2023 New Years in Japan – Ise Grand Shrine, Toba, Shirahama, Mt. Koya, Wakayama Plus Osaka Fukubukuro Shopping

2023 NEW YEARS IN JAPAN:

Ise Grand Shrine, Toba, Shirahama, Mt. Koya, Wakayama Plus Osaka Fukubukuro Shopping

Enjoy hot spring onsen experiences and a gourmet Kaiseki Dinners!

The Japanese title for New Year is Shogatsu, and it has always been one of the liveliest times of the year in this amazing nation. A popular tradition in Japan is referred to as “Hatsumode,” which is when the locals visit local temples or shrines for the first time in the new year.

• 8 Nights / 10 Days
• 18 Meals (8 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners)
• Escorted from Honolulu
• English-Speaking Licensed Local Tour Guide

TOUR DATE & MANAGER:

December 26, 2022 – January 04, 2023 • Tour Manager: Sharon Miyashiro

VISIT:

Kansai • Mie • Toba • Ise • Shirahama • Wakayama • Osaka • Kyoto • Nara

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Hachiman Kamado • Mikimoto Pearl Island • Ise Jingu Shrine • Okage Yokocho Street Toba Aquarium • Toba Ichibangai • Ganko Wakayama • Kadocho Soy Sauce Factory Ota Kyusuke Miso Factory • Umeboshi Factory • Kuroshio Fish Market • Mt. Koya Kongobuji • Wakayama Castle • Kuromon Ichiba Market • Todaiji Temple • Nara Park

NEW YEARS HIGHLIGHTS:

Toshi Koshi Soba • Special “Osechi” (Traditional Japanese New Year’s Food) Lunch Hatsumode at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine • Fukubukuro Shopping • AEON Mall Kyoto Yatsuhashi Making Class • Sushi Making Class • Mochi Pounding

ENJOY 2 ONSEN HOT SPRING BATHS:

Toba Hotel International • Shirahama Coganoi Resort & Spa