TOKYO, NIKKO & HAKUBA
SKIING ADVENTURE
Highlights | Sample Itinerary
Highlights
6 DAYS
TOKYO, NIKKO & HAKUBA
SKIING ADVENTURE
Your 6-day Japan adventure starts in Tokyo with temples, gardens, and stunning views. Explore Asakusa, Harajuku, and Meiji Shrine before venturing further. Day 3 offers flexibility: dive into Tokyo's vibrant districts like Akihabara or venture out to Kamakura or Nikko. Then, experience winter magic in Hakuba! Ski the Olympic slopes, soak in hot springs, or spot wild monkeys inJigokudani. After indulging in snowy adventures, return to Tokyo for your final farewell. This itinerary packs in cultural immersion, thrilling activities, and relaxing escapes - all in just 6 days!
***This itinerary is specifically designed for the winter season, not available in other seasons.
***This itinerary is specifically designed for the winter season, not available in other seasons.
Sample Itinerary
*** It's recommended to make reservations far ahead of your arrival date due to the limited number of hotels and rooms.
DAY 1: TOKYO ARRIVAL
Meet your assistant at Narita Airport and transfer to your hotel. Relax at the hotel before walking out for dinner at Japanese-style restaurants nearby.
DAY 2: TOKYO (ASAKUSA & HARAJUKU)
Wake up to a tasty breakfast before beginning your adventure. Journey to Hamarikyu garden, the former private garden of an Edo Period Lord. Stopover for sampling Japanese green tea, followed by a short cruise along the Sumida River. Later, travel to Asakusa for a visit to the renowned Sensoji! Stroll along Nakamise shopping street nearby, where typical Japanese souvenirs and various traditional snacks are sold!
Enjoy local sushi or ramen for lunch. After lunch, we will visit the magnificent Meiji Shrine, a Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji. Continue the journey to Harajuku and Omotesando. This tree-lined avenue features many dazzling architecturally ambitious buildings of global haute couture brands. Finish the day with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku, one of Tokyo's tallest and most distinctive skyscrapers for a panoramic view of the city if time permits.
DAY 3: TOKYO - KAMAKURA/NIKKO (OPTIONAL)
Let's make your way exploring the metropolitan. Do you want to go back to visiting fascinating valleys for an insight? Use our information packet to discover new places. A visit to Tsukiji Fish Market and surrounding restaurants in Tsukishima is strongly recommended.
Are you interested in Japanese technology? Odaiba - a unique island of gaming and multimedia - is perfect for you! If traditional art is your interest, come to the Kabukiza Theatre in Ginza and watch a performance. Akihabara is recommended for electronic gadget lovers.
Travel further from Tokyo? An optional one-day trip to nearby Nikko to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Toshogu Shrine, or to Kamakura to admire the giant Buddha statue is available. Tell us what's your plan?
DAY 4: HAKUBA
Today we will depart from Tokyo station on Japanese signature means of transportation – Shinkansen to Nagano Prefecture. Upon arrival, your pre-booked taxi is waiting to take you to your accommodation in Hakuba. Hakuba is at the heart of the Japanese Alps. This village is Japan's most popular ski area, offering pristine snow conditions with outstanding natural beauty. "Hakuba Valley Ticket" is introduced by nine major Hakuba ski resorts, which gives ski lovers access to those grand snow resorts. From the seasoned alpine expert to freshly minted newbies, there is a snowy adventure to be had by everyone. Achieve your own Olympic Dream by sliding down the Hakuba Happo-one Snow Resort, which hosted the most important events of the 1998 Winter Olympics. You can also choose the more challenging Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort & Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park, which targets intermediate and advanced skiers.
In addition to the aforementioned resorts, the following can also be accessed with Hakuba Valley Ticket: Jiigatake Snow Resort, Kashimayari Snow Resort, Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field, Tsugaike Kogen Snow Resort, Hakuba Norikura Onsen Snow Resort, and Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort. After a day of skiing, indulge yourself by relaxing at one of Hakuba's numerous onsen, or natural hot springs.
DAY 5: HAKUBA
Today you will continue the pleasure of discovering all the best that skiing in Hakuba has to offer or take a break from the slopes to enjoy one of the following highly recommended day excursions:
Jigokudani Monkey Park Excursion: Enjoy the exclusive experience of seeing wild monkeys bathing in the park's natural hot spring. Jigokudani means ‘hell's valleys' due to the steam and boiling water that bubbles out of small crevices in the frozen ground, and it is in these baths of boiling water that the resident Japanese Macaques like to soak in. The monkeys live in large social groups, and it can be quite entertaining to watch their interactions. They are highly accustomed to human observers, so you can get as close to them as you feel comfortable. Whilst the monkeys are most numerous during the cold months, they can be observed all year round.
