Japan Alpine Route - Snow Wall Experience (Seasonal Special)

Tokyo 2 nights, Gotemba 1 night, Nagano 1 night, Toyama 1 night, Nagoya 1 night, Osaka 3 nights
10 days

From

$ 4,014

per person

Operated By Escorted Tours

About the trip

This trip is for the traveller who doesn’t want to just “see” Japan — but truly feel it. If you’ve ever imagined walking under red torii gates in Kyoto, seeing Mount Fuji with your own eyes, touching snow walls in the Alps, feeding deer in Nara, and standing in the middle of Tokyo’s busy crossings — this journey is for you. What makes this trip special? You start in Tokyo — where old temples and neon lights exist side by side. One moment you’re at Senso-ji, the next you’re looking at the city from Tokyo Skytree. It’s fast, exciting, and full of life. Then you slow down near Mount Fuji 5th Station and cruise across Lake Ashi — fresh air, open views, and that postcard-perfect Fuji moment. After that comes the real highlight — the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Cable cars, ropeways, mountain buses, snow walls (in season) — this is not a normal sightseeing day. This is Japan at its most dramatic and beautiful. You then move into cultural Japan — the friendly deer at Nara Park, the red gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha, the golden shine of Kinkaku-ji, and the bamboo paths of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. And you end in lively Osaka — castles, skyline views, and shopping streets full of energy. This is perfect for Families/Couples who want both fun and nature, First-time Japan travellers who want to cover it properly & anyone who wants mountains, cities, culture, and comfort — all in one trip. This is not rushed Japan. This is complete Japan — city lights, quiet temples, mountain air, and real experiences. When you return home, you won’t just say, “I visited Japan.” You’ll say, “I experienced it".

Tour Manager
Included
Meals
8 Indian Lunches (Includes 1 Packed Lunch) and 9 Indian Dinners
Max. Group Size
40
Guide Languages
English, Hindi

Highlights

  • A perfectly planned 9-night Japan journey covering Tokyo, Mt. Fuji region, Nagano, Toyama, Nagoya, Kyoto, Nara & Osaka - moving in one smooth direction without backtracking.
  • 2 proper nights in Tokyo to experience the city properly — from Senso-ji Temple and Tokyo Skytree views to TeamLab’s digital world and Shibuya Crossing.
  • A full Mt. Fuji and Hakone day placed perfectly on the way to Nagano - so travel time becomes sightseeing time.
  • The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route included smartly between Nagano and Toyama — reducing long travel stress and keeping the journey comfortable.
  • Nagoya added as a strategic stop to break the long distance and add new experiences without tiring drives.
  • Discover the cultural side in Nara & Kyoto — Deer Park, Todaiji Temple, Fushimi Inari gates, Golden Pavilion and the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
  • End with 3 relaxed nights in Osaka featuring Osaka Castle, skyline views at Umeda Sky Building and lively Shinsaibashi streets, so the trip finishes easy, not hectic.
  • Smartly routed, well-paced, and logically sequenced — blending cities, mountains, tradition and modern Japan in one seamless journey.

Meals

8 Indian Lunches (Includes 1 Packed Lunch) and 9 Indian Dinners

Flights

To and Fro Flights Included (Into Tokyo & Exit Osaka)

Accommodation

Asakusa View Hotel or Similar

2 nights in Tokyo

Room Type: Standard Room (double/twin)
Meals Included: Breakfast

Mars Garden Wood Gotemba or Similar

1 nights in Gotemba

Room Type: Standard Room (double/twin)
Meals Included: Breakfast

Powdersuites or Similar

1 nights in Nagano

Room Type: Standard Room (double/twin)
Meals Included: Breakfast

ANA Crowne Plaza Toyama, an IHG Hotel or Similar

1 nights in Toyama

Room Type: Standard Room (double/twin)
Meals Included: Breakfast

Nagoya Tokyu Hotel or Similar

1 nights in Nagoya

Room Type: Standard Room (double/twin)
Meals Included: Breakfast

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA or Similar

3 nights in Osaka

Room Type: Standard Room (double/twin)
Meals Included: Breakfast

Included in the price

Tokyo

  • Arrival transfer from Narita Airport to hotel
  • Full Day Tokyo City Tour
  • Visit to Asakusa Temple & Nakamise Shopping Street
  • Experience Japanese Tea Ceremony
  • Visit to Tokyo Skytree (350M) with entrance included
  • Photo stop at Shibuya Crossing
  • Entrance to TeamLab Planets
  • Photo stop at Statue of Liberty & Rainbow Bridge
  • Daily Indian Lunches & Dinners
  • Single Entry Tourist Visa (If opted)
  • Travel Insurance

