(Lunch included) Kyushu Fukuoka Mifuneyama Rakuen Autumn Leaves Festival, Yutoku Inari Shrine, Kamado Shrine Autumn Maple Viewing Day Trip
- 5 super maple leaf spots in one day, all autumn limited
- Shrine Senbon Torii × Art Forest Mirror Wonderland × Century-old Secret Garden, perfect for photos! Few people, niche, and unique shots
- Kyushu maple leaf niche route, full of sophistication, shrine energy baptism + art forest eye-cleansing + limited secret garden + full screen of red maple bombardment
- Chinese and English guides accompany, communication without barriers
What to expect
【Kamado Shrine】—Autumn Leaves Stone Stair Tunnel｜Anime Matchmaking Secret Realm Located at the foot of Mt. Homan, this ancient matchmaking shrine has a history of over 1350 years and is also a popular pilgrimage site for “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” fans. The long stone staircase approach is surrounded by maple trees, with layers of red leaves covering the sky in autumn, and the tranquil mountain forest exudes a healing atmosphere. ・Natural autumn leaves tunnel stone stairs, with maple leaves forming an arched canopy, perfect for taking photos with a sense of depth. ・Limited-time night illumination during the autumn leaves season, where warm light and red maples intertwine, offering two distinct beauties: daytime and nighttime. ・A unique shrine office that blends old and new, with simple modern architecture complementing the ancient Japanese shrine, creating a unique contrasting photo spot. 【Yutoku Inari Shrine】—Thousand Torii Gate Autumn Leaves Secret Realm with a Sense of Time Travel One of Japan’s three major Inari shrines, built on the mountainside, with torii gates extending upwards in layers. In autumn, red leaves dot the mountain paths, as if traversing an anime scene. • Red torii gates paired with red and yellow maple leaves create a strong visual impact with rich colors. • Behind the main hall, there is also a stunning observation deck to view the distant mountain autumn leaves. • The mountain path behind the shrine is less crowded, offering a perfect sense of privacy. 【Environmental Art Forest】—Stunning Water Reflection Secret Realm An art space converted from a private garden, its biggest highlight is the perfectly symmetrical reflection of maple leaves in the pond, as if stepping into a Ghibli movie scene. • The composition of glass water surface + red leaves + karesansui (dry landscape garden) is superb. • The venue is not large but exquisite everywhere. • Not many people, extremely high photo success rate. 【Kunen-an】—A National Treasure Garden Open Only in Autumn This century-old garden belonged to a wealthy merchant during the Meiji period. Maple leaves dye the entire garden red, with streams, stone bridges, and old houses integrated into one, making it Saga’s No.1 autumn leaves spot. On days when Kunen-an is closed, we will take you to Hibi-yama Shrine, a shrine surrounded by autumn leaves~ • Open only for these few days a year! Extremely rare! • Extremely dense maple leaves, blazing red. • Take photos in front of the old wooden house, wearing a kimono creates a Japanese drama-like atmosphere. 【Mifuneyama Rakuen】—Night Maple Illumination Show Finale! During the day, it’s a natural landscape; after the evening illumination, it transforms into a dreamy night forest walk with maple leaves. The intertwining of lights and red leaves creates a super strong visual impact. • The mirror pond reflects the illuminated maple forest, romantic and breathtaking. • There are also multiple photo spots such as the maple leaf tunnel and the stone staircase autumn leaves path. 【Please note: The autumn leaves viewing period is an estimated time. If the autumn leaves viewing quality is poor, the tour fee will not be refunded or changed】
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Reviews
Great tour! Boarding in the morning was fuss-free as the tour's flag number was easy to locate near the Lawsons. Even though we missed the peak season for the leaves, our tour guide Daisy made this experience wonderful! She adjusted the order of the itinery to ensure we would not be trapped in traffic since it is a friday, gave us extra time at quite a few locations, and even added in an extra stop for leaf viewing at a secret spot on the way! At each stop, she would give reccomendations for food/items we could buy, and also told us the best photo taking spots. As the tour was concluding, she even shared personal reccomendations for things to do/dining options for our remaining stay in fukuoka. The whole journey was smooth and scenic, 10/10 would reccomend!
Thanks to the hard work and professionalism of tour guide Nicole Yang, the group was able to visit 5 scenic locations in a day and capture many beautiful images of fall foliage. Highly recommend this seasonal trip for anyone who is visiting Kyushu at this time of the year.
Before dawn, we boarded the 6:30 AM Shinkansen from Kumamoto to Hakata to join a one-day maple viewing tour. Although the autumn leaves were nearing their end, the convenience of visiting 5 spots in one day (Dazaifu, Nibi Yama Shrine, Yutoku Inari Shrine, Mifuneyama Rakuen, and Environmental Art Forest) was a very efficient way for us non-drivers. Among them, the Environmental Art Forest didn't have many autumn leaves left, so we couldn't take beautiful pictures. Our tour guide, Wu Xia, thoughtfully prepared alternative options, but unfortunately, some members of the group disagreed, so it was canceled. We still paid 700 yen to enter and took some lonely photos. Yutoku Shrine is great for taking pictures, highly recommended!
This trip to Kyushu to see the autumn leaves was truly amazing. The entire trip was arranged very smoothly, and I had a particularly comfortable and enjoyable time! The tour guide's service is especially commendable; he was very enthusiastic and attentive. At each attraction, he not only explained the stories behind it, but also proactively told us the best photo spots and angles, so we didn't have to worry about missing out on beautiful photos, which was especially thoughtful. On the way back, the tour guide also shared his experiences traveling in Fukuoka and insider tips that only locals know, which made us look forward to our next trip even more. Overall, the trip felt both worry-free and fulfilling, and I sincerely recommend it to everyone!
