JapanDeluxeTours

 Japan Deluxe Tours, Inc.
1820 W. Carson St. Suite 224 Torrance California 90501 USA
Phone: 310-327-1111 FAX: 310-329-7609
Itinerary at a Glance
17 days Takayama Festival | Grand Tour
From Tokyo To Kyoto(Osaka)
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.
DAY 1

Tokyo | Arrive in Japan & Check-in Hotel

Hotel: Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar
DAY 2

Tokyo | A Day of Contrasts: Edo to Ultra-Modern Tokyo

Hotel: Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar
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DAY 3

Tokyo | Enjoy the day free at your Leisure

Hotel: Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar
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DAY 4

Yamanashi | Mt. Fuji Views, Cherry Blossoms, and Timeless Textile Art

Hotel: IROHA GRAND HOTEL Matsumoto Ekimae or similar
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DAY 5

Matsumoto & Takayama | Springtime Castles, Wasabi Streams & Festival Lanterns

Hotel: Takayama Green Hotel or similar
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DAY 6

Takayama, Shirakawago & Kanazawa | Exploring "Little Kyoto"

Hotel: Hotel Nikko Kanazawa or similar
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DAY 7

Kanazawa | Kanazawa's Cultural Tapestry : Gardens, Tea Houses & Samurai Legacy

Hotel: Hotel Emion Kyoto or similar
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DAY 8

Kyoto | Dine with Japan's Next Generation of Geisha Artisans

Hotel: Hotel Emion Kyoto or similar
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DAY 9

Kyoto & Nara | Meet & Greet the friendly Deer of Nara

Hotel: Hotel Emion Kyoto or similar
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DAY 10

Himeji & Hiroshima | UNESCO Certified White Heron Castle

Hotel: Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima or similar
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DAY 11

Hiroshima & Fukuoka | the Iconic Floating Shrine of Japan

Hotel: Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura or similar
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DAY 12

Kumamoto | Waterfalls, Mountain Vistas & the Rhythm of Traditional Japan

Hotel: Aso Resort Grandvrio Hotel or similar
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DAY 13

Takachiho | the Myths come alive at Takachiho Gorge

Hotel: Beppu Hatto Onyado Nono Beppu or similar
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DAY 14

Beppu & Dogo | Monkeys, Hell Springs, and Japan’s Oldest Onsen

Hotel: Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama or similar
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DAY 15

Ehime & Kagawa | Panoramic Sea Views and Traditional Udon Experience

Hotel: TBA or similar
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DAY 16

Tokushima & Osaka | Indigo Towns, Spirited Dance, and a Taste of Tradition

Hotel: Sheraton Miyako Osaka Hotel or similar
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DAY 17

Osaka | Tour Disbands & Depart from Japan

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