Destinations

Nagano

Nagano has a history stretching back to the Kamakura period (1185-1333) when it was a temple town centred around Zenko-ji temple. The temple is still Nagano’s main attraction with more than 4 million visitors a year.

Recently the city has gained international fame as the host of the 1998 Winter Olympics. As well as a fair amount of debt, the games left a legacy of improved transport, great English tourist information, some wonderful Olympic buildings and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Nagano station was rebuilt for the Olympics and has two sides – East and Zenko-ji. Take the latter for the city centre and Zenko-ji temple.

Nagano makes a great base for day trips to Matsumo castle, as well as visiting the famous snow monkeys in Yudanaka Onsen.

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Small Group Tour

Japan Unmasked

Snow monkeys, a temple stay, bright lights and rural Japan. Japan Unmasked offers fantastic value and a fascinating insight into Japan old and new. This flexible tour, led by one of our experienced staff, allows you to spend as much, or as little, as you want. Visit Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and more!

13 Nights: £1600

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Japan Enchantment

From a tour of Kyoto with its must-see temples, shrines and gardens, to the high-tech wonders of Tokyo, the gardens of Kanazawa and the beautiful Japanese Alps region, this comprehensive 14 night Japanese tour will give you a wonderful feel for all the different aspects of Japan.

14 Nights: £3800

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