Daisy is a professional and caring tour guide. She spent her time sending out great information to the tour group before and during the tour. I recommend this day tour.
We love our autumn trip! Our guide Daisy is wonderful. Very nice, has a fluent English, kept us well informed about all the destinations. And of course the views were stunning. Very recommended.
This tour is very convenient, taking you to 5 very beautiful spots to see maple leaves in 1 day, which is very satisfying. Some attractions are far away and inconvenient to get to on your own, so it's great to see them all at once on a tour. Although the time at each spot is a bit rushed, the attractions are so big and beautiful that you can never take enough pictures. Even though some of the maple leaves had fallen by the end of November, they were still very beautiful. The tour guide was very considerate. Because the leaves at the paid attractions had fallen more, they let tour members freely choose whether to enter the paid spots or not. For those who didn't enter, there were also surrounding attractions to see. This tour departs early and goes to 5 attractions. Although the drive is long, it has a high value for the price. There is no lunch time, but the tour guide reminded tour members to bring dry food and snacks the day before, really making the most of the time to see the attractions. The tour guide also introduced a lot of things on the bus, so it's recommended to arrive at the meeting point earlier so you can sit in the front and hear more clearly.
It is a very great trip and the tour guide is very professional! she is so much helpful, helping us to take nic and gorgeous pic!!
A high-value day trip that was relaxing and enjoyable from start to finish. Thanks to the careful introduction by our guide, Wu Xia, everyone gained a deeper understanding of the types of maple leaves and the Enkianthus perulatus. Each scenic spot became extraordinarily meaningful with her detailed explanations. Therefore, meeting Guide Wu was lucky for every member of the group, and I highly recommend her tour! It was also a wishing trip, and we even completed a leapfrog-style connection to the next destination.
Today our tour leader is Wu Xia Daisy. Even before departure, we already felt Daisy's attentiveness. She selflessly shared the best photo spots at each attraction. Because the attractions are in the suburbs, Daisy constantly reminded all tour members to prepare snacks and lunch 👍🏼👍🏼. We are very satisfied with the entire itinerary. There was enough time to visit each attraction, without feeling rushed. Thank you tour leader Daisy for the itinerary arrangement.
Good to know
Pre-trip Notification
Between 17:00 and 21:00 the day before departure, we will contact you using the contact information you provided. If you do not receive a message, please check your email. Emails may sometimes go into the spam folder. During peak travel seasons, email delivery may be slightly delayed. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest one. If you do not receive travel information, please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time on the day of departure and look for the JRT tour guide flag for inquiries. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
• If the number of participants does not meet the minimum group size, you will be notified of cancellation by email the day before departure. In case of extreme weather such as typhoons or blizzards, cancellation will be confirmed by 18:00 local time the day before departure and notified by email. Seats and Vehicles • The itinerary is a shared tour, and seat allocation follows the first-come, first-served principle. If you have special requests, please note them, and we will do our best to arrange them, but the final arrangement will be subject to the on-site situation. • The vehicle model will be arranged according to the number of participants and cannot be specified. For smaller groups, a driver who also serves as an attendant may be arranged, and the commentary content will be relatively brief. • If you need to bring luggage, please inform us in advance. If you bring it without authorization, the tour guide has the right to refuse boarding, and no refund will be given. Eating and drinking are prohibited in the vehicle. If any damage or stains are caused, compensation will be required according to local standards. Itinerary Adjustments and Safety • Japanese law stipulates that commercial vehicles must not be driven for more than 10 hours per day. Overtime will incur additional charges (ranging from 5,000–10,000 JPY/hour). • The itinerary is for reference only. Actual transportation, stopovers, and sightseeing times may be adjusted due to weather, traffic jams, facility maintenance, and other conditions. The tour guide may reasonably change or reduce attractions based on actual circumstances. • If ropeways, cruise ships, or other facilities are suspended due to weather or force majeure, the itinerary will be changed to other attractions or the stopover time will be adjusted. • No refunds will be given for late arrivals, temporary changes to meeting points, or leaving the group midway due due to personal reasons. Any accidents or additional expenses incurred after leaving the group must be borne by the individual. Season and Scenery • The visibility of Mount Fuji is greatly affected by weather, especially in summer when visibility is lower. It is recommended to check weather information before booking. • Seasonal activities such as flower viewing, autumn foliage viewing, snow scenery, and fireworks festivals are greatly affected by climate. The blooming period and peak autumn foliage may be earlier or later. Even if the expected scenery is not met, the tour will still depart as scheduled, and no refunds will be given. • Please arrive at the meeting point on time. The tour will not wait for latecomers, and it is not possible to join midway. • It is recommended to wear light clothing and shoes. For winter or mountain itineraries, please bring your own warm clothing.
* The itinerary does not include personal travel and accident insurance. It is recommended to purchase your own insurance. Outdoor activities and high-risk sports carry certain risks. Passengers are advised to register cautiously based on their health conditions.
* After the itinerary departs, if it is forced to be suspended due to natural disasters or force majeure, no refund will be given, and passengers will also need to bear the cost of return travel or additional accommodation expenses.
* During Japanese public holidays and weekend travel peaks, there are often severe traffic jams or attractions closing early. It is recommended not to book flights, Shinkansen, or dinner for the same evening, and to bring light snacks and a power bank.
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