
The journey begins with five nights in Tokyo, offering time to explore its vibrant neighbourhoods — from the tranquillity of Shiba Park and Tokyo Tower to bustling shopping and dining districts. Travellers then continue to Niigata, known for its scenic coastline, mountains, and rich agricultural heritage.
The highlight is a 3-day, full-board World of Rice tour. Visitors can explore rice terraces in Echigo Yuzawa, make Sasadango (a traditional mochi sweet), relax in a hot spring hotel, enjoy a guided walking tour in Niigata City, create sushi with local seafood and rice, and experience sake tasting in Japan’s leading sake region.
Next, the trip moves to Yuzawa, a hot-spring town amid alpine landscapes famed for its onsen culture, then to Kanazawa, where historic samurai streets, geisha districts, and the renowned Kenrokuen Garden showcase the city’s artistry and heritage. The journey concludes with two nights in Nagano, a gateway to Japan’s highlands, offering Zenko-ji Temple, scenic mountain trails, and the charm of a traditional provincial city.
Customizable tour with flexible dates
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Niigata:
3-23-1 Shiba
Hotel The Celestine Tokyo Shiba offers a calm, refined retreat in Minato, with stylish modern rooms and easy access to nearby stations and Tokyo Tower. Guests enjoy thoughtful amenities, a cozy 14th-floor lounge, and convenient on-site dining for a comfortable stay.
Room Type: standard double
Hotel The Celestine Tokyo Shiba offers a calm, refined retreat in Minato, with stylish modern rooms and easy access to nearby stations and Tokyo Tower. Guests enjoy thoughtful amenities, a cozy 14th-floor lounge, and convenient on-site dining for a comfortable stay.
419 Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma-gun
Hotel Futaba — a serene ryokan in the onsen town of Echigo-Yuzawa — blends traditional Japanese charm with comfortable modern conveniences, offering tatami-floored rooms and both indoor and open-air hot-spring baths set against scenic mountain views.
Room Type: standard japanese style,tatami rooms
Hotel Futaba — a serene ryokan in the onsen town of Echigo-Yuzawa — blends traditional Japanese charm with comfortable modern conveniences, offering tatami-floored rooms and both indoor and open-air hot-spring baths set against scenic mountain views.
2-5 Takaokamachi, , Kanazawa
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA is a modern hotel in central Kanazawa — just a short walk from major sights like Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle Park and Omicho Market. It offers clean, comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi, and guests enjoy a welcoming lounge with complimentary coffee, drinks and snacks — a relaxing base after sightseeing
Room Type: standard double
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA is a modern hotel in central Kanazawa — just a short walk from major sights like Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle Park and Omicho Market. It offers clean, comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi, and guests enjoy a welcoming lounge with complimentary coffee, drinks and snacks — a relaxing base after sightseeing
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
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pets: Pets not allowed general: Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures Unicode Support false Temperature checks are available to guests Social distancing measures are in place Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly Property is cleaned with disinfectant Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures Staff wears personal protective equipment Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Coronavirus Guidelines (Japan) Food service has been amended for enhanced safety Essential workers only - NO Contactless check-in is available Masks are compulsory at the property No cribs (infant beds) available No rollaway/extra beds available Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
1221, Toigosho-machi
Hotel JAL City Nagano — a modern, centrally-located hotel just a 7-minute walk from Nagano Station — provides clean, comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, fridge, electric kettle and private bathrooms for a convenient stay. From its top-floor “Sky Restaurant Hakuba” you get panoramic views of the Northern Alps over breakfast.
Room Type: standard double
Hotel JAL City Nagano — a modern, centrally-located hotel just a 7-minute walk from Nagano Station — provides clean, comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, fridge, electric kettle and private bathrooms for a convenient stay. From its top-floor “Sky Restaurant Hakuba” you get panoramic views of the Northern Alps over breakfast.
location_on 2 Stoneham House, 17 Scarbrook Road, Croydon CR0 1SQ
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