2025 New Years in Japan – Ultimate School Break, Tokyo, Hakone & Osaka with Fukubukuro Shopping

2025 New Years in Japan – Ultimate School Break, Tokyo, Hakone & Osaka 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.

• 6 Nights / 8 Days
• 12 Meals (6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners)
• Escorted from Honolulu
• Includes English-Speaking Local Guide

TOUR DATE & MANAGER:

December 26, 2024 – January 02, 2025 • Tour Manager: Andy Lau

VISIT:

Tokyo • Hakone • Osaka

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Tokyo DisneyLand • Tokyo DisneySea • Ebina SA • Owakudani • Hakone Ropeway • Lake Ashi Cruise • JR Super Express Train Ride • Sushi Making Class • Universal Studios Japan

SHOPPING HIGHLIGHTS:

Fukubukuro Shopping • Kuromon Ichiba Market • AEON Mall Rinku

NEW YEARS HIGHLIGHTS:

Mochi Pounding • Hatsumode at Ohatsu Tenjin Shrine • Osechi Lunch

ENJOY AN ONSEN HOT SPRING BATH:

Tenseien Odawara Station Hotel Annex: During the Edo period, the shogun enjoyed onsen hot springs brought especially for him from Hakone. Today, you can enjoy the same natural onsen water the shogun enjoyed, as it is trucked in daily from Hakone Yumoto.