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Powder of Japan 10-day Ski Tour
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10 days 9 nights

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Single Room

Single room types are rooms for single room occupants.
One person will be occupying the hotel room throughout the tour.

Twin Room

Twin room types are rooms set for two people who will occupy one room, but will have two separate beds.

Double Room

A double room is a room that has one bed for two people to share.

Triple Room

A triple room is one room where three people may share the same room. It has three separate beds.

Japanese Style Room

A Japanese-style room traditionally does not have a western-style bed, it is a tatami floor room with futon bedding. However, if you prefer a western-style bed, you may request one though we cannot guarantee it.

Please note: If you would like to request neighboring rooms next to your traveling companions, you and your traveling companions must have the same room types in order to be next to each other. For example, if you have requested a double room, but your traveling companions have requested a twin, or triple room, then neighboring rooms cannot be accommodated. However, if both you and your traveling companions match in room type, then neighboring rooms will likely be arranged for your convenience.

Japan is hailed as one of the world's top ski destinations, and for good reason! With ski resorts across the breathtaking Japanese Alps (a mountain range spanning 5 prefectures), there are endless opportunities for winter excitement. This 10-day Japan ski tour pairs Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara - three of Japan's most coveted sightseeing destinations - with three days at one of the country's top ski resorts - Oku Shiga Kogen!

The tour begins in Tokyo, one of the largest cities in the world, with two days of guided tours that include Asakusa Sensoji Temple, the Edo Tokyo Museum, Akihabara Electric Town, Meiji Shrine, and the Harajuku's fashionable Takeshita Street. Then it's off to Nagano prefecture for three days at the Oku Shiga Kogen Hotel Ski Resort - the perfect resort for both skiing / snowboarding travel groups and families with small children. The resort has ski runs that can challenge beginner and advanced skiers. The tour wraps up with 4 days in immersing in the historic sights of Kyoto and Nara, with incredible UNESCO heritage temples, shrines, and castles, like the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari Shrine, and Todaiji Temple. There are also a number of optional activities that you can add to your Japan ski trip, like learning calligraphy, partaking in a green tea ceremony, or enjoying a dinner of kaiseki cuisine with geisha entertainment. Ask your AJT travel specialist about adding these activities to your itinerary. The tours will make use of Japan's smooth and efficient public transportation system, and will ship your luggage to and from the ski resort. Please browse below for the full itinerary.

This itinerary can be customized based on your budget and interests. Please feel free to CONTACT US to plan your dream trip to Japan.

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Tour Information

Please Note:

● The price is per person with minimum 2 people, based on twin/double or triple room occupancy.
● The itinerary can be customized based on your interests and budget, please contact us to plan your perfect vacation to Japan.

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

• 9 nights Western style accommodation
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure
• Public transportation between destinations in Japan including Shinkansen (bullet train)
• Local guides in each city
• Luggage forwarding from Tokyo to Kyoto

Meals
• Breakfast everyday
• 1 lunch

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
Shinkansen bullet trains, local trains, subways and local buses.
Arrival Departure Airports
For arrivals at Narita Airport (NRT) or Haneda Airport (HND), this tour starts in Tokyo and ends in Osaka, with departures at Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) or Itami Airport (ITM)
Meal Requests
Vegetarian or special meals can be arranged
Meet and Greet
Private airport transfers on arrival included

Itinerary In Brief

Day1 Arrive in Tokyo
Day2 Tokyo
Day3 Tokyo
Day4 Tokyo - Oku Shiga Kogen
Day5 Oku Shiga Kogen
Day6 Oku Shiga Kogen
Day7 Oku Shiga Kogen - Kyoto
Day8 Kyoto
Day9 Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto
Day10 Tour ends

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Tour schedule and prices subject to change without notice

Day1

Arrival at Tokyo Narita or Haneda Airport

Upon arrival, proceed through customs and meet your driver just outside the exit gate, they will be holding an “All Japan Tours” sign for easy visibility. Proceed to your hotel by private car. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will be free for leisure.

Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Marunouchi or similar class

Day2

Tokyo

Begin your tour of the world’s largest metropolis at the museum which best shows Tokyo’s history: The Edo Tokyo Museum. The museum exhibits life size replicas as well as miniature models of structures during the Edo period in Japan. Then travel to Asakusa Kannon Temple, in Tokyo’s Asakusa district. Enter by way of the Kaminarimon “Thunder Gate”, underneath one of Japan’s largest paper lanterns. Don’t forget to look up to see the dragon sculpture under the lantern! Walk through the Nakamise Market – a street lined with shops selling traditional goods of all kinds, before approaching Sensoji Temple. Take some time to explore Tokyo’s oldest temple and shrine complex. After, experience panoramic views of the city at 350 meters high at the Tokyo Skytree. These are the highest observation decks in Japan, and the tower is one of the tallest structures in the world. Finally, head to Akihabara Electric Town, beckoning to anime and manga fans from all over the world to come enjoy the colorful characters and flashy displays in the stores and arcades lining its streets.

