From £4,195pp (Was £4,795)
Departs 26 January 2026 | 13 days | Flights included
Step into a winter fairytale of snow-capped temples, steamy onsens and glowing ice festivals. This expertly curated journey sweeps from Kyoto and Tokyo to Hokkaido, with time at the Sapporo Snow Festival and a stay in an authentic ryokan — all the magic, none of the faff.
Why you’ll love it
- 🐒 Snow monkeys at Jigokudani, bathing in natural hot springs
- ❄️ Sapporo Snow Festival & Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
- ⛩️ Iconic Kyoto sights: Nijo Castle & Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- 🚄 Shinkansen bullet trains Kyoto→Nagano & Tokyo→Hakodate
- 🌨️ Hokkaido’s wintry landscapes: Onuma Quasi-National Park & Hell Valley
- 🏙️ Tokyo: National Museum, Skytree views and free time to explore
What’s included
✈️ Return international flights (BA or JAL, London Heathrow)
🚕 Nationwide home-to-airport shared chauffeur service
🙋♂️ Titan Tour Manager + local guides
🏨 10 nights in handpicked 3.5–4★ hotels + 1 night in a traditional ryokan (2 nights in flight)
🍱 11 meals (10 breakfasts, 1 dinner)
🚄 Bullet train journeys as per itinerary
🎧 Headset on excursions | 🧳 Porterage included
Itinerary snapshot
Kyoto: Temples, gardens & Nishiki Market (Kyoto’s Kitchen).
Nagano & Yudanaka: Zenkoji Temple and ryokan stay; walk to the snow monkeys.
Tokyo: National Museum, Yanaka old town, Skytree; free day for your own Tokyo moments.
Hakodate: Night view from Mount Hakodate, seafood Morning Market, Goryokaku Tower.
Sapporo: Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival and a full day at the Sapporo Snow Festival.
Japanese Winter Wonderland – Day-by-Day Highlights
Kyoto in Winter – Temples, Tea and “Kyoto’s Kitchen”
Arrive via Osaka and settle into Kyoto. With mountains framing the city, Kyoto in winter feels serene. Your guided tour includes Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and Ryoan-ji’s rock garden. At Nishiki Market, taste Kyoto-style pickles, wagashi sweets and sizzling street bites—a delicious window into daily life.
Nagano & Yudanaka – Ryokan Stay and Snow Monkeys
Speed north on the Shinkansen to Nagano for Zenkoji Temple and Nakamise Street. Then it’s on to Yudanaka for a night in an authentic ryokan—tatami mats, sliding screens, and gentle ritual. In the morning, walk to Jigokudani Monkey Park to watch snow monkeys soaking in steamy onsen. It’s playful, peaceful and impossibly photogenic.
Tokyo – Skytree Views and Old-Meets-New Districts
Back to the capital for a full day: Tokyo National Museum, the colourful bustle of Ameyoko Shopping Street, and a stroll through Yanaka, one of Tokyo’s last bastions of old-town charm. Cap it off with the dizzying city panorama from Tokyo Skytree. A free day follows for your own Tokyo winter itinerary—perhaps Senso-ji in Asakusa, a Kabuki performance, or the famous Shibuya Scramble.
Hakodate – Night Views and Morning Markets
Ride the bullet train beneath the straits to Hokkaido and the port city of Hakodate. As evening falls, ascend Mount Hakodate for a sweeping—some say one of Japan’s best—night view. Next morning, dive into Hakodate Morning Market for ultra-fresh seafood, before Goryokaku Tower and the historic Bay Area of red-brick warehouses and Western-influenced streets.
Sapporo & Hokkaido – Ice Festivals and Snow-Draped Landscapes
Explore Onuma Quasi-National Park and the volcanic drama of Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley). In the afternoon, wander the crystalline wonderland of the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival. Then, the headline act: a full day at the Sapporo Snow Festival—vast snow sculptures, ice bars, lights, and live carving. It’s the pinnacle of a Sapporo Snow Festival tour, and it’s every bit as spectacular as you imagine.
Who it’s perfect for
First-time visitors and winter lovers who want seamless logistics, seasonal spectacles, and a balanced pace of guided touring and free time.
Price: From £4,195 per person (was £4,795)
When: 26 January 2026 | 13 days (10 nights in Japan + 2 nights in flight)
Quick Facts – The Offer at a Glance
- Tour name: Japanese Winter Wonderland (Titan Travel)
- Duration: 13 days (10 nights in Japan, 2 nights in flight)
- Departure date: 26 January 2026
- Main stops: Kyoto, Yudanaka (ryokan), Tokyo, Hakodate, Sapporo
- Seasonal highlights: Jigokudani snow monkeys, Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival, Sapporo Snow Festival
- Transport: Shinkansen bullet trains, domestic coach transfers
- Inclusions: Flights, nationwide chauffeur service, tour manager, porterage, 10 breakfasts, 1 dinner, 10 excursions/visits, headset system
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