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Anime Flavor Plus: Deeper Japan Anime Winter Tour with Snow Monkeys

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Tour Code: GTV729855

Anime Flavor Plus: Deeper Japan Anime Winter Tour with Snow Monkeys

10 days 9 nights

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Single Supplement: USD $810.00


Book an Anime Flavor Plus Snow Monkeys Tour for an extra day exploring Tokyo's Akihabara and Ikebukuro, plus travel through Hakone, Takayama, Matsumoto, Shirakawago, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka.

The Anime Flavor Plus Snow Monkeys Tour is a special tour of Japan with extra time exploring even more of Tokyo’s Otaku culture. Explore the otaku hotspots of Anime Capital-of-the-World Akihabara and Shibuya, with an extra day to browse specialty anime stores in Ikebukuro at Sunshine City and Otome Road. Your knowledgeable guide will show you the popular anime culture shops and hidden spots only locals know in both areas. Our Anime Flavor Plus tours include a stop in Yudanaka to meet with Japan’s adorable Snow Monkeys, plus a well-rounded itinerary through Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Matsumoto, Shirakawago, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka, so guests will still have the opportunity to experience the top must-sees Japan has to offer.

The “Plus” portion of the tour involves some extra time in Tokyo devoted to its rich anime and gamer otaku scene. We spend the time exploring locations in top anime districts Akihabara, Ikebukuro, and Shibuya, browsing shops that sell everything a mega-fan of Japanese pop culture could want for expanding their personal collection. Browse shops along Ikebukuro's Otome Road, explore gaming stores in Akihabara or shop collectibles in Nakano Broadway, and look for your favorite Nintendo or Pokemon characters at official stores in Cyberspace Shibuya. Discover the worlds of Studio Ghibli at the Ghibli Museum, and eat lunch served by a cheerful maid at a Maid Cafe. Explore popular locations across Tokyo, some of which have appeared in popular anime. Browse the busy shops and stalls at Tsukiji Outer Market and learn to make your own sushi, walk under the enormous red lantern at Asakusa Sensoji Temple, drive past the Imperial Palace, and enjoy views of the Tokyo cityscape from the observation deck of Tokyo SkyTree.

We depart Tokyo for the Fuji Five Lakes area, to see stunning Lake Kawaguchi. See the silk- dyed artworks of the Kubota Itchiku Museum and take in breathtaking views from an airborne gondola on the Kachi Kachi Ropeway. You will also visit the dramatic Black Crow Castle (Matsumoto Castle), and the famous snow monkeys at Jigokudani Nature Park. There, you'll stay at a ryokan (traditional inn) where you can unwind in the hot springs (onsen) and dine on gourmet kaiseki cuisine. Afterwards, head on to Takayama, located amongst the Japanese Alps. Due to their remote location, these places are beautifully preserved and developed their own culture as a result, making it unique from the rest of Japan. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa- go and study the famous gassho-zukuri architectural style. You'll also have a chance to visit the beautiful city of Kanazawa, where you'll visit the Kenrokuen Garden (one of Japan's top three gardens) and learn about the six attributes that make a perfect landscape.

The tour includes two days exploring the history and wonder of Kyoto, where our tour guides will show you the city’s best temples, shrines, gardens and traditional shops. Discover the Zen landscape garden of Tenryuji Temple, the sacred springs of Kiyomizu Temple, the shining phoenix of the Golden Pavilion, and the thousand red gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine. We also experience a green tea ceremony hosted by an apprentice geisha, and walk around the Gion Geisha District. We will take a short trip to Nara, where you will behold the Great Buddha of Todaiji Temple, and spend time with the friendly wild deer of Nara Park. At the end of the tour, we enjoy the nightlife of Osaka at Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi.

Join an Anime Flavor Plus with Snow Monkeys Tour of Japan for a deeper immersion into Tokyo’s anime scene, visit the Snow Monkeys of Yudanaka, and explore Japan’s history and culture in Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Matsumoto, Shirakawago, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka.

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Dates & Price

2025

Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Save Status
Mon. Dec 22, 2025 Wed. Dec 31, 2025 USD $3898.00 Tokyo Osaka Deluxe Guarantee / Book Now  

2026

Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Save Status
Tue. Dec 22, 2026 Thu. Dec 31, 2026 USD $3898.00 Tokyo Osaka Deluxe Guarantee / Book Now  

Please Note:

All prices are per person, based on twin (double on request) or triple occupancy.
International flights are not included on our tours - this allows you the flexibility to choose your own departure and get the best value for your money!

We can arrange international flights for US customers if needed, please ask for details.

Deposit

We require US$200 deposit per person to hold the space at time of booking and the final payment is due 2 month prior to departure.

What's included

  • • 8 nights Western style and 1 night Japanese style accommodation
  • • Meet and greet upon arrival at Tokyo Narita Airport
  • • Airport transfers on arrival and departure
  • • Private coach transfers between destinations in Japan
  • • Comprehensive escorted with AJT professional English speaking tour guide

  •   Meals
  • • Breakfast everyday
  • • 6 lunches and 2 dinners

  • Admission fees and activities
  • • All entry fees to sites, activities listed in the itinerary

What's NOT included

  • • International Airfares
  • • Meals that are not included in the itinerary
  • • Travel Insurance
  • • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
  • • Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills

Additional Information

Transport

Travel by private coach between destinations, hassle free baggage handling.


Arrival Departure Airports
  • • For arrivals at Narita Airport (NRT), this tour starts in Tokyo and ends in Osaka, with departures at Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX)
  • • If you will be flying into Haneda Airport (HND) instead of Narita Airport (NRT) on the first day, airport transfer is not included. We will provide with full instructions to get to the hotel in advance, or we can arrange shared shuttle service for you at US$75.00 per person per way.

Meal Requests

Vegetarian or special meals can be arranged.


Meet and Greet

Please note that the meet and greet and airport transfer to the first hotel is ONLY available on the first day of the tour after 11 AM. If you plan to stay extra nights before the start of the tour, we will provide full instructions in advance for you to transfer to your hotel on your own.


Itinerary In Brief

  • Day1   Arrive in Tokyo
  • Day2   Tokyo
  • Day3   Tokyo
  • Day4   Tokyo
  • Day5   Lake Kawaguchi - Matsumoto
  • Day6   Yudanaka - Takayama
  • Day7   Shirakawa-go - Kanazawa - Bullet Train Ride
  • Day8   Kyoto
  • Day9   Kyoto - Nara - Osaka
  • Day10   Tour ends

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