Due to high demand, Railway Adventures has introduced “Japan by Rail – for the colours of Autumn” tour to the program for 2019.
This rail journey traverses the most popular regions of the country utilising three uniquely different railways to showcase the stunning autumn colours of Japan. Beginning in Tokyo on 5 November 2019, the 17-day small group tour will also visit Niigata, Sendai, Hakone, Kyoto, Himeji and Hiroshima before heading back to Tokyo.
Travellers will experience the iconic bullet trains (Shinkansen), travelling by steam train on famous heritage railways, riding the Sagano Forest Railway, cruising around the Matsushima Islands, a white water cruise on Nagatoro River and many local activities including a sumo wrestling tournament and a traditional Ryokan dinner.
Yamaguchi, Honshu
Priced from $10,785 this exclusively escorted tour includes 15-nights quality accommodation with daily breakfast and many local meals, 14-day first class JR Rail Pass, luxury charter coach with luggage transport throughout and entry fees on a vast variety of guided sightseeing excursions. Airport transfers may be included on select flights from Australia.
The tour will be led by a professional tour leader, on this occasion VP of the Australian Railway Historical Society, NSW Division, Mr Chris Harding, and even includes all tips and gratuities.
TOP IMAGE: Arashiyama, Kyoto – Railway Adventures 2019