Gotemba

  • Visit to Mt. Fuji 5th Station (Weather Permitted)
  • Hakone Ropeway with entrance included
  • Lake Ashi Cruise with entrance included
  • Transfer from Tokyo to Fuji Region
  • Daily Indian Lunches & Dinners

Nagano

  • Transfer from Fuji Region to Nagano
  • Scenic Countryside Drive
  • Daily Indian Lunches & Dinners

Toyama

  • Full Day Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
  • All Alpine transport included (Cable Car, Ropeway, Mountain Bus, etc.)
  • Transfer from Nagano to Toyama
  • Packed Breakfast & Packed Lunch
  • Daily Indian Dinner

Nagoya

  • Transfer from Toyama to Nagoya
  • Visit to Toyota Commemorative Museum
  • Visit to Nabana no Sato (Illumination)
  • Daily Indian Lunches & Dinners

Osaka

  • Visit to Nara Park & Todaiji Temple
  • Full Day Kyoto Sightseeing (Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji Temple, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove)
  • Visit to Osaka Castle
  • Visit to Umeda Sky Building
  • Free time at Shinsaibashi for Shopping
  • Admire Osaka Castle
  • Daily Indian Lunches & Dinners

Day-wise Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival In Tokyo

  • The moment your flight touches down in Japan, there’s a quiet sense of excitement in the air. The efficiency, the politeness, the calm — you feel it instantly.
  • As you step out of the arrival gates, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your Tour Manager or local guide, ready with a smile to begin your Japan journey. From here, sit back and relax as you drive through your first glimpses of Japan — spotless roads, perfectly organized traffic, and a skyline that beautifully blends tradition with modern life.
  • Soon, you arrive at your hotel, your home for the next few days. Check-in time is between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM, giving you time to freshen up, settle in, and perhaps look out of your window to see your very first Japanese city view.
  • And in case your flight arrives late, or immigration queues take longer than expected, don’t worry — a packed dinner will be arranged for you, ensuring you can unwind and relax after your long journey.
  • Tonight, you rest in Japan. Tomorrow, your adventure truly begins.

Day 2: Full Day Tokyo Sight Seeing

  • After breakfast, you step out to see the real Tokyo.
  • First, you visit Senso-ji (Asakusa Kannon Temple). The big red lantern at the entrance, the smell of incense in the air, and people quietly offering prayers — it instantly feels peaceful. For a few moments, everything slows down.
  • Right outside, you walk through Nakamise Street, a lively old street filled with small shops, Japanese sweets, and cute souvenirs. It’s colourful, cheerful, and full of local charm.
  • Then, sit back and experience a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony. Watching the tea being prepared so carefully and tasting fresh matcha makes you truly feel Japan’s culture — simple, calm, and beautiful.
  • Next, head up to the Tokyo Skytree (350m Observatory). From the top, the whole city spreads out below you — buildings, roads, rivers — Tokyo looks endless.
  • Later, stop at the famous Shibuya Crossing. When the signal turns red, hundreds of people cross at once from every direction. Lights, energy, movement — this is the Tokyo you’ve seen in movies.
  • By the end of the day, you’ve felt both sides of Japan — peaceful tradition and fast city life — all in one beautiful day.

Day 3: A Fun Day In Tokyo & Drive To Fuji

  • After breakfast, get ready for something completely different.
  • You step into 3D TeamLab Planets, and suddenly you’re inside a world of lights, colours, and reflections. Flowers bloom around you, water ripples under your feet, and mirrors make the space feel endless. It doesn’t feel like a museum — it feels like you’ve walked into a dream. Every corner is fun, playful, and perfect for photos.
  • Later, you head towards the bay for a quick stop at the Tokyo Statue of Liberty, with the beautiful Rainbow Bridge behind you. The sea breeze, the skyline, the bridge — it’s one of those moments where you just pause and smile for that perfect picture.
  • By evening, you leave the busy city behind and drive towards the Mt. Fuji area. Slowly, tall buildings turn into open views and fresh air. The pace feels calmer. Tonight, you stay in Mishima / Gotemba, enjoy dinner, and relax — knowing that tomorrow, you’ll be closer to Japan’s most famous mountain.
  • Overnight in Mishima/Gotemba.

