Snow Festival 2025
Our last Guided Tour
3-16 February 2025
Hokkaido – A Winter Wonderland
If you have never witnessed snow at its best, then you haven’t lived. The sheer beauty, of what nature offers in winter, is a sight to behold. You will be absolutely mesmerised by the peace and tranquillity of standing in the snow with the tiny crystalline snowflakes falling about you.
And the best place to experience this is Hokkaido, Japan’s Northern Island, an area of 83454 square kilometres. It’s known for its steaming volcanoes, natural hot springs (onsen), magnificent ski areas and the two largest snow festivals in Japan – one in Sapporo and one in Asahikawa. From its snow-covered volcanic peaks to the thick forests, the scenery in Hokkaido will take your breath away.
On this tour, you will get to experience the serenity of standing out in falling snow, walking along lantern-lit snow-covered canals, be in awe of the magnificent artistry of the international snow and ice carving festival, experience a night Snow-Shoe walking through the forest, trek on the frozen ocean and enjoy hot Ramen noodles.
A winter in Hokkaido is something to behold – not to be missed.
If you can dream it – we can create it
Bushido Travel are passionate about travel to Japan and focus solely on building relaxed-pace, flexible Japanese tours for the over 50’s. We are dedicated to ensuring all our clients can fulfil their Japanese holiday dreams and create amazing memories.
Customer Focused
- It’s all about you – you tell us what you’d like to see and do, and we’ll build you an unforgettable holiday experience.
- Follow one of our ready-made itineraries or let our experienced and passionate travel consultants inspire you and build your dream holiday itinerary.
- Perfectly planned – your consultant will carefully select tours based on your level of fitness and mobility, handpick your accommodation to suit your needs and set you up with the best tour guides to ensure you have a joyous and memorable holiday.
- Private and small group tours are our speciality so there’s no need to follow the crowds or follow a hectic schedule – its your holiday, your way!
Stress Free and Easy
- We take care of everything – so you can sit back, relax and enjoy
- Dedicated Consultants – you’ll have one point of contact from start to finish and they’ll be with you every step of the way. For small group tours your consultant will travel with you as tour leader and on self-guided tours, your consultant is available 24/7 for help and support.
- Excellent inclusions – all tour prices include accommodation, transport, entry fees and tour guides along with breakfast and a light lunch.
- Interest free and easy payment options available.
Unrivalled Choice
- Full choice of destinations – on or off the beaten track.
- Complete choice of activities from foodie trails, sightseeing, local arts and crafts, river cruises or snow adventures – if you can dream it, we can arrange it.
- Choice of accommodation – we’ll work to get you the best accommodation for your needs and budget, and you’ll never be far away from all the local amenities and transport.
- Choice of fully escorted or self-guided tour itineraries.
Authentic Japan
From the neon lights of the big cities, the ancient castles and temples to volcanic hot springs and snow-capped mountains Japan has it all. It offers a beautiful culture, spectacular scenery, amazing food and hosts who will go out of their way to ensure you get the best tourist experience available.
With over a decade’s worth of travel covering the length and breadth of Japan, Trevor and Juanita Grant the founders of Bushido Travel create the most amazing holiday experiences. Holidays that invigorate your soul and create beautiful memories. From the major tourist attractions to the hidden gems off the beaten track and anything in between, Bushido Travel pride themselves on delivering authentic, unforgettable holiday experiences.