Kiso Valley Winter Magic 2-Day Tour | Snow Lantern Festivals, Ice Falls & Edo Post Towns（Including tour guide）

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Kiso Valley Winter Magic 2-Day Tour | Snow Lantern Festivals, Ice Falls & Edo Post Towns（Including tour guide）
Kiso Valley Winter Magic 2-Day Tour | Snow Lantern Festivals, Ice Falls & Edo Post Towns（Including tour guide）
Kiso Valley Winter Magic 2-Day Tour | Snow Lantern Festivals, Ice Falls & Edo Post Towns（Including tour guide）
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This private charter-car tour operates from 4 guests and up to 8 guests (Tokyo hotel pick-up & drop-off).
At least one reachable phone number is required for each participating group.
Confirmation: We will send you final confirmation and guide & driver details 24-48 hours before departure.
Cancellation Conditions：Free cancellation ≥ 14 days; 30% charge for 7–13 days; 50% charge for 3–6 days; 100% charge ≤ 3 days.
Overview
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Itinerary Details
Important Information

Overview

Experience the timeless beauty of Japan’s winter through historic post towns, frozen landscapes, and seasonal cultural events.
Departing from Tokyo, journey to Magome-juku, a beautifully preserved post town along the old Nakasendo Trail. Continue to the Icefall Group, the amazing illuminated icefalls glowing softly in the mountain night.
Stroll through Kiso-Fukushima’s magical Snow Lantern Festival, where 3,000 lanterns light up the old town, creating a rare and atmospheric winter scene.
Unwind at an onsen hotel and enjoy the traditional Japanese kaiseki dinner; on the following day visit Narai-juku, known as the "Narai of a thousand houses" and Lake Suwa before returning to Tokyo — a perfect blend of history, nature, and winter serenity.

*Please kindly note the Kiso-Fukushima Snow Lantern Festival is only held on Feb 6th-7th, 2026. If you book the tour other than the dates, the visit to lantern festival will be skipped. Icefall conditions depend on weather, please understand in advance.

Our highlights are

Key highlights

Double Winter Spectacle – The illuminated icefalls and the Snow Lantern Festival create a magical double winter spectacle.
Edo Heritage Experience – Stroll through Magome-juku and Narai-juku, beautifully preserved Edo-period post towns rich in history and charm.
Kiso-Fukushima Snow Lantern Festival – Experience a magical winter night as lanterns light up the snow-covered town in a seasonal festival unique to Kiso-Fukushima.
Onsen Ryokan Stay – Stay in a local onsen hotel, savoring kaiseki dinner and relaxing in winter serenity.
Lake Suwa Scenic Stop – Enjoy a picturesque lunch break by the shores of Lake Suwa, famous for its legendary "Omiwatari" (God's crossing) ice ridges in deep winter.

What's Included

English-speaking guide
Private transportation
Accommodation (Dinner & Breakfast included)
Lunch
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off within Tokyo city
Any personal expenses, insurance, or tips
Snow Lantern Festival other than Feb 6th/7th, 2026

Itinerary Details

Day 1
Icefall & Lantern Night
Private Transportation
Private Transportation
Accommodation (local onsen hotel)
Accommodation (local onsen hotel)
Dinner included
Dinner included
<em>07:30</em> Depart from Tokyo hotel (private car charter pick-up)
07:30 Depart from Tokyo hotel (private car charter pick-up)
<em>07:30-12:00</em> Drive to Magome-juku (approx. 4.5 hours)
07:30-12:00 Drive to Magome-juku (approx. 4.5 hours)
<em>12:00-14:00</em>【Lunch】at local restaurant, then enjoy a leisure walk through the Edo-period streets
12:00-14:00【Lunch】at local restaurant, then enjoy a leisure walk through the Edo-period streets
<em>14:00-15:30</em> Drive to Shirakawa Ice Waterfall Gorge (approx. 1.5h)
14:00-15:30 Drive to Shirakawa Ice Waterfall Gorge (approx. 1.5h)
<em>15:30-16:30</em> Visit the Kaida Plateau Icefall Illumination and Shirakawa Icefall Gorge
15:30-16:30 Visit the Kaida Plateau Icefall Illumination and Shirakawa Icefall Gorge
<em>16:30-17:30</em> Transfer to Kiso-Fukushima, and check-in the Local Onsen hotel
16:30-17:30 Transfer to Kiso-Fukushima, and check-in the Local Onsen hotel
<em>19:00~</em> Enjoy an evening stroll through the Kiso-Fukushima Snow Lantern Festival (limited on Feb. 6th/7th, 2026. The schedule is subject to change depending on the circumstances.)
19:00~ Enjoy an evening stroll through the Kiso-Fukushima Snow Lantern Festival (limited on Feb. 6th/7th, 2026. The schedule is subject to change depending on the circumstances.)
Icefall & Lantern Night Icefall & Lantern Night
Day 2
Heritage & Lake Journey
Private Transportation
Private Transportation
Breakfast at hotel
Breakfast at hotel
<em>08:30</em> Depart from Kiso-Fukushima hotel, heading to Narai-juku (approx. 50 mins)
08:30 Depart from Kiso-Fukushima hotel, heading to Narai-juku (approx. 50 mins)
<em>09:30-11:00</em> Stroll through the old town streets and browse local handcraft and souvenir shops
09:30-11:00 Stroll through the old town streets and browse local handcraft and souvenir shops
<em>11:00-12:30</em> Transfer to Suwa Lake (approx. 1.5h)
11:00-12:30 Transfer to Suwa Lake (approx. 1.5h)
<em>12:30-13:30</em>【Lunch】Lunch at local restaurant near Suwa Lake
12:30-13:30【Lunch】Lunch at local restaurant near Suwa Lake
<em>13:30-17:00</em> Back to Tokyo hotel (approx. 3.5 hours)
13:30-17:00 Back to Tokyo hotel (approx. 3.5 hours)
Heritage & Lake Journey Heritage & Lake Journey

Important Information

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Pickup/Drop-off: Tokyo City/Osaka City/Kyoto City hotels only. If your hotel is outside the area, please contact us in advance.
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Please be ready 10 minutes before pickup time. The vehicle cannot wait for late arrivals.
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Traffic on weekends/holidays may affect timing. The itinerary order and stay time may be adjusted for safety and road conditions.
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Child safety seat: required for children aged 6 and under (please bring your own or contact us for assistance).
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Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase your own insurance in advance.
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If your group does not meet minimum participants, you may enjoy the tour with other guests or the tour may be cancelled.
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A: Not all.
At Japan Local Journeys, some tours are guided by professional English-speaking guides, while others are operated as driver-only private transfers.

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