Day 4: Mt. Fuji & Hakone Cruise And Transfer To Matsumoto/nagano

  • After breakfast, drive up to Mount Fuji 5th Station. As you go higher, the air gets cooler, and the views get better. Standing there, halfway up Japan’s most famous mountain, feels special — this is the Mt. Fuji you’ve always seen in pictures.
  • Later, enjoy lunch at an Indian restaurant before heading to Hakone.
  • Take the Hakone Ropeway, gliding over valleys and volcanic landscapes — the views are simply beautiful. Then relax on a cruise across Lake Ashi, with calm waters and mountain views all around.
  • By evening, travel onwards to Matsumoto / Nagano. After dinner at an Indian restaurant, check into your hotel and unwind for the night — surrounded by Japan’s peaceful countryside.

Day 5: Full Day Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Tour & Transfer To Toyama

  • Early this morning, with your packed breakfast and lunch ready, you set out for one of Japan’s most unforgettable experiences — the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.
  • As the journey begins, you realise this is not a normal sightseeing day. You move through the mountains using different modes of transport — Cable Cars pulling you up steep slopes, Ropeways floating over deep valleys, Mountain Buses winding through high roads. With every change, the views become more dramatic.
  • Snow walls (in season), vast mountain ranges, clear skies, and crisp alpine air surround you. It feels fresh, quiet, and powerful - like you’re standing on top of Japan itself. No city noise, no rush. Just nature in its grandest form.
  • Somewhere along the route, you pause to enjoy your packed lunch, sitting amidst breathtaking scenery that looks straight out of a postcard.
  • By evening, you make your way back to Toyama, tired but amazed at what you’ve just experienced. After dinner at an Indian restaurant, you transfer to your hotel and check in.
  • Tonight, as you rest in Toyama, you carry with you the feeling of having travelled across the very roof of Japan.

Day 6: Nagoya City Tour & Evening Light Festival

  • After breakfast, you travel by bus to Nagoya. The ride is comfortable, and as the scenery changes outside your window, you slowly enter another vibrant Japanese city.
  • After lunch at an Indian restaurant, your first stop is the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology. Here, you see how Japan’s most famous car brand began its journey. From old machines to modern technology, it’s interesting to see how simple ideas turned into something the whole world knows today. Even if you’re not a car lover, it’s impressive.
  • As evening approaches, you head to Nabana no Sato — and this is where the magic begins. When the sun sets, thousands and thousands of LED lights switch on together. Tunnels of lights, glowing landscapes, colourful displays — it feels like you’re walking inside a dream. It’s calm, beautiful, and perfect for photos.
  • Later, enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant before transferring to your hotel in Nagoya for check-in.
  • Tonight, you rest with memories of bright city lights and a different side of Japan — modern, creative, and full of surprises.

Day 7: Nara Sighteeing & Onward To Osaka

  • After breakfast, you leave Nagoya and travel by coach towards Nara. The drive is smooth and comfortable, with neat towns, green fields, and peaceful views passing by your window. It’s one of those relaxed travel mornings where you just sit back and enjoy Japan as it moves around you.
  • Soon, you arrive in Nara — a place that feels calm and old-world charming.
  • At Nara Park, you’ll see something you won’t forget — friendly deer walking freely around you. They gently bow, come close for treats, and aren’t afraid of visitors. It feels simple, sweet, and very different from the busy cities.
  • You’ll also visit Todai-ji, home to a massive Buddha statue inside one of the world’s largest wooden buildings. Standing inside, looking up at the giant statue, you feel small in the best way — quiet, peaceful, and amazed.
  • Later, continue your journey towards Osaka, where the energy slowly builds again. By the time you reach the city, you’ll feel the contrast — from Nara’s calm nature to Osaka’s lively streets.
  • Another beautiful day in Japan, filled with simple moments that stay with you.

