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Aichi's Autumn Corridor — Castles, Canyons & Crafts
4 days · 10 stops · ¥60,000–¥100,000
Mon, Nov 9 – Thu, Nov 12
Four days radiating from Nagoya by train into Aichi's hidden autumn heart — a castle atop the Kiso River, a canyon of 4,000 maples, a pottery town that shaped Japan, and a mountain village where indigo runs through the water.
Days
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Inuyama Castle
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 · 3 nights
Mon, Nov 9 → Thu, Nov 12 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
犬山城
Stay ~1h 30m
Inuyamayuen Station
Japan's oldest original castle (1537) — climb its steep stairs for a Kiso River panorama before the tour groups arrive.
~16 min by train
15:46
EXPLORE
寂光院
Stay ~1h
A quiet hillside temple reached by 300 mossy steps — autumn leaves frame the view across the river valley.
~16 min by train
17:02
EXPLORE
犬山横須賀公園
Stay ~45 min
Inuyama Station
A peaceful riverside park with castle views and walking trails — perfect for a slow afternoon stroll.
Getting around
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JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass
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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.
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥11,500–¥20,000 / person / day
¥45,000–¥80,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 9 travel legs and 3 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass
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