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10 days during Cherry Blossom Season off the beaten path? Let’s go! We will cruise by those Insta-Famous spots in favor of amazing spaces other people have yet to “discover.” We will view the blossoms and see the sights like the locals do. Day trips include Nara and Kamakura.

14 days during fall foliage season is absolutely magical in Japan 🍁✨ Perfect time for hidden gardens, quiet hikes, and atmospheric temples. Let's take a slower-paced, off-the-beaten-path tour including Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo as the main hubs, plus Kamakura and Nara as peaceful day trips. We'll aim to catch the best autumn colors and blend in some lesser-known cultural spots.

Thinking about a private tour? I’d love the opportunity to personally escort you on your adventure! Contact me!

10 days Cherry Blossom Season

$3500 per person, airfare excluded (March/April)

10-Day Off-the-Beaten-Path Japan Itinerary (SAMPLE)

Route: Tokyo (Arrival) → Kyoto → Osaka → Tokyo (Departure)
Day Trips: Nara from Kyoto, Kamakura from Tokyo
Fly In/Out: Haneda International Airport (HND)

Accommodations, all ground transportation, activities, and some meals included.

🗓️ Day 1 – Arrive in Tokyo (Haneda)

  • Arrive in the evening

  • Airport transfer via private shuttle or monorail

  • Check-in: Boutique ryokan in Yanaka (quiet old-town vibe)

  • Evening walk: Explore peaceful Yanaka Ginza shopping street

  • Optional: Onsen bath at a local sento (e.g. Mikoku-yu)

🗓️ Day 2 – Tokyo Hidden Corners

  • Morning:

    • Breakfast at a kissaten (Showa-era café)

    • Explore Kagurazaka – a charming old geisha district with French influences

  • Afternoon:

    • Visit Nezu Shrine (quiet torii gates & azalea garden)

    • Wander through Shimokitazawa – indie boutiques and vinyl shops

  • Evening:

    • Dinner at a tucked-away izakaya in Sangenjaya

    • Optional: Tokyo City View from Roppongi Hills (less crowded than Shibuya Sky)

🗓️ Day 3 – Day Trip to Kamakura

  • Morning:

    • Take JR train to Kamakura (1 hr)

    • Hike the Daibutsu Trail through bamboo forests and quiet temples

  • Lunch: Beach café in Yuigahama

  • Afternoon: Visit Hōkoku-ji Bamboo Temple and hidden Zuisen-ji Garden

  • Return to Tokyo by early evening

  • Optional: Stop at Enoshima Island for sunset if time allows

🗓️ Day 4 – Tokyo → Kyoto via Shinkansen

  • Morning: Ride the Shinkansen to Kyoto (2.5 hrs)

  • Check-in: Machiya-style inn in Nishijin (traditional weaving district)

  • Afternoon:

    • Visit Shiramine Shrine (known for its guardian gods of sports)

    • Stroll around Kyoto Imperial Palace Park

  • Evening: Dinner at a local Kyoto-style kaiseki restaurant

🗓️ Day 5 – Hidden Kyoto

  • Morning:

    • Early start at Daitoku-ji Zen temple complex – fewer crowds

    • Try matcha at Ryōgen-in

  • Lunch: Soba noodles in a hidden alley near Kitano Tenmangū

  • Afternoon:

    • Explore Kurama to Kibune hike through cedar forests

    • Onsen soak at Kurama Onsen

  • Evening: Return to Kyoto – free time or explore local craft shops

🗓️ Day 6 – Nara Day Trip

  • Morning:

    • Visit Naramachi (old merchant district)

    • Explore Isuien Garden and nearby Yoshikien (quiet traditional gardens)

  • Lunch: Vegan shojin ryori (Buddhist cuisine) in a temple café

  • Afternoon:

    • Walk through Kasuga Primeval Forest

    • Spot deer at Nara Park, but skip the crowded Todai-ji

  • Return to Kyoto by evening

🗓️ Day 7 – Kyoto → Osaka

  • Morning: Train to Osaka (30–45 mins)

  • Check-in: Trendy hotel in Nakazakicho (hipster art neighborhood)

  • Afternoon:

    • Stroll Nakazakicho alleyways and art cafés

    • Visit Utsubo Park and boutique shops in Horie

  • Evening:

    • Dinner in Shinsekai – retro vibe with kushikatsu

    • Optional: Night view from Harukas 300

🗓️ Day 8 – Osaka Food + Culture

  • Morning:

    • Explore Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine (serene, unique architecture)

  • Lunch: Local okonomiyaki at a mom-and-pop shop

  • Afternoon:

