Arriving in Japan: Where Tradition Meets Modern Life
December in Japan feels like stepping into a postcard. As you land in Tokyo, winter light reflects off glass towers while quiet neighbourhood shrines burn softly with incense.
This 13-day journey takes you across the country exactly the way we love to design travel at PTS: slow enough to feel, rich enough to remember. From the Skytree skyline to lantern-lit alleys in Asakusa, your introduction to Japan blends energy with calm – the perfect start to a winter adventure. Click here, don’t miss the opportunity!
Mountains, Temples, and the Quiet Beauty of December
Leaving Tokyo behind, the rhythm changes. You enter Hakone’s misty mountains, sail across Lake Ashi with Mount Fuji rising in the distance, and rest in a traditional ryokan warmed by natural hot springs.
Then comes Koyasan – one of the holiest places in Japan. You sleep in a Buddhist temple, join monks for a morning ceremony, and feel a side of Japan only a few travellers ever experience. December enhances this silence: forests are still, trails are empty, and everything feels more meaningful. Do you want to know more? Click here!
Kyoto: The Cultural Soul of the Journey
Your final days unfold in Kyoto – a city where every corner tells a story. You’ll wander through thousands of vermilion gates at Fushimi Inari, explore bamboo forests in Arashiyama, and discover wooden teahouses glowing under soft winter light.
It’s the ideal setting for travellers who want Japan beyond the clichés: architecture, flavours, crafts and nature woven together into one unforgettable December experience.
More Travel Inspiration + Transfers + Discount
If you’re comparing Asian destinations for December, make sure to read our full guide here:
https://pts.travel/2025/11/06/thailand-tours-december-comparison/
Need airport transfers, city connections, or private rides during your trip?
https://pts.travel/mozio/
And if you want to book this Japan Discovery tour through PTS, send us a message – we’ll share an exclusive discount code for your reservation.
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