2025 New Years in Japan – Grand Niigata, Sado Island & Tokyo with Fukubukuro Shopping

2025 New Years in Japan – Grand Niigata, Sado Island & Tokyo with Fukubukuro Shopping

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. In addition, many sales happen right around the new year period, and it’s common for these to be done in the “fukubukuro” or “lucky bag” format.

Enjoy your choice of Japan Airlines’ “Economy,” “Premium Economy,” or the affordable luxury of “Business” class service. Premium Economy and Business class customers will begin their journey with a relaxing visit to JAL’s “Sakura Lounge” and the brand new “Sakura Lounge – Hale” for Business class.

• 9 Nights / 11 Days
• 21 Meals (9 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 7 Dinners)
• Escorted from Honolulu
• Includes English-Speaking Local Guide

TOUR DATE & MANAGER:

December 28, 2024 – January 07, 2025 • Tour Manager: Lori Lee

VISIT:

Omiya • Niigata • Sado Island • Tokyo

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

JR Super Express Train Ride • Niigata Furusato Village • Imayo Tsukasa Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting • Northern Culture Museum • Calligraphy Experience • Jet Foil Ride to Sado Island • Obata Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting • Oni-Daiko (Demon Drums) Performance • Sado Gold Mine • Soba Noodle Making • Tarai-Bune Boat Ride • Shukunegi • Jet Foil Ride to Niigata • Knife Factory • Yahiko Park • Yahiko Shrine • Yahiko Ropeway • Shirone Grape Garden • Mikan Picking • Sushi Making

SHOPPING HIGHLIGHTS:

Pier Bandai • Michi-no-Eki Tsubame Sanjo • Shinjuku Area • Nakamise • Ameyoko

NEW YEARS HIGHLIGHTS:

Mochi Pounding Experience • Osechi Lunch • Hatsumode at Asakusa Sensoji Temple