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Japan Winter Adventure

11-Day Japan Winter Tour to Kyoto, Tokyo and Sapporo

Japan Winter Adventure Guided Tour 2026
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Travel & Accommodation

11 days, 1 country and 7 cities

10 nights accommodation

Meals

10 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners

Activity Level

Dynamic

Itinerary

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A winter journey from Osaka to Sapporo

From Kyoto’s golden temples to the icy seas of Hokkaido, visit Japan for a winter journey that combines iconic sights with rare seasonal experiences. You’ll wander through bamboo forests, hear the stories of Ainu artisans and cruise aboard an icebreaker. Discover Japan’s wintry beauty through cultural encounters, scenic rail journeys and a Stays with Stories experience at a traditional onsen.

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Osaka to Tokyo

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Osaka to Tokyo

12 days through Japan to vibrant Tokyo

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Save up to £830

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£5,445

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£6,275

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Osaka to Sapporo

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Osaka to Sapporo

11 days through Japan to scenic Sapporo

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£5,425

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Osaka to Tokyo

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Osaka to Tokyo

12 days through Japan to vibrant Tokyo

Today's Deal

Save up to £830

From

£5,445

Was

£6,275

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Osaka to Sapporo

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Osaka to Sapporo

11 days through Japan to scenic Sapporo

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£5,425

Trip map

Japan Winter Adventure Guided Tour Map 2027_28

Day By Day Itinerary

11-day itinerary from Osaka to Sapporo visiting 1 Country and 7 Cities.

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About this trip

Sightseeing highlights

Explore Kyoto, Kanazawa, Tokyo, Kushiro and Sapporo.

Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Kenrokuen gardens and Nomura Samurai House in Kanazawa, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Sensō-ji Temple, Tokyo Skytree and National Museum in Tokyo, Beer Museum in Sapporo and Otaru Canal. 

View Odori Park, Clock Tower and Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo.

See Imperial Palace Plaza in Tokyo

Cruise Drift Ice Cruise

What's included?

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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

All porterage and restaurant gratuities

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Must-see sightseeing

Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Optional Experiences and free time

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Frequently asked questions

Live, unedited & independent traveller reviews

Japan Winter Adventure trip reviews

Japan Winter Adventure trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

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159,566 reviews

independently verified reviews

93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 09/25/2026 14:31:15

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 09/25/2026 14:28:33

Guy Eigenbrode

4/5

Reviewed on 09/25/2026 14:28:15

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 09/25/2026 14:27:01

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 09/25/2026 14:26:40

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5/5

Reviewed on 09/25/2026 14:21:53

Trusted Customer

3/5

Reviewed on 09/25/2026 13:49:00

Darel Magnuson

2/5

Reviewed on 09/25/2026 11:43:00

Trafalgar made the choice to send us to Kauai knowing they were expecting hurricane Lowel. We should

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Trusted Customer

3/5

Reviewed on 09/25/2026 11:37:25

Itinerary was as expected.

Peter McCann

3/5

Reviewed on 09/25/2026 11:36:41

The itinerary was very good. The choices is stop were interesting. The hotels were only fair and the

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You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

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It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.​

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Our sustainable experiences help advance 11 of the United Nations SDGs and make the world that little bit better.

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Under our sustainability strategy, we've committed to have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on every single one of our tours.

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