Snow Monkeys & Cranes of Japan with Mark Brazil- Premium Adventure

Unwind at the end of each day in our expertly curated, handpicked mix of modern and traditional Japanense accommodation on this Premium Adventure. Each property has been chosen for location, comfort and style, and its unique characteristics. 

Hotel Associa Takayama Resort (4 star), Takayama, 1 night.

• Featuring indoor and outdoor hot spring baths with spectacular nature views
• Cosy rooms overlooking the Japanese Northern Alps
• On site Japanese & French restaurants
• Spacious rooms designed with relaxation and comfort in mind

Senjukaku Inn (4 star), Kambayashi Onsen, 3 nights.

• Open-air hot spring baths & a heated indoor pool
• Beautiful Japanese gardens featuring 100 year old sakura blossom trees
• Japanese style accommodation fitted with traditional tatami (woven-straw) flooring and a low table with seating cushions
•  Various seasonal Japanese dishes offered, prepared with organic vegetables and local beef

Yuyado Daiichi, Yoroushi, 2 nights.

• Traditional ryokan surrounded by beautiful nature in a quite location
• Featuring an outdoor hot spring overlooking the river
• Full of character, charm with warmth with a high attention to detail
• Serving traditonal meals focusing on local, seasonal products

The Okura Tokyo (5 star), Tokyo, 1 night.

• Premium hotel located in Tokyo's central Toranomon district
• Refined and elegant Japanese aesthetic providing Japanese-style hospitality
• Enjoy a drink or meal in one of the hotel's various bars, lounges or restaurants
• Relax in the Okura Fitness & Spa; consisting of a gym, indoor pool and spa treatments 

On nights 2, 12, 13 and 14 we use standard traditional accommodation, which is clean, simple and in-keeping with the location.

The accommodation shown has been booked and agreed in advance, however we may need to make changes to a property of similar or higher standard after you have booked. While we will endeavour to inform you of any changes in advance which could, on rare occasions, be at late notice.

Accommodation in Japan

Accommodation is primarily of a premium standard. In some of the rural areas our accommodation is more rustic. Some of our overnight stays will involve sleeping in tatami mat rooms on traditional, Japanese futon—mattresses stored during the day and brought out at night for sleeping. Inns that use this style of bedding are traditional, often incorporating appealing elements of elegant architecture and fine Japanese cuisine.

Traditional accommodation (ryokans/minshukus/inns), whilst comfortable and full of local character, do not run along the same lines as western hotels and do all have their own unique style; some are more like Japanese B&B's (minshukus) with a homestay/guesthouse feel and guests make their own Japanese style beds up, whilst others are managed more like a standard hotel (typical ryokans) with bedding made up for guests. In addition, most accomodation throughout this itinerary will have en suite toilets and hand basins, but use traditional hot spring baths instead of en suite showers. Please be advised, whilst females and males will be have access to separate gender specific bathrooms, inside showering and bathing facilities can lack the level of privacy you would be used to in a western style shared bathroom.

Wi-Fi is available at most of our accommodation, though often only in public spaces.

Please note, in Japan, western hotel room sizes in standard hotels are normally smaller in size and if requesting a double bed, please be advised that these can be smaller in size than western double bed sizes so couples may prefer twin beds.

Additional Accommodation

It is possible to book additional nights before or after the tour, subject to availability - please enquire for details and prices

Single supplements

Please be advised single supplements are limited & subject to availability (on request). In Japan, often single supplements can be accommodated in either an actual single and/or double for sole use room in hotels. 

For 2 nights of the trip (day 12-13) in Kawayu, Hokkaido, single supplements are not available at Pension Papilio and rooming is based on twin share (single supplement guests will be sharing with another group member of the same gender on these two nights).