Arrival and departure: start in Tokyo and end in Kyoto
Tour Duration: 6 days
Tour date: set your own dates : Flexible date : March 20 to April 10
Solo traveler : USD 5300

Our exclusive group or family tour, the Japan Cherry Blossom Private Tour Package, showcases Japan’s top attractions during the most romantic time of year. Starting in Tokyo and ending in Kyoto, this 6-day trip. Enjoy the best of Japan’s cherry blossom season by traveling there!

While visiting Japan, we provide you with concierge assistance. If you have any needs or need to make a restaurant reservation, please let us know and we will assist you!

Day 1: Meet and Greet at Airport (Narita or Haneda) – Free afternoon in Tokyo

Greetings from Japan! Our English-speaking assistant will meet you at the airport. You will have the afternoon and evening to discover Tokyo on your own once the assistant gets you on the bus to your hotel.

Day 2 : Tokyo (Tokyo 8-hour tour with our guide)

At nine in the morning, our guide will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel, and our first stop of the day will be Asakusa. We will tell you all about the region’s fascinating history and take our team not only to the main thoroughfares but also to some of the minor lanes.

Then, it’s time for cherry blossoms as we travel to Ueno Park’s Sakura Festival, which is renowned for its abundance of cherry blossoms. Hanami, or dining, drinking, and singing while cherry blossoms are in full bloom, is a popular tradition practiced by many Japanese people.

We will inform you about Tokyo’s subcultures as we travel to Akihabara and take you to some unexpected locations that you probably wouldn’t have discovered on your own. We’ll then head to the tranquil Hamarikyu Gardens, where we can see a ton of blossoming flowers and get some incredible photos. The Imperial Family acquired ownership of this garden, which had previously belonged to one of the feudal lords during the Edo era, and it is now a lovely space for everyone to enjoy. We will enlighten you on the Edo era and the appearance of Japan during this period of isolation.

Shibuya is the next stop on the agenda; it is a must-see while in Tokyo due to its chaotic scramble crossing and devoted dog Hachiko. 

Around five o’clock, we will come to an end in Nakameguro, one of the locals’ preferred areas for the Sakura season. The team will drop you off and give you advice on how to enjoy the remaining part of the evening in this location.

Day 3 : Free day in Tokyo

You have the day to yourself today to see more of Tokyo’s attractions and lesser-known locales. At the conclusion of the second day’s tour, we can provide you with tailored recommendations; alternatively, if you prefer to make plans ahead of time, you can look at our suggestions.

You can visit the Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, or Ginza if you enjoy (window) shopping to see highlights that weren’t covered in the tour from yesterday.

For a more unique experience in Tokyo, visit Shibamata, Kagurazaka, Monzennakacho, or Nihonbashi for a more traditional atmosphere. Kiyosumi, Shimokitazawa, or Koenji would be the perfect fit if you’re looking for some younger, more “cool” neighborhoods. Check out Nakano or Ikebukuro if you want to learn more about subcultures. Our team can assist you in creating a plan for today in any case.

Day 4: Tokyo – Bullet train – Free afternoon in Kyoto

You have two options today: spend the morning in Tokyo if you want to stay a little longer, or leave early for Kyoto if you want to spend more time in Japan’s historic capital. You’ll have the rest of the day to explore Kyoto on your own after you arrive by bullet train and leave your luggage behind.

It will be challenging to decide where to go in Kyoto because there are so many things to see. Today is an excellent day to explore Kyoto’s western side as you will spend Day 5 traveling through the eastern part with a tour. 

The Golden Pavilion, the Ryoanji with its Zen garden, and Arashiyama with its well-known bamboo forest are a few of the must-see sights. The Omuro Sakura garden, which is close to the Ryoanji, is undoubtedly a worthwhile visit if you want to see more cherry blossoms. Please be aware that a lot of temples and other attractions typically close at 5 o’clock. The Fushimi Inari is one notable exception; it is open round-the-clock and is highly recommended.

Day 5: Kyoto (Kyoto 8-hour tour with our guide)

At nine in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel lobby and transport you directly to the Philosopher’s Path. It is preferable to visit this place a little earlier to avoid the busiest hours during cherry blossom season, when it is exceptionally beautiful. The Silver Pavilion, also known as Ginkakuji, which was important in promoting the arts in Japan, is the next stop on the schedule. We will fill you in on every detail of the temple’s historic past, bringing the location to life.

While strolling around the lovely grounds of the Heian Shrine, which was inspired by the old Imperial Palace, you will learn about its brief but fascinating history. Some of Kyoto’s well-known attractions include the Kiyomizudera temple and the neighborhood around it. The most fascinating details can be missed when exploring a new location on your own, but our team will help you get the most out of your time in this impressive location.

The journey will conclude at the Gion neighborhood, one of Kyoto’s most well-known neighborhoods. Here, in one of the several teahouses, the geiko and maiko, Kyoto’s geisha and apprentice geisha, entertain their guests. If you’re fortunate, we could catch a glimpse of one of the women going about her business, at which point the tour guide might explain what their job comprises and the background of this task. Our team will drop you off and provide you advice on how to enjoy the remaining part of the evening in this location.

Day 6 : Free morning in Kyoto – Airport
You might still have the morning in Kyoto, depending on the schedule of your return flight or other arrangements. You can go to Fushimi Inari this morning if you haven’t already. After that, a bus or train will transport you to the airport.