Autumn Japan Tour 2025: Osaka – Nara – Kyoto – Nagoya – Yamanashi – Tokyo

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY – KANSAI (OSAKA) (BREAKFAST ON BOARD)

Evening: Gather at the international terminal of Tan Son Nhat Airport at the designated time for check-in to board your flight to Kansai International Airport. The group will spend the night on board.

DAY 2: KANSAI – NARA – OSAKA (LUNCH / DINNER)

Morning: Arrive at Kansai Airport and complete immigration procedures. Your vehicle will pick up the group for sightseeing:

• Todaiji Temple: One of Nara's most famous and prominent temples. It houses a record-breaking 500-ton bronze statue of Vairocana Buddha. All buildings and gates at Todaiji are colossal in size.
• Nara Deer Park: One of Japan's most famous attractions, home to over 1,000 wild yet incredibly friendly deer. Considered messengers of the gods in Shinto culture, these deer roam freely, readily interacting with visitors and even bowing when offered special "shika senbei" crackers. In autumn, the park is adorned with vibrant hues of red, orange, and yellow from romantic maple, ginkgo, and old oak trees. 

Lunch: Enjoy a meal featuring the famous Kobe beef specialty. Afternoon: Afterward, transfer to Osaka for sightseeing:

• Osaka Castle: A historical symbol of Osaka city, built in the 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the general who unified Japan. It features an imposing eight-story main tower set within expansive grounds (photo stop outside).
• Maiko Show: Enjoy a performance of traditional Japanese dance, singing, and musical instruments by Maiko (apprentice Geisha). You'll also have the opportunity to try on a simplified Kimono and take commemorative photos with the Maiko, a delightful experience to better understand a unique aspect of traditional Japanese culture. 

Evening: Have dinner. Stay overnight at a 4-star hotel in Osaka.

DAY 3: OSAKA – KYOTO – NAGOYA (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER)

Morning: Check out from the hotel, have breakfast, and transfer for sightseeing:

• Fushimi Inari Shrine: Built in the 8th century, this sacred shrine is famous for its more than 10,000 vermilion torii gates forming a mystical pathway. Nicknamed the "Thousand Gate Shrine," it's a must-visit to explore spiritual beauty, admire unique architecture, and immerse yourself in the sacred atmosphere amidst Kyoto's mountains. The path leading to the shrine is filled with various stalls offering traditional Japanese cuisine, especially the triangular mochi (Yatsuhashi) unique to Kyoto.
• Arashiyama Bamboo Grove: A place of great cultural significance in Japan. It was ranked by CNN among the world's top 100 most beautiful paths. The sounds of the forest are listed by Japan's Ministry of the Environment among the "100 Soundscapes of Japan," encouraging people to appreciate the characteristic natural sounds of the Land of the Rising Sun. 

Lunch: Have lunch. Transfer to Nagashima for sightseeing:

• Mitsui Jazz Dream Nagashima Outlet Park: One of Japan's largest shopping centers with over 240 stores offering a wide variety of goods. You can shop for everything from luxury brands to popular Japanese brands, and also enjoy dining and other entertainment activities. 

Evening: Have dinner. Check into your hotel. Stay overnight in Nagoya.

DAY 4: NAGOYA – YAMANASHI (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER)

Morning: Have breakfast. Check out. Experience a ride on the Shinkansen – the pride of Japan's transportation system. Visit:

• Oshino Hakkai Cultural Village: A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, this ancient village is nestled amidst tranquil nature at the foot of Mount Fuji. It's renowned for its crystal-clear ponds and traditional thatched-roof houses, creating a nostalgic scene. 

Lunch: Have lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, visit:

• Yamanakako Hanano Miyako Park: A vast park renowned as a beautiful four-season flower paradise, one of the most famous spots for flower viewing with the majestic Mount Fuji as a backdrop. In August-September, the park bursts with fields of golden sunflowers under the blue sky; you can also admire delicate, beautiful pink and white cosmos flowers.
• Mount Fuji: (Ascend to 5th station if weather is good). At an elevation of 3776m, Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan. This majestic mountain is also a distinctive symbol, a very important spiritual site, and an endless source of artistic inspiration in the spiritual life of the Japanese people. 

Evening: Enjoy a Kaiseki-style dinner featuring Snow Crab specialty. Stay overnight in Yamanashi.

• Experience an Onsen bath – a type of hot spring therapy traditional to Japan.

DAY 5: YAMANASHI – TOKYO – NARITA (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER)

Morning: Have breakfast. Check out. The group will transfer to Tokyo for sightseeing:

• Imperial Palace: The residence and workplace of the Japanese Emperor, an imposing architectural landmark in the heart of Tokyo. Surrounded by vast gardens and ancient moats, it bears the strong imprint of Japanese imperial history and culture (visit and take photos from outside). 

Lunch: Have lunch. Continue sightseeing:

• Asakusa Temple: Also known as Sensoji – with its distinctive Japanese architecture, this is arguably Tokyo's oldest and most important temple. Take photos with the giant paper lantern hanging centrally at the main gate, a symbol of Asakusa.
• Stroll along Nakamise Street, leading to Asakusa Temple, bustling with hundreds of stalls selling traditional goods, souvenirs, and local delicacies.
• Tokyo Skytree: One of Japan's iconic landmarks (photo stop outside).
• Stroll and shop at the Akihabara electronics district, associated with famous anime and manga characters prominently displayed in stores (if time permits).

DAY 6: NARITA – HO CHI MINH CITY (LIGHT BREAKFAST ON BOARD)

Morning: Check out from the hotel. Have breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Narita Airport for check-in to board your flight back to Ho Chi Minh City. The group will have lunch on board the plane. 

Afternoon: Land at Tan Son Nhat Airport. The tour concludes. Your guide will bid you farewell, and we hope to see you again on future journeys!