2025 Summer Northern Japan Alps

2025 Summer Northern Japan Alps

Featuring the Spectacular Snow Walls of Mt. Norikura with Takayama, Sado Island & Niigata

Enjoy your choice of Japan Airlines’ “Economy,” “Premium Economy,” or the affordable luxury of ”Business” class service. Premium Economy 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.

New and unique itinerary! Onsen hot springs experience with seasonal Kaiseki Dinners!

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

TOUR DATE AND MANAGER:

Tour #1: June 07 – 17, 2025 • Tour Manager: Cora Kinney
Tour #2: June 14 – 24, 2025 • Tour Manager: Lisa McKee

OVERVIEW:

Experience the Spectacular Snow Walls of Mt. Norikura in the middle of summer. Explore one of Japan’s largest islands, Sado Island. It’s culture can be seen in its unique traditional arts and entertainment. The Takayama Festival is rated as one of Japan’s three most beautiful festivals alongside Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri and the Chichibu Yomatsuri. It is held twice a year in spring and autumn in the old town of Takayama, and attracts large numbers of spectators. From delightful onsen hot springs to specially prepared, Kaiseki Dinners, this tour has something for everyone! Join us!

VISIT:

Omiya • Minakami • Matsumoto • Mt. Norikura • Takayama • Shirakawago • Toyama • Sado Island • Niigata

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Takumi no Sato • Firefly Viewing • Tanigawadake Ropeway • Tanigawadake Lift • Kawaba Denen Plaza • Matsumoto City Museum of Art • Daio Wasabi Nojo • Matsumoto Castle • Nawate Shopping Street • Snow Walls of Mt. Norikura • Takayama Morning Market • Kami-Sannomachi Street • Takayama Jinya • Shirakawago • Michi-no-Eki Marine Dome Noo • Minato Marche Pier Bandai • Ferry Ride to Sado Island • Japanese Crested Ibis Conservation Centre • Oni Daiko (Demon Drums) Performance • Tarai-bune Boat Ride • Shukunegi • Sado Gold Mine • Northern Culture Museum • AEON MALL Niigata Minami • Niigata Furusato Village • Shinkansen Bullet Train Ride

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES:

Soba Noodle Making • Ice Cream Making • Yukata Dress-Up • Senbei Making • Mochi Pounding • Imayo Tsukasa Sake Brewery with Tasting

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES:

Shirakawago