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Experience the enchanting beauty of Japan’s autumn leaves on a Luxury Japan Autumn Leaves Private Tour. Though the beauty of springtime is talked about more often, autumn could easily be its equal in loveliness. The fall changes the leaves of many Japanese trees to vibrant colors before they fall: the maple burns to a fiery orange, the cherry and rowan blush red, the ginkgo and beech shine a golden yellow. In this luxury private tour itinerary, our tour specialists have handpicked the best... View More
Experience the enchanting beauty of Japan’s autumn
leaves on a Luxury Japan Autumn Leaves Private Tour.
Though the beauty of springtime is talked about more
often, autumn could easily be its equal in loveliness. The
fall changes the leaves of many Japanese trees to
vibrant colors before they fall: the maple burns to a fiery
orange, the cherry and rowan blush red, the ginkgo and
beech shine a golden yellow. In this luxury private tour
itinerary, our tour specialists have handpicked the best
spots to view the autumn colors, pairing them with
special cultural experiences and seasonal cuisine.
The tour begins in Tokyo, which offers plenty of
opportunity to view the seasonal change in the urban
jungle. The East Garden of the Imperial Palace offers
groves of maples near the ruins of Edo Castle, and Icho
Namiki Street which runs out from picturesque Meiji
Shrine, featuring rows of tall ginkgo trees with yellow
leaves like golden towers. We include authentic local
activities like a tour of the Toyosu Fish Market, shopping
in the upscale Ginza District, visiting Asakusa Sensoji
Temple, and taking in the view from Tokyo Skytree. We
go from there to Hakone and Mount Fuji, to cruise Lake
Ashi in a pirate ship, ride the Hakone Ropeway to the
rugged volcanic landscape of Owakudani, and even visit
the 5th station of Mount Fuji (in clear weather). We also
appreciate the local culture, admiring the creative
installations at the Hakone Open-Air Museum, and the
dyed silk kimono at the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum.
We travel from there to Koyasan – the head mountain
temple complex of the Shingon School of Japanese
Buddhism, stopping along the way to take in the autumn
colors at Osaka Castle and Todaiji Temple in Nara. In
Koyasan, you’ll find the trees near Kongobuji Temple
and Danjo Garan decked in autumn finery. But you’ll
also be able to experience for yourself the life of a
Buddhist monk – walk the sacred graveyard at Okunoin,
eat a traditional vegetarian “shojin ryori” meal, and even
spend the night in a temple lodging. After Koyasan
comes the ancient city of Kyoto, where fall foliage
decorates the courtyards and gardens of the Golden
Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Tenryuji Temple, and Kiyomizu
Temple. Perhaps the loveliest place is in the Arashiyama
District, as you walk Togetsukyo Bridge and look over
the thick forest covering the distant hills, where nature’s
brush has splashed the dark green canvas with flashes
of gold, orange, and red. Experience Kyoto’s traditional
culture, too, learning green tea ceremony and Zen
meditation at Kodaiji Temple, and watching a Geisha
performance while partaking of Kyoto Kaiseki cuisine.
Join a Luxury Japan Autumn Leaves Private tour and
enjoy the beautiful fall foliage of Japan together with
unmissable, authentic experiences, delicious local
cuisine, and both luxury and rare accommodations. Our
private luxury tours are fully customizable, so was can
alter the itinerary to fit your vision of the perfect Japan
autumn leaves luxury tour. Transportation is facilitated
by our comfortable and convenient private vans, and
you will be accompanied by one of our friendly,
professional English-speaking guides.
