We pick you up at your hotel in Kinugawa Onsen early, to beat the autumn traffic. In autumn, the Nikko mountains turn red and gold from the top down, and we follow the colours from Lake Chuzenji to the valleys. The tour takes about 8 hours and ends back at your hotel.

We leave around 08:00 and drive up the Irohazaka road. Around 09:00 we reach Akechidaira. The ropeway to the viewpoint is optional, and gives a view of Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji and the red hills in one frame.

Around 10:00 we visit Kegon Falls, a 97 m waterfall among autumn trees. Then around 11:00 we drive to Ryuzu Falls, one of the best leaf spots in Okunikko, and have lunch by Lake Chuzenji.

Around 13:00 we drive down the Irohazaka road with its bends through the colours. Then we visit the Kanmangafuchi abyss in Nikko, a quiet path of stone Jizo statues by the river.

Around 15:00 we drive to Ryuokyo, the Dragon King Gorge. In late October and November the green rocks and red maples make a strong contrast. You walk the first part of the trail. We return to your hotel around 16:30 to 17:00.

Your plan is customizable: you can go to Ryuokyo first when the high spots are past their peak, skip Akechidaira, walk more of the gorge, or swap in a nearby stop like Senjogahara or Toshogu shrine, within the tour time.

This is a private tour. Only your group.

If the Irohazaka road or Kegon Falls is closed or cancelled on your date, your driver-guide takes you to a similar place nearby instead. If you prefer, we can instead visit Nikko Toshogu shrine and the Shinkyo bridge in its place.