Valerie Stewart

Tabi Travel Group

FALL in Love with Japan

Oct 8, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026
Japan

FALL in Love with Japan! October 8-16, 2026

 

Experience a soul-stirring blend of modern wonders, ancient culture, scenic nature, and wellness — all during Japan’s stunning autumn season.

Join us for a richly curated, small-group journey perfect for travelers seeking connection, culture, and curated adventure. From the vibrant pulse of Tokyo to the serene shores of Lake Biwa, this immersive experience brings Japan’s beauty and spirit to life — with the freedom to personalize your days along the way.

 

Itinerary Overview
 
Day 1 - October 9, 2026 - Welcome to Tokyo!
 
 
Arrive in Tokyo, Japan’s dynamic capital city. You’ll be greeted with a private transfer from the airport to your hotel. Settle in, rest after your flight, or start exploring the city at your own pace. Enjoy your first taste of Tokyo with nearby shops, ramen spots, or quiet walks in local neighborhoods.
 
  • Arrive in Tokyo (Haneda) * Group flights will be arranged from Atlanta (ATL).  If you are securing your own air, you must depart on October 8, 2026 to arrive in Tokyo on time to meet the group.  Exact times and flight schedule will be provided later.
  • Private airport transfer to hotel - Upon arrival you will travel to the hotel via private group transfer.  You must arrive with the group or earlier to receive this transfer
  • Rest and explore at leisure 
 
  • 🚌Transfer from airport to hotel (must arrive with majority of group)
  • 🏨Overnight in Tokyo
       Century Southern Tower Tokyo or similar
 
Day 2 - October 10, 2026 - Tokyo Immersion: Culture & City Vibes 
 
 
Enjoy a full day private tour of Tokyo with a local guide. Visit major landmarks like Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, The Imperial Palace, and unique neighborhoods such as Harajuku or Omotesando. Learn about Tokyo’s rich history and contemporary culture while traveling in comfort. It’s the perfect blend of old and new! 
 
  • 🍽 Breakfast in Hotel
  • 🏯Guided Tour & Transportation
  • 🏨Overnight in Tokyo
                  Century Southern Tower Tokyo or similar
 
Day 3 - October 11, 2026 - Choose Your Own Tokyo Adventure 
 
         
 

Enjoy a flexible day with THREE exciting optional excursions—or explore on your own!
Choose ONE of the following experiences:

  • 🎮 Mario Kart Tokyo Street Ride + TeamLab Planets TOKYO – Live your anime dreams in costume as you zip through the city on a real-life go-kart! Start your day around 10:00 AM with this unforgettable street karting adventure—yes, you’ll even ride over the Rainbow Bridge. Then immerse yourself in the surreal, interactive world of TeamLab Planets, where digital art meets water, mirrors, and light. A perfect combo for thrill-seekers and art lovers alike!

  • 🎢 Disney Sea Japan – Visit one of the most unique and beautiful theme parks in the world.

  • 🗻 Hakone/Mt. Fuji Tour – Enjoy scenic views, hot springs, and a chance to glimpse Mt. Fuji (available as group or solo booking).

 
  • 🍽 Breakfast in Hotel
  • 🏨Overnight in Tokyo
                  Century Southern Tower Tokyo or similar
 
Day 4 - October 12, 2026 - Culture, Nature & Onsen Relaxation in Shiga
 
 

Ride the bullet train from Tokyo to the serene Shiga region—home of Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest lake. Today’s journey includes:

  • 👘 Kimono Experience + Castle Tour – Step into the past with a traditional kimono as you explore historic Hikone Castle.

  • ♨️ Onsen Experience – Check into a lakeside ryokan with hot springs and enjoy a multi-course Kaiseki dinner to unwind and rejuvenate.

 
  • 🍽 Breakfast in Hotel
  • 🚅Bullet Train to Shiga (Maibara)
  • 👘 Kimono Experience + Castle Tour
  • 🏨Overnight in Shiga
                  Ogoto Onsen Yunoyado Komolebi Ryokan or similar 
 
Day 5 - October 13, 2026 - Free Day
 
 

Take a deep breath and reconnect with yourself in nature. Choose ONE of the following activities or enjoy a quiet free day:

  • 🚴‍♀️ E-Bike Tour + Farm Visit – Glide along Lake Biwa, make fresh mochi, and enjoy a cozy sukiyaki lunch.

