Whispers of Japan to Sapphire Seas - with Snow Monkeys

Escorted Tour Highlights

• • ● Return Economy Class airfare from Sydney to Osaka, return from Singapore
  • ● 6-day fully guided land tour from Osaka to Tokyo
  • ● Hotel stays with breakfast throughout, plus one lunch and two dinners
  • ● Visits to Nara Park & Todaiji Temple in Nara, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Golden Pavilion & more in Kyoto
  • ● Tour of Takayama's Old Town & Sannomachi Street, Shirakawa-go Village (a UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • ● Visit to the Snow Monkey Park and Zenko-Ji Temple, followed by a sake tasting experience with lunch in Nagano
  • ● Visit to Oshino Hakkai and a scenic cruise on Lake Kawaguchiko
  • ● Half-day tour of Tokyo with stops at Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace and Chiyoda Ward
  • ● Transfer to Yokohama cruise terminal

Your Tour Itinerary in Detail

Sapphire Princess, 05 December 2026

‣ Day 1: 06 December 2026 – Arrival in Osaka

● Arrival at Osaka airport followed by transfer and check-in at hotel, escorted by the tour guide.

● Overnight stay at hotel in Osaka.

‣ Day 2: 07 December 2026 – Osaka - Nara - Kyoto - Gifu (Nagoya)

● After breakfast, board the transfer to Nara to visit the Nara Park with its deer and the landmark that is the Todaiji Temple.

● In the afternoon, continue on to Kyoto for a stop at the Fushimi Inari Shrine, the Golden Pavilion and the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.

● Overnight stay at hotel in Gifu.

Breakfast Included

‣ Day 3: 08 December 2026 – Gifu - Takayama - Shirakawa-go - Nagano

● After breakfast, drive around 2 hours to Takayama to visit the Old Town and walk along the Sannomachi Street.

● Drive on to Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.

● Transfer to hotel in the Nagano region to have dinner and stay at the hotel.

Breakfast & Dinner Included

‣ Day 4: 09 December 2026 – Nagano - Snow Monkey Park

● After breakfast, set off on a visit to the Zenko-Ji Temple Nagano, followed by a sake tasting experience with lunch.

● After lunch, visit the world famous Snow Monkey Park.

● Overnight stay at hotel in Nagano.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

‣ Day 5: 10 December 2026 – Nagano - Mt Fuji - Tokyo

● After breakfast, transfer to Oshino Hakkai to enjoy spectacular views of Mt Fuji.

● Continue on to Lake Kawaguchiko to board a scenic mini cruise.

● Get transferred to Tokyo for an overnight stay at a hotel.

Breakfast Included

‣ Day 6: 11 December 2026 – Tokyo

● After breakfast, enjoy a half-day tour of Tokyo, including stops at the Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace and the Chiyoda Ward.

● Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

● Overnight stay at hotel in Tokyo.

Breakfast Included

‣ Day 7: 12 December 2026 – Yokohama Cruise Terminal

● After breakfast, enjoy half a day at leisure.

● Get transferred to Yokohama Cruise Terminal to embark your cruise.

Breakfast Included