Kyoto Autumn Leaves & Nara Heritage
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9 days / 8 nights

Kyoto Autumn Leaves & Nara Heritage

9D8N · Japan

KyotoOsaka
Duration9 days / 8 nights
Departing fromBaku
AirlineNH
FromUSD 4,090 /pax
WonderWay Travel · wonderwaytravel.com +994 997 626 606 · info@wonderwaytravel.com
Trip overview

Your journey at a glance

Kyoto Autumn Leaves & Nara Heritage is a 9-day curated package for travellers who want Japan without guesswork: Baku-based planning, well-located hotels, smooth transfers and local experiences arranged in advance.

Your selected departure: 12 Oct · 6 seats left
  1. Day01 Arrival in Kyoto Kyoto
  2. Day02 Higashiyama in Red & Gold Kyoto
  3. Day03 Philosopher’s Path & Zen Temples Kyoto
  4. Day04 Sagano & the Maple Valleys Kyoto
  5. Day05 Fushimi Inari & Uji Kyoto
  6. Day06 Golden Pavilion, Ryōan-ji & Nijō Castle Kyoto
  7. Day07 Nara – Temples & Deer Osaka
  8. Day08 Hōryū-ji & Osaka Nights Osaka
  9. Day09 Sumiyoshi Shrine & Departure

Departure dates

12 Oct6 seats left
2 Nov
30 NovSelling fast

Price

USD 4,090 /pax

Deposit USD 750 per person

Indicative per-person price based on twin sharing. Final airfare and hotel rates are confirmed for your dates.

What is included

  • Return flights from Baku
  • Hotels with breakfast
  • Airport transfers
  • English-speaking guide
  • City tours per itinerary

Not included

  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunches & dinners
  • Personal expenses
Day by day

Your itinerary

Day01

Arrival in Kyoto

Overnight in Kyoto

Fly from Baku via Osaka and transfer to Kyoto. An easy evening along the Kamo River and Pontocho alley introduces the old capital’s lantern-lit atmosphere.

Kyoto Station - WonderWay Travel
Kyoto Station
Kamo River - WonderWay Travel
Kamo River
Pontochō - WonderWay Travel
Pontochō
Day02

Higashiyama in Red & Gold

Overnight in Kyoto

Follow the stone lanes of Higashiyama to Kiyomizu-dera, the Yasaka Pagoda and Maruyama Park, where the maples glow at their autumn peak.

Kiyomizu-dera - WonderWay Travel
Kiyomizu-dera
Yasaka Pagoda - WonderWay Travel
Yasaka Pagoda
Maruyama Park - WonderWay Travel
Maruyama Park
Yasaka Shrine - WonderWay Travel
Yasaka Shrine
Day03

Philosopher’s Path & Zen Temples

Overnight in Kyoto

A slow walk along the canal of the Philosopher’s Path between Ginkaku-ji and Nanzen-ji, with the brick aqueduct and Eikan-dō’s famous illuminated autumn garden.

Philosopher's Walk - WonderWay Travel
Philosopher’s Walk
Ginkaku-ji - WonderWay Travel
Ginkaku-ji
Nanzen-ji - WonderWay Travel
Nanzen-ji
Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji - WonderWay Travel
Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji
Day04

Sagano & the Maple Valleys

Overnight in Kyoto

Ride the Sagano Scenic Railway through the Hozu gorge, then explore Arashiyama’s quiet hillside temples and the Tenryū-ji garden.

Sagano Scenic Railway - WonderWay Travel
Sagano Scenic Railway
Ōkōchi Sansō - WonderWay Travel
Ōkōchi Sansō
Tenryū-ji - WonderWay Travel
Tenryū-ji
Day05

Fushimi Inari & Uji

Overnight in Kyoto

Climb through the torii gates of Fushimi Inari, then visit Uji for the Phoenix Hall of Byōdō-in and a green-tea tasting by the river.

Fushimi Inari-taisha - WonderWay Travel
Fushimi Inari-taisha
Byōdō-in - WonderWay Travel
Byōdō-in
Uji - WonderWay Travel
Uji
Tōfuku-ji - WonderWay Travel
Tōfuku-ji
Day06

Golden Pavilion, Ryōan-ji & Nijō Castle

Overnight in Kyoto

A day of Kyoto’s great sights: the shimmering Kinkaku-ji, the rock garden of Ryōan-ji and the nightingale floors of Nijō Castle.

