Japan
Golden Leaves & Timeless Traditions
14 Days
Golden Leaves & Timeless Traditions
14 Days
Experience Japan's Autumn Season
Japan is a multifaceted gem, where neon-lit cities meet tranquil alpine villages, timeless countryside, and well-preserved relics of its imperial and feudal past. Join us when autumn colours are vibrant, painting the landscape with a golden glow. We'll also step back in time in Takayama’s Old Town, and immerse ourselves in the timeless traditions of a ryokan, enjoying tatami mats, futons, and onsen baths.
Final payment is due July 30, 2025.
Deposit is $900 per person.
Land-only price is based on joining at the hotel in Tokyo and leaving at the hotel in Kyoto and excludes flights and airport transfers. Airfares from other gateways are available on request. Air inclusive prices are estimated and subject to confirmation before final payment. Refer to inclusive features for details.
Tour price is based on sharing a twin room at hotels and on a minimum of 20 members, based on rates, taxes and fees effective May 2025 and are subject to change due to factors beyond our control. Group to be escorted from Canada with a minimum of 20 group members.
Special Note: Your main luggage will not be accessible for several nights on this journey. It will be required that you bring a small overnight bag for clothing and personal items during these stays. Please be aware that porter services are limited at some locations. Full details will be provided in the final travel documentation.
Insurance is NOT INCLUDED but is highly recommended. Premiums are calculated based on the individual’s age, destination (country), trip length, and trip booking window – please contact our staff to receive a quote. Your coverage starts on the effective date of your confirmation of coverage. Please discuss your insurance coverage prior to booking. Refer to the enrollment form for terms and conditions.
Check out some of our frequently asked questions before booking your journey.
Our goal is to offer meaningful authentic experiences that inspire a deeper understanding of the world we inhabit. Through immersive sightseeing and engaging interactions with local people and cultural sites, we strive to foster a greater appreciation of our global community.
We go to great lengths to ensure the physical comfort of our members, providing excellent accommodations, delicious cuisine, comfortable transportation, and more. At the same time, we encourage them to embrace and engage with local customs.
All of our tours are carefully planned to provide a comfortable pace, quality accommodations, in-depth sightseeing, and fully inclusive pricing. We encourage you to compare our offerings with other tours available. Check to see exactly what is included and what extras you may be required to pay.
Almost all Craig Tours and Cruises include all prepaid costs, encompassing airfare and related taxes, hotel accommodations and/or cruise expenses with taxes and service fees, most meals as described for each departure, sightseeing with entrance fees, gratuities for included services (such as guides, drivers, hotel staff, porters), and even airport transfers. For those residing in southern Ontario, we provide transfers between your home and the airport in most areas, while other passengers receive a special credit or an overnight stay at an airport hotel, depending on the circumstances.
Not included in the published prices are personal services and items such as laundry, telephone calls, room service, and beverages with meals or otherwise (according to local customs; for example, beverages like water, tea, and coffee are typically not included in Europe except during breakfast). Shore excursions on ocean cruises are not included unless specified.
While taxes and fees are included in our prices, they always remain subject to change. Consequently, we may need to collect supplements to cover tax and fee increases that cannot be absorbed.