JAPAN IN WINTER SAPPORO SNOW FESTIVAL AND SNOW MONKEYS FEBRUARY 5–16, 2022 WITH PROFESSOR NATE DOMINY— ANTHROPOLOGIST AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGIST Japan in Winter FEBRUARYA 5−16, 2022 SPECIAL PAYMENT TERMS For peace of mind, your payments are 100% refundable until November 8, 2021 See inside for more details* SAPPORO SNOW FESTIVAL AND SNOW MONKEYS WITH PROFESSOR NATE DOMINY—ANTHROPOLOGIST AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGIST DEAR ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS OF DARTMOUTH, Travel to bustling and modern Tokyo and experience the dynamic energy of the city juxtaposed with its traditional culture. Continue to Sapporo to enjoy the world- famous snow sculptures and events of the Sapporo Winter Festival. Return to the main island of Honshu and settle into the beautiful natural setting of Kanbayashi Onsen, enjoying nature walks to see the famous snow monkeys in steaming hot springs. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shirakawago and the picturesque thatched villages, set amidst a serene wintry backdrop. Tour traditional gardens, the Samurai quarter, and a kiln in Kanazawa. With regards from Hanover, Robin K. Albing, Tu’81 Director, Lifelong Learning and Advancement Special Projects Patrick Bedard Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning Alumni Relations WITH PROFESSOR NATE DOMINY—ANTHROPOLOGIST AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGIST SAPPORO SNOW FESTIVAL ICE SCULPTURE STUDY LEADER Professor Dominy, the Charles Hansen Professor of Anthropology, is an anthropologist and evolutionary biologist. He studies the behavior, ecology, and functional morphology of humans and nonhuman primates. He has received grants or fellowships from the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, National Geographic Society, Packard Foundation, Mellon Foundation, and Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. He is an elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Explorers Club, the Royal Geographic Society, and the Royal Anthropological Institute. His research philosophy is to integrate fieldwork with mechanical, molecular, and isotopic analyses in order to better understand how and why adaptive shifts occurred during primate evolution. In 2009, he was named a “Brilliant 10” scientist under the age of 40 by Popular Science magazine. Professor Dominy received his Ph.D. from the University of Hong Kong and his B.A. from Johns Hopkins University. SAPPORO SNOW FESTIVAL ICE SCULPTURE MATSUMOTO CASTLE GANSHOIN TEMPLE ITINERARY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5 / Shinto shrine. In the evening, gather SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 for a welcome reception and dinner at DEPART THE the hotel. CAPITOL TOKYU HOTEL (B,L,R,D) Sapporo U.S. FOR TOKYO, JAPAN TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Take an overnight flight to Tokyo, TOKYO / Japan. Arrive and transfer from Narita SAPPORO airport to your hotel, located in Shibuya, Take a morning flight to Sapporo, the bustling commercial and retail the largest city in Hokkaido. Sapporo center of Tokyo. This evening is hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics, the at leisure. CAPITOL HOTEL TOKYU first held in Asia. Spend the afternoon touring the Olympic Museum and MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Mt. Okurayama Observatory. TOKYO KEIO PLAZA (B,L,D) Kanbayashi Onsen After breakfast, embark on a Jigokudani WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Kanazawa full-day coach tour starting with Matsumoto Shirikawago a visit to Imperial Palace Plaza. SAPPORO Continue to Asakusa, one of Tokyo’s Visit the Hokkaido Shrine, then head JAPAN Tokyo oldest neighborhoods and home to to the Sapporo Beer Museum for a the city’s oldest temple, Senso-ji, tasting. Stop by the Nijo Fish Market considered by many to be the heart of to witness the bustle and gleaming Tokyo. Following a delicious Japanese Air piles of fish. Spend the evening viewing Coach lunch, soak up the serenity of Meiji the impressive ice sculptures at the Train Jingu Shrine, Tokyo’s most important internationally renowned Sapporo Snow Festival. KEIO PLAZA (B,L) Make the curved from Kanaza- wa to Tokyo strait Copyright © Free Vector Maps.com GANSHOIN TEMPLE SHIRAKAWAGO THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14 SAPPORO / KANBAYASHI KANAZAWA MATSUMOTO ONSEN Explore Kanazawa’s rich culture and Fly to Tokyo and take a coach this Take a nature walk along a snowy heritage at Kenrokuen Garden and afternoon towards the Japanese Alps. trail to Jigokudani Park for an up- Nomura Samurai Residence. Visit Visit Matsumoto Castle, designated as close visit with the snow monkeys in Omicho Market and a local pottery a National Treasure of Japan and often steaming hot springs. In the afternoon, kiln to witness some of the wares referred to as “Crow Castle” because explore the historic town of Shibu for which Kanazawa is famous. of its dramatic black walls. Overnight Onsen. Enjoy the delicate flavors HOTEL NIKKO KANAZAWA (B,L,D) at a local hotel. and immaculate presentation of a HOTEL BUENA VISTA MATSUMOTO (B,L,D) traditional kaiseki meal this evening. