Japan Winter Journey 2027

9 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027 · by beanie280204

Destinations

Tokyo, Japan

explore day trip - Nikko
Hakuba, Japan
Kyoto, Japan

Japan's cultural heart, with over 1,600 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines including Fushimi Inari and Kinkaku-ji. January is low season so expect fewer tourists at iconic spots like Arashiyama's bamboo grove. Warm up with a bowl of ramen or kaiseki cuisine in the Gion district.
Osaka, Japan

Japan's street food capital — don't leave without trying takoyaki and okonomiyaki in the Dotonbori district. Osaka Castle is beautiful against a winter sky and the surrounding park is peaceful in January. The city's lively nightlife and shopping in Shinsaibashi make for great evening entertainment.
Lake Kawaguchi, Japan
Hakone, Japan

Famous for jaw-dropping views of Mt. Fuji across Lake Ashi on clear winter days. Stay in a ryokan and soak in an outdoor onsen (hot spring) — an absolute must in January's cold. The Hakone Open-Air Museum is also well worth a visit.
Narita International Airport, Japan