combat winter's chill soaking in outdoor onsen spas › › Sleep in a farmhouse in a snowy village › › Make your own instant ramen in Osaka › › Celebrate the season at local festivals (select departures) What's Included CEO-led city tour of Tokyo. Village homestay. Orientation tour (Kanazawa). Ninjadera visit. Minshuku stay with traditional meals. Onsen options. Orientation walk of Osaka. Instant Ramen Museum visit. CEO-led city tour of Kyoto. Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations. ACCOMMODATIONS Hotels (6 nts), farmhouse (1 nt), minshuku (1 nt) TRANSPORT Train, public bus, subway, walking GROUP LEADER CEO throughout MEALS 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners. Allow USD380-495 for meals not included. ITINERARY Japan in winter is simply unforgettable. Join this nine-day tour to explore big cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, opt for a day trip to experience the serene beauty of Mt Fuji and roam the iconic geisha district in Kanazawa. Visit the Swiss-like village of Shirakawa-go for a local farmhouse stay and enjoy the traditional onsens (outdoor hot springs) that make winter tours in this country so fun. Make next winter something special in Japan. DAY 1 TOKYO Arrive at any time. DAY 2 TOKYO Enjoy a morning tour of some of the city's highlights. With a free afternoon, opt to head out of town and view Mt Fuji or explore more of Tokyo's diverse districts. DAY 3 TOKYO/SHIRAKAWA-GO It's a long travel day to reach the scenic village of Shirakawago. View the unique architecture before settling into a gassho-zukuri (local farmhouse) for the night. Enjoy a traditional dinner and opt to soak in an onsen. ( 1L, 1D ) DAY 4 SHIRAKAWA-GO/ KANAZAWA-SHI Enjoy a traditional breakfast at the farmhouse before travelling to Kanazawa by bus. Wander through the Samurai village, geisha district and Kenrokuen garden. Take a tour of Ninjadera. Opt to visit the impressive 21st Century Museum. ( 1B ) DAYS 5-6 HONGŪ/OSAKA Travel to Kawayu Onsen in the Kii mountains and settle into the traditional inn for the evening. Visit the seninburo dug into the riverbed and soak in the natural hot spring. Savour a traditional dinner at the minshuku. On Day 6 opt to walk along the ancient Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail, visit Yunomine Onsen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or visit the Hongu Taisha Shrine and giant torii gate of Oyu No Hara. Head to Osaka in the late afternoon and enjoy a night out in buzzing Namba. ( 1B, 1D ) DAY 7 OSAKA Explore this vibrant city before an included visit to the Instant Ramen Museum. Make your own noodles from scratch. With free time opt to visit Spa World or discover artsy cafes and shops in Nakazakicho. DAY 8 KYOTO Continue on to historic Kyoto and set off on a city tour before enjoying some free time. With options like a tea ceremony, a traditional costume photo shoot, and visits to temples or museums, there's tons to see and do. DAY 9 KYOTO Depart at any time. Guaranteed Departures This tour has two IF YOU'RE BOOKED, YOU'RE GOING | special departures. Dec 01 - Dec 09 2016, Dec 05 - Dec 13 2016 Jan 21- Jan 29 2017, Jan 28 - Feb 05 2017, Dec 07 - Dec 15 2017, Dec 11 - Dec 19 2017 NEW TOUR 9 DAYS—TOKYO TO KYOTO FROM $ 3149 TOUR CODE: AJWJ IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TYPE: SMALL GROUP – MAX 15, AVG 12 SERVICE LEVEL: STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND: LIGHT Tokyo Osaka Kanazawa Kawayu Onsen Shirakawago Kyoto J A P A N Hokkaido Winter Festivals CLASSIC Highlights › › Experience dazzling festivals in Sapporo and Otaru › › Soak in an outdoor onsen in Noboribetsu › › Go local at a traditional minshuku What's Included Sapporo orientation walk. Snow Festival visit. Snow Light Path Festival visit (Otaru). Noboribetsu day trip. Jigokudani Park visit. Minshuku stay. All transport to/from included activities and between destinations. ACCOMMODATIONS Hotels (3 nts), minshuku (1 nt) TRANSPORT Train, walking GROUP LEADER CEO throughout MEALS 1 breakfast, 1 dinner. Allow USD225-295 for meals not included. ITINERARY This quick 5-day trip to the famous Sapporo Snow Festival is one of the most unique specifically-winter tours we offer. Explore the celebrated snow and ice sculptures created for this amazing event (held yearly since 1950), visit a light festival in the coastal town of Otaru, hike to see the geysers in Jigokudani, and opt to enjoy hot springs with a day in Noboribetsu. While there, take advantage of the option to ski in winter-perfect Hokkaido. This tour is the ideal add-on to any winter travel in this part of the world. DAY 1 SAPPORO Arrive at any time. DAY 2 SAPPORO Take an orientation tour of the city before spending the day at the Sapporo Snow Festival. In the evening, depart for Otaru to experience this town's Snow Light Path Festival. Head back to Sapporo for the night. DAY 3 SAPPORO Enjoy a day trip to nearby Noboribetsu. Visit the onsen town's spas or opt for a hike through Jigokudani Park to view the scenery and geysers. Return to Sapporo for more evening Snow Festival options. DAY 4 SAPPORO Enjoy a free day to visit the Snow Festival or explore more of Sapporo. In the evening, check into a traditional minshuku for the night complete with dinner dressed in a provided "yukata" (cotton kimono). Opt to visit the Sapporo Beer Museum. ( 1D ) DAY 5 SAPPORO Depart at any time. ( 1B ) Guaranteed Departures This tour has two IF YOU'RE BOOKED, YOU'RE GOING | special departures. Feb 05 - Feb 09 2017, Feb 07 - Feb 11 2017 NEW TOUR 5 DAYS—SAPPORO TO SAPPORO FROM $ 1799 TOUR CODE: AJHW IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TYPE: SMALL GROUP – MAX 15, AVG 13 SERVICE LEVEL: STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND: LIGHT Sapporo Noboribetsu Otaru J A P A N ASIA›› JAPAN 61