Takayama Festival | Grand Tour
$7,776 per person
Embark on an extensive autumn journey across Japan, crowned by the celebrated Takayama Autumn Festival. In Takayama, preserved streets and lively markets set the stage for lantern-lit floats, traditional music, and intricate karakuri puppet performances that illuminate the crisp autumn nights.
From the contrasts of Tokyo to views of Mt. Fuji, the route winds into the Japanese Alps for iconic stops at Matsumoto Castle, the nostalgic post town of Narai-juku, and the UNESCO-listed farmhouses of Shirakawa-go. Continue to Kanazawa, where Kenrokuen Garden, samurai residences, and teahouse quarters reflect refined artistry, before exploring Kyoto and Nara with their bamboo groves, shrines, and living traditions.
The journey extends west and south to showcase Japan’s dramatic heritage and landscapes—majestic Himeji Castle, the poignant sites of Hiroshima and the floating torii of Miyajima, then onward to Kyushu for castles, waterfalls, scenic gorges, and restorative hot springs. Balanced with cultural encounters, seasonal scenery, and regional cuisine, this comprehensive itinerary is designed to captivate both first-time visitors and returning travelers, with the Takayama Festival as its radiant centerpiece.
The journey extends west and south to showcase Japan
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day 1: Tokyo | Exclusive Private Airport Transfer (Arrival)
Hotel: Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
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Day 2: Tokyo | A Day of Contrasts: Edo to Ultra-Modern Tokyo
Hotel: Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
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Day 3: Tokyo | At Your Leisure
Hotel: Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
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Day 4: Yamanashi | Mt. Fuji Views, Cherry Blossoms, and Timeless Textile Art
Hotel: IROHA GRAND HOTEL Matsumoto Ekimae
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Day 5: Matsumoto & Takayama | Springtime Castles, Wasabi Streams & Festival Lanterns
Hotel: Takayama Green Hotel
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Day 6: Takayama, Shirakawago & Kanazawa | Exploring "Little Kyoto"
Hotel: Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
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Day 7: Kanazawa | Kanazawa's Cultural Tapestry : Gardens, Tea Houses & Samurai Legacy
Hotel: Hotel Emion Kyoto
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Day 8: Kyoto | Dine with Japan's Next Generation of Geisha Artisans
Hotel: Hotel Emion Kyoto
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Day 9: Kyoto & Nara | Meet & Greet the friendly Deer of Nara
Hotel: Hotel Emion Kyoto
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Day 10: Himeji & Hiroshima | UNESCO Certified White Heron Castle
Hotel: Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima
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Day 11: Hiroshima & Fukuoka | the Iconic Floating Shrine of Japan
Hotel: HOTEL RESOL TRINITY HAKATA
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Day 12: Kumamoto | Waterfalls, Mountain Vistas & the Rhythm of Traditional Japan
Hotel: Fairfield by Marriott Kumamoto Aso
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Day 13: Takachiho | the Myths come alive at Takachiho Gorge
Hotel: Beppu Hatto Onyado Nono Beppu
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Day 14: Beppu & Dogo | Monkeys, Hell Springs, and Japan’s Oldest Onsen
Hotel: Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama
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Day 15: Ehime & Kagawa | Panoramic Sea Views and Traditional Udon Experience
Hotel: JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu
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Day 16: Tokushima & Osaka | Indigo Towns, Spirited Dance, and a Taste of Tradition
Hotel: Sheraton Miyako Osaka Hotel
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Day 17: Osaka | Tour Disbands & Depart from Japan
Meals: Breakfast
Upcoming Departures
- Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026 (17 days) — $7,776/pp
Themes: Autumn Leaves, Festival, Nature & Wildlife, Non-Anime