Autumn is one of our favorite times to visit Japan. Read about highlights of the season, including traditional activities, cuisine and viewing the vibrant fall foliage.

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Japan is an ideal family destination with incredible experiences for all ages and interests. Read about our favorite family activities and experiences in Japan that can be incorporated into any of our private Japan tours.

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Artisans of Leisure can incorporate lessons in the traditional Japanese arts of refinement, including ikebana and tea ceremony, into our private tours of Japan.

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Staying at a luxury ryokan in Japan is an incredible way to experience many of the country’s traditions all in one place. These traditional inns exemplify beautiful Japanese design, exquisite Japanese cuisine and inimitable Japanese hospitality.

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One of our favorite things about Japanese cuisine is the way it always incorporates the season through ingredients and presentation. One of the most fun, colorful, festive times of the year to enjoy this in Japan is cherry blossom season.

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Yosegi-zaiku is a form of traditional wood marquetry from Hakone, a mountainous region near Mount Fuji, Japan. Artisans of Leisure arranges unique experiences of traditional crafts throughout Japan.

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Japanese culture takes design seriously, so it’s not surprising that even the most prosaic Japanese buildings can be thought-provoking, including The Tokyo Toilet project.

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Kurashiki is a picturesque historic town in western Japan that’s perfect for travelers wanting an off-the-beaten-path experience. 

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