Matsumoto Excursion: Matsumoto has flourished as a castle town since the 16th century. Today you will visit Matsumoto Castle, also known as “Crow Castle because of its black walls and spreading wings, one of the most complete and beautiful among Japan's original castles. It is a shining example of the so-called "hirajiro" castles of Japan, which are built on plains rather than on a hill or mountain.
DAY 6: TOKYO DEPARTURE
Today you will leave Hakuba behind and return to Tokyo. A transfer by train to Narita Airport is included and, if requested, we can also arrange for you an extra night in Tokyo.
DAY 1: TOKYO ARRIVAL
Meet your assistant at Narita Airport and transfer to your hotel. Relax at the hotel before walking out for dinner at Japanese-style restaurants nearby.
DAY 2: TOKYO (ASAKUSA & HARAJUKU)
Wake up to a tasty breakfast before beginning your adventure. Journey to Hamarikyu garden, the former private garden of an Edo Period Lord. Stopover for sampling Japanese green tea, followed by a short cruise along the Sumida River. Later, travel to Asakusa for a visit to the renowned Sensoji! Stroll along Nakamise shopping street nearby, where typical Japanese souvenirs and various traditional snacks are sold!
Enjoy local sushi or ramen for lunch. After lunch, we will visit the magnificent Meiji Shrine, a Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji. Continue the journey to Harajuku and Omotesando. This tree-lined avenue features many dazzling architecturally ambitious buildings of global haute couture brands. Finish the day with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku, one of Tokyo's tallest and most distinctive skyscrapers for a panoramic view of the city if time permits.
DAY 3: TOKYO - KAMAKURA/NIKKO (OPTIONAL)
Let's make your way exploring the metropolitan. Do you want to go back to visiting fascinating valleys for an insight? Use our information packet to discover new places. A visit to Tsukiji Fish Market and surrounding restaurants in Tsukishima is strongly recommended.
Are you interested in Japanese technology? Odaiba - a unique island of gaming and multimedia - is perfect for you! If traditional art is your interest, come to the Kabukiza Theatre in Ginza and watch a performance. Akihabara is recommended for electronic gadget lovers.
Travel further from Tokyo? An optional one-day trip to nearby Nikko to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Toshogu Shrine, or to Kamakura to admire the giant Buddha statue is available. Tell us what's your plan?
DAY 4: HAKUBA
Today we will depart from Tokyo station on Japanese signature means of transportation – Shinkansen to Nagano Prefecture. Upon arrival, your pre-booked taxi is waiting to take you to your accommodation in Hakuba. Hakuba is at the heart of the Japanese Alps. This village is Japan's most popular ski area, offering pristine snow conditions with outstanding natural beauty. "Hakuba Valley Ticket" is introduced by nine major Hakuba ski resorts, which gives ski lovers access to those grand snow resorts. From the seasoned alpine expert to freshly minted newbies, there is a snowy adventure to be had by everyone. Achieve your own Olympic Dream by sliding down the Hakuba Happo-one Snow Resort, which hosted the most important events of the 1998 Winter Olympics. You can also choose the more challenging Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort & Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park, which targets intermediate and advanced skiers.
In addition to the aforementioned resorts, the following can also be accessed with Hakuba Valley Ticket: Jiigatake Snow Resort, Kashimayari Snow Resort, Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field, Tsugaike Kogen Snow Resort, Hakuba Norikura Onsen Snow Resort, and Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort. After a day of skiing, indulge yourself by relaxing at one of Hakuba's numerous onsen, or natural hot springs.
DAY 5: HAKUBA
Today you will continue the pleasure of discovering all the best that skiing in Hakuba has to offer or take a break from the slopes to enjoy one of the following highly recommended day excursions:
Jigokudani Monkey Park Excursion: Enjoy the exclusive experience of seeing wild monkeys bathing in the park's natural hot spring. Jigokudani means ‘hell's valleys' due to the steam and boiling water that bubbles out of small crevices in the frozen ground, and it is in these baths of boiling water that the resident Japanese Macaques like to soak in. The monkeys live in large social groups, and it can be quite entertaining to watch their interactions. They are highly accustomed to human observers, so you can get as close to them as you feel comfortable. Whilst the monkeys are most numerous during the cold months, they can be observed all year round.
Matsumoto Excursion: Matsumoto has flourished as a castle town since the 16th century. Today you will visit Matsumoto Castle, also known as “Crow Castle because of its black walls and spreading wings, one of the most complete and beautiful among Japan's original castles. It is a shining example of the so-called "hirajiro" castles of Japan, which are built on plains rather than on a hill or mountain.
DAY 6: TOKYO DEPARTURE
Today you will leave Hakuba behind and return to Tokyo. A transfer by train to Narita Airport is included and, if requested, we can also arrange for you an extra night in Tokyo.
- END -