Quiet Winters
A 13-day snowy sanctuary into Japan’s deep snow country, hot spring onsens, and alpine towns.
About This Experience
Experience Japan bathed in pure white snow. Steaming outdoor onsens surrounded by pine forests, wild snow monkeys bathing in natural geothermal springs, snow-covered thatched roofs of Shirakawa-go, and hot sake by crackling fireplaces.
Major Experiences Included
- ✓ Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park in Nagano
- ✓ Historic outdoor onsens surrounded by thick falling snow
- ✓ Shirakawa-go winter illumination and thatched farmhouses
- ✓ Snowy timber streets of Takayama with hot Hida beef sukiyaki
- ✓ Snow-dusted Zen rock gardens of Kyoto in absolute tranquility
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive in Winter Tokyo
Crisp winter arrival. Warm welcome dinner with steaming Japanese nabe hot pot.
Tokyo Illuminations & Hidden Coffee Houses
Winter lights across Roppongi and historic warm tea houses of Asakusa.
Shinkansen to Nagano & Snow Monkeys
Travel to Yamanouchi to witness wild macaque monkeys relaxing in natural hot springs.
Onsen Ryokan Sanctuary in Yudanaka
Traditional Japanese tatami living, mineral-rich hot spring baths, and gourmet winter kaiseki.
Snowy Alpine Takayama
Travel through snow-draped valleys into the Hida mountains. Sip hot local sake in historic breweries.
Shirakawa-go Winter Wonderland
Stand in awe before the fairy-tale snow-covered thatched farmhouses.
Kanazawa Snow Country & Fresh Seafood
Kenroku-en garden with its distinctive yukizuri rope protections against heavy snow.
Train to Kyoto
Check in to our cozy Kyoto boutique base. Evening stroll through quiet winter Gion.
Quiet Winter Temples of Kyoto
Kinkaku-ji golden pavilion reflected in icy pond waters and serene Zen rock gardens.
Rural Snow Retreat: Ohara
Warm hearth, mountain tea, and Sanzen-in temple blanketed in white snow.
Nara Winter Sika Deer
Peaceful deer roaming against winter mist and ancient wooden temples.
Osaka Winter Warmth & Farewell Banquet
Sizzling takoyaki and okonomiyaki culinary crawl followed by our farewell celebration.
Departure
Sayonara Japan. Airport assistance for your journey home.
Where You Stay
We show examples of actual handpicked central boutique hotels. Confirmed stays are finalized closer to departure.
Yudanaka Onsen Seifuso Ryokan
Authentic outdoor natural hot springs, traditional yukata living.
Stay Sakura Kyoto Kiyomizu Gojo
Cozy wooden boutique townhouse in central Kyoto.
What’s Included & What’s Not
✓ What is Included
- • 13 days / 12 nights luxury accommodations + 2 nights traditional Onsen Ryokan
- • Daily breakfasts + 5 multi-course winter dinners
- • All Shinkansen bullet train and alpine express transfers
- • Snow Monkey park admission and private winter village chartered transfers
- • Trip Lead accompaniment, 5G eSIM, and international travel insurance
✕ Not Included
- • International airfare
- • Japan visa embassy fees
- • Personal shopping and snow gear rentals
Upcoming Departures
Dec 13 – 24, 2026
Filling Fast (2 seats left)Jan 25 – Feb 6, 2027
Filling Fast (1 seats left)Quiet Winters
✓ Fully refundable deposit within 7 days
✓ Balance due 45 days before departure
✓ Full Visa & eSIM Concierge Pack included