13 Nights / 15 DaysBoutique Ryokan & 4-Star City HotelsUK Flights Included

Japanese Alps, Snow Monkeys & Historic Takayama

Name: Japanese Alps, Snow Monkeys & Historic Takayama
Brand: Tucan Holidays UK
Price: 2699 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (184 reviews)

Wild snow monkeys, misty alpine peaks, UNESCO preserved villages, and centuries-old hot springs.

🛡️ 100% ATOL Protected💳 Deposit £150pp✈️ UK Departures: London Heathrow (LHR), Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX)

Visual Itinerary Highlights

Experience Japan Through the Lens

Curated sights included on this bespoke tour

📍 Japan

Signature Highlight

Japanese Alps, Snow Monkeys & Historic Takayama Signature Experience

📍 Iconic Landmark

Mount Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi – Snow-capped stratovolcano reflected in tranquil lakes with vibrant cherry blossoms and autumn maples.

📍 Ancient Heritage

Kyoto Bamboo Groves & Gion – Centuries-old wooden machiya townhouses, lantern-lit alleys, and tranquil Zen stone gardens.

📍 Futuristic Metropolis

Tokyo Shinjuku & Neon Nights – Dazzling neon skylines, Michelin-starred gastronomy, and cutting-edge bullet train terminals.

📍 Wellness & Serenity

Hakone Hot Springs & Onsen Ryokans – Therapeutic volcanic mineral baths, multi-course kaiseki banquets, and views over Lake Ashi.

Itinerary Overview

Venture off the beaten track into the breathtaking Chubu alpine region of Honshu. Encounter wild Japanese macaques soaking in natural hot springs at Jigokudani, stroll through the remarkably preserved timber merchant quarter of Edo-period Takayama, and sleep beneath steep thatched roofs in UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go.

★ The 5 Cs of This Itinerary

🏛️ Culture:Private sake brewery tours in historic Takayama Sanmachi Suji and morning meditation at the sacred Zenko-ji temple in Nagano.

🍜 Cuisine:Savour melt-in-the-mouth Hida Wagyu beef grilled over fragrant magnolia leaves (Hoba miso) and hand-rolled buckwheat Shinshu soba.

🤝 Community:Stay in heritage farmhouses supporting the conservation of centuries-old thatched architecture in Shirakawa-go.

📸 Content:Steam rising around snow monkeys in snowy mountain ravines, fairytale illumination of gassho-zukuri farmhouses, and alpine cable car panoramas.

✨ Customisation:Add an extra night in Kanazawa's Kenroku-en garden district or upgrade to private open-air cedar onsen baths.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Click each day to view full excursions, hotel categories, and meals

Arrive in Tokyo. Settle in, explore vibrant neighbourhoods, Michelin dining, and modern art museums.

Accommodation: Hotel Gracery Shinjuku / TokyoVerified Luxury Standard

✓ What's Included

✓Return scheduled flights from UK to Tokyo / Osaka
✓All regional and bullet train passes with reserved seating
✓13 Nights in luxury ryokan and 4-star handpicked city hotels
✓Daily breakfast and 4 authentic multi-course dinners
✓English-speaking local guides for snow monkeys and Takayama walking tours
✓100% ATOL Financial Protection

✗ What's Not Included

✗Travel insurance
✗Personal shopping
✗Optional activities

100% ATOL Protected★ 5 (184 reviews)

Total starting price from£2,699Per person based on twin share • Flights included

Duration:13 Nights / 15 Days

Deposit:£150pp

Financing:0% Monthly Direct Debit

Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast + Half-Board in Ryokan

Departures:London Heathrow (LHR)

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