Japan
Private
14 days from £13,965
Private Tour
Tokyo to Tokyo – 14 Days
Experience the magic of beautiful Japan in the autumn season on this 14-day cultural journey through the northern regions, beginning in Tokyo. Travel by bullet train and scenic roads to Aizu-Wakamatsu, Naruko Onsen, Kakunodate and beyond, exploring samurai towns, Edo-era villages, volcanic landscapes, and lakes and gorges lit by fiery fall colours. Stay in traditional ryokans, soak in onsen baths, and enjoy seasonal cuisine—fresh sushi, regional ramen and apple desserts—alongside comforting autumn flavours as temperatures cool. Designed for travellers who want a slower, more immersive itinerary, this route showcases northern Japan’s quieter charm while keeping logistics smooth and comfortable.
Autumn in Japan is one of the country’s most beautiful seasons, with the fall foliage season typically beginning in mid-September in the north and peaking from early October to early December depending on the region. Hokkaido is the first to colour, and the koyo zensen (autumn foliage front) moves steadily south, creating vibrant reds, oranges and golds across broad-leaved forests. You’ll enjoy castles, shrines, sake breweries and craft museums, plus peaceful walks and scenic viewpoints rooted in momijigari (autumn leaf viewing). From boat cruises in Matsushima Bay to ropeway rides on Mount Hakkoda, each day offers new perspectives on Japan’s seasonal elegance.
SAMURAI HERITAGE IN AIZU-WAKAMATSU: Explore the samurai culture of Aizu-Wakamatsu with visits to Tsuruga Castle, the double-helix Sazaedo temple, and Edo-era streets. Discover local crafts, sample katsu specialities, and enjoy a kaiseki dinner in a traditional ryokan, surrounded by autumn leaves and the refined atmosphere of this historic northern Japanese city. For a truly authentic experience, explore off the beaten path locations to discover hidden gems of samurai heritage.
AUTUMN LANDSCAPES AT NARUKO GORGE & OIRASE STREAM: Walk through Naruko Gorge and Oirase Stream, two of Japan’s top scenic spots for autumn colors. Experience the vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow as deciduous trees such as maple trees and ginkgo trees transform the landscape. Enjoy forest trails, waterfalls, and mountain views, where beautiful scenery and spectacular sights await along the mountain trails. Stay in hot spring inns, unwind in onsen baths, and take in the natural beauty of northern Japan in peak season.
CULTURAL FOOD EXPERIENCES IN NORTHERN JAPAN: Delight in authentic northern Japanese food experiences, from sushi in Shiogama and ramen in Kitakata to Wanko Soba and apple desserts in Hirosaki. Visit sake breweries, apple farms, and local markets while sampling unique regional dishes shaped by Japan’s cooler climate and rich culinary heritage. Take a day trip to local markets or scenic spots to further immerse yourself in the region’s flavors and sights.
LAKE TOWADA, MT HAKKODA & HIGHLAND ADVENTURES: Explore Japan’s highlands in the Tohoku region with a ropeway ride up Mt Hakkoda and lakeside views at Lake Towada. In crisp autumn air, enjoy hiking trails, biking routes and boat cruises through forests, alpine marshes and volcanic landscapes, with panoramic lookouts along the way. Higher elevations often turn earlier, creating vivid fall foliage and superb photography conditions. For travellers extending their autumn trip, Hokkaido and Daisetsuzan National Park are also prime destinations for some of Japan’s earliest and most striking autumn colours.
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This 14-day cultural journey through northern Japan explores autumn landscapes, samurai towns, hot springs, and local cuisine. Travel from Tokyo to Aizu, Kakunodate, Oirase, and Hirosaki, with scenic walks, castle visits, sake tastings, and onsen stays. Ideal for travellers seeking Japan's seasonal beauty and cultural richness at a relaxed pace.
Arrive in Tokyo, Japan’s capital city, where old traditions blend with modern life. You’ll be transferred to your hotel to settle in before beginning your autumn journey. Tokyo offers peaceful gardens, historic temples, outstanding food, shopping, and futuristic design—ideal for exploring both quiet corners and lively neighbourhoods. Central Tokyo’s parks are excellent for seasonal colour: Ueno Park, Shinjuku Gyoen, and Yoyogi Park are among the best places to see autumn leaves in the city, typically peaking from late November to early December. If time permits, discover additional city landmarks such as Tokyo Dome, which adds another perspective on Tokyo’s vibrant character.
Aman Tokyo
Mandarin Oriental Tokyo
The Peninsula Tokyo
Janu Tokyo
The Aman Tokyo is an urban retreat, set within the Otemachi Tower in the heart of the financial district, near Tokyo Station. Designed by architect Kerry Hill, Aman Tokyo’s interior is built in traditional Japanese style using natural, locally sourced materials: basalt stone, cypress wood and washi paper. The lobby occupies the 33rd floor while at the entrance is a manmade forest with 186 Japanese trees, a welcome respite amidst the multi-storey skyscrapers of the city.
