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Tokyo to Osaka: 10-Day Autumn Foliage Private Car Tour by Local Operator

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10-day tour in Osaka, including Private Toyota Alphard with a licensed English-speaking and Airport pick-up and drop-off. Run by OlaChill Travel & Technology, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 10 days
  • Private Toyota Alphard with a licensed English-speaking driver for all 10 days (8 hours per day)
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • All private vehicle transportation between Tokyo, Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto and Osaka
  • Shinkansen tickets on the Tokyo–Kyoto leg, included in the tour price
  • Lake Ashi sightseeing cruise in Hakone

Tokyo to Osaka: 10-Day Autumn Foliage Private Car Tour by Local Operator: Key Facts

PriceFrom $3065.5 per person
Duration10 days
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 10-day experience in Osaka. It is run by OlaChill Travel & Technology, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Tokyo is the largest city on earth by metropolitan population and it is best seen as a set of neighbourhoods on the Yamanote loop line rather than one place. Asakusa has Senso-ji, the city's oldest temple, and Nakamise's shopping lane; Shibuya has the scramble crossing and Shinjuku the bars of Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho; Harajuku is Takeshita Street and Meiji Shrine's forest; Akihabara is electronics and anime; Ginza is department stores and sushi counters. Everything runs on time and the last trains are around midnight. Cash still matters in small restaurants, an IC card covers every train and bus, and tipping is not done anywhere.

The price covers Private Toyota Alphard with a licensed English-speaking, Airport pick-up and drop-off, All private vehicle transportation between Tokyo, Hakone, Shinkansen tickets on the Tokyo and Lake Ashi sightseeing cruise in Hakone. It does not cover Admission tickets to temples and Meals and drinks unless stated in itinerary, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Your driver meets you at Narita or Haneda arrivals and takes you straight to your Tokyo hotel. Nothing is scheduled for the rest of the day. If you land earl. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with OlaChill Travel & Technology before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Airport pickup and hotel check-in

Your driver meets you at Narita or Haneda arrivals and takes you straight to your Tokyo hotel. Nothing is scheduled for the rest of the day. If you land early, an evening walk under the first turning trees of your neighbourhood is a gentle way to start the trip.

Ginkgo avenue, Rikugien garden and Senso-ji

Start beneath the golden ginkgo avenue of Meiji Jingu Gaien, then slow down in Rikugien, the Edo strolling garden at its best when the maples catch fire and lit up at night in peak weeks. The afternoon is Asakusa: the Kaminarimon gate, snacks along Nakamise and Senso-ji in the late light.

Momiji Corridor, Oishi Park and a ryokan night

Drive out to the Fuji Five Lakes. Walk the Momiji Corridor, the canal-side tunnel of maples on the lake's north shore, and catch Mt Fuji over the water from Oishi Park. Check in at an onsen ryokan for tatami rooms, yukata, a kaiseki dinner and a hot-spring bath under the mountain.

Lake Ashi cruise, ropeway and lakeside torii

A Hakone day at foliage time. Cruise Lake Ashi between hillsides of red and gold, ride the ropeway over the steaming Owakudani valley, and finish at the lakeside torii of Hakone Shrine framed by maples. A second onsen night follows.

Bullet train, Tofuku-ji maples and lantern-lit Gion

Ride the shinkansen to the old capital and go straight to autumn's headline act: Tofuku-ji, whose Tsutenkyo bridge floats over a valley of maples. As the light drops, walk the lantern-lit Hanamikoji street in Gion.

Kiyomizu-dera, the preserved lanes and night maples

Kyoto's eastern hills in full colour. Stand on the wooden stage of Kiyomizu-dera above a sea of maples, wind down Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, then come back after dark for Eikando's illuminated garden, in season.

Kinkaku-ji, Ryoan-ji and an afternoon strolling garden

The Golden Pavilion doubled in its mirror pond, then the fifteen stones of Ryoan-ji's rock garden. In the afternoon a classic strolling garden where the bridges and maples were composed for exactly this month, taken slowly, with tea on the way.

Togetsukyo bridge, Tenryu-ji and the Sagano lanes

West to Arashiyama while the hillsides burn over the Togetsukyo bridge. The Zen garden of Tenryu-ji borrows the mountain as its backdrop; behind it lie the bamboo grove and the quiet Sagano lanes, where thatched gates sit under red maples.

Todai-ji, Kasuga Taisha and the drive to Osaka

A day in Nara. The sacred deer bow for crackers under ginkgo trees, the Great Buddha waits in the vast wooden hall of Todai-ji, and the stone-lantern path to Kasuga Taisha runs through turning forest. By evening you check in under Osaka's neon.

Minoh gorge trail and transfer to the airport

A last morning on the wooded gorge trail of Minoh Park, where the waterfall drops through a wall of red maples. Try the maple-leaf tempura on the way. Then a private transfer to Kansai International Airport for your flight home.

