Momiji Nov 19, 2026 & Sakura Mar 21, 2027 Departures · Shirakawa-go UNESCO Village · Onsen Experience · Flights Included
- Shirakawa-go, a fairy-tale UNESCO World Heritage village
- Takayama and the Japanese Alps
- A genuine Japanese onsen experience
- Carefully selected accommodations
- A well-paced mix of sightseeing and cultural discovery
Japan has always been the stuff travelers' daydreams are made of. Very few tours today manage to strike the right balance between modernity, tradition, nature, and genuine cultural immersion.
This trip was built to give travelers a complete, elegant window into Japan during two of its most beautiful seasons. Depart on November 19, 2026 for momiji season, when maple leaves turn the landscape ablaze in red — or on March 21, 2027 for sakura season, when Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, and the Japanese Alps turn into a vast landscape of pink and white blossoms.
Most classic tours stop at Tokyo and Kyoto. This one goes further, and also takes you to Shirakawa-go, a fairy-tale UNESCO World Heritage village, through Takayama and the Japanese Alps, with a genuine Japanese onsen experience, carefully chosen accommodations, and a well-paced mix of sightseeing and cultural discovery.
This trip was designed as a real emotional and cultural experience — something well beyond a checklist of sights.
Momiji season is considered one of Japan's most spectacular natural displays; sakura season is one of its most iconic and poetic. Either way, the landscapes turn colors so striking that many travelers consider it a once-in-a-lifetime sight.
Japan is now regarded as one of Asia's priciest destinations. And yet, departing from Canada, this trip starts at only CA$4,999 per person, and includes round-trip international flights, carefully selected 3★ and 4★ hotels, ground transportation throughout Japan, guide service, numerous meals, and entrance fees to the major sites — a remarkably competitive rate very few tours on the Canadian market currently match.
This trip is an ideal fit for Japan lovers, anyone passionate about Asian culture, travelers who want both authenticity and refinement, photography and landscape enthusiasts, and anyone who dreams of a Japan that feels poetic and timeless.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Canada to Tokyo
Departure from major Canadian cities, on an international flight bound for Tokyo.
Day 2 — Tokyo
Arrival in Tokyo — your guide will be waiting to welcome you and take you to the hotel. Hotel: Metropolitan Tokyo Hotel or similar.
Day 3 — Tokyo (breakfast/lunch)
Visit the iconic Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, pass beneath the Kaminarimon Gate, and wander down Nakamise Street. From there, head to Odaiba, the futuristic district on Tokyo Bay. In the afternoon, visit Meiji Shrine before taking in the famous Shibuya crossing. Hotel: same as above.
Day 4 — Tokyo to Mt. Fuji (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
An exterior visit of the Imperial Palace, followed by free time in the elegant Ginza district. From there, depart for the Mt. Fuji region and check into a Japanese hot-spring hotel for an onsen experience. Hotel: Fuji Mifuji Hotel or similar.
Day 5 — Mt. Fuji to Suwa (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
Visit the traditional village of Oshino Hakkai and take in the countryside around Mt. Fuji. Stop at Fuji Peace Park for a spectacular view of the sacred mountain. Check into a hotel in the mountain region for another onsen experience. Hotel: TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama or similar.
Day 6 — Takayama to Shirakawa-go to Nagoya (breakfast/lunch)
Discover Takayama, a charming, beautifully preserved traditional town. Then visit the celebrated village of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue on to Nagoya. Hotel: International Hotel Nagoya or similar.
Day 7 — Nagoya to Nara to Kyoto (breakfast/lunch)
Depart for Nara, once Japan's imperial capital. Visit Nara Park, home to its famously friendly deer, and Todaiji Temple. Take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Continue to Kyoto and stroll through the historic Gion district. Hotel: Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma or similar.
Day 8 — Kyoto (breakfast)
Visit the Golden Pavilion, Kinkaku-ji. Discover Arashiyama and the famous Togetsukyo Bridge. In the afternoon, visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple and wander through Kyoto's historic backstreets. Hotel: same as above.
Day 9 — Kyoto to Osaka (breakfast)
Visit Nijo Castle and enjoy a traditional Nishijin kimono showcase. Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and walk beneath its famous rows of red torii gates. Continue on to Osaka. Hotel: Osaka KKR Hotel or similar.
Day 10 — Osaka (breakfast)
Discover Osaka Castle, then visit Kuromon Market and wander through the lively Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori districts. Free time to soak up Osaka's energy. Hotel: same as above.
Day 11 — Osaka to Canada (breakfast)
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Canada.
