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Autumn Serenity in Chubu
4 days · 7 stops · ¥30,000–¥60,000
Explore the tranquil beauty of Chubu's nature, experiencing the vibrant autumn foliage and serene landscapes.
Days
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Tokugawaen Garden & Tokugawa Art Museum
Aichi
Schedule
Day 01 of 04Land at NGO · Mon, Nov 9 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Nagoya · 1 night
Mon, Nov 9 → Tue, Nov 10 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
徳川園・徳川美術館
Stay ~1h 30m
Ozone Station (JR Chuo Line / Meijo Line subway)
A peaceful Edo-period garden perfect for an afternoon stroll amidst autumn colors. The adjoining museum showcases samurai artifacts. Note: usually closed this day of the week — double-check opening days before you go.
~1h 39m by train
17:09
EXPLORE
Event香嵐渓紅葉まつり
Stay ~2h
4000 maple trees planted by a single monk over 400 years along the Tomoe River canyon — the Chubu region's finest autumn display. Evening illumination reflects in the river creating a double red canopy.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Nagoya & Inuyama → Mt Fuji area · Days 1–2
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Nagano & Matsumoto · Day 3
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Nagoya & Inuyama · Day 4
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Rental 1: Nagoya & Inuyama · Days 1–2
Rental 2: Nagoya & Inuyama · Day 4
Separate rentals — you fly (or ferry) between these regions, so return each car before you leave it.
Browse rental cars on Klook →Getting around
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Mt Fuji Pass
Fuji Five Lakes buses, ropeways & attractions on one ticket — from ¥5,500.
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
Browse rental cars on Klook →01 / 04
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥14,000–¥24,000 / person / day
¥55,000–¥95,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 6 travel legs, 3 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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