8-Day Winter Trip to Japan: Snow and Hot Spring Guide

Winter in Japan is a list of beautiful scenery waiting for you to unlock. This 8-day itinerary takes you from bustling cities to beautiful ancient buildings, with every stop worth looking forward to. We hope this guide will add color to your trip to Japan! / 📅Itinerary: DAY 1: Higashi Chaya District 🏯 On this day, we will explore the charming Higashi Chaya District and experience Japan's traditional tea culture. DAY 2: Eiheiji Temple > Kinkaku-ji > Fushimi Inari-taisha > Senbon Torii 🍁 This itinerary will take you into Japan's Buddhist culture, from the magnificent Kinkaku-ji to Senbon Torii, to experience the rich cultural atmosphere. DAY 3: Free time in Osaka 🛍️🎡 On this day in Osaka, you can arrange your own itinerary, enjoy the modern urban style of Osaka, or choose to join our day tour. DAY 4: Osaka Castle Park > Shinsaibashi > Dotonbori > Nara Park 🚄🦌 We will start the day at Osaka Castle Park, then visit the food streets of Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori, and the cute deer in Nara Park. DAY 5: Miho no Matsubara > Mt. Fuji Yeti Ski Resort > Oshino Hakkai 🏞️ When you go out to play, you can't miss the magnificent Mt. Fuji Yeti Ski Resort and the picturesque Oshino Hakkai. DAY 6: Free time in Tokyo 🌃 In bustling Tokyo, you can arrange your own schedule, shop, sightsee, and experience the local life, or choose our day tour. DAY 7: Senso-ji > Nakamise Shopping Street > Ginza > Unazuki Onsen 🏙️🛁 Visit the historic Senso-ji, shop and explore Nakamise Shopping Street, admire the bustling streets of Ginza, and enjoy the comfort of Unazuki Onsen. DAY 8: Shirakawa-go 🏘️ On the last day of the itinerary, we will explore the World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go and experience the tranquility and beauty of the Japanese countryside. / 📱Travel Essentials: Communication Equipment First, you need to prepare a mobile phone and a wireless Internet card, and install a navigation app so you won't get lost on the streets of Japan. Japanese plugs are two-pronged without a ground wire, so if your device is not compatible, remember to bring a plug adapter. 👔Travel Essentials: Appropriate Clothing The weather in Japan in January is cold, so warm clothing is essential, including long pants, down jackets, hats, gloves, and scarves. If you plan to go skiing or participate in other outdoor activities, you should also prepare appropriate sports equipment and protective gear. 🎫Travel Essentials: Travel Documents Remember to bring your passport and Japanese visa, as well as other necessary identification documents (such as a driver's license). To prevent accidents, we recommend storing copies or electronic versions of these documents on your phone or email. Also, have a credit card and yen ready at all times in case of emergencies. / 🎌These are all my travel tips for Japan. I hope they will help you on your trip. Have a great trip! 🌸