2025 New Years in Japan – Hokkaido & Tokyo with Fukubukuro Shopping

2025 New Years in Japan – Hokkaido & 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” or the affordable luxury of ”Business” class service. Business class customers will begin their journey with a relaxing visit to the brand new “Sakura Lounge – Hale.”

Enjoy Hokkaido’s beauty and delicious seafood! Experience the best of Hokkaido on this adventure of a lifetime!

• 8 Nights / 10 Days
• 15 Meals (8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 5 Dinners)
• Escorted from Honolulu
• Includes English-Speaking Local Guide

TOUR DATE & MANAGER:

December 27, 2024 – January 05, 2025 • Tour Manager: Gwen Macion

VISIT:

Chitose • Noboribetsu • Otaru • Sapporo • Tokyo

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Noboribetsu Jidai no Mura • Jigokudani • Tanaka Sake Brewery • Otaru Music Box Museum • Music Box Decorating • Otaru Canal • Kitaichi Glass Company • Clock Tower • TV Tower • Former Government Office Building • Odori Park • Shiroi Koibito Park Winter Illumination • Tokyo Skytree • Hamarikyu Gardens

SHOPPING HIGHLIGHTS:

AEON Mall Tomakomai • Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade • Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal • Nakamise • Ameyoko

NEW YEARS HIGHLIGHTS:

Hatsumode at Asakusa Sensoji Temple • Mochi Pounding Experience at Happoen Gardens • New Years Games