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2023 Autumn Tours of Japan

These 2023 Autumn Tours of Japan are a selection of trips devoted to the stunning colours, sites, nature, culture and food of autumn in Japan.

On an 2023 autumn tour of Japan the focus is on experiencing the majestic koyo (coloured leaves), festivals, rural autumn landscapes and pristine national parks, along with the must-see sites.

Why not Explore Japan in its greatest season – Autumn? – the weather is just the best too!

All tours are led by expert tour guides who will make sure you enjoy every minute of your koyo journey.  Just click your preferred picture below to review an autumn itinerary where you will meet some of Japan’s top guides.

Talk to us today about your plan to see Japan in Autumn

More about the best choice of your Japanese Autumn Tour: –

  • Each tour matches the Autumn leaves as they change colour in a geographic pattern from north to south across the Japanese islands from Tohoku, Central Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. So, your choice will be at the peak of the Autumn colours
  • Perhaps you prefer to focus on special Autumn Food, the Autum Colours in the Gardens and Art Tours, or Walking tours with the beautiful fall colours all around you – it’s all there to choose from!

Our Japan Autumn Colours Tours are limited to just 8 guests per tour for a more personal service. The group size of your small group autumn tour of Japan makes it possible to enjoy the ‘real Japan’. Smaller specialist restaurants and places well off the beaten path where larger groups and buses just can’t go will enhance your experience.  Interacting directly with our Japan-based guides, who are extremely knowledgeable about Japanese culture and history, will give you insider knowledge and personal attention that we all enjoy.

Tour Type

Signature
Our Signature tours offer the most comprehensive cultural exposure.

Active
Our Active tours provide up-and-close encounters with traditional life and natural landscapes into the more remote regions of Japan.

Comfort
With a focus on comfort and ease, our Comfort tours deliver an authentic experience with a few extra creature comforts to make for a more relaxed and supported trip.

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Autumn Tours Features

Autumn Tours of Japan departures

People often ask us when and where are the best places to go and see the autumn colours in Japan.

The long archipelago of Japanese islands means peak autumn time is different north to south. That is why each of our Autumn Japan Tours have only one or two departures – to catch the peaks! Our blog about Autumn in Japan discusses more about the best places to visit and what to do in Japan during autumn.

Why travel with us

At Journey to the East we are committed to providing authentic and most memorable experiences in Japan – for both Small Group Tours and custom-built Private Tours. Whether it is your first visit or you have been several times to Japan, you will always find something new and have special experiences with Journey to the East. Our travel style is chosen to immerse you in the culture and landscape of the country and expose you to a rich variety of unique experiences.

We do this by taking you beyond the tourist hotspots to explore the lesser-known parts of Japan. Our tours are designed to strike the right balance between the classic highlights and local secrets, the urban and the rural, the historic and the contemporary, and in doing so, reveal the true heart of Japan.

With Journey to the East, you will have fun and be safe on your deeply rewarding journey through this endlessly fascinating country!

We are specialists that just handle tours within one country, Japan. Whether you are from the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand or beyond we meet you at the airport upon arrival into Japan and ensure a smooth and stress-free time in a foreign land.

Accommodation styles

Ryokans

Ryokans is a Japanese style accommodation, mostly consists of Japanese style rooms with tatami matt floor and futon bedding, and private ensuite. Some ryokans have a western style room with beds. A Japanese style room always has a low table and flat cushions to sit on, but the room may or may not have chairs. Most ryokans have an additional large public bath for guests and includes kaiseki style dinner. Breakfast can be Japanese style (rice, miso soup, fish etc.) or western style buffet.

Western Style Hotels

Size and standard vary from 5-star large international chains to regional small business hotels. Generally, in Japan twin rooms (two single beds) are more common than double rooms (one double bed), and some hotels in regional cities only have twin rooms. Room sizes are generally smaller in cities. Also beds and pillows tend to be firmer than those in western countries.

Minshuku

Size and standard vary from 5-star large international chains to regional small business hotels. Generally, in Japan twin rooms (two single beds) are more common than double rooms (one double bed), and some hotels in regional cities only have twin rooms. Room sizes are generally smaller in cities. Also beds and pillows tend to be firmer than those in western countries.

Shukubo (temple lodging)

The vast majority have Japanese style rooms and shared bathroom although there are limited number of temples with a western bedroom with ensuite. The stay at shukubo includes Buddhist vegetarian dinner and breakfast. Dinners are served early, around 5pm. They are run by monks, and facility and services are basic. Guests can attend morning service in the main hall.

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