Autumn Colors Across the Old Capital (8 days, 7 nights)

Who is this for?
This trip is perfect for travelers who want a mix of famous sights and hidden gems. It’s designed for autumn, with plenty of chances to see colorful leaves. The days include well-known temples, lively markets, and lantern-lit streets. There’s also time for quiet trails, seasonal gardens, and countryside walks. A guide handles the details so the focus stays on enjoying Japan’s culture and scenery.

Physical Activity:  Medium
Length of Trip:  8 days, 7 nights
Capacity:  2-20 people

Visualize yourself:
- Walking along a path lined with hundreds of tiny daruma
- Tracing footsteps on ancient stone steps polished by centuries
- Tasting freshly grilled skewers in a hidden Kyoto alley
- Passing through narrow streets filled with pottery shops in Arashiyama
- Listening to temple bells echo across the quiet hills of Nara

KYOTO    |   5 nights
Day 1: Travel Day

Arrive in  Osaka and meet your guide. After a swift transfer to the hotel, take time to explore the city or rest up for the travels ahead. 

Day 2: Title  
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin the day at Fushimi Inari, passing through endless rows of vermilion gates in the soft morning light, followed by the historic beauty of Kiyomizu-dera before wandering the preserved streets of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka. Continue to Nishiki Market to explore rows of lively stalls of food  and seasonal specialties. As evening settles in, walk along the Kamo River where the glow of lantern-lit restaurants shimmers across the water, creating a vivid end to the day’s journey through Kyoto.

Day 3: Title
Included meals: Breakfast,  Lunch, Dinner
Morning begins aboard the Eizan Railway, winding through a tunnel of crimson and gold leaves into the northern mountains. Hidden in these hills is Kurama Temple, surrounded by towering trees and a calm, otherworldly air. As evening falls, the streets of Gion glow with lantern light, where tradition still lingers in every step. 

Day 4: Title
Included meals: Breakfast,  Lunch, Dinner
Arashiyama sets the tone with its riverside scenery and bamboo groves, a place where autumn colors spill across the hillsides. From there, Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion) gleams in the daylight, its golden façade mirrored in the surrounding pond. Night brings a shift in atmosphere at Eikando Temple. See illuminated maple leaves create a brilliant canopy against the dark sky.

OSAKA    |   3 nights
Day 5: TITLE
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start with a gentle hike along the old railway path in Fukuchiyama, passing through tunnels framed by autumn foliage. The well-kept trail offers a smooth walk with minimal slopes, making it ideal for first-time hikers. The journey winds through forests and open stretches, allowing the colors of the season to dominate the landscape until the day’s end. After the hike, head into the city of Osaka to spend the night. 

Day 6: Title
Included meals: Breakfast,  Lunch, Dinner

Begin at Minoh Waterfall, following the forested trail to its cascading waters before visiting Katsuo-ji Temple, where thousands of small daruma figures create a striking scene. The day concludes at Osaka Castle, rising above the city with its historic architecture and expansive grounds, blending history with the city’s vibrant energy.

Day 7: Title
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Take a day trip to into Nara, Japan’s former capital. In Nara historic temples and streets reveal the city’s long past. Wander through Nara Park, encountering freely roaming deer amid gardens and shrines. Nara park is also an ideal place to experience autumn. The day offers a look in to the old capital’s enduring charm and natural beauty. 

Day 8: The Journey Ends
Included meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a swift transfer to the airport. Your next destination? Home sweet home. But remember, it's not sayonara yet, it's "See you soon!" The question is, where to from here?

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