Northern Japan Winter Discovery - 15 days

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duration 15 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 18-80 yrs
max group size 14
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-46192
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English
Starts/Ends Tokyo, Japan

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Tokyo - Take in highlights of the city such as Senso-ji and the Meiji Shrine with your tour leader
Tsurui - Search for rare red-crowned crane's in this lesser-visited region of Hokkaido, with the services of an expert bird-watching guide
Okhotsk Sea - Take in the dramatic winter coastal scenery on an included icebreaker cruise, and look out for swooping Steller's Sea Eagles on the ice floes
Sapporo - Spend two days in the capital city of Hokkaido, with free time to explore and an included tour and dinner at Sapporo Beer Brewery
Hakodate - Discover the Meiji-era architecture of the city and ride the cable car to Mount Hakodate for sublime views
Kyoto - Take in the main sites of the city and enjoy afternoon tea with a maiko (trainee geisha)
Kanazawa - Uncover highlights of this well-preserved ancient town, including the famous Kenrokuen garden
Shirakawago - See the famous thatched roofs of this UNESCO-listed village, shaped like pairs of praying hands
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Starting and ending in Tokyo, the trip "Northern Japan Winter Discovery - 15 Days" is a guided sightseeing tour that takes 15 days. You will travel through Tokyo in Japan. "Northern Japan Winter Discovery - 15 Days" is a small group trip which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

WINTER TOUR: From Tokyo, head to Japan's northern-most main island of Hokkaido to uncover the best of the region during the snowy winter months. Spot rare species on a bird-watching tour of Tsurui, spend two days in the capital of Sapporo and take an included icebreaker cruise on the Okhotsk Sea. Ride a cable car to the summit of Mount Hakodate, then fly back to Honshu to take in the best of classic Japan. Explore Kyoto and Kanazawa, and visit the UNESCO-listed village of Shirakawago before returning to Tokyo.

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Day: 1-2 Tokyo
Day: 3 Tsurui
Day: 4 Kawayu Onsen
Day: 5 Abashiri
Day: 6-7 Sapporo
Day: 8 Hakodate
Day: 9-11 Kyoto
Day: 12-13 Kanazawa
Day: 14-15 Tokyo

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

14 nights 3-4 star hotels

Meals

14 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 7 dinners

Transport

Arrival airport transfer on day 1 and departure transfer on day 15 by shared shuttle bus
All relevant transportation including domestic flights, and transfers including by minibus, private coach and train
Transport card with 2,500 yen (USD $16) credit for city transport

Guide

Escorted by a tour leader
Bird-watching guide in Tsurui

Others

Icebreaker cruise on the Okhotsk Sea
Brewery tour in Sapporo
Mt. Hakodate cable car
Audience with a trainee geisha in Kyoto
Hands-on washi paper making experience
Day excursion by private coach to Shirakawago village
Luggage forwarding from Tsurui to Sapporo, Sapporo to Kyoto and Kyoto to Tokyo
Information pack on arrival
Shared portable Wi-Fi access throughout trip

Entrance

Entrance fee to Hamarikyu Gardens in Tokyo

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

International flights
Any entrance fees (including those for temples, shrines and museums) unless otherwise specified
Any local transport in each destination unless otherwise specified
Baggage handling & luggage forwarding unless otherwise specified

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Northern Japan Winter Discovery - 15 days tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 17 August 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 17 August 2024, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Northern Japan Winter Discovery - 15 days tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Northern Japan Winter Discovery - 15 days tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

AGE REQUIREMENT

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented on this trip. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and during transport.
Solo travelers are required to purchase a single room for your personal use.
All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days before the departure date.

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