Mandarin Oriental Tokyo is a deluxe, urban hotel, set in the Nihonbashi district, historically the heart of Tokyo. Occupying the top seven floors of the Mitsui Tower, it offers epic views of the city’s Tokyo Bay, the Imperial Palace Garden and Ginza. Nearby is the bustling Tokyo station and Marunouchi district, with its sleek retail stores and restaurants. Inside, the hotel displays an earthy calm inspired by its holistic design based around ‘woods and water’ and by the concept of a ‘living tree’.
The Peninsula is a 5-star luxury hotel, situated in the financial district of Marunouchi in the heart of Tokyo. Designed like a Japanese lantern by Kazukiyo Sato, this magnificent tower stands opposite the Imperial Palace and Hibiya Park. Epic in size and opulent in design, it has marble walkways, Japanese-inspired artworks and leafy views. Centrally located, the Peninsula is close to the Imperial Theatre, the renowned Tsukiji Fish Market and a short ride from the city highlights.
Janu Tokyo embodies a harmonious blend of traditional Japanese architecture and modern design, creating a tranquil sanctuary amidst the bustling city. The hotel's sleek, minimalist lines are complemented by warm wood accents and natural materials, reflecting Japan's aesthetic of understated elegance. Large windows and open spaces allow for an abundance of natural light, enhancing the serene atmosphere.
Take the bullet train to Aizu-Wakamatsu, a city known for its samurai history. Visit the Aizu Sazaedo, a spiral wooden temple with a double-helix path. Walk through the colourful surroundings of Mount Iimori and see the graceful Tsuruga Castle. Try local dishes like Agemanju buns and katsu meals. Spend time browsing Nanukamachi Street, home to traditional crafts and sweets. Tonight, stay in a ryokan and enjoy a multi-course kaiseki dinner. The city's peaceful charm and deep heritage set the tone for an immersive cultural journey.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Harataki Ryokan
Explore Urabandai, a quiet area behind Mount Bandai known for natural beauty and as part of a national park. Walk along forest trails and see peaceful lakes, especially stunning in autumn. Follow the Goshikinuma trail, which offers a gentle walk suitable for all levels and passes five lakes coloured in shades of blue and green. Continue with a scenic drive along Bandai-Azuma Lake and Nakatsugawa Gorge. Adventurous travellers can hike up Mount Bandai for sweeping mountain views—here, the higher elevations see autumn colors earlier than the lowlands, making it a prime spot for early foliage. This day is all about enjoying fresh air, calm landscapes, and a slower pace of travel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Step back in time with a visit to Ouchijuku, a preserved Edo-period town. This off the beaten path destination offers travellers seeking authentic experiences a chance to wander down dirt streets lined with thatched houses and try negisoba noodles, eaten with a green onion. Shop for lacquerware and folk crafts, and visit the local museum to learn about village life in the past. Try painting an akabeko, a red cow believed to bring good health. In the afternoon, head to Kitakata, known for ramen. Taste a ramen burger, visit the local Ramen Museum, and end with sake tasting at a local brewery.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel to Shiogama, a city famous for sushi. Visit the lively fish market, home to around 140 stalls, and either buy fresh sushi or build your own seafood bowl. Then take a boat ride through Matsushima Bay, a renowned scenic spot in Japan, where pine-covered islands create a peaceful scene. Walk across red bridges to small islands and visit the historic Zuiganji and Entsuin temples. Enjoy an oyster feast at a local hut, where oysters are served raw, grilled, or fried. End your day at Naruko Onsen, a classic onsen town known for its scenic setting and traditional atmosphere.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Naruko Onsen Yumoto Kissho
Take a walk along Naruko Gorge, known for its vivid foliage and as a popular spot for autumn leaf viewing. Follow a 2.5-km trail beside the river, especially beautiful around Ofukazawa Bridge, which serves as a natural observation deck offering panoramic views of the vivid foliage. The best time to see the autumn leaves at Naruko Gorge is from late October to early November. Explore the Jigokudani trail, where steam vents and hot springs give a sense of Japan’s volcanic power. At the Kokeshi Museum, learn about these wooden dolls and try painting one yourself. Stop for kuri dango, rice balls covered in chestnut paste. Then return to your onsen and soak in the warm mineral-rich waters, a perfect way to end the day.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel to Kakunodate, a samurai town known for its black wooden fences and autumn colours, with maple trees lining the streets—a nod to the cultural significance of maple leaves in Japanese autumn traditions, where they symbolize the beauty and transience of the season. Walk or ride a rickshaw through the preserved samurai district, where vibrant fall colors from the maple leaves create a stunning backdrop. Visit historic houses like Aoyagi and Ishiguro to see old weapons, armour, and family items. Learn about local crafts at the Denshokan Museum and sample miso and soy sauce at a nearby workshop. In the evening, relax in a traditional ryokan with a private onsen. Enjoy kiritanpo hot pot for dinner, surrounded by the glow of lanterns and autumn leaves.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Kakunodate Sanso Wabizakura
