A journey that captures both Japan s cultural heart and shimmering wintertime charms.�From the sublime gardens and spectacular shrines of Kyoto to Hiroshima s wartime history to Tokyo s futurisitic metropolis, you will experience firsthand Japan s�mythical traditions and modern wonders. Then it s off to Hokkaido, Japan s northernmost island, for picturesque landscapes and�a mesmerising celebration of natural, cultural and artistic delights. Watch�Japanese macaques (snow monkeys) warming themselves in steaming onsen before following their lead and dipping into one of your own. Step back in time along the charming streets of Otaru and sample sake at an atmospheric stone brewery. Marvel at the balletic dancing of endangered red-crowned cranes at snow-covered Lake Akan. Be awestruck by a multitude of snow and ice sculptures at Sapporo s world-renowned Snow Festival before trying a few local brews at Sapporo s beer museum. �
|