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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

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

Today's Deal

Save up to R20381

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R153600

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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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R115800

New

Osaka to Tokyo

New

Osaka to Tokyo

12 days through Japan to vibrant Tokyo

Today's Deal

Save up to R20381

From

R133219

Was

R153600

New

Osaka to Sapporo

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Osaka to Sapporo

11 days through Japan to scenic Sapporo

From

R115800

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

A departure is shown as 'Definite Departure' once it has reached a minimum number of guests. That particular departure will definitely run, barring any extraordinary circumstances.

We update these regularly, and you can book any departure. While it is highly unlikely a departure doesn't meet the minimum number of guests, you will be offered the best alternative dates or a full refund of any payment made if this is the case.

If there are ever any changes to your departure, we will contact you.

You can add extra hotel nights directly through Trafalgar, so that everything is taken care of, leaving you to relax and enjoy your tour.

If you're booking online, once you've selected your travel dates and room type, you'll be offered an option to add extra hotel nights.

Alternatively, you call us to book and one of our travel experts can advise on your options.

On most of our departures, you can secure your trip today with a low deposit from just R3000.

Each Trafalgar tour has a carefully-selected range of included experiences to help immerse yourself in a destination. But did you know that every tour also has a Be My Guest and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience?

Be My Guest Experiences are the original local travel experience, letting you step into the lives of hosts who will share stories about their families and communities.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences are conscious travel experiences that give back to the local communities, which support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Our tours also include a selection of Optional Experiences which are available for an additional cost, allowing you to make your trip your own.

A guided tour is the perfect way to solo travel. You'll meet like-minded people travelling with Trafalgar, and you'll relax knowing you can travel with ease, forming genuine connections as you go.

To find out more solo room types and pricing select your preferred departure date and continue to the next page.

Once you've selected your preferred departure date, on the next step add the number of guests to review the available room options and find the one that suits you best.

It's great to have you back on board - the loyalty of our guests means everything to us.

To access your Global Tour Rewards discount, please confirm the name and date of your past trip once you've added your passenger details. The discount will be applied before you book.

Live, unedited & independent traveller reviews

Japan Winter Adventure trip reviews

Japan Winter Adventure trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

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158,645 reviews

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93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 09/09/2026 12:03:30

An amazing trip and our guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* was amazing

"A taste of Scotland ; makes me want to go back!"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 09/09/2026 11:45:39

Everything was as promised; no untoward surprises. It’s not a long trip but filled with well

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John Strand

5/5

Reviewed on 09/09/2026 11:42:47

Really saw a lot of sites, both man-made and natural. Our tour host, *Personal information removed

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"Unforgettable trip, Must see!"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 09/09/2026 10:05:48

Exceptional Absolutely Awesome! Jaw dropping! This is a must see trip! Hotels, food were great as

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"Touring with Trafalgar"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 09/09/2026 09:39:03

Excellent tour company and will be with Trafalgar again in a few weeks to see Spain, Portugal and

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"Poland with Trafalgar"

Debra Neys

5/5

Reviewed on 09/09/2026 09:32:12

Trafalgar handled everything for us. If for some reason someone could not complete the tour due to

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"Amazing Sicily..."

Margaret Lechner

5/5

Reviewed on 09/09/2026 09:29:31

Excellent price. Easy to work with.. helpful.. It was totally amazing. We got to see and do so much.

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"Beyond Expectations Tour Guide 100 %"

Betty Schilling

5/5

Reviewed on 09/09/2026 09:08:15

Everything about THEBEST Tour Guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* *Personal information

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Trusted Customer

4.5/5

Reviewed on 09/08/2026 14:42:59

*Personal information removed by Feefo* tour director excellent, passionate about South Africa and

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"Brief but mighty"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 09/08/2026 14:40:21

Although the trip is short and sweet the time is well spent and the fun we had on the way. We had

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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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Unique to TTC

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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