<Winter> Winter Wonders in North Central Japan 8D7N/9D7N

Hotel: Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba or similar / Western room

Meal: Meal On Board / - / D

JL712 SIN-NRT 0815-1600 (GRP 1)
SQ12 SIN-NRT 0920-1705 (GRP 2)

Upon arrival at Narita Airport, coach transfer to Tokyo where you will enjoy a unique dining experience [Japanese Set] aboard a Yakatabune – a traditional Japanese houseboat – as you cruise along Tokyo Bay. After the cruise, proceed to the hotel for check in.

Hotel: Tenbo or similar / Japanese room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, transfer to Kawagoe and visit Kawagoe Old Town (川越). Its main street, lined with Kurazukuri (clay-walled warehouse-styled) buildings, retains an ambiance reminiscent of an old town from the Edo Period and allows you to imagine the streets from past centuries.

After lunch [Japanese Tempura Bowl Set] at a local restaurant, proceed to Shorinzan Darumaji Temple (少林山達磨寺). This temple was built in 1697 and is purported to be the place where Japanese daruma dolls originated. These popular bearded dolls are lucky charms. Traditionally, you make a wish and fill one of their eyes, and when it comes true, you fill the other eye. At the end of the year, you bring the doll back to the shrine and burn it. Today, you will have get to experience the Daruma Painting.

After that, let’s head to Ashikaga Flower Park Winter Illumination (あしかがフラワーパーク). The illumination event has over 4.5 million lights that decorate the gardens. The display was awarded a gold prize for being the number one illumination display in the country. Their gardens are adorned with thousands of lights, original wisteria light tunnels, and other themed sets.

Finally, transfer to Ikaho Onsen for hotel check in. Tonight, enjoy your dinner [Japanese Set] at the hotel restaurant and don’t forget to pamper yourself in the onsen at the hotel.

Hotel: Maroudo Karuizawa (GRP 1) / Karuizawa Prince East (GRP 2) or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / D

After breakfast, stroll in Ikaho Onsen Town. Next, the Strawberry orchard is waiting for you! Enjoy Strawberry Picking (30min) which is just in season!

After lunch [Sukiyaki Set] at a local restaurant, continue your journey at Yubatake (湯畑) - the symbol of Kusatsu and one of the resort's main sources of hot spring water and Saino Kawara Park (西の河原公園) at Kusatsu Onsen.

Finally, transfer to Karuizawa for hotel check in. Tonight, enjoy your dinner [French Set] at the hotel restaurant.

Hotel: Beniya or similar / Japanese room

Meal: B / L / D

This morning, start your day at Snow Monkey Park (地獄谷野猿公苑). It offers visitors the unique experience of seeing wild monkeys bathing in a natural hot spring. Accustomed to humans, the monkeys can be observed from a very close distance and are especially photogenic when the area is covered in snow. Thereafter, proceed to local restaurant for lunch [Buffet].

After lunch, transfer to Matsumoto and visit Matsumoto Castle (松本城). One of Japan's most complete and beautiful original castles still in place today. At the end of the day, transfer to Kamisuwa for hotel check in. Tonight, enjoy your dinner [Italian Set] at the hotel.

Hotel: Hotel CLAD or similar / Western room

Meal: B / - / D

After breakfast, set out for Fujiyama Snow Park Yeti, where you will enjoy a variety of snow activities while taking in the stunning views of the Mt Fuji.

Following that, head to Gotemba Premium Outlets (プレミアム・アウトレット) for shopping and lunch will be at your own expense here. After that, transfer to the hotel for check in and dinner [Buffet].

Hotel: Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba or similar / Western room

Meal: B / L / -

This morning, transfer to Numazu, where you will visit the Numazu Deep Sea Aquarium (沼津港深海水族館). It is the world’s first aquarium to specialise in deep-sea exhibits. Highlights include marine life near Suruga Bay, Deep Sea Planetarium and prehistoric coelacanth.

Next, visit the Numazu Chidori Cruise (ちどり沼津港遊覧クルーズ). Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery from the ship that cruises around Suruga Bay, Mt. Ashitaka and the Izu Peninsula. Lunch will be on board, a delicious seafood barbecue, while relishing in the sights of the grand Mt. Fuji.

After that, transfer to Mishima Sky Walk (三島スカイウォーク). The 400m suspension bridge is a picturesque scenery spot with a chance to see Mt. Fuji on clear days. Next, take the Shinkansen Bullet Train Experience from Mishima Station to Shinagawa Station. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check in. Tonight, enjoy your dinner at your own expense during free & easy time in Tokyo city.

Hotel: Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba or similar / Western room

Meal: B / - / -

Enjoy your full day free & easy time in Tokyo City.

Meal: B / - / -

JL037 NRT-SIN 1055-1725 (GRP 1)
SQ11 NRT-SIN 1850-0120+1 (GRP 2)

After breakfast, free at your own leisure until departure.

Bid farewell to Japan this morning as we depart for Singapore. We hope that you have enjoyed this vacation with JTB and we look forward to helping you create your next perfect moments, always!

Arrive Singapore

*All the photos are for illustration purposes only
*The itinerary is subject to change due to weather condition
*Meals indicated are for reference only and are subject to change
*Flight schedule is subject to change