Izu Atami and Shuzenji Onsen Autumn Foliage Day Tour from Tokyo: Kinomiya Shrine, Plum Garden, Niji-no-Sato and Maple Forest

* The following schedule is for reference only. Attractions, order of visits, and timings may be adjusted based on actual conditions.

8:30am Tokyo
Start today's beautiful journey (minimum 4 participants; departures daily from Nov 15 – Dec 15).
8:30am: JR Tokyo Station, Marunouchi North Exit (Make your own way to the meeting point)
* Note: The bus will not wait for latecomers. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before departure.

10:30am Atami
* The following itinerary offers two options. You may choose which spot to visit on the day.
▼ Atami Kinomiya Shrine (about 60 minutes, free activity)
Since ancient times, Kinomiya Shrine has been worshiped as a deity symbolizing "good fortune and happiness,"deeply revered by the residents of the Atami area. Within the shrine grounds stands a sacred camphor tree, designated as a National Natural Monument, and regarded as one of Japan's foremost spiritual energy spots.
【Kinomiya Shrine – Sacred Camphor Tree】
This camphor tree, which has lived for over 2,100 years, is still lush and vigorous today. Legend says that if you walk around the tree once, your life will be extended by one year; if you walk while making a silent wish, your wish may come true. For this reason, worshippers seeking health, longevity, and the fulfillment of wishes visit continuously.
Inside the shrine, many visitors also come to draw the sacred water, said to have the power to purify the body and mind. It is believed that drinking it not only helps health but also improves fortune. The offering fee for each time is 1,000 yen. In addition, Kinomiya Shrine is also famous as a guardian deity against alcohol troubles. Visitors can obtain the "Sake Misfortune Removal Amulet," which protects against misfortunes caused by drinking, as well as the "Great Camphor Insect-Repelling Amulet,"believed to ward off calamities and disasters.
Within the grounds there are several cafés, providing resting places during the visit. You may enjoy the shrine's specialty, Mugi Kogashi Manju (roasted wheat buns), while spending a quiet moment. These buns are not only traditional offerings to the deity but also make excellent souvenirs or gifts to take home.
▼ Atami Plum Garden – Beautiful scenery where Japan's earliest plum blossoms and autumn leaves mingle (about 60 minutes, free activity)
Atami Plum Garden was originally established in 1886 by Yokohama businessman Motegi Sobei.
Stretching about 44,000 square meters along the Hatsukawa River, the garden is planted with 469 plum trees of 60 varieties, including century-old trees. The first plum blossoms bloom from late November to early December each year, earning the garden the reputation of having "Japan's earliest plum blossoms."
In addition to plum blossoms, the garden also features cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery and fireflies in early summer, and autumn foliage, allowing visitors to enjoy Japan's seasonal beauty year-round. The autumn leaves are particularly famous for being "the latest in Japan to turn red." Every year from mid-November to early December, the "Atami Plum Garden Autumn Leaves Festival"is held.
【Recommended sights】
Nakayama Shinpei Memorial Hall
Ume-mi Waterfall
The Five Bridges of the Plum Garden (Zenka, Geigetsu, Sōbi, Kōfu, Chūjō)
Atami City Sawada Seiko Memorial Museum

12:20pm Shuzenji
▼ Michelin 2-Star Attraction – Stroll Around Izu Shuzenji (approx. 150 minutes, free activity; optional lunch & onsen experience at own expense)
【Famous Izu Hot Spring Town Shuzenji Onsen】
Shuzenji is a 2-star sightseeing destination listed in the world-renowned travel guide Michelin Green Guide Japan. Located in the center of the Izu Peninsula, it has the oldest hot springs in the region and is a historic and culturally rich onsen town. It has long been a popular resort destination and is the setting of Kawabata Yasunari's The Dancing Girl of Izu. Since ancient times, it has been loved by literary masters such as Akutagawa Ryunosuke and Natsume Soseki, earning the nickname "Little Kyoto of Izu."
In the famous Japanese drama We Married as a Job, the main couple vacationed and soaked in the hot springs here. This picturesque town, combining natural scenery and cultural heritage, is sure to fulfill all your fantasies of Japanese-style charm - even actress Aragaki Yui has been captivated by its scenic beauty and historic onsen.
* The following are recommended self-guided activity spots for reference only and not all may be visited:
【Lover's Bridge】– a place said to bring romantic wishes to fruition
Five red iron bridges cross the Katsura River in the town: Katsura Bridge, Kokei Bridge, Kaede Bridge, Togetsu Bridge, and Baku Bridge, each representing a wish. It is said that if girls walk across these bridges while making a wish, their wishes may come true. In the Shuzenji Onsen travel episode of We Married as a Job, Aragaki Yui and Hoshino Gen also walked across Lover's Bridge together in kimono.
【Soto Zen Temple – Shuzenji Temple】
This temple has a 1,200-year history and is said to have been founded by Kobo Daishi in the early Heian period (807). Legend has it that Kobo Daishi saw a son washing his sick father with cold water, was moved, and struck the Katsura River with his staff, causing a spring to emerge. The hot spring water became famous as the son used it to heal his father's illness.
【Bamboo Grove Path】
Walk through the Bamboo Grove Path and stand on the bridge to overlook the Katsura River, with its winding course. Watching the flowing stream and listening to the crisp bird songs in the bamboo forest gives an instant feeling of being transported to a tranquil, ethereal realm.

Onsen Experience Time: Between 13:30pm – 14:20pm 

15:00pm Shuzenji
* The following itinerary offers two options. Guests who do not wish to visit Niji-no-Sato can go to Shuzenji Maple Forest instead.
▼ Shuzenji Niji-no-Sato (approx. 60 minutes, self-guided activity; admission fee at your own expense)
Shuzenji Niji-no-Sato is a natural park covering approximately 500,000 m², divided into Western and Japanese garden areas.
The Western area recreates a 17th-century English village, while the Japanese area showcases local Izu culture.
You can also experience traditional crafts such as Edo silk weaving, pottery, and embroidery. Niji-no-Sato features the largest maple forest in Izu.
▼ Shuzenji Natural Park – Maple Forest (approx. 60 minutes, self-guided activity)
Shuzenji, a representative sightseeing spot in Shizuoka's Izu region, is surrounded by the largest maple forest in Shizuoka Prefecture – Shuzenji Natural Park.
Around 1,000 maple trees are scattered across the vast area, turning vibrant red from mid-November to early December each year.

16:00pm Return
Return to central Tokyo (approx. 2–2.5 hours by bus).

18:30pm Tokyo
Arrive at JR Tokyo Station, Marunouchi North Exit, concluding a pleasant day!
Guests will disband directly at Tokyo Station.
【Tokyo Station】
(Tokyo Station Hotel) is located in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, at the center of the Marunouchi business district. The station has two levels of platforms and serves multiple lines currently in operation: Tohoku Shinkansen, Yamagata Shinkansen, Akita Shinkansen, Joetsu Shinkansen, Nagano Shinkansen, Tokaido Line, Chuo Line (Rapid), Sobu Line (Rapid), Yokosuka Line, Keiyo Line, Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Narita Express, Tokaido Shinkansen, Tokyo Metro, and Marunouchi Line (station code: M-17).
Not only is it the starting point of many major rail lines in Japan, it is also one of Tokyo's main large-scale stations. The main building, Tokyo Station Red Brick Building, is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. Renovated in 2012, it fully restored the appearance of the original station building from 100 years ago.

* The above itinerary and schedule are subject to adjustment due to weather, traffic, or other conditions. Thank you for your understanding.

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