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 KANBAYASHI HOTEL SENJUKAKU (B,L,D) KANAZAWA / FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 TOKYO SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13 KANBAYASHI Take a bullet train back to Tokyo ONSEN SHIRAKAWAGO/ and bid farewell to Japan at an Drive to the charming town of KANAZAWA elegant farewell dinner. Obuse and see the Walnut Path, Drive to the UNESCO World Heritage CERULEAN TOWER TOKYU (B,L,D) Hokusai-kan Museum, and the Site of Shirakawago to see the famous ceiling paintings at Ganshoin Temple. thatched villages. Visit a local home WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Continue to Kanbayashi Onsen, and take in the serenity of this remote TOKYO/HOME the closest accommodations to the winter wonderland. Enjoy a private Group transfers are provided to Narita snow monkeys in Jigokudani Park. performance of Taiko drumming airport for return flights to the U.S. (B) The resort is a traditional ryokan in and Samurai dance. Continue to a beautiful setting with natural Kanazawa, your home for the next hot springs. two nights. HOTEL NIKKO KANAZAWA (B,L) KANBAYASHI HOTEL SENJUKAKU (B,L,D) PROGRAM RATES Double occupancy per person ......................$9,995 Single occupancy per person .....................$13,995 TRIP INFORMATION Program Rates Include 10 nights of hotel accommodations • 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 7 dinners • Welcome reception • Bottled water on motor coaches • Gratuities to guides, drivers and wait staff for all group activities • Full program of briefings, lectures and presentations • Airport group transfers on program arrival and departure days • Professional tour manager throughout the program Program Rates Do Not Include Airfare between home and Japan • Internal roundtrip flights Tokyo/Sapporo/Tokyo, approximately $390 per person • Medical expenses and immunizations • Airport transfers outside of group arrival and departure days • Optional excursions or deviations from the scheduled tour • Excess- TOKYO baggage charges • Travel and trip cancellation insurance • Meals not specified in the itinerary; food and beverages not part of the included meal • Personal items such as telephone, internet, fax, laundry, room service, alcoholic or other beverages not specified as included Start your journey in one of the world’s largest Group Size Tokyoand most dynamic cities. Experience traditional Japanese This program can accommodate 24 participants, including travelers from National Trust Tours. culture juxtaposed with the ultra-modern influence that Tokyo Air is famous for, visiting iconic neighborhoods and sampling U.S. domestic and international airfare is not included in diverse cuisine. the program rates. Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc., can help with airline arrangements for this trip and can be reached at (877) 376-1754. You are also welcome to book your air transportation through your local travel agent, an online travel site, or the airline of your choice. Further information about making flight arrangements will be sent to confirmed participants. What to Expect This is a moderately active trip for travelers who are flexible, comfortable traveling with a group, and can handle the vagaries of travel with good humor. This itinerary is fast-paced with six hotels and two internal flights. Japan is normally cold in February with temperatures (outside of Tokyo) that can vary from the single digits to the low 30s (°F) during the day, and from negative temperatures to the low 20s in the early mornings and evenings. There will be walks of up to three miles on this program, sometimes on paths covered in snow. The walk from our hotel to Jigokudani Yaen-Koen (Monkey Park) to see snow monkeys is one mile each way on mostly flat trails with some slopes and stairs. The trail will likely be snow-covered. Although we provide “snow grips” to wear over your boots for extra traction, this walk can be challenging when carrying your camera equipment Participants must be in good health in order to take full advantage of this tour. When visiting historic buildings and temples, please note that many do not have elevators, and some sites have several steps without handrails Most hotels on this itinerary will be western- style with amenities similar to business style hotels in the U.S. JAPANESE UDON NOODLES The exception is the Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku which is a lovely traditional ryokan with Japanese-style accommodations with a futon style mattress laid atop tatami mats. All rooms will have a private en suite bathroom. Insurance Travel insurance for trip cancellation and interruption, the flavors of Japan, from fresh seafood medical problems, baggage loss and delay, etc., is highly Savorto local noodles and an exquisite kaiseki multi-course meal. recommended. Cancellation policies that apply to this expedition are included in this brochure. Information about Enjoy beer-tasting in Sapporo. travel insurance will be sent to confirmed participants. 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