10 Days in Japan: Nozawa, Nagano and Tokyo Winter
Experience the joys of Japan’s dreamiest snow- and city-scapes with this 10-day winter adventure, from ski slopes and relaxing onsens to futuristic museums and brightly hued shrines.
Japan
10 days / 9 nights
$5,370 /person
$5,370 /person
Your trip at a glance
Top Activities
Crafting sushi with the experts during a hands-on workshop focused on this traditional culinary form
Gazing at all of Tokyo from the top of Skytree: Tokyo’s tallest observation tower
Skiing down the all-level, snow-covered slopes of Nozawaonsen
Warming up in Japan’s mineral-rich onsens to embrace hot springs culture
Finding serenity and spirituality while spending the night in a Buddhist temple
Sushi Workshop and an Otherworldly, Immersive Museum
Overview
Savor breakfast at your hotel this morning, but make sure to save some room for lunch. Today’s activities begin with a guided sushi-making class, during which you’ll learn the best techniques and practices behind this pivotal Japanese dish. Alongside an expert local chef, you’ll learn how to assemble sushi with the highest quality ingredients, tasting the fruits of your labor as you tuck in to a post-workshop lunch. Then, with your belly full, you’ll make your way to TeamLab Planets: an immersive museum that’s entirely unlike any exhibition you’ve seen before. Once you’ve found the joys and thrills of this exhilarating museum, you’ll have the remainder of the afternoon and evening at leisure, so you can experience more of this city however you please. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Highlights
TeamLab Planets
An ultra-immersive museum, TeamLab Planets offers a unique and captivating experience, during which you’ll walk through water and interact with various art installations in an unprecedentedly close way. As you visit this museum today, you’ll encounter stunning visual projections, mesmerizing light displays, and futuristic environments that engage all of your senses at the same time.
Sushi Workshop
Alongside a local expert chef, you’ll embark on a culinary adventure, learning the art of crafting and creating traditional sushi. In the span of this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn how to expertly combine vinegared rice with a well-balanced combination of seafood, vegetables, and seaweed. You’ll also delve into the rich history of sushi, which spans more than a thousand years.
Accommodations
Asakusa View Hotel (or similar)
A modern hotel in Tokyo's historic Asakusa district, Asakusa View Hotel Annex Rokku offers breathtaking views of the Tokyo Skytree and the surrounding city. Just minutes from the famous Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise shopping street, it provides an ideal base for exploring the cultural heart of Tokyo. The hotel features 326 well-appointed rooms with modern amenities, including free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and comfortable beds. Meanwhile, the on-site restaurants serve both Japanese and international cuisine, while the hotel provides meeting rooms, banquet halls, and a fitness center that caters to a wide range of guest needs.
Location:
3 Chome-17-1 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-8765, Japan
Phone:
+81570003235
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What's included
Included in the final price
- Roadbook with local tips and expert recommendations
- 24/7 on-the-ground support
- On-trip concierge service
- Personalized trip crafting
- COVID entry and exit information and assistance
- Accommodations for nine nights, with daily breakfast included
- All meals and culinary experiences mentioned in the itinerary
- All activities, tours, and guided experiences mentioned in the itinerary
- All ground transfers, private vehicles, and bullet trains mentioned in the itinerary
Not included in the final price
- International arrival and departure flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Anything else not mentioned or listed as optional in the itinerary