Kinkaku-ji - WonderWay Travel
Kinkaku-ji
Ryōan-ji - WonderWay Travel
Ryōan-ji
Nijō Castle - WonderWay Travel
Nijō Castle
Kitano Tenmangū - WonderWay Travel
Kitano Tenmangū
Day07

Nara – Temples & Deer

Overnight in Osaka

Travel to ancient Nara for the Great Buddha of Tōdai-ji, the friendly deer of Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha’s lanterns and the Isuien garden.

Nara Park - WonderWay Travel
Nara Park
Tōdai-ji - WonderWay Travel
Tōdai-ji
Kasuga-taisha - WonderWay Travel
Kasuga-taisha
Isui-en - WonderWay Travel
Isui-en
Day08

Hōryū-ji & Osaka Nights

Overnight in Osaka

Visit Hōryū-ji, one of the world’s oldest wooden temples, before moving to Osaka for the castle and the neon glow of Dōtonbori.

Hōryū-ji - WonderWay Travel
Hōryū-ji
Osaka Castle - WonderWay Travel
Osaka Castle
Dōtonbori - WonderWay Travel
Dōtonbori
Umeda Sky Building - WonderWay Travel
Umeda Sky Building
Day09

Sumiyoshi Shrine & Departure

A final morning at Sumiyoshi Taisha or the Osaka Aquarium, then the transfer to Kansai Airport and the flight home to Baku.

Sumiyoshi-taisha - WonderWay Travel
Sumiyoshi-taisha
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan - WonderWay Travel
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Shinsekai - WonderWay Travel
Shinsekai
Kansai International Airport - WonderWay Travel
Kansai International Airport
Good to know

Questions, answered

  • Is a visa required?

    Our visa team checks the latest requirements for Japan and prepares a document checklist before booking is confirmed.

  • What is the minimum group size?

    Most departures run with 10 travellers or more; private dates can be arranged for families and corporate groups.

  • Can I extend my stay?

    Yes. We can add extra hotel nights, airport transfers and return-flight changes before final ticketing.

Ready to make it yours?

Tell us your dates and travellers and our team will confirm availability and tailor every detail — hotels, pace and extras — to you.

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The programme, prices and availability are subject to change; the latest version is always on the tour page. Prices are per person unless stated. Generated on September 22, 2026.

Photo credits
  • Kyoto Autumn Leaves & Nara Heritage — flickr · BY-SA
  • Kyoto Station — MaedaAkihiko · CC0
  • Kamo River — Moja · CC BY-SA 3.0
  • Pontochō — Wolfiewolf from Pontocho street in Nakagyo, Kyoto · CC BY 2.0
  • Kiyomizu-dera — Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Yasaka Pagoda — Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Maruyama Park — 663highland · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Yasaka Shrine — Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Philosopher’s Walk — David Monniaux · CC BY-SA 3.0
  • Ginkaku-ji — Oilstreet · CC BY 2.5
  • Nanzen-ji — 663highland · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji — Tomomarusan · CC BY 2.5
  • Sagano Scenic Railway — pang yu liu from Taoyuan, TW · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Ōkōchi Sansō — user:Hiroyuki0904 · Public domain
  • Tenryū-ji — osakaosaka · CC BY-SA 3.0
  • Fushimi Inari-taisha — Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Byōdō-in — Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Uji — 663highland · CC BY 2.5
  • Tōfuku-ji — PlusMinus · CC BY-SA 3.0
  • Kinkaku-ji — Nacaru · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Ryōan-ji — DXR · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Nijō Castle · Public domain
  • Kitano Tenmangū — 663highland · CC BY 2.5
  • Nara Park — Feri88 · CC BY 3.0
  • Tōdai-ji — Wiiii · CC BY-SA 3.0
  • Kasuga-taisha — 663highland · CC BY 2.5
  • Isui-en — Kimon Berlin (Gribeco) · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Hōryū-ji — 663highland · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Osaka Castle — 663highland · CC BY 2.5
  • Dōtonbori — Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0
  • Umeda Sky Building — Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Sumiyoshi-taisha — Saigen Jiro · CC0
  • Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan — Sakai Yayoi · CC0
  • Shinsekai — Sakai Yayoi · CC0
  • Kansai International Airport — Ankou1192 · CC BY-SA 4.0