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Stop At: Shinjuku Washington Hotel, 3-chōme-2-9 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tōkyō-to 160-0023, Japan

Meet with your tour conductor at the 3rd floor of the hotel.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Chateau Katsunuma, 4729, Katsunumacho Hishiyama, Koshu 409-1302 Yamanashi Prefecture

Travel by coach to Yamanashi Prefecture. Known as a wine-making region, the prefecture harvests high-quality grapes. Sip on Japanese wine at the Chateau Katsunuma winery, and browse for bottles to buy and take home during your half-hour visit.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Iwanamino Orchards, 1579-1 Enzanoyashiki, Koshu, Yamanashi 404-0053, Japan

Your next stop is the city of Enzan. Stroll around the Village of Dried Persimmons, Koro-kaki no Sato, for around 15 minutes, and see the persimmons strung together like beads and hung like curtains as they dry in the sun.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: 信玄館, 2311-1 Enzanoyashiki, Koshu, Yamanashi 404-0053, Japan

Walk onward to Shingen Yakata restaurant for a lunch of Koshu wine beef and the local hearty "Hoto" hot-pot, made with miso soup, thick noodles and seasonal vegetables. For those who cannot eat beef, an alternative meal can also be prepared (please specify your preference in the "Special Requirements" field at the time of booking, and also write what kind of food you can eat. Please not that this alternative arrangement cannot be made on the day of the tour).

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Arakurayama Sengen Park, 3353-1 Arakura, Fujiyoshida 403-0011 Yamanashi Prefecture

After the lunch break, you’ll travel to Arakurayama Sengen Park to admire the views of Mt. Fuji together with the famous red-lacquered, 5-storey Chureito pagoda and a beautiful display of autumn foliage. The 30-minute walk to the vantage point takes 400 uphill steps, but once at the top, you’ll have over an hour to relax and enjoy the sights.

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Stop At: Sagami Lake Resort Pleasure Forest, 1634 Wakayanagi, Midori-ku, Sagamihara 252-0175 Kanagawa Prefecture

Then, head to Sagami Lake Resort Pleasure Forest to see the Sagamiko Illumillion lights display. The display is the largest of its kind in the Kanto region, showcasing around 6 million lights.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Maple Corridor, Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0304, Japan

Continue to Lake Kawaguchi for more vistas of Mt. Fuji amid a backdrop of fall colors.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Shinjuku Station West Exit Event Space, 1 Chome-5 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan

After a long day full of attractions, you’ll travel back to the starting point in Tokyo’s Shinjuku area. Arrival is expected at around 19:00 to Shinjuku Washington Hotel (by request only) and to nearby Shinjuku Station West Exit.

Duration: 5 minutes

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Included

Transportation by coach
Lunch
English or Chinese-speaking tour conductor/staff
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Entry/Admission - 信玄館
Entry/Admission - Sagami Lake Resort Pleasure Forest

Not included

Food and drinks (unless specified)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Infant (0-2 years old) are free of charge with no arrangement
Child (3-5 years old) rate includes bus seat only.
Delays, shortenings 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 refund.
If poor weather conditions such as typhoon, heavy snow, or otherwise cause the tour to be cancelled, you will be informed prior to 3pm the day before tour departure. In this event, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
According to traffic conditions etc, the order of the itinerary may be changed and the bus arrival may be delayed
During the autumn foliage viewing season, roads and sightseeing spots might become congested and arrival to each place might be delayed. In some cases, shortenings or omissions may occur due to congestion during this time
The best time to view the autumn foliage varies depending on the weather and temperature of the season. This tour is organized with reference to the blooming conditions of previous years, however blooming season varies depending on the climate. The best time to see autumn leaves in the sites of this tour is usually between early and late November. In some cases you might not able to enjoy the scenery as shown in the photo and you may have a shorter visiting time
If the weather is not favorable, you might not be able to see Mt. Fuji
Meal contents are subject to change due to availability on the day.
If you cannot eat beef, an alternative dish can be prepared. Please specify your preference in the "Special Remaks" field when booking the tour, and also write what kind of food you can eat. Please not that this alternative arrangement cannot be accepted on the day of the tour
Wearing clothes and shoes that let you move easily and comfortably is strongly recommended. You will have to walk up for approx. 20-30 minutes (400 steps) one way to the cherry blossoms viewing spot at Arakurayama Sengen Park. Please note the bus cannot take you to the viewing spot
It will be cold in the evening during the visit to the illumination event. It is strongly recommended to bring extra clothes
Not recommended for travelers with leg problems. This tour requires a lot of walking, specially at Arakurayama Sengen Park (You will need to climb 400 steps one way).
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers