2025 New Years in Japan – Ise Grand Shrine, Toba, Shirahama, Mt. Koya, Wakayama Plus Fukubukuro Shopping

2025 New Years in Japan – Ise Grand Shrine, Toba, Shirahama, Mt. Koya, Wakayama Plus 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.”

• 8 Nights / 10 Days
• 19 Meals (8 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners)
• Escorted from Honolulu
• Includes English-Speaking Local Guide

TOUR DATE & MANAGER:

December 26, 2024 – January 04, 2025 • Tour Manager: Wally Mau

VISIT:

Kansai • Mie • Toba • Ise • Shirahama • Mt. Koya • Wakayama • Osaka • Kyoto • Nara

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Hachiman Kamado • Mikimoto Pearl Island • Ise Grand Shrine (Ise Jingu Shrine) • Okage Yokocho Street • Toba Aquarium • Ganko Wakayama • Kuroshio Fish Market • Mt. Koya • Kongobuji • Wakayama Castle • Yatsuhashi Making Class • Sushi Making Class • Todaiji Temple • Nara Park

SHOPPING HIGHLIGHTS:

Toba Ichibangai • Kadocho Soy Sauce Factory • Ota Kyusuke Miso Factory • Umeboshi (Salted Plum) Factory • Kuromon Ichiba Market • AEON MALL

NEW YEARS HIGHLIGHTS:

Osechi Lunch • Hatsumode at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine • Mochi Pounding

ENJOY 2 ONSEN HOT SPRING BATHS:

Toba Hotel International • Shirahama Coganoi Resort & Spa