Today, visit Lake Tazawa, Japan’s deepest lake with striking blue waters. Take a boat ride or cycle around its peaceful edge. See shrines along the shore and the famous statue created by Yasutake Funakoshi. In the afternoon, explore Dakigaeri Gorge, with its wooden bridges, walking trails, and Mikaeri Waterfall. The gorge is especially beautiful in autumn with colourful trees, winding paths, and streams running below, offering beautiful scenery that makes it a must-visit during the season. It’s a perfect place to enjoy nature and end the day with scenic views and fresh air.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Begin your day at Iwate Castle Park in Morioka, where only the stone walls remain of the old castle. Then visit Handi-Works Square to watch local crafts being made and sample sweets. Try Wanko Soba, where servers keep filling your bowl until you say stop. Visit Sakurayama Shrine and Hoonji Temple to see Morioka's spiritual side. For dinner, try jajamen noodles, a local dish, at Pairon, where the dish was first created. Morioka offers a blend of local traditions, crafts, and delicious food.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel Metroplitan Morioka
Travel along the Aspite Line Road through Hachimantai’s volcanic landscape, shaped by an active volcano and part of a national park. Walk peaceful trails at the summit near Hachiman-numa Pond, where the higher elevations allow for earlier autumn colors, making it ideal for a quiet picnic. Mountain trails here offer excellent views of autumn foliage. Visit Goshogake Onsen and see bubbling hot springs and steam vents as you follow the nature trail. Then continue to Oirase Stream and check in to your hotel. Enjoy a relaxing evening surrounded by forests and rivers. Take it easy, breathe in the fresh air, and soak in the calm of this beautiful natural area.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Oirase Keiryu Hotel
Take a bike ride along Oirase Stream toward Lake Towada, a classic fall foliage trip through forests of deciduous trees, including ginkgo trees, passing waterfalls and colourful autumn trees. Here, you'll witness the vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow that define the autumn colors in this region. Choose to cycle around the lake or enjoy a gentle boat cruise. The rest of the day is free to enjoy your surroundings. Walk along forest trails or simply relax at your hotel. Oirase Stream is known for its quiet beauty and is especially lovely in autumn. Whether you’re active or at rest, today is all about enjoying nature at your own pace.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Oirase Keiryu Hotel
Today’s adventure begins with a ride up Mount Hakkoda on the ropeway. At the summit, you’ll find an observation deck offering panoramic views of the surrounding autumn landscape. The higher elevations here provide some of the earliest autumn colors in the region. If you plan to explore the trails, be sure to bring hiking boots for a comfortable and safe experience. At the top, take a short walk among highland plants and marshes. From 4,330 feet, look out over Lake Towada, Mutsu Bay, and even towards Hokkaido on clear days—Japan’s northern island, famous for its early autumn foliage. This scenic hike offers wide views and fresh mountain air. After your walk, return to your hotel and enjoy a soak in the hot spring bath. Surrounded by nature and stillness, this peaceful evening is a perfect way to relax.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel to Hirosaki, the apple capital of Japan. Visit Hirosaki Apple Park to learn about apple farming and try different apple treats. Taste local favourites like apple curry and apple ice cream. Head to Hirosaki Castle Park, with its beautiful trees and historic buildings—this park is also renowned for its cherry blossoms during the cherry blossom season in spring. Rent a rowboat or simply walk through the park. Explore the art of Tsugaru lacquerware and sample famous local apple pies from one of the many shops. This day is full of sweet flavours and peaceful moments.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ishiba Ryokan
Travel to Aomori for your flight to Tokyo. If time allows, try a bowl of miso milk curry ramen—an unusual but delicious local dish. The creamy broth is topped with seaweed, bamboo shoots, and bean sprouts. Then fly to Tokyo and connect to your international flight. Leave Japan with wonderful memories of fall colours, traditional towns, friendly people, and unforgettable meals. This journey through Japan's heartland offers a special look into the country's seasonal beauty and rich traditions.
Meals Included: Breakfast
This meticulously designed tour draws inspiration from Japan's stunning diversity, seamlessly blending the allure of its modern cities with the serene beauty of its natural landscapes and the profound depth of its cultural heritage.
