Fall foliage at Heian Shrine gardens in Kyoto, Japan

Beauty of Fall Foliage: 16 Day Luxury Tour of Japan

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Customizable Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary to inspire a personalized trip designed with your travel specialist

Countries Visited

Japan

Places Visited

Osaka, Kanazawa, Naoshima, Kyoto...

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Suggested Duration

16 Days

The wealth of history, tradition, and culture is fully displayed during this 16-day personalized Japan tour. With centuries-old shrines, customary garments, architecture that speaks to grand folklore, and a focus on intricate detail that shapes exceptional beauty, you can embrace the exciting surprises and famous blend of past and future. From modern art hotels to bucolic antique temples, marketplaces to bamboo forests, each brings to life the natural and cultural wonders of Japan.

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Trip Highlights

  • Witness the unique architectural design and engineering of one of Japan’s oldest shrines in Osaka
  • Embrace the unique architectural aesthetic and perspective of Naoshima Island, home to incredible art galleries and museums, including the giant pumpkin
  • Enjoy the charming traditions of Kyoto as you tour the historic streets, bridges, and canal-side walkways
  • Walk the lanes of the samurai and geishas in the historic districts of Kanazawa
  • Learn about tea production and the flavors of the leaves during a factory tour and tasting experience
  • Witness the stunning modern and contemporary art displays in the galleries of the Chichu Art Museum
  • Tour the fascinating and vibrant aisles of the Nishiki Market in Kyoto
  • Find immersive feudal history in the districts and castle of Kagoshima
  • Visit the fascinating temple complex and view the floating torii gate on Miyajima island
  • Delight in the immersive Miho Museum, balancing modern architecture and nature with a design carved into the hillside

Starting Price

$17,595 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

Reviews of this Travel Agency

4.97 stars based on 61 reviews.

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