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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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When do you want to travel?

Travel & Accommodation

11 days, 1 country and 7 cities

10 nights accommodation

Meals

10 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners

Activity Level

Dynamic

Group Size

Average 28 people

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.

How you’ll travel
Guided throughout, with authentic local connections.

4-star stays

Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal

Deluxe coach and train travel, and select flights

32 Experiences

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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 $1900

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$12,425

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$14,325

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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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$12,025

New

Osaka to Tokyo

New

Osaka to Tokyo

12 days through Japan to vibrant Tokyo

Today's Deal

Save up to $1900

From

$12,425

Was

$14,325

New

Osaka to Sapporo

New

Osaka to Sapporo

11 days through Japan to scenic Sapporo

From

$12,025

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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160,274 reviews

independently verified reviews

93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

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4/5

Reviewed on 10/02/2026 16:09:44

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5/5

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4/5

Reviewed on 10/02/2026 15:21:47

Again very good - excellent hotels and ability to add to scheduled activities, experiences that are

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5/5

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

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Feel good (and do good) travel

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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Sustainable development

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 by 2024.

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