Compare Japan Winter Discovery with Snow Festival by Insider Journeys vs 4 Day French Way (Arzua - Santiago) by Magic Hill Holidays
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| Duration | 14 days | 4 days |
| Price From | $ 9,276 | $ 355 |
| Price Per Day | $ 663 | $ 89 |
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| Trip Style | N/A | Self-guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Description | From incredible snow sculptures and rare birds in Hokkaido to snow monkeys and cultural treasures on Honshu; this tour demonstrates the myriad attractions of the enchanting winter season on Japan's two largest islands. Take an icebreaker cruise amongst the creaking floes of the Okhotsk Sea and in Yudanaka you'll witness the Japanese macaques as they stave off the cold in the mountain hot springs. Experience Japan's winter delights, whilst discovering her unique culture, fascinating history and contradictions. |
Our 4 day trip runs from Arzua/Ribadiso to the Cathedral of Santiago through medieval towns, meadows, quaint Galician hamlets, past rivers and eucalyptus forests. It is the perfect Camino for those short of time and who would like a ‘taste’ of the experience before embarking on a longer route. This section is well signposted and has a good range of services (cafes, restaurants etc) for rest breaks. Please note: You will not be entitled to receive a Compostela as you need to walk a minimum of 100km. |
Day 1 : TOKYOA
Arrive in Tokyo and transfer to your hotel. Embark on a tour of the city, taking in a walk of a traditional neighbourhood, Yanaka, and a calligraphy class. Visit a famous bonsai museum and historic street market, as well as the Tokyo National Museum. Hotel: Shinjuku Washington
Day 2 : TOKYOA
Arrive in Tokyo and transfer to your hotel. Embark on a tour of the city, taking in a walk of a traditional neighbourhood, Yanaka, and a calligraphy class. Visit a famous bonsai museum and historic street market, as well as the Tokyo National Museum. Hotel: Shinjuku Washington
Day 3 : TOKYOA
Arrive in Tokyo and transfer to your hotel. Embark on a tour of the city, taking in a walk of a traditional neighbourhood, Yanaka, and a calligraphy class. Visit a famous bonsai museum and historic street market, as well as the Tokyo National Museum. Hotel: Shinjuku Washington
Day 4 : MATSUMOTO &
& YUDANAKA Journey by train to Matsumoto, where you will tour a wasabi farm, art museum and castle. Travel by train to Obuse, and visit its museum and temple. Continue on to Yudanaka and arrive at your traditional inn or 'ryokan' for the night. Enjoy the onsite onsen and a traditional dinner. Explore the snow monkey park and visit Zenkoji in Nagano, one of Japan's most significant temples. Hotel: Matsumoto Tokyu REI Hotel Hotel: Yorozuya Ryokan
Day 5 : MATSUMOTO &
& YUDANAKA Journey by train to Matsumoto, where you will tour a wasabi farm, art museum and castle. Travel by train to Obuse, and visit its museum and temple. Continue on to Yudanaka and arrive at your traditional inn or 'ryokan' for the night. Enjoy the onsite onsen and a traditional dinner. Explore the snow monkey park and visit Zenkoji in Nagano, one of Japan's most significant temples. Hotel: Matsumoto Tokyu REI Hotel Hotel: Yorozuya Ryokan
Day 6 : MATSUMOTO &
& YUDANAKA Journey by train to Matsumoto, where you will tour a wasabi farm, art museum and castle. Travel by train to Obuse, and visit its museum and temple. Continue on to Yudanaka and arrive at your traditional inn or 'ryokan' for the night. Enjoy the onsite onsen and a traditional dinner. Explore the snow monkey park and visit Zenkoji in Nagano, one of Japan's most significant temples. Hotel: Matsumoto Tokyu REI Hotel Hotel: Yorozuya Ryokan
Day 7 : SAPPOROF
Fly to Sapporo, where the exciting annual Sapporo Snow Festival will be taking place. Experience the magic of giant snow and ice sculptures adorning the city's streets and parks. Explore Sapporo's ski sites, including one used in the 1972 Winter Olympics. Visit a museum dedicated to Japan's oldest beer brewery, the botanic gardens and a historic village. There will time to explore at your own pace on your final afternoon here. Hotel: Cross Hotel Sapporo
Day 8 : SAPPOROF
Fly to Sapporo, where the exciting annual Sapporo Snow Festival will be taking place. Experience the magic of giant snow and ice sculptures adorning the city's streets and parks. Explore Sapporo's ski sites, including one used in the 1972 Winter Olympics. Visit a museum dedicated to Japan's oldest beer brewery, the botanic gardens and a historic village. There will time to explore at your own pace on your final afternoon here. Hotel: Cross Hotel Sapporo
Day 9 : SAPPOROF
Fly to Sapporo, where the exciting annual Sapporo Snow Festival will be taking place. Experience the magic of giant snow and ice sculptures adorning the city's streets and parks. Explore Sapporo's ski sites, including one used in the 1972 Winter Olympics. Visit a museum dedicated to Japan's oldest beer brewery, the botanic gardens and a historic village. There will time to explore at your own pace on your final afternoon here. Hotel: Cross Hotel Sapporo
Day 10 : KUSHIRO, LAKE ANAN &
& ABASHIRITake the train to Kushiro to explore a nature park and the endangered Red-crowned Japanese crane. Visit a series of lakes and watch a traditional Aiun performance. In Abashiri, enjoy a ride on an ice-breaker ship, and visits to its prison museum and ice museum. Journey to an onsen where you will stay the night. Hotel: Hotel ANA Crown Plaza Kushiro Hotel: Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga Hotel: Sounkyo Grand Hotel
Day 11 : KUSHIRO, LAKE ANAN &
& ABASHIRITake the train to Kushiro to explore a nature park and the endangered Red-crowned Japanese crane. Visit a series of lakes and watch a traditional Aiun performance. In Abashiri, enjoy a ride on an ice-breaker ship, and visits to its prison museum and ice museum. Journey to an onsen where you will stay the night. Hotel: Hotel ANA Crown Plaza Kushiro Hotel: Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga Hotel: Sounkyo Grand Hotel
Day 12 : KUSHIRO, LAKE ANAN &
& ABASHIRITake the train to Kushiro to explore a nature park and the endangered Red-crowned Japanese crane. Visit a series of lakes and watch a traditional Aiun performance. In Abashiri, enjoy a ride on an ice-breaker ship, and visits to its prison museum and ice museum. Journey to an onsen where you will stay the night. Hotel: Hotel ANA Crown Plaza Kushiro Hotel: Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga Hotel: Sounkyo Grand Hotel
Day 13 : SAPPOROV
Visit frozen waterfalls and a sake brewery before travelling by road to Sapporo. The next day, transfer to the airport for your onward journey. Hotel: Cross Hotel Sapporo
Day 14 : SAPPOROV
Visit frozen waterfalls and a sake brewery before travelling by road to Sapporo. The next day, transfer to the airport for your onward journey. Hotel: Cross Hotel Sapporo
Day 1: Arrival day to Arzua
Day 2: Arzua – O Pedrouzo (18.5km)
Day 3: O Pedrouzo – Santiago (20.2km)
Day 4: Departure day from Santiago de Compostela
