• Kamakura are traditional igloo-like houses that are built in the snowy regions of Japan. From the last week of January through the end of February, the rural town of Iiyama hosts “The Kamakura Village”, which has become one of the most spectacular snow festivals in Nagano. This tour includes a visit to this Kamakura festival site, combined with a morning of fun simple snow activities in the area that everyone can enjoy. Including lunch and led by a locally-based, English-speaking guide, this tour is perfect for those who wish for an authentic Japanese winter experience!

You will be transported to a local ski resort – The Kijima Snow Park – for a morning of snow fun, with an area to enjoy activities such as sleds and tubes, or even just simple snow play and creation, making it a perfect experience for the whole family. While there, you’ll have time to have lunch at a nearby restaurant which looks onto the ski field. Your guide will provide you with a lunch coupon which can be used to select your lunch at the restaurant with options including Japanese curry, katsudon, ramen, soba noodles, and other delicious local cuisine. Plenty of choice to warm yourself before heading out toward your next stop