    • Stroll through Tsuruhashi Korean town or the retro Nipponbashi Den Den Town

  • Evening:

    • Night food crawl in Tenma or Fukushima – local izakayas, no tourists

🗓️ Day 9 – Osaka → Tokyo

  • Morning: Shinkansen back to Tokyo (2.5–3 hrs)

  • Check-in: Stay near Koenji – alternative youth culture, live music, secondhand shops

  • Afternoon: Vintage shopping & chill cafés in Koenji

  • Evening: Final dinner in a hidden gem izakaya

🗓️ Day 10 – Departure from Haneda

  • Morning stroll or coffee in Koenji or Kichijoji if time allows

  • Airport transfer via train or shuttle

  • Depart from Haneda

14 day Fall Foliage

$4000 per person, airfare excluded (Oct/Nov)

🍁 14-Day Japan Itinerary

(Fall Foliage Edition SAMPLE)

Base Cities: Tokyo → Kyoto → Osaka → Tokyo
Day Trips: Kamakura (from Tokyo), Nara (from Kyoto)
Fly In/Out: Haneda Airport (HND)
Pace: Leisurely + immersive + scenic

Accommodations, all ground transportation, activities, and some meals included.

🗓️ Day 1 – Arrive in Tokyo (Haneda)

  • Evening arrival

  • Private transfer or monorail to Yanaka (retro district)

  • Stay: Boutique ryokan or machiya in Yanaka

  • Evening: Light stroll through Yanaka Ginza & dinner at a cozy kissaten (old-school café)

🗓️ Day 2 – Local Tokyo Autumn Colors

  • Morning: Nezu Shrine (quiet, surrounded by trees)

  • Midday: Rikugien Garden (famous for fall foliage & illumination at night)

  • Afternoon: Explore Kagurazaka – cobblestone streets, French cafés, and kimono shops

  • Evening: Dinner in Iidabashi or Kichijoji, stroll Inokashira Park at dusk

🗓️ Day 3 – Day Trip to Kamakura

  • Morning: Train to Kamakura (1 hr)

    • Hike the Tenen Trail through forested hills (great fall views)

    • Visit Zuisen-ji or Hōkoku-ji (bamboo temple)

  • Lunch: Beach café or temple shojin ryori

  • Afternoon: Explore quiet temples like Jōmyō-ji, avoid crowds at Daibutsu

  • Return to Tokyo for the night

🗓️ Day 4 – Tokyo Hidden Corners

  • Morning: Ginkgo trees at Meiji Jingu Gaien

  • Afternoon: Explore Shimokitazawa or Koenji – vintage shops, indie cafes

  • Evening: Live music bar in Koenji or dinner in Sangenjaya

🗓️ Day 5 – Tokyo → Kyoto (via Shinkansen)

  • Ride bullet train (2.5 hrs)

  • Check-in: Traditional townhouse in Nishijin or near Philosopher’s Path

  • Afternoon:

    • Walk through Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

    • Visit Shōsei-en Garden – very underrated

  • Evening: Kyoto kaiseki dinner

🗓️ Day 6 – East Kyoto Fall Beauty

  • Morning:

    • Visit Nanzen-ji Temple and the aqueduct trail

    • Walk the Philosopher’s Path with fiery red maples all around

  • Lunch: Local café along the path

  • Afternoon: Honen-in and Anraku-ji (quiet and rich in foliage)

  • Evening: Visit Eikando for light-up if running

🗓️ Day 7 – Arashiyama Hidden Gems

  • Morning:

    • Bamboo Grove (early to avoid crowds)

    • Then hike Kiyotaki Trail to Takaosan Jinja – a secret gem

  • Lunch: Riverside soba shop

  • Afternoon: Explore Ōkōchi Sansō Villa (breathtaking in autumn)

  • Evening: Tea by the river, optional onsen bath

🗓️ Day 8 – Day Trip to Nara

  • Morning: Train to Nara (~1 hr)

    • Walk through Naramachi historic area

    • Visit Isuien Garden (blazing with autumn colors)

  • Lunch: Buddhist cuisine or local mochi snacks

  • Afternoon: Kasugayama Primeval Forest walk – ancient, quiet, glowing leaves

  • Return to Kyoto

🗓️ Day 9 – Kyoto Slow Day

  • Sleep in or enjoy breakfast at a hidden café

  • Late Morning: Visit Daitoku-ji Temple Complex – zen gardens & fall tranquility

  • Afternoon: Optional tea ceremony at Camellia Flower Teahouse

  • Evening: Explore Pontocho Alley or riverside walk along Kamogawa

🗓️ Day 10 – Kyoto → Osaka

  • Morning train to Osaka (30–45 mins)

