2025 Fall Takayama Autumn Festival

2025 Fall Takayama Autumn Festival

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.

• 8 Nights / 10 Days
• 17 Meals (8 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners)
• Escorted from Honolulu
• Includes an English-Speaking Local Guide

TOUR DATE & MANAGER:

October 05 – 14, 2025 • Tour Manager: Jo Lelepali

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 Deer Park • Byodoin Temple • Fushimi Inari Shrine • Nijo Castle • Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) • Stroll Through the Gion Geisha District • JR Limited Express Train Ride • Shirakawago • Myozenji Temple • Takayama Festival Evening and Daytime Floats • Takayama Morning Market • Kami-Sannomachi • Oshino Hakkai • Owakudani • Hakone Ropeway • Lake Ashi Cruise • Asakusa Sensoji Temple • Nakamise Shopping • Ameyoko Shopping

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES:

Traditional Japanese Tea • Ceremony Yuzen Dyeing • Hakone Yosegi-Zaiku Making • Sushi Making

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES:

Todaiji Temple • Byodoin Temple • Nijo Castle • Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) • Shirakawago