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15 Days Japan Autumn Castles Expedition (private guide & driver)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arrival in Tokyo

    Arrival in Tokyo
  3. Day 2

    Tokyo Temples and Gardens

    Tokyo Temples and Gardens
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
    • Stroll through Ginkgo-lined Avenue in Meiji Jingu Gaien
    • Visit Senso-ji Temple
    • Explore Rikugien garden during autumn
    Landmarks
    Meiji Jingu Shrine
    Meiji Jingu Gaien
    Senso-ji Temple
    Rikugien
    Tsutsuji no Chaya
    Togetsukyo Bridge
  4. Day 3

    Tokyo Highlights

    Tokyo Highlights
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Japanese lunch at a local restaurant, tasting sushi, tempura, or ramen)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shibuya Crossing
    • Explore Odaiba waterfront and Rainbow Bridge
    • Traditional Japanese lunch at local restaurant
    • Visit Imperial Palace and gardens
    • Panoramic views from Tokyo Tower
    • Explore Akihabara
    Landmarks
    Shibuya Crossing
    Odaiba
    Rainbow Bridge
    Imperial Palace
    Tokyo Tower
    Akihabara
  5. Day 4

    Nikko Day Tour

    Nikko Day Tour
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Toshogu Shrine
    • View Kegon Falls

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Chuzenji Lake
    • Indulge in Nikko Hot Spring
    Landmarks
    Toshogu Shrine
    Kegon Falls
    Chuzenji Lake
    Mount Nantai
    Nikko Hot Spring
  6. Day 5

    Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji

    Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Momiji Corridor along Lake Kawaguchi
    • Explore Arakurayama Sengen Park
    • Discover West Lake Village
    Landmarks
    Lake Kawaguchi
    Momiji Corridor
    Arakurayama Sengen Park
    Arakura Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine
    Mount Fuji
    West Lake
    West Lake Village
  7. Day 6

    Hakone to Kyoto

    Hakone to Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Board Hakone Pirate Ship on Lake Ashino
    • Ride Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani
    • Explore Owakudani volcanic area
    • Take Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase legendary black jade at Owakudani
    Landmarks
    Lake Ashino
    Hakone Pirate Ship
    Hakone Ropeway
    Owakudani
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  8. Day 7

    Kyoto Temples

    Kyoto Temples
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Eikando (Zenrinji Temple)
    • Explore Hojo Pond
    • Visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
    • Explore Sanzenin Temple in Ohara
    Landmarks
    Eikando
    Zenrinji Temple
    Hojo Pond
    Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
    Sanzenin Temple
  9. Day 8

    Arashiyama

    Arashiyama
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tenryuji Temple
    • Explore Sagano Bamboo Forest
    • Visit Togetsukyo Bridge
    • Explore Okochi-Sanso Villa
    • Complimentary matcha tea at teahouse
    Landmarks
    Tenryuji Temple
    Sagano Bamboo Forest
    Togetsukyo Bridge
    Okochi-Sanso Villa
  10. Day 9

    Kyoto World Heritage Sites

    Kyoto World Heritage Sites
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    • Explore Nijo Castle
    Landmarks
    Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    Shimizu stage
    Kinkaku-ji
    Golden Pavilion
    Nijo Castle
  11. Day 10

    Fushimi Inari, Uji, and Nara

    Fushimi Inari, Uji, and Nara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • Explore Uji
    • Visit Nara Park
    • Explore Todai-ji Temple
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Taisha
    Uji
    Nara Park
    Todai-ji Temple
  12. Day 11

    Hiroshima

    Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
    • Explore Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    • Visit Hiroshima Castle
    Landmarks
    Atomic Bomb Dome
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    Hiroshima Castle
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  13. Day 12

    Miyajima

    Miyajima
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Itsukushima Shrine (Itsukushima Jinja)
    • Explore Miyajima island
    • View iconic floating torii gate
    Landmarks
    Itsukushima
    Miyajima
    Itsukushima Shrine
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  14. Day 13

