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Experience 2 of Japan’s most beautiful seasonal highlights in a single day, where vibrant autumn leaves and delicate cherry blossoms can be seen at the same time. Travel from Osaka aboard the limited express Hinotori train, designed for comfort with spacious seating and a unique back shell structure that allows you to recline without concern for the seat behind you.
Enjoy a traditional Nagoya specialty lunch of hitsumabushi, grilled eel served over rice, before visiting Korankei Gorge, one of Japan’s most celebrated autumn foliage spots. Continue to Obara, where a rare variety of cherry trees blooms twice a year, creating the unusual and unforgettable sight of soft pink blossoms set against autumn colors.
- Ride the Hinotori limited express train with comfortable seating
- Enjoy Nagoya specialty hitsumabushi lunch
- Visit Korankei Gorge during peak autumn foliage
- See rare Obara cherry blossoms blooming in autumn
- Experience 2 contrasting seasons in one day
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet in front of FamilyMart outside East ticket gates of Kintetsu Namba Station. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time. The tour conductor will be holding a flag and a placard with the local tour operator's logo.
Itinerary
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1
After meeting your tour conductor, you will depart from Kintetsu Osaka Namba Station at 8:00 AM and board the Kintetsu limited express "Hinotori" in a regular seat. This modern train is designed for a comfortable journey, featuring seats with a back shell structure that allows you to recline without affecting the passenger behind you. The ride itself becomes part of the experience, offering a relaxed start as you travel toward Nagoya. Train details will be provided approximately 1 week before departure.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Nagoya
Upon arrival at Kintetsu Nagoya Station, you will head into the city for lunch. You will enjoy hitsumabushi, one of Nagoya’s most famous local dishes, featuring grilled eel served over rice. This traditional meal is known for its rich flavor and unique style of eating. Due to the schedule, lunch will be served from around 11:00, earlier than typical mealtimes.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Next, travel to Korankei Gorge, one of Japan’s most renowned locations for autumn foliage. The valley becomes especially vibrant from mid-November to early December, when the surrounding maple trees turn shades of red, orange, and yellow. Walking through the area, you will find paths and viewpoints where the colorful leaves frame the river and bridges, creating classic seasonal scenery that attracts visitors from across Japan.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Continue to Obara, home to the unique Shikizakura, a rare type of cherry tree that blooms twice a year, in spring and again in autumn. From mid-November to early December, you can see these soft pink blossoms at the same time as autumn leaves, creating a distinctive contrast of colors that is rarely found elsewhere. The combination of delicate cherry blossoms and seasonal foliage offers a memorable and unusual landscape.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
After sightseeing, return to Kintetsu Nagoya Station and board a Kintetsu limited express train with reserved seating for your journey back to Osaka. The tour concludes with arrival at Kintetsu Osaka Namba Station between approximately 8:00 and 9:55 PM, with stops at Yamato Yagi, Tsuruhashi, and Osaka Uehommachi along the way. Train details will be provided approximately 1 week before departure.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is operated for both Japanese and foreign customers. A Japanese tour conductor will accompany the group and provide key information using a translation app. Please note that the tour conductor is not a tour guide and will focus on sharing essential information during the tour.
- Infants (0-2 years old) are free of charge with no tour inclusions. Child (3-5 years old) price includes a train and bus seats only.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is operated for both Japanese and foreign customers. A Japanese tour conductor will accompany the group and provide key information using a translation app. Please note that the tour conductor is not a tour guide and will focus on sharing essential information during the tour.
- Infants (0-2 years old) are free of charge with no tour inclusions. Child (3-5 years old) price includes a train and bus seats only.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be contacted 7 days prior to your travel date and offered an alternative or full refund.
- Delays, shortenings of the tour or omissions made to the itinerary due to traffic, weather or other circumstances that are beyond the control of the tour operator are not subject to a refund
- Please note that we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests, including food allergies. If you have specific dietary needs, we recommend making your own meal arrangements. No refunds will be provided for meals.
- Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes
- Due to traffic conditions, the order of the itinerary may change
- During the autumn leaves viewing season, roads and sightseeing spots become heavily congested and arrival to each place could be delayed. In some cases, you may have a shorter visiting time at the places visited.
- The best time to view autumn leaves/cherry blossoms varies depending on the weather and temperature of the season. The tour schedule is based on the condition of the autumn leaves/cherry blossoms in the past years. However, there are some cases where you are not able to enjoy the scenery as in the photo. Please note there will be no refund regardless of the conditions of the autumn leaves/cherry blossoms. If the conditions of the autumn leaves are poor, visiting times may be shortened. Typical Peak Season: mid November to early December.
- Lunch will be served at 11:00 due to the schedule, which is earlier than usual.
- Operated by Club Tourism, a leading Japanese travel company with over 70 years of experience, this high-quality tour is designed with care and attention to detail. Accompanied by a tour leader known for excellent hospitality, the experience has received high praise from travelers of many nationalities, allowing you to join with confidence.
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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