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The Golden Route Japan (Reverse): Autumn Leaves Tour

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2023/2024/2025 AUTUMN LEAVES TOURS

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Japan Deluxe Tours

Visit the must see sites of Japan with group sizes ranging from 12 to 35 people.

These tours are great for first time visitors to Japan looking for comfortable accommodation with all entrance fees and most meals included. Our Japan Deluxe Tours are accomodated with professional tour guides, fluent in both Japanese and English, to ensure an educational and valuable visit. Air-conditoned, private coaches are also included, so you can enjoy a comfortable and hassle-free time in Japan. Our tours range from 7 to 21 days, to various regions of Japan.

Deluxe-Plus Small Group Tours

Experience the culture of Japan at a slower pace with groups of 10 to 18 people.
(Smaller group departure available)

These tours combine enrichment, enjoyment, and education with time to truly absorb and appreciate your surroundings. Our Deluxe-Plus small group tours are created to cater to those who are interested in having a deeper understanding of Japan's culture. You will have the opportunity to participate in culturally rich activities and visit destinations only locals may know. Experience luxurious hotels and travel at a leisurely pace when you book a Deluxe-Plus small group tour.

Budget Group Tours

Our Budget Tours are designed for our guests who are on a limited budget.

Explore the must-see sights and enjoy the hassle-free trip to Japan at an affordable price. Our most cost-effective way to see the highlights of Japan while staying in budget-friendly accommodations. If you would like to have a quick stop to sample the must-see sights of Japan, or plan to explore Japan on your own but would like to take a short trip to learn about Japan before your self-guided journeys. These are the tours for you.

Active Small Group Tours

Travel Japan more flexibly in groups of 6 to 13 people using public transportation.

Explore Japan off the beaten path via Japanese public transportation, walking, hiking, cycling and more. Take more time to enjoy local experiences and picturesque landscape. Our Active Small Group Tours combine the best of cultural destinations with off-the-beaten-path via Japanese public transportation, Discover the country of Japan the way the locals do and see Japan from a different angle. A focus on getting away from the crowds and into the real Japan, see the diversity of Japan’s countryside unfold before your eyes.

Group Tour | Deluxe       Tour Code: GTM0132894     108 reviews

The Golden Route Japan (Reverse): Autumn Leaves Tour

7 days 6 nights

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from USD $3098.00
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Single Supplement:

USD $540.00
Tour the must-see sights of Kyoto & Tokyo, enjoy cultural activities, and visit the best autumn leaves viewing spots in Japan.

Early-November until the first week of December is the best time to view Autumn leaves where we are visiting. You will find colorful photo opportunities around every corner. Deciduous maple, gingko, mountain ash, cherry, birch, and larch add splashes of gold, red and yellow to temple grounds, famous landscape gardens, village streets, and forest covered mountains.

This is the reverse itinerary, beginning with Nara, where you will be inspired by the intricate architecture a... View More

Early-November until the first week of December is the best time to view Autumn leaves where we are visiting. You will find colorful photo opportunities around every corner. Deciduous maple, gingko, mountain ash, cherry, birch, and larch add splashes of gold, red and yellow to temple grounds, famous landscape gardens, village streets, and forest covered mountains.

This is the reverse itinerary, beginning with Nara, where you will be inspired by the intricate architecture and towering monuments, including the Great Buddha statue, and you'll understand why this city is considered the birthplace of Buddhism in Japan. Spend two days in the ancient city of Kyoto, where you will have exclusive access to the city’s gardens, temples, shrine, castle and specialty shops. Visit Arashiyama for its famous Autumn colored trees. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a green tea ceremony with an apprentice geisha (maiko).

Visit Miho Museum, a stunning architecture that accentuates the surrounding nature while exhibiting a variety of items from different ancient civilizations. It was designed by the renowned architect, I. M. Pei, and is named after Koyama Mihoko, one of the richest women in Japan and the founder of the museum. Moreover, the museum has been listed as one of the "1000 Places To See Before You Die". Next, take a Shinkansen (bullet train) ride for experience, stay at an Onsen Hotel (Japanese style room), where you can unwind in the hot springs and dine on gourmet kaiseki cuisine.

Spend a day at Hakone and experience a ropeway ride over its volanic area before visiting the renowned Mt. Fuji. Continue your adventures in Tokyo, Japan's most populous and famous city. Enjoy a guided tour through Tokyo's cultural landmarks, fashionable neighborhoods, and diverse shopping districts. Learn how to make your own sushi with a professional sushi chef and savor your delicious creations. Explore attractions like the bustling streets of Shibuya, Asakusa district with an atmosphere of old Tokyo, Japan's largest and busiest fish market, drive by the historical Imperial Palace, and take in the view from the record-breaking Tokyo Skytree’s main observation deck.

If you are interested in a 3-day pre-tour extension to our The Golden Route Japan (Reverse): Autumn Leaves Tour that includes Himeji Castle, Hiroshima, Kobe, and Shikoku Island, please book one of our Best of Japan Tours (Reverse) by clicking the following link: Best of Japan (Reverse): Autumn Leaves Tour.


Destinations

Nara / Kyoto / Koka / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Tokyo

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