Destination:
Japan,
Duration:
17 days
Travel Period:
December 2026 - December 2027
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Overview
Discover Japan's winter charm with this immersive mix of cultural exploration and festive cheer! From snow-capped Mount Fuji, to picturesque villages and hands-on experiences in Kyoto, enjoy a Christmas like no other.
Wake to a Christmas day like no other. Spend the morning at a traditional tea house, where you'll have the option to don a kimono before enjoy a tea ceremony and wagashi sweet-making experience. Afterwards, indulge in a special Christmas lunch.
Tour highlights:
- Christmas in Kyoto, Spend Christmas Eve exploring Kyoto's main sites and Christmas Day witnessing a traditional tea ceremony and more
- Cruise Lake Ashi, Embark on a cruise across Lake Ashi and enjoy stunning views of Mt. Fuji and spot the laketop torri gate of Hakone-jinja shrine
- Mt. Fuji, Witness unparalleled views of Japan's iconic and inspirational highest mountain
- Matsumoto, Stop in amazement at the dramtic flare of the Matsumoto Castle
Tour experiences:
- Traditional Japan Tea Ceremony, Experience the perfect display of Japanese culture as you witness the preparation and performance involved in the 'Way of Tea', a traditional tea ceremony.
- Wagashi-Making Class, Wagashi are a traditional sweet treat made of fruit, anko and rice flour. Come Christmas Day, you will learn how to make these beautiful confectioneries from scratch!
- Visit Shirakawago, The landscapes of the UNESCO-listed village of Shirakawago are particularly enchanting in the winter. Soak up its peaceful rural scenery and visit one of its famous gassho houses.
Places visited:
- Tokyo (3N)
- Mt Fuji (2N)
- Matsumoto
- Takayama (2N)
- Shirakawago
- Kanazawa (1N)
- Kyoto (3N)
- Nara
- Koyasan
- Osaka (3N)
Price notes:
- Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 July 2025. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
- Tipping is generally not part of the culture in Japan; however, you may wish to tip your National Escort at your discretion.
- Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
- Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request.
- Price subject to change.
What's Included
- International flights and current taxes (excluded if a land only option is selected)
- All Meals (refer to itinerary)
- Domestic transportation
- 3 – 4 star accommodation
- Touring with guides and entrance fees
Start:Tokyo, Japan
Finish:Osaka, Japan
Finish:Osaka, Japan
Type:Group tour (max 28)
Tripcode:
CIJ - HN_AU
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Your Itinerary
Days 1-2: Fly to Tokyo
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Day 3: Wonders of Tokyo
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Day 4: Tokyo
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Day 5: Hakone
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Day 6: Fuji Five Lakes
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Day 7: Matsumoto & Takayama
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Day 8: Takayama
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Day 9: Shirakawago & Kanazawa
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Day 10: Kanazawa to Kyoto
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Day 11: Christmas Eve in Kyoto
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Day 12: Christmas Day in Kyoto
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Day 13: Boxing Day in Nara
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Day 14: Koyasan
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Day 15: Himeji Castle
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Day 16-17: Fly Osaka to Australia
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Day 16-17: Fly Osaka to Australia
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At Wendy Wu Tours we live and breathe Asia. With 26 years of experience, we offer a wide variety of group tours, private tours and tailor-made holidays. We’ve developed strong relationships with airlines, hotels and local ground partners to provide the best level of service and we continue to push boundaries and think of new ways to create unique travel experiences that our customers will remember for life...
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$15,180*
per person*
Tripcode: CIJ - HN_AU
Start:Tokyo, Japan
Finish:Osaka, Japan
Finish:Osaka, Japan
Type:Group tour (max 28)
Tripcode:
117380
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