Breakfast

Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Marunouchi or similar class

Day3

Tokyo

In the morning, we make our way to the Tsukiji Outer Market, filled with shops and restaurants where you can try fresh produce and other food-related goods. Next, learn how to create your own sushi with a professional sushi chef. Whatever you make, you will get to eat for lunch! Next, pay a visit to the Imperial Palace, the former site of Edo Castle and current residence of Japan's Imperial Family, followed by a stroll around Meiji Shrine, one of Tokyo's most iconic shrines, and surrounded by natural beauty. Nearby is Harajuku, where we can browse around Omotesando and the fashionable Takeshita Street.

Breakfast / Lunch

Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Marunouchi or similar class

Note: For the Sushi Making Experience, if you are a vegetarian, on a gluten-free diet, have a seafood allergy, or don't eat raw fish, please contact us for other ingredient options.

Day4

Tokyo - Oku Shiga Kogen

In the morning, you will make your way to Tokyo Station and board the bullet train to Nagano, located in the beautiful Japan Alps. From Nagano Station, take the highway bus to Okushiga Kogen Hotel, home to a gorgeous ski resort that can be enjoyed by skiers of every age and skill level. Enjoy skiing next to your hotel on some of the best snow available in the Nagano region.

Breakfast

Okushiga Kogen Hotel or similar class

Notes: We will courier your big baggage from Tokyo to your hotel in Kyoto (Included for up to one piece of baggage per person). Please pack your essentials for 3 nights in a small bag to carry with you.

Day5

Oku Shiga Kogen

Enjoy a day of skiing or snowboarding at Oku Shiga Kogen Ski Resort next to your hotel. Enjoy the thrill of the different ski runs throughout the day.

Breakfast

Okushiga Kogen Hotel or similar class

Day6

Oku Shiga Kogen

Enjoy a day of skiing or snowboarding at Oku Shiga Kogen Ski Resort next to your hotel. Make the most of your last day in breathtaking Nagano.

Breakfast

Okushiga Kogen Hotel or similar class

Day7

Oku Shiga Kogen - Kyoto

After breakfast, make your own way to Nagano station by highway bus. Then, at Nagano Station, take the JR Express Train to Nagoya, and board the bullet train the Kyoto. You are free for leisure in the afternoon. All Japan Tours can also make arrangements for guests to visit a Traditional Wooden Townhouse in the afternoon to learn about kimono, origami, calligraphy, the art of ikebana, or even enjoy a green tea ceremony.

Breakfast

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo or similar class

Day8

Kyoto

Today's guided tour begins with a visit by public transit to the iconic Golden Pavilion, also known as Kinkakuji, which is covered in shimmering gold leaf and crowned with an ornate phoenix. Then discover the opulent Edo- era of the Tokugawa shogun on a visit to Nijo Castle, which are full of life-like displays depicting life in a samurai court. Continue from there to Kiyomizu Temple, which is known for it's dramatic wooden stage where you can get a spectacular view of Kyoto behind a grove of beautiful cherry and maple trees. Then enjoy a stroll down the old-fashioned Gion Geisha District where the fortunate may glimpse a geisha walking between the time-honored teahouses. All Japan Tours can also make arrangements for guests to enjoy a session of Zen Meditation as well as a dinner of classical Japanese kaiseki cuisine accompanied by a geisha performance.

Breakfast

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo or similar class

Day9

Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of historic sites including Fushimi Inari Shrine, famed for its hundreds of scarlet torii gates, arranged in long picturesque tunnels. Then we travel to the ancient capital of Nara to experience the beauty of Isuien Garden. This is a traditional Japanese Garden with a scenic view structured using “shakkei” or borrowed scenery, fusing the background with the trees within the area. Next, discover one of Nara's greatest landmarks and also one of Japan's most famous temples - Todaiji Temple. Its enormous main hall is the largest wooden building in Japan (and one of the largest in the world), and it houses a massive seated bronze Buddha. Nearby is Nara Park, home to a herd of adorable wild Sika deer. You can buy special crackers to feed the curious deer, many of whom have learned how to politely bow their heads when asking for the treat. All Japan Tours can also make arrangements for guests to learn how to craft bamboo Chasen (tea whisks) from an expert craftsperson.

Breakfast

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo or similar class

Day10

Tour Ends

After breakfast, you will be free for leisure. You may make your own way to Osaka Kansai Airport via Haruka Express Train – train tickets included.

Breakfast

Note: If you would like the private airport transfer to be included, please contact us for the arrangements.

Experiences

Accommodations

PLEASE NOTE: These are the hotels All Japan Tours generally uses on the touring styles and regions shown. There is no guarantee that you will stay in the lodgings listed on the website. We encourage you to check your travel documentation for confirmation of the exact accommodation you will be staying in.

Destinations

Tokyo - Oku Shiga Kogen - Kyoto - Nara

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Itinerary In Brief

Day1

Arrival at Tokyo Narita or Haneda Airport

Day2

Tokyo

Breakfast

Day3

Tokyo

Breakfast / Lunch

Day4

Tokyo - Oku Shiga Kogen

Breakfast

Day5

Oku Shiga Kogen

Breakfast

Day6

Oku Shiga Kogen

Breakfast

Day7

Oku Shiga Kogen - Kyoto

Breakfast

Day8

Kyoto

Breakfast

Day9

Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto

Breakfast

Day10

Tour Ends

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