2025 Fall Sea of Japan, Sado Island, Takayama Festival & Hiroshima

2025 Fall Sea of Japan, Sado Island, Takayama Festival & Hiroshima

Enjoy your choice of Japan Airlines’ “Economy,” “Premium Economy,” or the affordable luxury of ”Business” class service. Premium Economy class customers will begin their journey with a relaxing visit to JAL’s “Sakura Lounge” and the brand new “Sakura Lounge – Hale” for Business class.

New and improved itinerary! Onsen hot springs experience with seasonal Kaiseki Dinners!

• 12 Nights / 14 Days
• 28 Meals (12 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 9 Dinners)
• Escorted from Honolulu
• Includes an English-Speaking Local Guide

TOUR DATE & MANAGER:

October 03 – 16, 2025

OVERVIEW:

One of Japan’s largest islands, Sado Island has an interesting history. Its culture can be seen in its unique traditional arts and entertainment. The Takayama Festival is rated 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:

Omiya • Niigata • Sado Island • Nagano • Takayama • Shirakawago • Kanazawa • Tojinbo • Awara Onsen • Amanohashidate • Kyoto • Tottori • Tamatsukuri • Izumo • Matsue • Hiroshima

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

JR Super Express Train • Northern Culture Museum • Jet Foil Ride to Sado Island • Oni Daiko (Demon Drums) Performance • Kirarium Sado • Sado Gold Mine • Kitazawa Flotation Field • Tarai-bune Boat Ride • Shukunegi • Japanese Crested Ibis Conservation Centre • Pier Bandai • Jigokudani Monkey Park (for Snow Monkeys) • Zenko-Ji Temple • Daio Wasabi Nojo • Takayama Morning Market • Takayama Festival • Old Town and Sannomachi Street • Shirakawago • Kenrokuen Garden • Eiheiji • Tojinbo Cliff • Amanohashidate Ropeway • Kasamatsu Park Observatory • Bay of Ine Cruise • Tottori Sand Dune • Izumo Taisha • Goen Yokocho • Matsue Castle • Adachi Museum of Art • Peace Memorial Park • A-Bomb Museum • A-Bomb Dome • Children’s Memorial • Peace Bell • AEON MALL Hiroshima Fuchu

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES:

Soba Noodle Making • Imayo Tsukasa Sake Brewery Tour with Tasting • Gold Leaf Application • Apple Picking

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE:

Shirakawago