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Southern Japan & Okinawa - Autumn Leaves Tour

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Southern Japan & Okinawa - Autumn Leaves Tour

13 days 12 nights

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Single Supplement: USD $1080.00


Enjoy the autumn leaves throughout Southern Japan on a 13-day trip that includes must-see destinations in Southern Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa Island.

Discover the less-traveled regions of Southern Japan plus Okinawa on an unforgettable 13- day tour full of exciting locations and cultural experiences in Hiroshima, Himeji, Kurashiki, Beppu, Takamatsu, Takachiho, Nagasaki, and Okinawa Island - all during the beautiful autumn leaves season.

This tour departs from Osaka, visiting Himeji Castle and the Kurashiki Canals before departing to Shikoku Island to see splendid Ritsurin Park and the historic houses of Shikoku Mura. We cross the Seto Inland Sea over the Shimanami Kaido to Hiroshima, where we visit its Peace Memorial Park and Museum and the Floating Gate of Itsukushima Shrine. From there, we take a bullet train to Kyushu on the way to the town of Takachiho, stopping along the way at the Kitsuki Samurai Districts, the famous hot spring “Hells” of Beppu, and the Mt. Takasaki Monkey Park. We explore Takachiho’s connection to Shinto mythology by visiting Takachiho Gorge and Amano Iwato Shrine, and by attending a dramatic Yokagura performance that tells the stories of the Shinto pantheon. This portion of the tour wraps up in Nagasaki, seeing the monuments of the Peace Park and the Western European influence on the city through historic sites at Dejima, Glover Garden, and Oura Church. We stop for a dinner of mouthwatering Wagyu beef in Fukuoka before continuing to Okinawa Island.

The last week of the tour is spent in Okinawa, enchanting in the autumn season, where we experience its unique historic sites and local culture in addition to its natural splendor. We start the tour off visiting the Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters, which is a moving site from WW2 and the Battle of Okinawa. We attend an Okinawa Cooking Class featuring the native Okinawan longevity foods, and tour an awamori distillery, which makes the local liquor. We walk the international Kokusai Dori Shopping street and browse the foods at Makishi Public Market. The next day we visit the Sefa-Utaki religious site before traveling to Okinawa World to walk through the spectacular Gyokusendo Cave. We then admire the beauty of the Peace Memorial Park, and discover the tragic story of the Himeyuri girls at a local museum. In the evening, we attend a traditional Ryukyu Dance and Okinawan Dinner Show, an immersive introduction to local traditional culture. The following day, we begin with a visit to the ancient Ryukyu sites at Tamaudun Mausoleum and Shuri Castle, before taking a look around the lovely flora found at the Southeast Botanical Gardens. We finish up the day at Mihama American Village, a shopping center with an Americana flair. The final day of sightseeing features a trip to Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium - considered one of the best aquariums in Japan. The tour wraps up with a trip to explore the Nakijin Castle Ruins and a drive across scenic Kouri Bridge.

Take an in-depth tour of Southern Japan and Okinawa - its historic treasures, authentic culture, and natural splendor, on our 13-day group tour during the enchanting autumn leaves season. Transportation for our Southern Japan and Okinawa Tours use our comfortable and convenient private coach buses. Deluxe accommodations are included, with meals as listed on the itinerary. And you will be accompanied for the entire tour by one of our friendly and professional English-speaking guides. Please browse our detailed itinerary below for more information.

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Dates & Price

2025

Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Save Status
Sat. Nov 15, 2025 Thu. Nov 27, 2025 USD $5398.00 Osaka Okinawa Deluxe Guarantee / Book Now  

2026

Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Save Status
Sat. Nov 21, 2026 Thu. Dec 3, 2026 USD $5398.00 Osaka Okinawa 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 1 night Japanese style accommodation
  • • Meet and greet upon arrival at Osaka Kansai Airport
  • • Domestic flight from Fukuoka to Naha
  • • 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
  • • 7 lunches and 6 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 Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX), this tour starts in Osaka and ends in Naha, with departures at Naha Airport (OKA).
  • • Please note that the airport transfer from hotel to Naha Airport is available at 11:00 AM, please book your flight departing after 2:30 PM on day 6.

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 Osaka
  • Day2   Himeji - Kurashiki
  • Day3   Takamatsu
  • Day4   Shimanami Kaido - Hiroshima
  • Day5   Bullet Train Ride - Kitsuki - Beppu - Takachiho
  • Day6   Takachiho
  • Day7   Nagasaki
  • Day8   Domestic flight from Fukuoka to Naha
  • Day9   Okinawa
  • Day10   Okinawa
  • Day11   Okinawa
  • Day12   Okinawa
  • Day13   Tour Ends

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Himeji / Kurashiki / Takamatsu / Shimanami Kaido / Hiroshima / Kitsuki / Beppu / Takachiho / Nagasaki / Okinawa


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