Japan Holidays is a 100% Australian-owned, specialist, fully accredited travel agency backed by ATIA and JNTO. With teams in Australia and an office in Tokyo, our specialists have crafted unforgettable, expert-led journeys for over 25 years. We show clients the Japan we love, prioritise using independent, locally owned businesses and boutique accommodation stays.
Autumn is the perfect time to travel in Japan, as the weather begins to cool and outdoor walks among the beautiful foliage become a joy. Travelling Japan in autumn with a small group also gives you the perfect balance of seasonal beauty, exclusive access, and stress-free logistics. All tickets on trains and buses are secured well in advance, all large luggage is sent ahead allowing you to travel light on trains, as well as Japan Holidays guides know how to skip long queues at major tourist spots as well as restaurants. Most importantly, the small group tours allow you to travel at a personalised pace.
Japan Holidays – Kakunodate Samurai District
Japan Holidays Classic Autumn Tour has been operating for over 5 years, led by accomplished Senior Tour Leader Juliane Suzuki. This Tour operates from 22nd November – 5th December’26 and travels through famous spots for viewing Japan’s Autumn Leaves, including: Hakone, where we get a magnificent view of Mt Fuji, well-known national parks and gardens, quaint villages and mountain towns. Scenic train rides, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, wonderful cities, unforgettable shopping, sumptuous dining experiences and even a relaxing soak in a soothing bath — the 14 days/13 nights Classic Autumn Tour has it all.
https://japanholidays.com.au/trip/classic-autumn-tour-2026/ from AUD11,600 per person
The Tohoku region of Japan, north of Tokyo on the main island of Honshu, offers a shorter 9-day Tohoku Autumn Leaves tour departing 23rd October-31st October ’26.
Japan Holidays – CAT_kamakura
https://japanholidays.com.au/trip/tohoku-autumn-leaves-tour-2026/ from AUD6,100
Japan Holidays’ locally based staff member, Ken Takenaga, will fully guide this tour. At the peak of fall colours, this trip will immerse you in a fascinating array of culture, castles, historical landmarks, gardens and enchanting inns. Travelling Tohoku in autumn offers a spectacular, crowd-free alternative to Japan’s classic golden route.
If you have clients dreaming of Japan’s vibrant autumn colours without the massive crowds, this is your chance to sell to them. We have a few unexpected vacancies on the upcoming small group journeys through Japan listed above. Because this is a small group with strict capacity limits, these vacancies won’t last. Please contact Japan Holidays for further details.
Visit Japan Holidays https://japanholidays.com.au/ for more information and bookings, and email: [email protected], Tel: +61(0)2 6674-4185.
