Takayama Festival | Hidden Village
$3,998 per person
Discover Japan’s autumn charm on a journey highlighted by the celebrated Takayama Autumn Festival. In the mountain town of Takayama, wander preserved streets and lively markets before witnessing illuminated festival floats, traditional music, and puppet performances that brighten the crisp autumn nights.
Travel through the Japanese Alps, where seasonal colors transform castles and valleys. Visit the striking Matsumoto Castle, stroll the nostalgic lanes of Narai-juku, and explore Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO village of steep thatched farmhouses. Continue to Kanazawa, where gardens and samurai heritage showcase refined artistry. In Kyoto, experience timeless traditions with a rickshaw ride through Arashiyama’s bamboo forest, a tea ceremony, and a Kyoto-style dinner with a Maiko performance.
Your journey begins in Tokyo, contrasting lively markets with the energy of Shibuya Crossing, and concludes after Kyoto. Blending autumn landscapes, cultural encounters, and one of Japan’s most treasured festivals, this tour captures the essence of the season.
Travel through the Japanese Alps, where seasonal colors transform castles and valleys. Visit the striking Matsumoto Castle, stroll the nostalgic lanes of Narai-juku, and explore Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO village of steep thatched farmhouses. Continue to Kanazawa, where gardens and samurai heritage showcase refined artistry. In Kyoto, experience timeless traditions with a rickshaw ride through Arashiyama’s bamboo forest, a tea ceremony, and a Kyoto-style dinner with a Maiko performance.
Your journey begins in Tokyo, contrasting lively markets with the energy of Shibuya Crossing, and concludes after Kyoto. Blending autumn landscapes, cultural encounters, and one of Japan’s most treasured festivals, this tour captures the essence of the season.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day 1: Tokyo | Exclusive Private Airport Transfer (Arrival)
Hotel: Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
Meals: -
Day 2: Tokyo | A Day of Contrasts: Edo to Ultra-Modern Tokyo
Hotel: Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch -
Day 3: Tokyo | At Your Leisure
Hotel: Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 4: Yamanashi | Mt. Fuji Views, Cherry Blossoms, and Timeless Textile Art
Hotel: IROHA GRAND HOTEL Matsumoto Ekimae
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch -
Day 5: Matsumoto & Takayama | Springtime Castles, Wasabi Streams & Festival Lanterns
Hotel: Takayama Green Hotel
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 6: Takayama, Shirakawago & Kanazawa | Exploring "Little Kyoto"
Hotel: Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 7: Kanazawa | Kanazawa's Cultural Tapestry : Gardens, Tea Houses & Samurai Legacy
Hotel: Hotel Emion Kyoto
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch -
Day 8: Kyoto | Dine with Japan's Next Generation of Geisha Artisans
Hotel: Hotel Emion Kyoto
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner -
Day 9: Kyoto & Nara | Meet & Greet the friendly Deer of Nara
Hotel: Hotel Emion Kyoto
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch -
Day 10: Osaka | Tour Disbands & Depart from Japan
Meals: Breakfast
Upcoming Departures
- Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 14, 2026 (10 days) — $3,998/pp
Themes: Autumn Leaves, Festival, Non-Anime