JAPAN: AUTUMN GOLDEN COLORS 2026

06:55: The plane lands at Kansai International Airport. After completing immigration procedures, the car and tour guide pick up the group and depart to visit Nara - the sanctuary of deer
Nara Park: also known as Deer Park, is one of the most attractive entertainment spots in Japan. This park was built quite long ago, in 1880 in Nara, with a total area of more than 500 hectares. It not only possesses rich and diverse vegetation but is also a place that preserves and nurtures many deer species. Setting foot here, you will see the park like a surprisingly perfect natural painting, with large, colorful ancient trees, green, red, and yellow foliage, interspersed with uniquely designed temples, surrounded by deer strolling and playing.
Todaiji Temple: Also known as Great Eastern Temple, is a famous Buddhist temple located within the Nara Park complex. This temple is known for the Great Buddha Hall (Daibutsuden), one of the largest wooden architectural structures in the world, housing the giant bronze Daibutsu Buddha statue.
Noon: The group has lunch at a local restaurant with the famous Kobe/Wagyu beef dish.
Afternoon: The group continues to visit:
Osaka Castle – an ancient, long-standing castle of Japan and the symbol of Osaka city (photo stop outside).
You return to Osaka and freely shop at Shinsaibashi shopping street – also known as Nippon Bashi, bustling with high-quality Japanese domestic goods (if time permits)
Evening: The group has dinner at a local restaurant, then returns to the hotel for check-in and rest.
Overnight at a 4* hotel in Osaka or equivalent

Morning: You have breakfast at the hotel.  Then the group checks out and travels to ancient capital Kyoto:
Kiyomizu Dera - Pure Water Temple, one of the most sacred temples in the land of cherry blossoms with unique architecture made entirely of wood, located on the high ground of Higashiyama hill. The main hall is designed like a national treasure, supported by 139 pillars 15m high. Kiyomizu Temple was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site in 1994.
Stroll and take photos in Gion old town – one of the most famous old towns in Kyoto, a tourist destination with peaceful beauty and distinctive Geisha history and culture.
Noon: You have lunch at a restaurant enjoying the rich local cuisine here.
Afternoon: The group continues the sightseeing program:
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine - the head shrine of all Inari shrines in Japan. The path with brilliant orange torii gates seemingly endless running up Mount Inari creates an impressive scene and is one of the most famous images of Japan
Evening: You have dinner at a local restaurant. After that, the car and guide take you back to the hotel to rest.
Overnight at a 4* hotel in Nagoya or equivalent.

Morning: You have breakfast at the hotel. The group checks out then the group experiences one leg of the shinkansen bullet train - the pride of the Japanese, with an average speed sometimes reaching up to 300km/h. (About 20 minutes)
The group checks in at Starbucks Fujikawa – one of the Starbucks stores with the best view of Mount Fuji in Japan. From here, you can enjoy drinks (at your own expense) while admiring the majestic scenery of Mount Fuji and capturing "million-like" photos amid the poetic natural landscape.
Noon: The group has lunch at a restaurant enjoying local cuisine.
After lunch, the car and tour guide take the group to visit:
Mount Fuji - the symbol of Japan (If the weather is nice, you will go up to Station 5, gazing at the peak of Mount Fuji sparkling with a silver snow cap in the sunlight).
Oshino Hakkai Ancient Village – a peaceful ancient village at the foot of Mount Fuji, exploring the ancient culture of the Japanese
Evening: The group has dinner and stays overnight at a hotel in the Fuji area. After dinner, you are free to bathe in natural hot springs within the hotel grounds in Japanese style (called Onsen in Japanese - the Japanese believe that soaking in hot spring water can treat some ailments such as joint pain, aches and fatigue… and some other diseases).
Overnight at a 4* hotel in the Fuji area or equivalent.

Morning: The group has breakfast at the hotel and checks out. Then, the group travels to visit:
Maple Leaf Tunnel – Momiji Kairo: Located on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchiko, along the old river. Essentially this is a long walking path along the river, where maple trees, called "momiji" in Japanese, are planted along both sides of the path. In autumn, these maple leaves turn red, orange and fall to the ground. The brilliant red-orange canopies embracing the path look like a tunnel, so this spot is also known as the "maple leaf tunnel"
Noon: The group has lunch at a local restaurant
Afternoon: The group travels back to the capital Tokyo to visit:
Asakusa Kannon Temple: Also known as Sensō-ji Temple, one of the most ancient and sacred temples in Tokyo. Built in the 7th century, this temple is dedicated to Kannon Bodhisattva, bringing peace and good luck to those who come to pray. Visiting the temple, you will admire the unique architecture, explore the bustling Nakamise-dori street with traditional shops and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere in the heart of Tokyo. Every year, Asakusa Kannon attracts millions of visitors from around the world to visit and pray
View Tokyo Sky Tree TV tower from the Sumida River (not including tower admission fee)
If time permits, you are free to shop at Akihabara electronics center.
Evening: You have dinner at a restaurant. After that, the car and guide take you back to the hotel to rest.
Overnight at a 3* hotel in Tokyo or equivalent.

Morning: The group has breakfast at the hotel. You check out of the hotel.
You visit one of the following two places, depending on departure time and the actual condition of the autumn foliage season:
The Imperial Palace of Japan, also known as the Tokyo Imperial Palace, is the official residence of the Emperor of Japan. Located right in the heart of bustling Tokyo, this is a peaceful oasis with vast gardens and refined traditional architecture. The Imperial Palace was built on the site of the ancient Edo Castle, bearing strong historical and cultural imprints of the Land of the Rising Sun. This is not only a famous tourist destination but also a symbol of the power and endurance of the Japanese imperial family. (You take photos from outside)
Or
Icho Namiki Avenue (applies when the ginkgo leaves turn beautifully yellow) – One of the most famous autumn foliage viewing spots in Tokyo. The rows of ginkgo trees stretching out create a brilliant golden scene from around mid-November to early December every year, attracting crowds of visitors and locals to visit and take photos.
Odaiba Bay: one of the shopping and entertainment centers located on a man-made island in Tokyo Bay. Here, you can admire wonderful architectural works along with many interesting sights such as the replica of the Statue of Liberty erected after the original statue was returned to the French.
Noon: You have lunch at a restaurant. The car and tour guide pick you up to go to Haneda Airport for the flight back to Noi Bai Airport.
Flight: VN385 HND// HAN (16:35 – 20:15)
20:15 Land at Noi Bai Airport, the car and tour guide take you back to the city center. End of program, see you again!
Note:
- The above itinerary may change order for reasonableness but will ensure all sightseeing points are included
- Flower blooming and leaf color changes are easily affected by external weather conditions and may occur earlier or later. This is a force majeure case, we hope for your understanding and sympathy.