Pop Japan Travel

We depart the urban sprawl of LA on a flight to Tokyo!

After arriving in Narita International Airport, we'll transfer onto a flight to Sapporo.  Pack your coats on carry-on and get ready for that winter bite!

Let's enjoy the snow all day!

We will go to the Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Japan's largest winter events.There will be a variety of snow and ice sculptures to appreciate, and you can also have fun with the snow slides and mazes. Oh and don't forget to try some Hokkaido regional delicacies, yum!

Another day full of snow and ice! We will go to Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival. Lake Shikotsu is the northernmost ice-free lake in Japan. Except for those magnificent ice sculptures, we will see a moss-covered cave, which has evergreen draped on the inside and is covered in ice.

 After all the chilly fun, now is time for some warm stuff. We will go to Marukoma Onsen to enjoy the nature hot spring and relax your body.

At night, we will go to the snow festival again to see another side of snow- the ice sculptures will be illuminated by different colored lights. And of course we will not miss the fireworks show!

In the evening, you can choose to join us for a trip up scenic Tokyo Tower to catch a glimpse of the city around you. Click on the option link below for details!

Everyone's favorite- Ghibli Museum today!

There are several activities you can take paryot in at the museum, which include watching a special animation short, Chuuzumo (a story about sumo wrestling mice), seeing exhibits featuring familiar Ghibli films and a special exhibit on the short films shown only at the museum, shopping for Ghibli exclusive merchandise, visiting the robot from Laputa on the rooftop, or lounging in the Ghibli Cafe. The wait to get in the cafe may be a while, so make sure to save your spot early if you want to enter!

After saying goodbye to Totoro and friends we'll head to Ikebukuro for lunch and take a little break. After that, we are going to another popular area among young people in Tokyo, Shinjuku.

Next stop, Harajuku - a youthful district where you'll find lolita,visual kei, and cosplayers walking the streets. Spend some time exploring unique stores such as Daiso (Japan's version of a 99 cent store), Kiddyland (an interesting, 6-story toy store), and Laforet (a shopping center filled with all the latest Japanese brands).

We'll also visit the famed Meiji Jingu Shrine and Yoyogi Park to see different view of Tokyo beside the modern, fashion-oriented side.

Later that day we'll go to Akihabara (a.k.a. electric town) to browse through the latest Japanese video game, anime and music merchandise. Last but not least, we'll have a farewell dinner so we can all talk about the good times we had during the tour. ^_^

Say good-bye to Tokyo as we take Komachi Shinkansen to Omagari. We'll make a stop at the hotel to drop off luggage, then its off to Yokote and attend Kamakura Snow Festival!

We'll walk along the streets of Kakunodate, home to a beautifully preserved Samurai district. Later we will go to Tazawako area. The Lake Tawaza, the deepest lake in Japan locates here. We'll have an option for Tazawako Ski and Snowboard Pass.

In the night, we will experience more beauty of the snow! Kamakura Matsuri again!

Transfer to the airport, return home, and tell your friends how much fun you had!