Detailed Itinerary

Airport pickup and hotel check-in

Ginkgo avenue, Rikugien garden and Senso-ji

Momiji Corridor, Oishi Park and a ryokan night

Lake Ashi cruise, ropeway and lakeside torii

Bullet train, Tofuku-ji maples and lantern-lit Gion: Ride the shinkansen to the old capital and go straight to autumn's headline act: Tofuku-ji, whose Tsutenkyo bridge floats over a valley of maples. As the light drops, walk the lantern-lit Hanamikoji street in Gion

Kiyomizu-dera, the preserved lanes and night maples: Kyoto's eastern hills in full colour. Stand on the wooden stage of Kiyomizu-dera above a sea of maples, wind down Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, then come back after dark for Eikando's illuminated garden, in season

Kinkaku-ji, Ryoan-ji and an afternoon strolling garden

Togetsukyo bridge, Tenryu-ji and the Sagano lanes

Includes

  • Private Toyota Alphard with a licensed English-speaking driver for all 10 days (8 hours per day)
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • All private vehicle transportation between Tokyo, Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto and Osaka
  • Shinkansen tickets on the Tokyo–Kyoto leg, included in the tour price
  • Lake Ashi sightseeing cruise in Hakone
  • Hakone Ropeway over the Owakudani valley
  • All mandatory tolls, parking and transportation costs

Excludes

  • Admission tickets to temples, gardens and night illuminations
  • Meals and drinks unless stated in itinerary

Important information

Meeting point

Your driver meets you at Narita or Haneda arrivals and takes you straight to your Tokyo hotel. Nothing is scheduled for the rest of the day. If you land earl...

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

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Duration 10 days
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Your driver meets you at Narita or Haneda arrivals and takes you straight to your Tokyo hotel. Nothing is scheduled for the rest of the day. If you land earl... The collection window is usually a little wider than a fixed minute, because the driver is working a route around several hotels.
The price does not cover admission tickets to temples, gardens and night illuminations and meals and drinks unless stated in itinerary. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Private days are usually priced per vehicle for up to the stated number of guests, and the price on this page follows the operator's own pricing for each group size. Entrance fees and meals are paid as you go unless the option says all-inclusive; tolls and parking are normally included.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Private Toyota Alphard with a licensed English-speaking driver for all 10 days (8 hours per day), Airport pick-up and drop-off, All private vehicle transportation between Tokyo, Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto and Osaka, Shinkansen tickets on the Tokyo–Kyoto leg, included in the tour price, Lake Ashi sightseeing cruise in Hakone, Hakone Ropeway over the Owakudani valley, All mandatory tolls, parking and transportation costs
The duration of the Tokyo to Osaka: 10-Day Autumn Foliage Private Car Tour by Local Operator is typically 10 days. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom, or late October to early December for autumn colour and the clearest skies. Contrary to most advice, October is Tokyo's wettest month (234.8 mm), not the June rainy season. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Tokyo guide.
Get a Suica or Pasmo IC card and budget ¥1,000–¥1,400 a day. Do not buy a JR Pass for a Tokyo-only trip — it costs ¥50,000 and excludes Tokyo Metro and Toei entirely. Note JR East raised Tokyo fares on 14 March 2026, so Metro is now cheaper than JR on several routes. See getting around Tokyo.
Shibuya Sky releases tickets only 14 days ahead at 00:00 JST — it cannot be booked months in advance. teamLab Borderless tickets drop at 12:00 JST on the 1st of each month. Our 3-day Tokyo itinerary lists every booking deadline.
Yes — a Japanese licence or an International Driving Permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention. 1968 Vienna Convention permits are not valid in Japan. Licences from Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco and Taiwan need an official JAF translation instead. Arrange it before you fly; see the Tokyo go-kart guide.
Yes — the highway bus from Busta Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko takes about 1h 45m for ¥2,200. But manage expectations: Fuji is visible on 84% of December mornings and only 23% of July mornings, and cloud builds through the day, so go early. Details in our Mount Fuji day trip guide.
Edomae sushi (the Tokyo Bay style, where curing began as a workaround for having no refrigeration), monjayaki — a runny griddle dish unique to Tokyo with 80+ specialists on Tsukishima's Monja Street — and soba. Also worth knowing: Tsukiji Outer Market never closed; only the wholesale auction moved to Toyosu. See the Tokyo food guide.
The crossing itself takes about ninety seconds. What makes it worth an evening is one street back — Nonbei Yokocho, a lantern-lit alley of tiny bars a minute away that almost nobody who photographs the scramble walks into. Note street drinking is banned in the area 18:00–05:00 year-round, though the ordinance carries no fine. See the Shibuya Crossing guide.
Yes, some. Japan's cashless ratio reached 58% in 2025, so over 40% of payments are still cash — and card refusal is most likely at small independent izakaya, ramen ticket machines and market stalls. Tipping is not expected anywhere.
April for cherry blossom around Osaka Castle, or November for peak autumn foliage and the year's lowest rainfall. Both are the most crowded and most expensive months, so book hotels 3+ months ahead. See our best time to visit Osaka guide.
Get an ICOCA IC card (works interchangeably with Suica/Pasmo) and tap on/off the subway and buses. The Osaka Amazing Pass bundles transit with free entry to Osaka Castle and dozens of attractions if you're sightseeing hard for a day. See getting around Osaka.
Three days covers the essentials: a day for Osaka Castle and the city center, a day for Dotonbori and Shinsekai, and a day for a Nara or Kyoto side trip. Our 3-day Osaka itinerary has the full route.
Yes — Nara is about 30-45 minutes by Kintetsu train for the deer park and Todai-ji, and Kyoto is roughly 29 minutes by JR Special Rapid. Both are easy half-day or full-day trips. See our Osaka to Nara guide and Osaka to Kyoto guide.
Takoyaki (octopus balls) and okonomiyaki (savory pancake) are Osaka's signature street foods, best sampled around Dotonbori and Kuromon Market. See our Osaka food guide.
Yes — it's the city's neon-lit entertainment and food district, and while it's undeniably touristy, the energy, canal-side glow, and street food density make it genuinely worth an evening. See the Dotonbori guide.
Shinsekai is Osaka's retro, slightly gritty downtown district built around the Tsutenkaku Tower, known for kushikatsu (fried skewers). It's generally safe for tourists, especially in the daytime and early evening. See the Shinsekai guide.
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