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9D6N Japan Discovery – Snow Wall + Flower Festival

Experience the breathtaking beauty of central Japan on this 9 Days 6 Nights Japan Discovery – Snow Wall + Flower Festival tour. Journey from the iconic vermillion gates of Kyoto to the towering ice walls of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Explore the UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go village, the historic merchant streets of Takayama, and the legendary "Top 3" hot springs of Kusatsu. Marvel at vibrant seas of blue nemophilas at Hitachi Seaside Park, enchanting wisteria tunnels, and seasonal cherry blossoms. Combining majestic mountain vistas with delicate spring blooms, this adventure offers a perfect immersion into Japan’s rich heritage and stunning natural wonders.

Highlights

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Tour Quality

  • Flight: Malaysia Airline
  • Takayama: Hida Plaza Hotel (Hot Spring Resort)
  • Kusatsu: Takamatsu Hotel (Japan’s Top 3 Hot Spring)
  • Shinshu: Matsushiro Royal Hotel (Hot Spring Resort)
  • Makuhari/Tokyo: Hotel Springs Makuhari (Multi-night stay)

Attraction

  • Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route: Majestic Snow Wall (Yuki-no-Otani)
  • Shirakawa-go: UNESCO World Heritage Gassho Village
  • Hitachi Seaside Park: 4.5 Million Blue Nemophilas
  • Ashikaga Flower Park: World-famous Purple Wisteria Tunnels
  • Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine (Thousands of Torii Gates)

Gourmet

  • Japanese BBQ: Yakiniku & Sushi (Eat all you can)
  • Japanese Tavern: Izakaya Dinner
  • Famous Udon: Traditional Mizusawa Udon
  • Authentic Ramen: Ichiran Ramen + Onsen Egg
  • Hotel Specialties: Japanese Kaiseki Dinner

Experience

  1. Snow Wall Adventure: Traverse the Alpine Route using 7 unique modes of transport
  2. Traditional Onsen: Relax in legendary hot springs in Kusatsu and Takayama
  3. Flower Festivals: Seasonal viewing of Sakura, Wisteria, and Moss Phlox
  4. Historical Walks: Explore Edo-period merchant streets and Ikaho stone steps
  5. Shopping Spree: Duty-free shopping at Mitsui Outlet, Ginza, and Shinjuku

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Itinerary

Day 1
Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) ✈ Osaka (Kansai Airport) MH 52 (2210/0540+1)
(8:00pm) Assemble at Kuala Lumpur International Airport to check in for the flight to Japan [Osaka]
Assemble at KLIA’s departure hall at 8:00 PM. Professional staff will provide check-in assistance for flight MH 52 to Osaka, ensuring a seamless start to your 9-day Japanese discovery tour.
Day 2
(0540 am) Arrived Osaka ~ Kyoto Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine ~ Takayama
Kyoto. Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine
Founded in the 8th century for rice and sake deities, Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine now promotes business prosperity. As one of Japan's most popular sites, it serves as the head for 40,000 Inari shrines nationwide.
Historic Red Torii Gates at Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine
Takayama Sakurayamahachiman shrine&Takayama Yatai Kaikan
The Takayama Yatai Kaikan houses eleven fall festival floats, rotating four on display thrice annually in March, July, and November. Visitors can experience a revival of the festival atmosphere through guided tours led by a shrine maiden.
Intricate Takayama Festival Floats at Yatai Kaikan

Breakfast: meal on board

Lunch: Japanese Cuisine

Dinner: Hotel Japanese Set

Hotel: Takayama. Hida Plaza Hotel ( Hot Spring ) or similar

Day 3
Takayama ~ Shirakawa Gassho Village ~ Kanazawa
Takayama Jinya
Takayama Jinya is Japan’s only surviving Edo-period governor's office. Once a strategic hub under direct Shogunate control for its rich timber and mineral resources, the complex includes historic residential quarters and storehouses used for collecting tax rice.
Historic Takayama Jinya Samurai Era Building
Takayama Old Street: San-machi
San-machi is Takayama’s iconic sightseeing district and former merchant center. Selected as a traditional building preservation area, these beautiful 300-year-old streets near Takayama-Jinya keep the history of the old castle town alive today.
San-machi Old Street in Takayama
Shirakawa Gassho Village (Sakura Viewing: Mid of April)
This UNESCO World Heritage site features 250-year-old gassho-zukuri farmhouses designed for heavy snow. Their unique nail-less roofs provided attic space for silkworm cultivation, representing a traditional architectural style perfected over many generations.
UNESCO World Heritage Shirakawa-go Gassho Village
Higashi Chaya
Kanazawa features three well-preserved Edo-era chaya districts: Higashi Chayagai, Nishi Chayagai, and Kazuemachi. These exclusive venues offer geisha entertainment through traditional song and dance, maintaining the atmosphere of historic entertainment districts once located outside city limits.
Historic Higashi Chaya District in Kanazawa
Kanazawa Kenrokuen (Sakura Viewing: Mid of April)
Considered one of Japan’s three most beautiful landscape gardens, Kenrokuen was crafted by the Maeda family over two centuries. Opened in 1871, it showcases a masterpiece of ponds, waterfalls, teahouses, and seasonal flora.
Kenrokuen - One of Japan's Three Most Beautiful Gardens

Breakfast: Hotel

Lunch: Japanese Cuisine

Dinner: Japanese BBQ

Hotel: Kanazawa. My Stays Castle or similar

Day 4
Kanazawa ~ Tateyama Station (Mt. Northern Alpine Snow Wall. Kurobe Dam) ~ Ogizawa
Kanazawa. Omicho Market
Explore Kanazawa’s historic Omicho Market, famously known as "Kanazawa’s Kitchen." This vibrant market features numerous stalls offering fresh local seafood, seasonal produce, and street food, providing an authentic glimpse into the region’s rich culinary culture on Day 4.
Fresh Local Seafood at Omicho Market Kanazawa
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
Traverse the spectacular Northern Alps via cable cars, ropeways, and buses. Famous for its massive spring snow walls, this unique mountain route is open from April to November, offering a world-class journey through breathtaking scenery.

