2025 New Years in Japan – Ultimate Tokaido Road with Fukubukuro Shopping

2025 New Years in Japan – Ultimate Tokaido Road 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 fi rst 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 aff ordable luxury of ”Business” class service. Business class customers will begin their journey with a relaxing visit to the brand new “Sakura Lounge – Hale.”

Enjoy a luxury hot spring onsen experience with a gourmet kaiseki dinner in Hakone! Travel to Tokyo and return from Osaka!

• 9 Nights / 11 Days
• 18 Meals (9 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners)
• Escorted from Honolulu
• Includes English-Speaking Local Guide

TOUR DATE & MANAGER:

December 23, 2024 – January 02, 2025 • Tour Manager: Annette Nishikawa

VISIT:

Tokyo • Mt. Fuji • Hakone • Miyajima • Hiroshima • Okayama • Kurashiki • Kyoto • Nara

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Sushi Making Class • Asakusa Sensoji Temple • Mt. Fuji • Owakudani • Hakone Ropeway • Lake Ashi Cruise • JR Super Express Train Ride • Ferry Ride to Miyajima Island • Itsukushima Shrine • Peace Memorial Park • A-Bomb Museum • A-Bomb Dome • Children’s Memorial • Korakuen Garden • Kurashiki Bikan Area • Heian Jingu Shrine • Fushimi Inari Shrine • Todaiji Temple • Nara Park

SHOPPING HIGHLIGHTS:

Harajuku • Nakamise • Ameyoko • Fukubukuro Shopping • AEON MALL Okayama • Shopping at Kiyomizu Temple Area

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS HIGHLIGHTS:

Special Christmas Buffet Dinner • Hatsumode at Kiyomizu Temple • Special New Years Dinner