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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.
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10 days Cherry Blossom Season
$3500 per person, airfare excluded (March/April)
10-Day Off-the-Beaten-Path Japan Itinerary (SAMPLE)
Fly in/out of Haneda Airport (HND)
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
Breakfast at a kissaten (Showa-era café) - Explore Kagurazaka – a charming old geisha district with French influences. Visit Nezu Shrine (quiet torii gates & azalea garden) then wander through Shimokitazawa – full of indie boutiques and vinyl shops. 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
Take JR train to Kamakura (1 hr) Hike the Daibutsu Trail through bamboo forests and quiet temples and go to a beach café in Yuigahama for lunch. Then we visit Hōkoku-ji Bamboo Temple and hidden Zuisen-ji Garden, returning to Tokyo by early evening. Optional: Stop at Enoshima Island for sunset if time allows
🗓️ Day 4 – Tokyo → Kyoto via Shinkansen
Ride the Shinkansen to Kyoto (2.5 hrs) Check-in: Machiya-style inn in Nishijin (traditional weaving district) and visit Shiramine Shrine (known for its guardian gods of sports.) Stroll around Kyoto Imperial Palace Park and dinner at a local Kyoto-style kaiseki restaurant.
🗓️ Day 5 – Hidden Kyoto
Early start at Daitoku-ji Zen temple complex – fewer crowds, then try matcha at Ryōgen-in. Lunch: Soba noodles in a hidden alley near Kitano Tenmangū, and then we explore Kurama to Kibune hike through cedar forests. Finally, we find an Onsen to soak at Kurama Onsen. Evening: Return to Kyoto – free time or explore local craft shops
🗓️ Day 6 – Nara Day Trip
Visit Naramachi (old merchant district) Explore Isuien Garden and nearby Yoshikien (quiet traditional gardens.) Lunch: Vegan shojin ryori (Buddhist cuisine) in a temple café, followed by a 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) and Check-in: Trendy hotel in Nakazakicho (hipster art neighborhood.) Stroll Nakazakicho alleyways and art cafés and visit Utsubo Park and boutique shops in Horie. Dinner in Shinsekai – retro vibe with kushikatsu, food on sticks is the BEST! Optional: Night view from Harukas 300
🗓️ Day 8 – Osaka Food + Culture
Explore Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine (serene, unique architecture.) Lunch: Local okonomiyaki at a mom-and-pop shop, and a stroll through Tsuruhashi Korean town or the retro Nipponbashi Den Den Town. 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, with the 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. You Airport transfer via train or shuttle to Haneda or Narita is included.
14 day Fall Foliage
$4000 per person, airfare excluded (Oct/Nov) 🍁 14-Day Japan Itinerary
(Fall Foliage Edition SAMPLE)
Fly in/out of Haneda Airport (HND)
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, Your 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,) and Midday at Rikugien Garden. 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) and hike the Tenen Trail through forested hills (great fall views,) then visit Zuisen-ji or Hōkoku-ji (bamboo temple.) Lunch: Beach café or temple shojin ryori and an Afternoon to explore quiet temples like Jōmyō-ji, avoid crowds at Daibutsu. Return to Tokyo for the night at leisure.
🗓️ Day 4 – Tokyo Hidden Corners
Morning: Ginkgo trees at Meiji Jingu Gaien and a crepe on Takeshita. The Afternoon we explore Shimokitazawa or Koenji – vintage shops, indie cafes and in the evening, we will find a 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 plans include a walk through Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and a visit to Shōsei-en Garden – very underrated. Evening: Kyoto kaiseki dinner
🗓️ Day 6 – East Kyoto Fall Beauty
Morning: Visit Nanzen-ji Temple and the aqueduct trail, followed by a walk down the Philosopher’s Path with fiery red maples all around. Lunch at a local café along the path and the Afternoon at Honen-in and Anraku-ji (quiet and rich in foliage.)
Evening: We visit Eikando for light-up if running.
🗓️ Day 7 – Arashiyama Hidden Gems
Morning at the Bamboo Grove (early to avoid crowds,) then hike Kiyotaki Trail to Takaosan Jinja – a secret gem. Lunch: Riverside soba shop and the Afternoon exploring 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 and visit Isuien Garden (blazing with autumn colors.) Lunch: Buddhist cuisine or local mochi snacks and the afternoon at Kasugayama Primeval Forest walk – ancient, quiet, glowing leaves. Return to Kyoto for evening at leisure.
🗓️ Day 9 – Kyoto Slow Day! Sleep in or enjoy breakfast at a hidden café. Late Morning start with a visit to Daitoku-ji Temple Complex – zen gardens & fall tranquility. The afternoon we have an optional tea ceremony at Camellia Flower Teahouse. In the Evening, we 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) with the Afternoon visiting Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine and exploring Utsubo Park or quiet areas near Tenma. The Evening is a food crawl in Fukushima – no tourists, all flavor.
🗓️ Day 11 – Osaka Day
Morning: Explore Momofuku Ramen Museum or Cup Noodle Museum. Later for Lunch: DIY okonomiyaki! Followed by an 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 in Inokashira Park – peaceful lake and momiji (maples) all around. Evening is our 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
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