  • ⛩ Kyoto Day Trip – Visit nearby Kyoto for its temples, tea culture, and timeless streets—go independently or as part of a prearranged small group.

  • 🧘‍♀️ Optional Add-Ons – Enjoy meditation, a tea ceremony, nature walks, or more time in the onsen.

 
  • 🍽 Breakfast in Hotel
  • 🏨Overnight in Shiga
                  Ogoto Onsen Yunoyado Komolebi Ryokan or similar
 
Day 6 - October 14, 2026 - Transfer to Osaka + Dontonbori Visit

After a scenic transfer to your hotel in Osaka, we will visit the Dontonbori area and take in the sights and sounds of this vibrant area. We will then have a fun farewell dinner where we try the local Osaka specialties of Okonomiyaki.

  • 🍽 Group Farewell Dinner – Enjoy our last meal together as group as we try specialties of Osaka

 
  • 🍽 Breakfast in Hotel
  • 🚌Transfer to Osaka
  • 🏨Overnight in Osaka
                  The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji/Centara Grand Hotel Osaka or similar 
 
Day 7 - October 15, 2026 - Final Free Day: Nara Tour or Universal Thrills 
 

Choose from TWO exciting day options to close out your Japan experience:

  • 🦌 Morning Tour to Nara – Visit the historic city of Nara to feed the sacred deer and explore Todai-ji Temple, with a free afternoon to continue exploring Osaka.

  • 🎡 Universal Studios Japan – Thrill yourself with rides, shows, and immersive worlds like Super Nintendo or Wizarding World of Harry Potter. End with a relaxing city stroll or stay and continue the fun in Universal City Walk.

 
  • 🍽 Breakfast in Hotel
  • 🏨Overnight in Osaka
                  The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji/Centara Grand Hotel Osaka or similar 
 
Day 8 - October 16, 2026 - Farewell & Departure  
 

Private airport transfers will take you to Kansai International Airport (KIX) for your journey home. Take with you unforgettable memories and the joy of your time in Japan.

 
  • 🍽 Breakfast in Hotel
  • 🚌Transfer to Osaka Airport (KIX)
 

☑️Includes:  

 

  • 3 Nights Accommodation in Tokyo
  • 2 Nights Accommodation in Shiga
  • 2 Nights Accommodation in Osaka 
  • Daily breakfast at the hotels
  • Private transfer from Tokyo airport to Tokyo Hotel 
  • Private transfers from Osaka Hotel to Kansai International Airport
  • Tokyo hotel to station transfer on private basis 
  • Tokyo to Shiga by bullet train (ordinary tickets included)
  • Shiga station to hotel transfer on private basis
  • Shiga to Osaka hotel transfer on private basis
  • Full day Tokyo city tour on private basis 
  • Kimono experience - Hikone Castle on private basis 
  • Applicable taxes
 

❌Does not include: 

  • Any Airfare/ Visa Fee/ Travel Insurance
  • Any meals other than those mentioned in the menu
  • Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature
  • Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
  • Night Surcharge for Airport transfers (JPY 10,000/- per way for arrivals and departures from 21:00 Hours to 06:00 Hours)
  • Transfers and Entrance fees other than specified
  • Mandatory Accommodation Taxes to be paid by the client directly at the hotel.
  • Tips to the drivers
  • Charges for separate luggage transfer that may be required due to Japan Bullet Train policy.
  • Guide services other than specified.

Roommates:
If you need a roommate, please let us know—we’ll do our best to help match you.
If you already have a roommate, please complete the booking form together. You’ll be able to split the payment across multiple cards during checkout.

Airfare Information:
Airfare is not included in this package and must be purchased separately.
Tabi Legacy will offer a group airfare option departing from Atlanta, GA (ATL). Ground transportation to the hotel in Tokyo will be coordinated based on this group’s arrival time.  To take advantage of the included transfer, you must arrive in Tokyo at or before the group’s arrival time. Other arrival times will be reviewed and handled individually.

Passport Requirements:
A valid passport is required for travel. Your passport must remain valid for at least 6 months beyond the trip’s departure date.  We highly recommend checking your passport's expiration date and researching visa requirements well in advance.

Traveling with Children:
Discounted child rates are available. To request a custom quote—including optional excursions—please email us at tabitravelgroup@gmail.com.

