01NAGANO
Nagano
NAGANO
NaganoA gateway into Japan's winter mountains
A shinkansen morning, Zenkoji, hot springs and a warm bowl of soba.
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WINTER TOWN
BY RAIL
Japan in winter,
a rail journey through snow
AIR → RAIL → WINTER TOWN
When snow begins to fall,
the train heads for smaller towns.
Leave the airport for the station, watch the landscape turn white, and arrive somewhere wonderfully unhurried.
THREE WAYS INTO WINTER
From Seoul,
to three distinct winters.
02AIZU
Aizu-Wakamatsu
AIZU
WAKAMATSU
Aizu-WakamatsuAn old city resting under deep snow
Castles, sake breweries, and local trains into a quieter snow country.
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03OTARU
Otaru
OTARU
OtaruA winter harbour of sea and light
Canal lights, stone warehouses, winter sea air and an evening of sushi.
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BETWEEN STATIONS
We leave for the moment
the view begins to turn white.
COMPLETE YOUR JOURNEY
Plan your small-town
winter escape.
Flights, rail, stays, winter activities and insurance are booked separately.
01 / AIRFlightsFind your departure flight→02 / RAILRail & ShinkansenContinue to Nagano→03 / STAYNagano staysA place for winter nights→04 / SKIWinter activitiesA day at Shiga Kogen→05 / ONSENOnsen & spaA warm finish in Shibu Onsen→06 / INSURANCETravel insuranceCompare medical, delay and baggage cover→Some links may be affiliate links.