Day 8: Kyoto Day Trip - Temples, Torii Gates & Arashiyama Bamboo

  • After breakfast, you travel from Osaka to Kyoto — a city that feels like stepping back in time.
  • Your first stop is the famous Fushimi Inari Taisha. As you start walking through the thousands of bright red torii gates, one after another, it feels almost magical. The path keeps going, the gates create a tunnel around you, and for a moment, it’s just you and this beautiful red walkway. It’s one of those places you’ve seen in photos — and now you’re actually there.
  • After lunch at an Indian restaurant, continue to Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Golden Pavilion. The temple shines beautifully beside the water, and when the sunlight hits it, the reflection is just stunning. It’s calm, picture-perfect, and peaceful.
  • Next, walk through the famous Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Tall green bamboo stalks rise all around you, swaying gently with the wind. The sound is soft, the path is quiet, and it feels completely different from anywhere else.
  • By evening, you return to Osaka for dinner at an Indian restaurant, and then head back to your hotel.
  • Today feels special — full of tradition, beauty, and simple moments that make you realise how unique Kyoto truly is.

Day 9: Osaka Sightseeing & Shopping Street

  • After breakfast, you head out to explore Osaka — a city that feels lively, friendly, and full of character.
  • Your day begins at Osaka Castle. As you walk towards the grand castle, surrounded by huge stone walls and a wide moat, it feels like stepping into Japan’s samurai days. Inside, you learn about its history, and from the top floor, you get a lovely view of the city around you. Old Japan and modern Osaka — all in one frame.
  • After lunch at an Indian restaurant, you visit the Umeda Sky Building. The elevator takes you up to the floating observatory, where the city stretches out below. Tall buildings, moving trains, busy roads — Osaka looks energetic and alive.
  • Later, enjoy free time at Shinsaibashi. This is where you feel the real buzz of the city. Bright signboards, fashion stores, local snacks, and people everywhere. You can shop, explore, or simply walk around and take it all in.
  • In the evening, after dinner at an Indian restaurant, you return to your hotel.
  • Today, you’ve seen Osaka’s royal past, its modern skyline, and its fun shopping streets — all in one vibrant day.

Day 10: Departure From Osaka

  • After breakfast at an Indian restaurant, return to the hotel (if applicable) and complete the check-out formalities.
  • At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your departure.
  • Board your flight back home, carrying with you sweet and unforgettable memories of Japan’s culture, landscapes, and vibrant cities.
  • Tour concludes with wonderful experiences.
  • (Breakfast)

What to Expect

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  • Transfers & Sightseeing: All transfers and extensive sightseeing, including entrance fees as specified in the itinerary, will be conducted in air-conditioned coaches.
  • Room Occupancy: The maximum room occupancy in Japan is 3 persons per room. For the 3rd person, most hotels will provide rollaway beds, and the room size may be similar to a double room.
  • 4-star hotels: Rooms generally range from 180 sq ft to 250 sq ft.
  • 3-star hotels: Rooms generally range from 120 sq ft to 180 sq ft.
  • Visa: We guarantee visa appointments, but please note, we do not have control over whether the visa will be granted or not.
  • Cash is King: While Japan is quite modern, cash is still widely preferred, especially in smaller towns or at local shops. It’s advisable to carry enough Japanese Yen for such occasions.
  • Be On Time: Japanese culture places high importance on punctuality. If you’re traveling with a group, ensure you’re at the meeting point at least 5 minutes early. Whether it’s a bus tour, flight, or dinner, timeliness is highly valued.
  • Emergency Numbers: In case of an emergency, dial 110 for police and 119 for fire or medical emergencies.
  • Electrical Outlets: Japan uses Type A and Type B plugs, and the voltage is 100V. If you are traveling with multiple devices, it’s a good idea to bring a universal adapter and a power strip.
  • Water: Tap water is safe to drink in Japan, so feel free to refill your bottle during your trip.
  • Queueing: Japan is known for its orderly queues everywhere, from trains to elevators. Always stand in line and respect others’ space.
  • Vending Machines Everywhere: Japan is famous for its vending machines that offer everything from drinks to snacks and even hot meals. Don’t hesitate to try them, but be aware that some machines only accept coins.
  • Always Ask Before Photographing: In certain temples, shrines, and museums, photography may be restricted. Always ask for permission before taking photos in places where it’s not clear.

Exclusions

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  • Remittance charges, if any, are to be borne by the guest.
  • Meals not specifically mentioned in the above itinerary.
  • Single room supplement charges.
  • Personal accident and travel insurance.
  • Passport and visa application fees, along with any incidental charges, to be paid directly by the guest.
  • International airfare and related airport taxes.

Starting From

$ 4,014

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