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Best of Hokkaido & Honshu: Autumn Leaves & Salmon Run

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Best of Hokkaido & Honshu: Autumn Leaves & Salmon Run

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15 days 14 nights

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This autumn tour through Japan combines the enchanting fall colors of Hokkaido with the best sightseeing spots of Honshu.

This 15-day itinerary combines our Charms of Hokkaido: Autumn Leaves and Salmon Run Tour with our very popular Golden Route Japan Autumn Tour. Join this tour to immerse yourself in the wonderful nature and wildlife of a Hokkaido bright with fall colors, followed by an introduction to the most popular destinations in Honshu in an unforgettable autumn tour!

Start with a trip from Chitose to Shiraoi to watch the annual fall salmon run. Every year, the salmon of Hokkaido swim upstream many rivers of Hokkaido, and you can see the entire life cycle of Japan’s salmon at the Salmon Hometown Chitose Aquarium. Witness Hokkaido’s most enchanting season in Sounkyo as you view two spectacular waterfalls, then enjoy a nature cruise around the Shiretoko Peninsula, bursting with fall colors! Observe some of the local wildlife of Hokkaido, including the Ezo red fox at the Kitakitsune Farm in Kitami and the Tancho “red-crowned” crane at the Akan International Crane Center in Kushiro.

Continue your tour with a flight to Osaka, where your group will begin their exploration of mainland Japan. Beginning with Nara, where you will be inspired by the intricate architecture and towering monuments, including the Great Buddha statue, and you'll understand why this city is considered the birthplace of Buddhism in Japan. Spend two days in the ancient city of Kyoto, where you will have exclusive access to the city’s gardens, temples, shrine, castle and specialty shops. On our Autumn itinerary, we will also visit Arashiyama for its famous Togetsu Bridge, bamboo groves, and Tenryuji Temple where you can have a glimpse of traditional Zen landscape garden design. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a green tea ceremony with an apprentice geisha (maiko). Take a day in Koka to uncover the multicultural artifact collection at the Miho Museum. On the way to Tokyo, we will take the Hakone Ropeway to see the boiling pools of Owakudani and, weather permitting, enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Fuji. Finally, enjoy a sightseeing tour of all of Tokyo’s most top sightseeing spots, including Shibuya Crossing, Asakusa Sensoji Temple, and the Tokyo Skytree.

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Dates & Price

2025

Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Save Status
Sun. Oct 19, 2025 Sun. Nov 2, 2025 USD $6098.00 Sapporo Tokyo Deluxe Guarantee / Book Now  

2026

Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Save Status
Sun. Oct 18, 2026 Sun. Nov 1, 2026 USD $6098.00 Sapporo Tokyo Deluxe Guarantee / Book Now  

Please Note:

All prices are per person, based on twin (double on request) or triple occupancy.
International flights are not included on our tours - this allows you the flexibility to choose your own departure and get the best value for your money!

We can arrange international flights for US customers if needed, please ask for details.

Deposit

We require US$200 deposit per person to hold the space at time of booking and the final payment is due 2 month prior to departure.

What's included

  • • 11 nights Western style and 3 nights Japanese style accommodation
  • • Meet and greet upon arrival at Sapporo New Chitose Airport
  • • Domestic flight from Kushiro to Osaka
  • • Airport transfers on arrival and departure
  • • Private coach transfers between destinations in Japan
  • • Comprehensive escorted with AJT professional English speaking tour guide

  •   Meals
  • • Breakfast everyday
  • • 9 lunches and 5 dinners

  • Admission fees and activities
  • • All entry fees to sites, activities listed in the itinerary

What's NOT included

  • • International Airfares
  • • Meals that are not included in the itinerary
  • • Travel Insurance
  • • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
  • • Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills

Additional Information

Transport

Travel by private coach between destinations, hassle free baggage handling.


Arrival Departure Airports
  • • For arrivals at New Chitose Airport (CTS), this tour starts in Sapporo and ends in Tokyo, with departures at Narita Airport (NRT).
  • • If you will be flying out from Haneda Airport (HND) instead of Narita Airport (NRT) on the last day, airport transfer is not included. We will provide full instructions for you to get to the airport in advance, or we can arrange shared shuttle service for you at US$75.00 per person per way.

Meal Requests

Vegetarian or special meals can be arranged.


Meet and Greet

Please note that the meet and greet and airport transfer to the first hotel is ONLY available on the first day of the tour after 11 AM. If you plan to stay extra nights before the start of the tour, we will provide full instructions in advance for you to transfer to your hotel on your own.


Itinerary In Brief

  • Day1   Arrive in Sapporo
  • Day2   Chitose - Shiraoi
  • Day3   Sapporo
  • Day4   Sapporo - Otaru
  • Day5   Asahikawa - Sounkyo
  • Day6   Kitami - Abashiri
  • Day7   Shiretoko - Lake Mashu - Lake Akan
  • Day8   Lake Akan - Kushiro
  • Day9   Flight to Osaka
  • Day10   Nara - Kyoto
  • Day11   Kyoto
  • Day12   Kyoto - Koka - Bullet Train Ride
  • Day13   Hakone - Mt. Fuji - Tokyo
  • Day14   Tokyo
  • Day15   Tour ends

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Hokkaido (Chitose / Shiraoi / Sapporo / Otaru / Asahikawa / Sounkyo / Kitami / Abashiri / Shiretoko / Lake Mashu / Lake Akan / Kushiro), Honshu (Nara / Kyoto / Koka / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Tokyo)


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