【Model Course】Step into a fairytale world this winter with the breathtaking illumination of Shirakawago, where traditional thatched-roof houses glow warmly against a blanket of snow. Offered only on limited departures during the winter season, this exclusive tour invites you to witness one of Japan’s most magical and sought-after seasonal experiences.
Tour Departures & Rates
Suggested Departure Dates:
January 12, 13, 14, & 26, 2026
February 04, 10, 12, 16, 17, & 25, 2026
Tour Rate:
Rates start at US$ 1,020 per person
Inclusions
Round-trip Economy Class Airline Ticket with checked baggage, Airline Taxes, & PH Taxes
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.
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Check-in at the airport three hours before your scheduled international flight to Chubu Centrair International Airport. Upon arrival in Japan, take the Meitetsu Line to Nagoya Station. Transfer on your own to the hotel. Hotel Check-in.
Day 02: Nagoya - Gifu
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Breakfast then check out from the hotel. Transfer on your own arrangement to the tour meeting location (please be there at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the tour). Discover the enchanting beauty of winter in Gifu with a visit to Shirakawa-go, where snow-covered thatched-roof farmhouses create a fairytale scene, followed by the nostalgic charm of Takayama’s old town streets. Conclude the evening at Hida no Sato’s Illumination, where traditional village houses glow magically against the winter night. Transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Day 03: Gifu - Nagoya
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Breakfast then check out from the hotel. Enjoy a delightful winter day at Bokka no Sato, where snow play and fun seasonal activities await, followed by a hearty lunch at a local restaurant showcasing regional flavors. End the experience with a sweet and refreshing fruit-picking activity. Return to Nagoya. Transfer on your own to the hotel for check-in.
Day 04: Nagoya
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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy free leisure time on your own arrangement. You may also book optional day tours and experiences in advance with JTB Philippines.
Day 05: Nagoya - Manila
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Breakfast and then check out of the hotel. Transfer on your own to Nagoya Station and take the Meitetsu line going to Chubu Centrair International Airport. Take your scheduled flight back to Manila. End of services.
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