Cancellation policy:

Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable (60 days before the trip). For the balance amount, the below cancellation fee will be applicable. 
 
60 - 31 days prior to arrival – 40% of the Tour.
30 - 07 days prior to arrival – 75% of the Tour.
06 days - 72 hours prior to arrival - 100% of the Tour. No Refund
 
*Thank you to Unsplash for the photos used in this booking page.

Available Packages

NON Travel Agent Rate
Available until July 23, 2026

Starting At: $2,864.00
Deposit: $200.00 per person

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Travel Agent Rate (Available to Evolution Travel Agents Only!)
Available until July 23, 2026

Starting At: $2,737.00
Deposit: $200.00 per person

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Travel Agent & Non-Travel Agent (Same Room - Must be an Evolution Travel Agent)
Available until July 23, 2026

Starting At: $2,800.50
Deposit: $200.00 per person

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Extra Options

Toyko Go-Kart Experience
Available until August 31, 2026

$69.00

Scheduled for October 11th (Day 3)
Gallery picture 2 (from the experience provider) 
 
Tour Tokyo’s highlights in an unforgettable way—dressed up in costume, traveling by go-kart. Your tour is both fun and safe, with a safety briefing, and a guide to lead the way so you don’t get lost. During the tour, drive past many Tokyo landmarks including the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower, and access views of Tokyo Bay.
  • Care-free day with costume rental, kart rental, and guide included
  • Tour Tokyo in a fun and unique way—in a street go-kart tour
  • Choose from a variety of costumes of characters from games, comics, or anime
  • See many city highlights such as Tokyo Tower, and Rainbow Bridge

What's Included

  •  Lead Guide in a Kart
  •  Fuel surcharge
  •  Costume Rental Fee
  •  Kart Rental Fee
  •  All taxes, fees and handling charges

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Full Coverage Insurance
               ¥1,000.00 per person

ALL Participants will need an International Driving Permit issued in the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention from a government authorized association to drive in Japan. • EXCEPT participants with licenses issued in Switzerland, Germany, France, Taiwan, Belgium, or Monaco will need to obtain a Japanese translation of their license from the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF)
 
Drivers' licenses issued by countries not covered by the 1949 Geneva Convention (such as China, Indonesia, Mexico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, etc.) are not permitted to drive in Japan
 
Participants must carry their physical International Driving Permit (or for exceptional countries listed above that requires a Japanese translation, the physical domestic license + official translation) and physical passport.
 
Pricing is subject to change, based on availability. Depending upon when booked, we may be in multiple groups.

 



teamLabs Planets
Available until August 31, 2026

$36.00

Scheduled for October 11th (Day 3)
 
Official] teamLab Planets TOKYO, Toyosu 

teamLab Planets is a museum where you walk through water, created by art collective teamLab.

The artworks change depending on the presence of people, and the existence of the artworks is continuous with your body and with others.
Immerse yourself physically in the massive artwork spaces, perceive them with your body, and become one with the art.

*Please note that in some areas, you will need to be barefoot, and even adults may get wet up to knee level.  Some artworks cannot be experienced while wearing sandals without heel support or high-heeled footwear.
(Complimentary rental shoes are available.)



Hakone/Mt. Fuji Tour
Available until July 31, 2026

$75.00

Hakone Private Tour - Ropeway 

Hakone is a beloved destination known for its stunning scenery, 20 different types of hot springs, and breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji.

On this tour, your guide will meet you at your hotel before you journey out of Tokyo via the iconic Shinkansen (bullet train). From there, you'll experience the scenic Hakone mountain train winding through lush valleys, ride the ropeway with panoramic views—including Mt. Fuji on clear days—and enjoy a peaceful cruise on Lake Ashi.

One of the tour’s highlights is Owakudani, an active volcanic valley where you can witness steaming vents and other geothermal activity.

The guide’s favorite part? Lake Ashi—where Mt. Fuji rises majestically in the background, creating one of the most picture-perfect scenes in all of Japan.

 
As this is a private tour, pricing may vary based on the number of guests on the tour.
 
