Japan becomes
an artist's palette
twice a year

In autumn the
trees blaze with
brilliant hues

The Japanese have
a long tradition of
appreciating the
fall foliage . . .

. . . which is featured
prominently in all
Japanese arts
and crafts

Begin in Kyoto,
the ancient
cultural capital
of Japan

Tour famous
temples and
shrines, including
the Heian Shrine, . . .

. . . the Golden
Pavillion, and. . .

. . . the Ryoanji
Temple's 15th
Century gardens

See the country's
most important pilgrimage site,
the Kiyomizu Temple

Take an optional
tour to the UNESCO
site of Koyasan

Marvel at the
amazing number
of memorial markers
on this holy mountain

Visit Kenrokuen
Garden, Japan's most
famous landscape garden . . .

. . . and the Myoruji
(Ninja) Temple

Yamanaka Onsen
is a quaint mountain
village . . .

. . . known for
its hot springs

The UNESCO site
of Shirakawago
is a remote|
mountain village
dating back to
the 16th century

Takayama is the
town that time forgot
nestled in the Japan Alps

Takayama is as close
to Old Japan as you
can possibly get

Hida Folk Village
is an open-air museum
exhibiting over 30
traditional farm houses

Take the ropeway
up Mt. Shinhodaka . . .

. . . for a walk on the
summit featuring
alpine views and
spectacular foliage

Whisk by
high-speed
train to Tokyo

Our hotel is located
in the Shinjuku
entertainment district

Enjoy fast-paced
nightlife . . .

. . . delicious food . . .

. . . beautiful
scenery . . .

. . . a rich cultural
heritage . . .

. . . and blazing
colors during this
exciting tour . . .

. . . in a land of
timeless beauty
and artistic design