Experience a Magical Winter in Niigata This exclusive 2-day, 1-night tour offers the ultimate winter escape. Immerse yourself in the magic with three unforgettable highlights:
A Magical Lantern Release: Make a wish as you watch your lantern float up into the snowy night sky.
Stunning Winter Scenery: Witness the unique beauty of Kiyotsu Gorge, where stunning cliffs meet artistic light displays.
Premium Local Culture and Cuisine: Enjoy a delicious kaiseki dinner and dive into local traditions by joining a Harvest Festival and tasting world-famous Niigata sake.
This is more than just a trip—it's your chance to relax and create beautiful memories in Japan's snow country.
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The Highlight
Snowy Night Lanterns: A Magical Wish: Experience the one-of-a-kind lantern release in a serene, snow-covered landscape. As your lantern ascends, it will create a breathtaking, dream-like scene against the night sky—a truly unforgettable moment of peace and wonder.
Kiyotsu Gorge: A Winter Spectacle: Visit one of Japan's three great canyons, Kiyotsu Gorge. In winter, its dramatic cliffs blanketed in white snow merge with the artistic light installations inside the tunnel, creating a miraculous view you can only witness this time of year.
Premium Cuisine: A Culinary Journey: Indulge in a luxurious dining experience at Irori Dining Ginbei. Savor a sophisticated, multi-course Japanese kaiseki meal prepared with fresh, local ingredients and cooked over a traditional hearth, offering a true taste of Niigata's rich culinary heritage.
An Exclusive Experience: Unlike standard tours, we've specially included a visit to Kadedasu Washi to see and try traditional Japanese papermaking, giving you a hands-on feel for the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship.
Deep Cultural Immersion: This isn't just a sightseeing trip. We focus on meaningful interactions with locals, offering you the chance to experience authentic daily life at the Winter Harvest Festival and truly connect with the community.
Active Relaxation: Our tour perfectly balances adventure with rest. Spend your days hiking and exploring, then unwind in the evening at Jonnobi no Mura, where you can recharge your body and mind in the soothing onsen (hot springs).
The Experience
This winter, embark on a special 2-day journey into the snowy heart of Niigata. This tour is designed for you to fully experience the majestic winter landscapes, heartwarming local culture, and the exceptional culinary blessings unique to this region.
Day 1: Scenic Vistas & Winter Delights Your adventure begins with a comfortable bus ride from Tokyo. Our first stop is Kiyotsu Gorge, one of Japan's three great canyons. You'll be captivated by the winter scenery, where snow-covered cliffs meet the artistic flair of the tunnel's light installations—a truly miraculous sight only available in winter.
After soaking in the magnificent views, we'll warm up with a delicious soba lunch at a local eatery, a famous Niigata specialty. In the afternoon, we head to Ogino-shima, the village of thatched-roof houses. If the snow conditions are right, we'll don snowshoes for a peaceful hike across the silent, snow-covered fields.
The night will be spent at Jonnobi no Mura, where you can unwind in the soothing hot springs (onsen) before a delightful premium dinner at Irori Dining Ginbei, featuring local ingredients cooked over a traditional hearth. The evening continues with magical winter activities like building an igloo (kamakura) or releasing a lantern, creating unforgettable memories under the starry sky.
Day 2: A Taste of Harvest & Local Culture The second day is dedicated to experiencing Niigata's rich bounty and the warmth of its people. We'll start the morning with a hands-on fermented food workshop, such as miso making, where you'll learn the culinary wisdom passed down through generations in this snow country.
Next, we'll join the main event: the "Winter Harvest Festival" at Jonnobi no Mura. You'll participate in various activities celebrating the winter harvest, including mochi pounding, tofu making, doburoku (unfiltered sake) tasting, and making fresh rice balls. This is your chance to mingle with the locals and fellow travelers, making your experience even more special.
In the afternoon, we'll visit the historic Ishizuka Sake Brewery to learn about Niigata's proud sake culture. Through a guided tour and tasting session, you'll discover the profound flavors that make Niigata's sake world-renowned.
With full hearts and happy stomachs, we'll begin our journey back to Shinjuku, taking with us cherished memories of our time in the snow country.
Tour Operator Information
Name: H.I.S. Co.,Ltd. Address: Kamiyacho Trust Tower 5F 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6905, JAPAN Registration Number: No.724 by Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
Tour Information
From: TOKYO to NIIGATA Number of Days: 2 Days, 1 Night Means of Transportation: Chartered Bus Bus Company Name: Jonnobi Takayanagi Village service bus Meals: Breakfast 1, Dinner 1, Lunch 1 Minimum Number of Passengers to Operate: 10 Number of Tour Condactor: 1
Tour Operations Manager: Kyota Kasai *The Tour Operations Manager is responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.
