Autumn 2023 Japan Kumano Tour (6d/5n)
Join us on the Japan Kumano Tour in the autumn of 2023!
The fall season when the leaves turn to vibrant reds and yellows is a beautiful season to travel to Japan. The many historical sights will look even more impressive with the foliage in the background, and the temperature is agreeable. On this Kumano-focused tour, you will visit many places on the beautiful Kii peninsula where you will visit spiritually important places such as the ancient temple complex of Koyasan and nature trails of the Kumano Kodo with its amazing waterfalls. Your stay at a Shukubo temple accommodation will also be an unforgettable experience.
Japan Kumano Tour Description
- Enjoy the fall foliage in the beautiful nature of Wakayama
- Discover some of the most important spiritual places of Japan with impressive traditional architecture
- Taste a variety of local dishes including a special vegetarian Buddhist cuisine and the freshest tuna you have ever had
Wifi is available on the bus and in the hotels.
Tour Date and Price
Arrival and departure: Starts and ends in Osaka
Tour date: autumn 2023* (6 days and 5 nights) *exact dates TBA. If you’d like to be updated once the dates are known, please let us know with the inquiry form below and we will add you to our mailing list.
Tour price: USD 1,980 (price per person, based on twin/triple room occupancy)
Single room price: USD 2,380
Kumano Tour Highlights
Day 1: Arrival (Kansai or Itami) – Osaka : Transfer to hotel in Osaka
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Transfer to Hotel
Day 2: Osaka – Koyasan
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Konpon Daito
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Kongobuji Temple
Day 3: Koyasan – Kumano
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Fire Ritual
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Okunoin
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Kumano Hongu Taisha
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Oyunohara
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Kawayu Hot Spring
Day 4: Kumano – River Cruise – Nachi
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Kumano River Cruise
Day 5: Nachi-Katsuura – Shirahama – Osaka
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Hashikuiiwa
Day 6: Osaka – Kansai Airport
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Airport (Kansai or Itami)- Osaka
Day 2: Osaka – Koyasan
Day 3: Koyasan – Kumano
Day 4: Kumano – River Cruise – Nachi Waterfalls – Nachi Katsuura
Day 5: Nachi Katsuura – Shirahama – Osaka
Day 6: Osaka – Airport Transfer
INCLUDED
- 4 nights Western-style accommodation and 1 night at Shukubo (guest house of a temple in Koyasan) accommodation
- Meet and greet upon arrival at Narita or Haneda Airport
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Private coach transfers between destinations in Japan
- Comprehensive escort of our licensed professional English-speaking tour guide described in the itinerary
- Meals as described in the itinerary (12 meals)
- Admission fees to sites, gardens, and museums listed in the itinerary
EXCLUDED
- 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
- Gratuities
EXTEND PLAN
You can also extend your vacation before/after the tour to Tokyo, Osaka, or other areas. We can provide an extension for the same hotel that you are staying at during the tour for 15,000 yen ~ per night, per person. We can also help you plan your additional days. Please contact us for more details.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Transport: Travel by air-conditioned, private coach, baggage handling free
Arrival / Departure Airports: For arrivals at Kansai or Itami airport, this tour starts and ends in Osaka.
Meal Requests: Vegetarian, halal 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 10 AM. If you plan to stay extra nights before the start of the tour, please arrange your own hotel transfer
Tour schedule and prices subject to change without notice
CANCELLATION POLICY
46 days or more prior to arrival date in Japan: no penalty
45-31 days prior to arrival date in Japan: 10% of the tour fee
30-15 days prior to arrival date in Japan: 20% of the tour fee
14- 8 days prior to arrival date in Japan: 30% of the tour fee
7 – 3 days prior to arrival date in Japan: 50% of the tour fee
Less than 3 days prior to arrival date in Japan: 100% of the tour fee
Feedback from Clients
- Jennifer M. – 2018 Autumn –
- Overall I loved the tour and felt it gave me a good overview of Japan
We loved Kyoto with the Golden Pavillion and Gion the best. The hotel in Tokyo was really amazing, and I loved the Japanese food we had. Guide Kazu was very kind, helpful and friendly. We covered a lot of ground and saw a lot, and overall I loved the tour and felt it gave me a good overview of Japan.
Vanessa F. – 2018 Autumn –- The best were the food, Mt. Fuji and the geisha in Gion
The hotels and food were excellent and guide Hisakazu was the best! He was very attentive, knowledgeable and very kind. The sights were very good and full of culture. I really enjoyed our tour, if anything I wished we had a bit more time to see everything.
Dylan D. – 2019 Autumn –- Overall extremely happy and satisfied with the tour, how it was planned and organized
We were very happy and satisfied with the tour, all hotels were good, and the Japanese food was varied and of great quality. Guide Kazu was very good, helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. We liked the fact that it was a small tour group.
