Trade cities for nature with this four night extension in Nagano Prefecture, home to some of the best scenery in Japan. Visit the castle city of Matsumoto, learn more about the origins of Japanese Buddhism at Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano, and meet the snow monkeys in the forests of Yudanaka.
Jump on the train and head north for three days of mountains, monkeys, and heaps of local food, starting in Matsumoto with its mysterious black castle.
Accommodation: Richmond Matsumoto
Meals: None
Journey further north to Nagano City and learn about the origins of Buddhism in Japan, then venture east into the mountains to meet the famous snow monkeys of Yudanaka.
Accommodation: Metropolitan Hotel
Meals: Breakfast; Breakfast;
You've seen the mountains and monkeys, so now it's time to return to Tokyo to spend your final night in the bright lights of Shinjuku.
Accommodation: Ibis Tokyo Shinjuku
Meals: Breakfast; Breakfast;