  • Check-in: Stylish guesthouse in Nakazakicho (arts & cafes district)

  • Afternoon:

    • Visit Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

    • Explore Utsubo Park or quiet areas near Tenma

  • Evening: Food crawl in Fukushima – no tourists, all flavor

🗓️ Day 11 – Osaka Day

  • Morning: Explore Momofuku Ramen Museum or Cup Noodle Museum

  • Lunch: DIY okonomiyaki

  • Afternoon: Hike or visit Minoo Park – incredible maple leaf trail & waterfall

  • Evening: Optional retro bar or live music in Amerikamura

🗓️ Day 12 – Osaka → Tokyo

  • Shinkansen to Tokyo (~3 hrs)

  • Stay: Boutique hotel in Kichijoji or Koenji

  • Afternoon: Inokashira Park – peaceful lake and momiji (maples) all around

  • Evening: Final sushi dinner or yakitori in a hidden alley bar

🗓️ Day 13 – Free Day in Tokyo

  • Optional:

    • Morning market at Tsukiji Outer Market

    • Bike tour around the Imperial Palace

    • Explore Nippori Fabric Town or Gotokuji Temple (lucky cat shrine!)

  • Final souvenir shopping in Nakameguro or Daikanyama

  • Evening: Chill with Japanese whiskey at a jazz bar

🗓️ Day 14 – Departure from Haneda

  • Airport transfer based on flight time

  • Optional: Sunrise walk or last-minute pastries from a kissaten

10 day Fall Foliage

$3200 per person, airfare excluded (Oct/Nov)

🍁 10-Day Fall Foliage Escape to Japan (SAMPLE)

Fly in/out of Haneda Airport (HND)
Destinations: Tokyo, Kamakura, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka
Style: Luxe, elegant, small group or private touring
Pace: Balanced — cultural immersion, slow travel, seasonal beauty

Accommodations, all ground transportation, activities, and some meals included.

Day 1: Arrive in Tokyo

  • VIP arrival service at Haneda

  • Private transfer to luxury boutique hotel

  • Evening walk through illuminated fall foliage at Rikugien Garden

  • Optional welcome dinner at a refined kaiseki restaurant

Day 2: Tokyo Hidden Autumn Gems

  • Morning: Yanaka neighborhood stroll (old Tokyo charm)

  • Visit Nezu Shrine’s gardens for momiji (maple leaf) views

  • Afternoon: Daikanyama and Nakameguro – chic cafes, design shops

  • Sunset views from Shibuya Sky or Tokyo Tower

Day 3: Day Trip to Kamakura

  • Private train transfer with guide

  • Explore Hasedera Temple’s hillside foliage and ocean views

  • Walk the Daibutsu hiking trail through forested hills

  • Return to Tokyo, evening at leisure or izakaya crawl

Day 4: Tokyo to Kyoto

  • Shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto in Green Car class

  • Check-in to a luxury ryokan or design-forward boutique hotel

  • Afternoon tea by the Katsura River in Arashiyama

  • Explore Okochi Sanso Villa gardens in golden hour

Day 5: Kyoto’s Hidden Fall Beauty

  • Early morning: Philosopher’s Path + Honen-in Temple (less crowded)

  • Private garden tour at a rarely opened historic estate

  • Tea ceremony in a machiya townhouse

  • Optional dinner in Gion with cultural performance

Day 6: Day Trip to Nara

  • Visit Todai-ji Temple & Nara Park (deer and fall colors)

  • Explore Isuien Garden and Naramachi district

  • Soba lunch at a countryside farmhouse

  • Return to Kyoto for evening relaxation or spa

Day 7: Kyoto to Osaka

  • Travel to Osaka, check in to luxury hotel with skyline views

  • Street food tour in Shinsekai or hidden spots in Nakazakicho

  • Optional visit to Umeda Sky Building for panoramic sunset

Day 8: Osaka Immersion

  • Morning: Visit Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine (autumn trees + vermilion bridge)

  • Explore the indie shops of Orange Street

  • Late afternoon cruise on the Okawa River

  • Gourmet fusion dinner at a chef’s table

Day 9: Osaka to Tokyo

  • Bullet train back to Tokyo

  • Free time for shopping in Omotesando or visiting TeamLab Planets

  • Optional farewell dinner at a Michelin-starred sushi counter

Day 10: Departure from Tokyo

  • Private transfer to Haneda Airport

  • Optional airport lounge access included

  • End of journey — or continue with optional extension

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