Breakfast: Hotel

Lunch: Japanese Cuisine

Dinner: Hotel Japanese Cuisine set or Buffet

Hotel: Shinshu. Matsushiro Royal Hotel (Hot Spring)

Day 5
Matsushiro Castle~ Zenko-ji Temple ~ Kusatsu Onsen
Matsushiro Castle (Sakura Viewing: Mid of April)
Matsushiro Castle, a registered National Historic Site in Nagano, served as the Sanada clan's stronghold during the late Edo period. This historic site offers visitors a profound look into Japan's feudal history and traditional samurai architecture.
Historic Ruins of Matsushiro Castle in Nagano
Zenkō-ji Temple (Sakura Viewing: Mid of April)
Zenko-ji is one of Nagano’s most important temples. Its vibrant approach is lined with numerous shops selling local souvenirs and small restaurants, offering visitors a perfect blend of historic spirituality, unique shopping, and traditional Japanese dining.
Zenko-ji Temple - A Sacred Pilgrimage Site in Nagano
Kusatsu Onsen (Japan Top 3 Hot Spring) visit Yubatake Onsen Old Street
Located in the heart of Kusatsu, the iconic "Yubatake" produces a staggering 230,000 barrels of natural hot spring water daily. This geothermal landmark is the town's symbol and highlights its status as a top-ranked Japanese hot spring destination.
Yubatake - The Iconic Hot Spring Field of Kusatsu

Breakfast: Hotel

Lunch: Japanese Cuisine

Dinner: Hotel Japanese Cuisine set or Buffet

Hotel: Kusatsu. Takamatsu Hot Spring Hotel or SML

Day 6
Kusatsu ~ Ikaho Mizusawa dera ~ Ikaho Onsen Street ~ Ikaho Shrine~ Misato Shibazakura Park ~Takasaki
Ikaho Mizusawa-dera
Legend claims Ikaho Mizusawa-dera was founded in the Asuka period to introduce Buddhism to the region. However, no physical structures or records exist from before the Edo period to verify these ancient origins.
Ancient Mizusawa-dera Temple in Ikaho
Ikaho Onsen Street & Ikaho Shrine
Ikaho Onsen Street features a historic 360-step stone staircase spanning 300 meters. With 400 years of heritage, the scenic steps are lined with traditional hot spring resorts and souvenir shops, offering a beautiful and classic Japanese experience.
Historic Stone Steps of Ikaho Onsen Street
Misato Shibazakura Park (end of April ~ Beginning of May)
Open for just one month from mid-April, Misato Shibazakura Park attracts visitors with tens of thousands of brightly hued moss phlox, creating a stunning seasonal carpet of vibrant pink and purple blooms across the landscape.
Vibrant Shibazakura Pink Moss at Misato Park

Breakfast: Hotel

Lunch: Japanese Cuisine ( famous Udon )

Dinner: Local Special Cuisine

Hotel: Takasaki. Hotel Metropolitan Takasaki or similar

Day 7
Takasaki ~ Ashikaga Flower Park ~ Hitachi Seaside Park ~ Tokyo
Ashikaga Flower Park (Mid of April ~ Mid of May)
Ashikaga Flower Park is a 9-hectare destination in Tochigi, renowned for its spectacular wisteria and seasonal blooms. Located two hours from Tokyo, it is the city’s most famous attraction, offering visitors a breathtaking experience of vibrant floral beauty.
Hitachi Seaside Park (Mid of April ~ Beginning of May)
Every spring, 4.5 million blue nemophilas transform Miharashi Hills into a stunning light-blue landscape. This breathtaking floral display is perfectly framed by the blue sky and the vast Pacific Ocean backdrop.
Seas of Blue Nemophila at Hitachi Seaside Park

Breakfast: Hotel

Lunch: Japanese Cuisine

Dinner: Japanese Tavern + drink, beer, sake …eat all you can

Hotel: Makuhari. Hotel Springs Makuhari or Similar

Day 8
Mitsui Outlet ~ Kameidoten Shrine ~ free Shopping ~ Tokyo Narita Airport MH 71 ( 2230/0455+1 )
Kameidoten Shrine wisterias viewing (mid of April ~ Beginning of May）
Kameido Tenjin Shrine is Tokyo’s premier wisteria destination. These historic Edo-period blossoms reflect beautifully across a tranquil pond, creating a unique purple landscape beneath the trellises.
Spring Wisteria Blooms at Kameidoten Shrine Tokyo
Free Shopping at Tokyo Ginza , Shinjuku , Makuhari . Mitsui Outlet

Breakfast: Hotel

Lunch: Lamen +Onsen egg

Dinner: own expenses

Hotel: Makuhari. Hotel Springs Makuhari    or Similar

Day 9
Tokyo ✈ Kuala Lumpur (Breakfast) MH 89 ( 1020/1645 )
Proceed to the airport for your return journey home
Following your final shopping spree in Tokyo, transfer to the airport for your flight home. Depart with cherished memories of Japan’s breathtaking snow walls and vibrant spring flower festivals as your unforgettable journey comes to a close.
Fukuoka Airport Departure - End of Tour

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