Photography holidays

Japan Autumn Colours

Red maples in Kyoto, Fuji above autumn lakes and Nara's temples in November.

Trip at a glance

Duration9 days / 8 nights
Starts inTokyo
RouteTokyo · Mount Fuji & Hakone · Kyoto · Nara
Places4 destinations
CountryJapan
Ideal forPhotography holidays, Couples' holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-1Z62OA

Best time to visit: Late March to May and October to November

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Tokyo, Japan

Trip overview

Red maples in Kyoto, Fuji above autumn lakes and Nara's temples in November.

The route spends 2 nights in Tokyo, 2 nights in Mount Fuji & Hakone, 3 nights in Kyoto and 1 night in Nara, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits photography holidays and couples' holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Shibuya CrossingSenso-ji, AsakusaMeiji ShrineLake KawaguchikoChureito PagodaHakone ropeway and OwakudaniFushimi Inari ShrineKinkaku-jiArashiyama Bamboo GroveTodai-ji

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Tokyo

Arrive via Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) airports and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Sushi breakfast at Toyosu or Tsukiji Outer Market

Day 2Tokyo: Sumo practice viewing and Shibuya Crossing

Sumo practice viewing
Shibuya Crossing: World's busiest pedestrian crossing

Day 3Tokyo to Mount Fuji & Hakone

Travel from Tokyo to Mount Fuji & Hakone by private vehicle
Check in at your Mount Fuji & Hakone hotel
Lake Kawaguchiko: Classic Fuji reflections

Day 4Mount Fuji & Hakone: Hakone ropeway and Owakudani and Lake Ashi cruise

Hakone ropeway and Owakudani: Volcanic valley
Lake Ashi cruise: Pirate-ship cruise

Day 5Mount Fuji & Hakone to Kyoto

Travel from Mount Fuji & Hakone to Kyoto by road or train, or fly where it saves time (we compare options in your quote)
Check in at your Kyoto hotel
Temple walks

Day 6Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kinkaku-ji

Fushimi Inari Shrine: Thousands of red torii gates
Kinkaku-ji: Golden Pavilion

Day 7Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Gion

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove: Bamboo forest walk
Gion: Geisha district

Day 8Kyoto to Nara

Travel from Kyoto to Nara by private vehicle
Check in at your Nara hotel
Temple walk

Day 9Depart from Nara

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Kansai International Airport (KIX) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Sunrise and sunset kept free for shooting
Hotels close to the best viewpoints
Extra time where weather can spoil the shot
Local guides who know the angles
A relaxed pace with two-night stays where possible

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Tokyo: Get an IC card (Suica or Pasmo) for trains and convenience stores.
Mount Fuji & Hakone: Stay overnight in a ryokan; the best Fuji views are early in the morning.
Kyoto: Hike Fushimi Inari early in the morning before 8 am.
Nara: Buy deer crackers from licensed sellers only and hold them out of reach until the deer bow.

At a glance

Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Route: Tokyo, Mount Fuji & Hakone, Kyoto, Nara
Ideal for: Photography holidays, Couples' holidays
Best time: Late March to May and October to November; October to February for clearest views; Late March to early April; November
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-1Z62OA

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 8 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Tokyo: Late March to May and October to November. Mount Fuji & Hakone: October to February for clearest views. Kyoto: Late March to early April; November. Nara: Late March to May and October to November.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Tokyo (Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) airports). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.

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