Japan
tailormade travel
A journey to the Japan of fairytales, the hunt for crimson maples and magical landscapes, the joy of authentic culture and gastronomy

— So, where is Japan, anyway?
— Straight ahead, without turning.
All the way to the end of the world.

“Silk” by Alessandro Baricco
“Momiji” in Japanese means “red leaves,” but the Japanese often simply call the maple tree kaede — the very one whose bright, deep dark red shades make up the autumn palette of landscapes across the country. Combined with the palette of other deciduous trees — from yellow and orange to golden brown — the maples create “paintings” of whimsical natural “fires.” This is the best backdrop for walks, tours, and immersing yourself in the atmosphere of autumn in Japan.
We will stay and travel in three locations — Tokyo, Hakone, and Kyoto.
We will get to know majestic and vibrant Tokyo. We will enjoy the grandeur of Mount Fuji’s landscapes in the most impressive season and stay at a ryokan hotel in the Hakone region, known for its hot springs and open-air museum. Kyoto awaits us — for a long time the country’s main political, cultural, and religious center.

TOKYO
Ginza district and the city’s best restaurants
HAKONE
Ryokan stay with the views of Mount Fuji
Tokyo’s Timeless Quarter
Home to the city’s oldest temple

AUTUMN IN JAPAN
Autumn walks beneath Momiji - Japan at its most poetic

KYOTO
The geisha district of Gion and dinner in the company of a geisha
Inside the World of Ghibli
A rare look inside the poetic world of Hayao Miyazaki — intimate and unforgettable.

itinerary

TOKYO
TOKYO
Ginza and dinner in Japan’s iconic district. historic Asakusa and the old Tsukiji market. teamLab Museum
HAKONE
HAKONE
hot springs and autumn landscapes. Open-Air Museum. volcanic valley with black eggs. Check-in at ryokan, spa, and dinner.
Kyoto
Kyoto
City tour with autumn gardens, Tofukuji Temple, the Golden Pavilion. Boat ride on the Katsura River. kimono experience and private dinner with a geisha.
NARA
NARA
Nara’s temples, Great Buddha, and sacred deer. Return to Kyoto. Optional — Fushimi Inari visit. Dinner.
TOKYO
TOKYO
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