    Free Day in Osaka

    Free Day in Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast
  15. Day 14

    Osaka Castle and Entertainment

    Osaka Castle and Entertainment
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Osaka Castle Park
    • Explore Osaka Castle
    • Engage in ninja-themed experience with instructor
    • Learn Shuriken throwing
    • View Donki Ferris wheel
    • Explore Dotonbori
    Landmarks
    Osaka Castle Park
    Osaka Castle
    Donki Ferris wheel
    Don Quixote
    Dotonbori
  16. Day 15

    Departure

    Departure

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  • Emily5.0•September 2026
    I've attempted to explain my 15 Days Japan Autumn trip to people who weren't there and it's always been difficult....
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    Reply from: UME Travel Co. Ltd
    Thank you for your beautiful and heartfelt words! We’re thrilled the autumn colors, carefully timed itinerary, and scenic moments made your journey so special. It was a pleasure to be part of your Japan adventure. We truly appreciate your trust in UME Travel!
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  • Sheryl5.0•August 2026
    Autumn in Japan is not an Autumn season. Beauty is undeniable and it is worth seeing it for oneself, and that was the...
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    Traveled in June 2026
    Reply from: UME Travel Co. Ltd
    Thank you so much for your heartfelt words! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the peaceful beauty of Japan’s autumn. It means a lot to know the journey gave you time to truly slow down, explore, and take in every moment. We truly appreciate your trust in UME Travel!
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  • Andy5.0•July 2026
    I had a wonderful experience on this tour and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to explore Japan during the...
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    Traveled in June 2026
    Reply from: UME Travel Co. Ltd
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate your trust in UME Travel. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the autumn scenery, itinerary, guide, driver, and hotel arrangements. Your kind words mean a lot to our team. We look forward to welcoming you on another amazing journey in Japan!
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    Asked on August 12th, 2026

    Could you please provide more information on the itinerary, inclusions, and the type of accommodations used on this tour?

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    • UME Travel Co. LtdOperator•Written August 2026

      Please kindly check the attached PDF for the detailed itinerary of our 15 Days Japan Autumn Castles Expedition (Private Guide & Driver). The price listed on our website is USD 7,490 per person.

      If this option is beyond your budget, I would also like to recommend some small group tours available in October 2026 as alternative options:

      1. 8 Days Best Of Japan Family Small Group (Max 15) (4 Star Hotels)
      Available departure dates: 11th, 18th, 25th October 2026
      Price: USD 3,204 per person

      2. 9 Days In Depth Cultural Japan Small Group Tour (4 Star Hotel Rooms)
      Available departure dates: 13th, 20th, 28th October 2026
      Price: USD 3,470 per person

      3. 7 Day Japan Golden Route: Affordable Small Group Tour Package
      Available departure dates: 11th, 18th, 25th October 2026
      Price: USD 2,548 per person

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    William

    Asked on August 5th, 2026

    We are considering public transportation as much as possible. Can we have some quote for our trip? We discussed this saturday and we came up with the dates below for our trip. arriving in Tokyo on Oct 14, so tours should start from Oct 15 onwards. From → to Date Tokyo → Hakone 19/10 Hakone → Kyoto 20/10 Kyoto → Osaka 24/10 Osaka → Hiroshima 26/10 Hiroshima → Osaka 28/10 could you make a detailed guided plan for the locations you are available and offer for our group? Would appreciate a price per tour for six pax as well as a full package for the entire tour.

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    • UME Travel Co. LtdOperator•Written August 2026

      As you mentioned that you would like to use public transportation as much as possible, I have designed this version with a combination of private guided tours and private vehicle services:
      Days 2, 3, 8, 9, 12, 13, and 14: Private guide service using public transportation
      Days 5, 6, 7, 10, and 11: Private car + private guide service
      Airport and train station transfers: Private guide service arrangement

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