【Model Course】Discover the best of Japan’s winter wonderland with an unforgettable Tokyo escape that takes you skiing at the famous GALA Yuzawa resort and exploring the enchanting winter landscapes of Nagano, where our suggested itinerary highlights some of the region’s most popular seasonal attractions.
Tour Departures & Rates
Suggested Travel Period:
December 2025 ~ April 2026
Tour Rate:
Rates start at US$ 910 per person
Inclusions
Round-trip Economy Class Airline Ticket with checked baggage, Airline Taxes, & PH Taxes
3-Star Hotel Accommodation with Daily Breakfast
JR East Nagano-Niigata 5-Day Pass
1-Day Admission at GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort
Japan Tourist Visa Services
Travel Insurance (Asia Plan worth PHP 500,000) with COVID-19 Coverage
Complimentary Services
No complimentary services for this model course or land package
Terms & Conditions
This tour package is our recommended course for this season and reflects the lowest prevailing rate at the time of this post’s publication. Final rates may vary depending on your travel date, group size, and preferred travel style (Private/Customized Tours or Seat-in-Coach/Joiner Tours).
A minimum of two (2) persons is required to book this tour package. A single supplement fee per person must be paid in addition to the total tour fare (if applicable). The bigger the group size, the better the rates offered.
This tour package is based on a twin-sharing basis. Other room categories (Double, Triple, Non-Smoking, etc.) are subject to availability.
This tour package is quoted for Philippine Passport holders. Eligible foreign passport holders may be subject to surcharges.
Child rates are available upon request.
The suggested itinerary and activities on this tour package are subject to change due to local weather conditions at the destination. The company also reserves the right to make adjustments to the tour schedule due to any fortuitous events.
The following payment schedule applies to this tour package.
(a) Reservation Fee (Cash or Cash Deposit Only): a payment of US$ 500 per person & submission of a signed travel service agreement form are required to confirm your reservation.
(b) Full Payment: If the tour departure is confirmed and/or visa approval has been received, please settle the remaining tour fee no later than sixty (60) days.
Complimentary travel services are non-deductible and non-refundable from the total tour fare. The coverage of the travel services is during the travel period only.
Any payments to be made in Philippine Pesos (PHP) at the time of booking are subject to the prevailing Airline Exchange Rate (ACR).
Preferred airline carrier and seat class are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. Any additional fees will be confirmed and settled upon the reservation of the selected airline. Likewise, business class upgrades are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For tour participants who are required to apply for a tourist visa, please submit your visa application documents at least sixty (60) days before the tour departure.
(a) For single-entry visa holders: If the visa is used before the tour departure, the passenger must reapply for a new visa to join the tour. In case the visa is not obtained for the scheduled tour departure, any payments made will be refundable except for fees for any guaranteed reservations made by the company.
(b) In case of denial of the visa application of the tour participant sixty (60) days before the tour departure, any payments made will be refundable except for fees for any guaranteed reservations made by the company.
Banks may charge additional fees for credit card transactions. These fees are imposed by your bank and are not included in the company’s total tour fare. The company is not responsible for covering these charges, and passengers are advised to settle them directly with their respective banks.
Full cancellation charges shall apply to the following:
(a) Voluntary cancellations or withdrawals of tour participation made sixty (60) days before the tour departure.
(b) No-show guests or offloaded guests (airport-to-airport cases).
This tour package excludes hotel & city taxes, lunch and dinner arrangements, personal expenses, hotel incidental charges, other beverages and refreshments during meals, guide and driver tippings, travel insurance premium surcharge for 65 years old and above, & other items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Any unused services of the tour package are non-refundable.
The company will only accept reservations for this tour package while the requested tour services remain available.
Day 01: Manila – Narita International Airport - Tokyo
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Check in at the airport three hours before your scheduled international flight to Narita International Airport. Upon arrival in Japan, take the Narita Express (N'EX) going to Tokyo City Proper. Transfer to your hotel on your own arrangement. Hotel Check-in.
Day 02: Tokyo
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Breakfast at the hotel. Immerse yourself in Tokyo’s vibrant charm using your JR East Pass, beginning at the historic Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and the bustling Nakamise Shopping Street filled with traditional delights. Stroll through the cultural oasis of Ueno Park before experiencing the world-famous energy of Shibuya Crossing. Find tranquility at the sacred Meiji Jingu Shrine, then cap the day with breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
Day 03: Tokyo - GALA Yuzawa - Tokyo
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Breakfast at the hotel. Take the Joetsu Shinkansen "Tanigawa" from Tokyo Station to GALA Yuzawa Station using your JR East Pass. The station is directly connected to the resort. Enjoy a full day at GALA Yuzawa(includes 1-day Gondola, Lift, and Rental Gear and Wear). Return to Tokyo.
Day 04: Tokyo -Nagano - Tokyo
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Breakfast at the hotel. Delight in Nagano’s cultural and natural wonders with a visit to the famous Jigokudani Monkey Park, where snow monkeys bathe in natural hot springs, followed by the spiritual serenity of Zenko-ji Temple, one of Japan’s most revered Buddhist sites. Conclude the day at the majestic Matsumoto Castle, an original 16th-century fortress admired for its striking black-and-white exterior and rich samurai history. Return to Tokyo
Day 05: Tokyo - Narita International Airport - Manila
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Breakfast and then check out of the hotel. Take the Narita Express (N'EX) going to Narita International Airport. Take your scheduled flight back to Manila. End of services.
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