Top Tokyo Spring Break in 2026

Escape the crowds and discover a side of Japan few international visitors experience on this exclusive journey into the heart of Yamanashi, Japan's premier wine region. Travel sustainably by limited express train before exploring the vineyards of Katsunuma by private hybrid vehicle. Enjoy an exclusive visit to the renowned Katsunuma Jozo Winery, stroll through its vineyards, learn about Japan's unique winemaking traditions, and sample elegant wines crafted from the indigenous Koshu grape. Savor a memorable lunch at Restaurant Kaze, where seasonal cuisine is perfectly paired with local wines. Visit the historic Daizenji Temple, affectionately known as the "Temple of Grapes," home to a National Treasure hall and the legendary Buddha Wine. Combining authentic cultural experiences, exceptional cuisine, sustainable travel, and breathtaking vineyard scenery beneath the foothills of Mt. Fuji, this tour offers an unforgettable introduction to the fascinating world of Japanese wine.

Discover Rural Japan: A Day Trip to Iiyama Just 90 minutes from Tokyo by bullet train, Iiyama is a peaceful town in northern Nagano, surrounded by forests and rice fields. Begin at Sho-nenji Temple, known as the “Temple of Moss and Maple,” where seasonal beauty surrounds its quiet halls. Then visit the Takahashi Mayumi Doll Museum, where handmade dolls depict everyday scenes from countryside life with warmth and charm. In the afternoon, explore Tanakaya Shuzo, a family-run sake brewery using the same wooden building for over 150 years. Learn about traditional brewing and sample their signature sake, Mizuo. For groups of four or more, a shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian lunch) at Daishoji Temple is available with advance reservation, prepared by the head priest with local ingredients. This relaxing tour invites you to experience a slower pace of life, deep cultural roots, and the quiet beauty of rural Japan—an ideal escape from the crowds of the city.