Please read and understand the Terms and conditions below. Travel Terms and Conditions:Domestic Package Tours Travel Agency Terms and Conditions:Section of Package Tour Contract
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
- Mandarin Chinese
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch, Dinner
- 07:30Meet at Shinjuku West Exit "LOVE". (Meeting time :7:15)
- 11:00Arrive at Kiyotsu Gorge(free time to explore the stunning Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel/70min)
- Lunch ( Niigata famous local soba noodles/60 mins)
- Lamp making experience at Kadoide Washi
- Head to Ogino-shima,(a village of thatched-roof houses, for a snowshoeing hike/60 mins)
- Check in at Jonnobi no Mura Onsen Hotel. You'll have time to relax in the hot springs
- 18:30Premium Dinner at Ginbei
- Kaiseki dinner at the hotel (picture for illustration only)
- 20:00Participate in evening activities like building an igloo (kamakura) or a lantern release. Afterward, enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure.
- Include: Breakfast, Snacks
- 08:00Breakfast(Japanese Style Breakfast at hotel)
- 09:00Check out
- Participate in a fermented food workshop(miso paste making/120 mins)
- 11:00Join the main event: the "Winter Harvest Festival. (Try various hands-on experiences, including mochi pounding, tofu making, doburoku (unfiltered sake) tasting, and preparing rice balls. This is an excellent opportunity to interact with local people.)
- 14:00Depart for Ishizuka Sake Brewery.
- Take a tour of the brewery and enjoy a sake tasting(30 mins)
- 15:00Depart for Shinjuku and arrive at approximately 18:00.
- 19:00Tour ends at Shinjuku
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- Minimum Group Size: This tour requires a minimum of 10 participants to operate. If the minimum number is not met, the tour may be canceled, and a full refund will be issued. We will inform you 13days before the tour day.
- Pricing: The listed price is per person and applies when there are two or more people staying in one room. Pricing for single occupancy may differ.
- Physical Requirements: This tour involves walking and outdoor activities, including a potential snowshoeing hike. A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended.
- What to Wear: Please dress in layers and wear warm, waterproof clothing and shoes with good traction, as the itinerary includes outdoor activities in a cold, snowy environment.
- Snowshoeing: This activity is dependent on sufficient snow coverage. In the event of little to no snow, the activity will be replaced with a regular nature hike.
- Evening Activities: Evening events like building an igloo (kamakura) or releasing a lantern are also weather and snow-dependent. If conditions are unfavorable, these activities may be canceled or substituted.
- As this is a traditional hot spring inn, there are no shower rooms in the rooms.
Participant Restrictions
- Japan
Important Booking Information
Please arrive on time at the designated meeting point. The bus will depart promptly at the scheduled time based on the tour conductor's judgment. No refunds will be given for late arrivals or no-shows.
We are not responsible for delays caused by traffic or other road conditions. We cannot compensate for any costs incurred, such as taxis or lodging, due to late arrivals.
Your bus seat will be assigned by the tour company. We may not be able to accommodate specific seating requests.
The bus size (medium or small) may change depending on the number of participants.
Smoking: The bus is a non-smoking environment.
In principle, reclining your seat is not permitted to ensure comfort for all passengers.
The bus is not equipped with a restroom. Restroom stops will be made periodically throughout the journey.
In case of an emergency, you may be asked to share a seat with the tour conductor.
In accordance with Japan's "Work Style Reform Act," the tour conductor's meal times are considered their rest periods. The conductor may also stay at a different accommodation from the guests. During free time, guests are expected to spend time on their own.
Please inform us of any food allergies or special needs at the time of booking. While we will do our best to accommodate these requests, we may not always be able to meet them.
No refunds will be issued if you do not use any part of the included services or benefits.
We will hold any forgotten items for a maximum of two weeks after the tour ends. Perishable items will be disposed of immediately.
For the comfort and safety of all guests, no pets are allowed on the tour.
Bus seats will be assigned by the tour operator.
- In case of emergencies, you may be asked to share a seat with the tour conductor.
- If the minimum number of participants (10) is not reached, or if operation becomes impossible due to disaster or unforeseen circumstances, the tour may be changed or canceled up to 13 days before departure .
- Requests for specific seats, smoking/non-smoking rooms, or food allergies may not be fulfilled. We may explain and decline your request in advance.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 21 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 20 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)
