“Maple Trails & Timeless Towns: An October Escape to Central Japan”

Chubu 6D5N

Itinearary

Day 1 | Arrival at Nagoya Chubu Airport → Shirakawa-go → Hotel Check-in
🍽️ Lunch, Dinner🏠 Hotel Associa Takayama Resort (JR-Central Hotels) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar

Trip Highlight: Step back in time at a UNESCO heritage village surrounded by mountains and traditional thatched-roof homes.
Main Spots:Shirakawa-go: Wander through a preserved mountain village featuring Gassho-style farmhouses and panoramic viewpoints. A picturesque start to your autumn journey.

Shirakawa-go

Hotel Associa Takayama Resort

Shirakawa-go

Hotel Associa Takayama Resort

Day 2 | Miyagawa Morning Market → Hida no Sato → Takayama Jinya
🍽️ Hotel Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner🏠 Hotel Associa Takayama Resort (JR-Central Hotels) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar

Trip Highlight: Experience the culture and flavors of Takayama, from morning markets to Edo-period heritage.
Main Spots:Miyagawa Morning Market: A vibrant riverside market offering local produce, crafts, and regional treats.Hida no Sato: Open-air museum with traditional farmhouses showcasing Hida folk culture and architecture.Takayama Jinya: Step into history at this well-preserved Edo-era government office surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Hida no Sato

Takayama Jinya

Day 3 | Kamikochi
🍽️ Hotel Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner🏠 Hotel Associa Takayama Resort (JR-Central Hotels) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar

Trip Highlight: Hike through one of Japan’s most scenic alpine valleys while admiring peak autumn colors.
Main Spots:Kamikochi: A paradise for nature lovers. Stroll along the Azusa River, cross Kappa Bridge, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere under golden foliage.

Kamikochi

Day 4 | Narai-juku → Paradise in the Sky, Japan's No. 1 Starry Sky Tour (Star Village Achi)
🍽️ Hotel Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner🏠 Achi no Sato Hirugami ⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar

Trip Highlight: Travel the old Nakasendo trail and gaze at the stars from Japan’s clearest night sky.
Main Spots:Narai-juku: A well-preserved Edo-era post town with wooden buildings and nostalgic charm. Perfect for strolling and souvenir shopping.Starry Sky Tour: Located in Achi Village, this is one of Japan’s top stargazing spots with minimal light pollution.
##Achi no Sato Hirugami: Relax in a traditional onsen ryokan with natural hot springs and local cuisine.

Narai-juku

Achi no Sato Hirugami

Starry Sky Tour

Achi no Sato Hirugami

Day 5 | Korankei Gorge → Toyota Commerotive Museum of Industry and Technology
🍽️ Hotel Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner🏠 Hotel Keihan Nagoya ⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar

Trip Highlight: Blend the beauty of nature with cutting-edge innovation on your journey to Nagoya.
Main Spots:Korankei Gorge: A famous autumn spot known for its stunning maple leaves and scenic riverside trails.Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology: Explore Japan’s transformation through engineering – from textile machines to world-class automobiles.