2026 Summer Northern Japan Alps Tour #2

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

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 JAL’s “Sakura Lounge – Hale.”

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

• 9 Nights / 11 Days
• 23 Meals (9 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 8 Dinners)
• Escorted from Honolulu
• Includes an English Speaking Local Guide

TOUR DATE & MANAGER:

Tour #2: June 10 – 20, 2026
Tour Manager: Dave Umeda

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. 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, Daio Wasabi Nojo, Miso Factory, 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, Jet Foil Ride to Sado Island, Toki Forest Park, Kirarium Sado, Kitazawa Flotation Plant, Sado Gold Mine, Obata Sake Brewery, Tarai-bune Boat Ride, Shukunegi, AEON MALL Niigata Minami, Niigata Furusato Village, Northern Culture Museum & Shinkansen Bullet Train Ride

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES:

Soba Noodle Making Class, Ice Cream Making, Yukata Dress-Up, Sake Tasting & Senbei (Rice Cracker) Making Class

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE:

Shirakawago