2024 Fall Takayama Autumn Festival

2024 Fall Takayama Autumn Festival

Enjoy your choice of Japan Airlines’ “Economy” or ” Premium Economy” class service. Premium Economy class customers will begin their journey with a relaxing visit to JAL’s “Sakura Lounge.”

• 8 Nights / 10 Days
• 18 Meals (8 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners)
• Escorted from Honolulu
• Includes English-Speaking Local Guide

TOUR DATE AND MANAGER:

October 05 – 14, 2024 • Tour Manager: Janie Tomihara

OVERVIEW:

The Takayama Festival is ranked as one of Japan’s three most beautiful festivals alongside Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri and the Chichibu Yomatsuri. It is held twice a year in spring and autumn in the old town of Takayama, and attracts large numbers of spectators. From delightful onsen hot springs to specially prepared, kaiseki dinners, this tour has something for everyone! Join us!

VISIT:

Kansai • Nara • Uji • Kyoto • Kanazawa • Shirakawago • Takayama • Hakone • Tokyo

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Todaiji Temple • Nara Park • Byodoin Temple • Fushimi Inari Shrine • Kiyomizu Temple • Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) • Stroll through Gion Geisha District • JR Limited Express Train Ride • Shirakawago • Shiroyama View Point • Myozenji Temple • Takayama Festival Evening and Daytime Floats • Takayama Morning Market • Kami-Sannomachi • Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway • Fujisan World Heritage Center • Owakudani • Hakone Ropeway • Lake Ashi Cruise Ride • Ameyoko Shopping • Asakusa Sensoji Temple • Nakamise Shopping

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES:

Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony • Surikomi Yuzen Dyeing (Brush Dyed Yuzen) • Hakone Yosegi-Zaiku • Sushi Making

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES:

Todaiji Temple • Byodoin Temple • Kiyomizu Temple • Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) • Shirakawago