What‘s included
  • Guide fee
  • Lunch for the guide
What‘s not included
  • Transportation Cost (you and the guide) - 2-way ticket for Shinkansen : 6,560JPY/Person
  • Hakone free pass (You and the guide) : 5,000 JPY/Person
  • Your Lunch
  • Admission Fee (you and the guide)
(We will split the unincluded costs amongst the group)

Tokyo DisneySea
Available until July 31, 2026

$78.00

 
Tokyo DisneySea (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
 
What's included
1 Tokyo DisneySea 1-Day Passport ticket(s) on October 11, 2026
Tokyo DisneySea can be enjoyed for one day with this Park ticket
This ticket is valid only on the designated Park admission date and for the Park indicated on the ticket
Not included
Admission to Tokyo Disneyland
Transport
Other personal expenses

Lake Biwa E-Bike Tour, Farm Visit & Mochi Making
Available until July 31, 2026

$135.00

Electric bike tour at Lake Biwa  
 

Using electric bikes that provide an effortless, refreshing ride, this course follows beautiful lakeside roads up to stunning scenes of stepped rice terraces. You will enjoy a peaceful and relaxing day as a guest of Hira Village, a traditional village located at the foot of the Hira mountains, just a short hop from Kyoto. This is a slow-paced, off-the-beaten-track tour in the countryside showing a different side of Japan, where you can visit local shrines and wander along village streets free of tourist crowds.

 Farm-to-table lunch cooking is always a particular highlight of our home visit tours, as you are welcomed into the traditional home of a local farming family. Instructed by the lady of the house, indulge yourself in preparing a delicious lunch (a vegetarian menu is also available) using the freshest local ingredients.

 We hope you will join us on this tour and its feast of discoveries!

Perfect Kyoto Bus Tour
Available until July 31, 2026

$141.20

 
 
 
This guided tour helps you discover Kyoto’s dispersed temples, shrines, and cultural attractions in one day. Save time researching and planning your trip, by having the itinerary organized for you. Travel in an air-conditioned coach for a hassle-free day. Highlights include Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Sagano Bamboo Forest, and Kinkaku-ji Temple—admission tickets are included for all.
 
  • Enjoy a jam-packed itinerary without worrying about planning
  • See multiple temples, shrines, and attractions such as Fushimi Inari
  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kyoto's popular attractions
  • Avoid language barriers—multiple language audio guides available

What To Expect
 
1 Kiyomizu-dera Temple
 
2 Sanjusangendo Temple
 
3 Arashiyama
We will take lunch break in Arashiyama. ★Lunch info (If you choose our tour with lunch) ・Japanese style buffet lunch with local foods Enjoy the seasonal buffet along with the superb view from your seat overlooking the Togetsukyo Bridge, the symbol of Arashiyama. 
 
4 The Bamboo Forest Trail
 
5 Tenryu-ji Temple
 
6 Kinkakuji Temple
 

Nijo Castle (Pass By)

 
7 Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

 

Early Morning Nara Tour
Available until July 31, 2026

$76.00

Nara gets very crowded during the afternoon and it could be hard to take great photos. Therefore, in our tour we go to the main sites of Nara (Kofuku-ji Temple, Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Grand Shrine) before the crowd comes.

Also, this tour ends before noon so you will have the noon time to explore other parts of Nara or make a day trip to Osaka/Kyoto as well. A great tour for people that want to maximize their experience in Japan!

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
Please be at the meeting spot, 10 minutes early than the scheduled time. Since we have other groups in the tour, we CANNOT accept any late guests. and will not be given a refund.

This tour will conclude at Kintetsu Nara Station. The fee from Osaka to Nara Station is included in the tour but the fee on the way back is not included.

This tour has up to 10 people.

In this tour, we will walk about 10,000 steps.

Universal Studios Japan
Available until July 31, 2026

$75.00

 
What's included
1 [E-ticket] Universal Studios Japan 1-day pass
Not included
Express pass, additional expense for chargable attractions
Area Timed Entry Ticket to enter SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™/Area Timed Entry Ticket
To provide the best experience, guests will need a "Universal Express Pass with an Area Timed Entry Ticket: Advance Booking" or "Area Timed Entry Ticket" to enter SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™.
*Depending on crowd conditions, you may be able to enter an area without an Area Timed Entry Ticket: Advance Booking or Area Timed Entry Ticket.
Exact pricing will depend on date.
 
Once tickets have been purchased, all those going can coordinate times for Express Passes so the times for rides will sync together.