Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
Your driver will be waiting in the arrival hall to meet you, then you'll head to your hotel by private car. It's a straightforward transfer, so you can settle in and get oriented without worrying about navigation or finding transportation.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai)
- Day 2
Tokyo
Start at Senso-ji Temple, one of Tokyo's oldest temples, then take a water bus ride along the Tokyo Mizube Line for a different perspective of the city. From there you'll head to Hama Rikyu garden near Tokyo Bay, which offers a nice quiet break. After that, a guide will show you around Tsukiji Fish Market where you'll sample fresh sushi and seafood. The day wraps up in Ginza with shopping and dinner in the upscale district.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai)
Included Activities
- Visit Senso-ji Temple
- Water bus journey on Tokyo Mizube Line
- Explore Hama Rikyu landscape garden
- Guided tour of Tsukiji Fish Market with food samples
Landmarks Senso-ji Temple Hama Rikyu Tsukiji Fish Market Ginza - Day 3
Tokyo to Echigo Yuzawa
Morning begins at Meiji Jingu Shrine surrounded by forest. Later you'll check out TeamLab Borderless Tokyo with its interactive digital installations. Head up to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office Observatories in Shinjuku for sweeping views across the city. In the afternoon, you'll board the Shinkansen bullet train to Echigo Yuzawa, then make your way to your hotel for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yuzawa Toei Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Explore TeamLab Borderless Tokyo
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office Observatories visit
- Shinkansen bullet train to Echigo Yuzawa
Landmarks Meiji Jingu Shrine TeamLab Borderless Tokyo Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office - Day 4
Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort
You'll spend the day on the slopes at Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort. A 166-passenger ropeway takes you up to White Kogen stage at 1,000m/3,281 feet where you can enjoy the powdery snow and winter scenery throughout your time there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort access
- Ropeway to White Kogen stage (1,000m altitude)
Optional Activities
- Ski equipment rental (available locally)
Landmarks Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort - Day 5
Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort
Another full day skiing at Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort. The same ropeway takes you back up to White Kogen stage at 1,000m/3,281 feet, so you'll continue enjoying the powder and mountain views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort access
- Ropeway to White Kogen stage (1,000m altitude)
Optional Activities
- Ski equipment rental (available locally)
Landmarks Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort - Day 6
Nagano
You'll take a private transfer to Nagano for the day. First stop is Jigokudani Monkey Park where wild Japanese macaques hang out in natural hot springs with snow-covered forests around them. After that, head to Zenko-ji Temple, one of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples, to walk through the sacred halls and hidden tunnels.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Metropolitan Nagano)
Included Activities
- Jigokudani Monkey Park visit
- Zenko-ji Temple exploration
Landmarks Jigokudani Monkey Park Zenko-ji Temple - Day 7
Nagano to Fuji Five Lakes
Walk through the Togakushi Shrine complex on a sacred path that connects five shrines set among tall cedar trees. Next you'll drive to Matsumoto Castle, known for its distinctive black architecture. Climb to the top for panoramic mountain views. Later, you'll continue to the Fuji Five Lakes area and check into your hotel, which has views of Mount Fuji.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ooike Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Togakushi Shrine
- Matsumoto Castle exploration
Landmarks Togakushi Shrine Matsumoto Castle - Day 8
Fuji Five Lakes
You'll explore several natural sites around Mount Fuji starting with West Lake Village, where you can see traditional thick-thatched cottages with the mountain in the distance. Then check out Oshino Hakkai, eight natural springs fed by mountain water. Head to the Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave, a 1,150-year-old lava cave with two tunnels to walk through. Finish at Arakurayama Sengen Park, one of the best viewpoints for Mount Fuji with wide vistas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai)
Included Activities
- West Lake Village visit
- Oshino Hakkai eight springs visit
- Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave exploration
- Arakurayama Sengen Park visit
Landmarks West Lake Village Oshino Hakkai Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave Arakurayama Sengen Park - Day 9
Fuji Five Lakes
You have the day to yourself around the Fuji Five Lakes area. Rest if you want, or arrange whatever activities interest you in the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai)
- Day 10
Departure
A private transfer will pick you up from the train station and take you to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