The expedition was crafted to captivate those with a keen interest in a comprehensive experience that encompasses activities; nature, culture, and wildlife. From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the historical samurai towns and serene hot springs, each destination was chosen for its unique contribution to Japan's multifaceted identity.
The journey invites adventurers to immerse themselves in a rich tapestry of experiences and offer ideal choices for explorers, passionate about understanding the essence of the places they visit.
YOUR TRIP DESIGN, PACE & FLEXIBILITY: This itinerary is fully private and built around your preferred dates, pace and comfort level, timed to capture the best autumn foliage across Northern Japan. We will advise the most efficient routing to balance scenic regions with realistic travel times, then refine the day-by-day with you—prioritising lakes, onsen towns, mountain viewpoints and local culture while avoiding unnecessary backtracking. Autumn colour is influenced by elevation and weather, so we build sensible buffers and can adjust sequencing to follow the strongest colour window. If you prefer a slower pace, we can add nights in key bases to reduce packing and maximise time for short walks, photography and relaxed onsen evenings.
PRIVATE GUIDES, DRIVERS & ON-THE-GROUND SUPPORT: This is a high-end private journey with private transfers arranged where they add comfort and efficiency, and expert local guides meeting you for key touring days and specialist visits. We manage smooth arrivals, hotel check-ins, and well-timed access to scenic areas so you are met where needed and the experience feels effortless. Northern Japan can involve longer distances and seasonal road/rail factors, so we plan timings conservatively and keep your days well paced. If weather affects views or access, we re-sequence touring pragmatically—shifting viewpoints, adjusting walking plans, or prioritising indoor cultural visits—so the trip remains rewarding.
ACCOMMODATION STANDARDS & MEAL BASIS: We select premium, well-located accommodation to match your brief, typically combining high-comfort hotels with traditional ryokan or onsen-style stays where they add atmosphere and seasonal charm. We prioritise comfort, service and positioning that reduces daily travel time, especially during peak foliage demand. Breakfast is typically included, with other meals arranged around your preferences—curated restaurant recommendations and reservations in larger towns, and more inclusive dining at ryokan/onsen properties where it is part of the experience. Room categories and upgrades should be confirmed early, as autumn inventory tightens quickly. Dietary needs can often be accommodated with planning; we will advise realistically.
FLIGHTS, VISAS, HEALTH & TRAVEL INSURANCE: The itinerary typically combines Japan’s rail network with private transfers and occasional scenic drives, with moderate walking on uneven paths, steps and park trails. Some days involve early starts to reach viewpoints before crowds and to make the most of daylight hours. International flights are optional: we can arrange the trip as land-only, or include flights as a flight-inclusive package under our ATOL (where applicable). Entry requirements depend on your passport; we will guide you on typical requirements and timing, while you remain responsible for meeting entry rules. Comprehensive travel insurance is essential, including medical cover and disruption.
COSTING, PAYMENTS, CHANGES & CANCELLATIONS: Tailor-made pricing is built from live supplier rates (hotels, transfers, guides and booked experiences), so availability and costs can change until services are secured. The main price drivers are the autumn peak window, limited-inventory ryokan/onsen stays, and transport choices around the best foliage regions. Some high-demand properties require advance payments and stricter deadlines to secure space; we will confirm exactly what is due and by when before taking payment. Changes after booking can trigger supplier fees or rate differences, particularly for limited-inventory accommodation; we will explain the impact before actioning changes and provide clear documentation of deadlines and terms.
Prices From
Tour: Autumn Colours of Northern Japan
Tour reference: JAP103/2026
Price: Indicative price based on top-end services; final cost varies by season, availability, and your chosen inclusions.
Tour dates: Travel Any day (subject to availability)
Deposit to confirm: £150 per person
Prices From
Tour: Autumn Colours of Northern Japan
Tour reference: JAP103/2027
Price: Indicative price based on top-end services; final cost varies by season, availability, and your chosen inclusions.
Tour dates: Travel Any day (subject to availability)
Deposit to confirm: £150 per person
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The difference with the Asian Geographical is, that each of our holidays is designed with extreme precision of a mountaineering expedition.
The difference with the Asian Geographical is, that each of our holidays is designed with extreme precision of a mountaineering expedition.
Your entire holiday is designed around your personal preferences
Travel at your own pace with full itinerary flexibility
Choose from handpicked, luxury hotels & resorts across Asia
Enjoy seamless logistics, private transfers, and 24/7 assistance
Our package holiday team has decades of experience in luxury Asia travel
Receive first-hand advice from specialists who know each destination intimately
Gain access to hidden gems and authentic local experiences
Our aim is to stay committed to responsible travel in Asia
We partner with eco-conscious providers
Itineraries include experiences that preserve Asia’s cultural and natural heritage
Travel with complete confidence under full ATOL protection
Fully bonded and financially protected for your peace of mind
Established in 2014
