Arrival and departure: from Tokyo to Hiroshima
Tour Duration: 9 days
Price: from USD 7596

Our Cherry Blossom Japan Tours include all the must-see locations in Japan during the Sakura season. Enjoy a Cherry Blossom Tour while Sakura blossoms in Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Southern Japan.

Day 1 – Greetings from Japan! In order to get you to your hotel, we will provide transportation. To learn more, please see your tour manual.

Take some time to rest at the hotel and get ready for your thrilling trip tomorrow.

Day 2 – We have freed up the day so you can spend it as you choose at either Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea.

Day 3 – The first stop on our Cherry Blossom tour is the old site of the renowned tuna auction, Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market. Before we visit the rest of Tokyo’s attractions, explore this market’s array of mouthwatering dishes, fresh flavors, and amazing sushi meals, which are offered to over a thousand local families and businesses every day.

Then it’s off to Harajuku where we’ll visit the well-known Takeshita Street and Omotesando neighborhood. There are many adorable boutiques, wonderful crepes, upscale stores, and lovely cafés and restaurants in the neighborhood. For those who enjoy animals, don’t forget to check out the Cat Café and Hedgehog Café.

Then, we’ll travel to the well-known Shibuya Crosswalk to join the many people who do so every day. Crossing here is a special experience; there is nearly as much foot congestion as in New York City. We’ll also stop by the well-known Hachiko Statue, which is adjacent to the station. The statue is based on the well-known tale of Hachiko, a dog that would visit his owner every day at the train station.

Enjoy a tasty Teppan-yaki meal for lunch. Take pleasure in witnessing your personally assigned chef expertly prepare Wagyu beef right in front of you. The tour will continue to Asakusa’s old town, where you may explore Senso-ji Temple, one of Tokyo’s most well-known and historic temples, and shop for traditional Japanese items in the Nakamise neighborhood.

Day 4 – The Hakone Open-Air Museum is the location we stop at first to start our day. Enjoy seeing monuments and meandering amid the lovely environment in Hakone’s breathtaking environment. In the spring, the surrounding cherry blossoms might be blooming, providing visitors with an exquisite viewing opportunity all across the grounds. We intend to enjoy Hoto, a hot udon noodle dish served in an iron cast pot that is the ideal comfort food, after spending our morning outdoors.

Next, we have a pleasant trip on the Hakone Ropeway down to Owakudani Valley. If the weather is favorable, Mt. Fuji and the Hakone region can be seen from the ropeway. When you arrive, we will go on a brief exploration of Owakudani, giving you the opportunity to observe the active natural volcanic vents and try the black egg. It is stated that consuming one of these eggs that have been boiled in one of the vents will extend your life by 7 years! Then, we’ll go to Hakone Shrine.

Without a nice, relaxing dip in an onsen (Japanese hot spring) to revitalize you for tomorrow’s adventure, your trip to Japan would not be complete. You will be given a casual cotton kimono or yukata to wear at the ryokan. The ryokan where you are staying on vacation has a hot spring on site that you can use whenever you want.

Day 5 – Our Cherry Blossom Japan trip will start today on a bullet train to Kyoto. The quickest mode of transportation on land is the bullet train, which is regarded as a must-do when visiting Japan. Take pictures of the surroundings while you travel, and enjoy the speed and comfort of getting to Kyoto.

When we get to Kyoto, we’ll make a pit stop for kaiten sushi for lunch and visit a sake museum to sample some sake and learn about its history.

After that, let’s go to Nara to explore Todaiji Temple. As the largest wooden structure, Todaiji Temple holds the World Guinness Record. The largest Buddha statue in Japan may be found inside the temple. You may find many deer that roam freely in the Nara Deer Park, which is right outside the temple. Here in the park, the deer are considered to be amiable and may even bow to you for a small treat.

Day 6 – Today, we will visit Arashiyama as the first stop on our Kyoto tour. A lovely morning sight is the sunshine filtering through the bamboo. We’ll have a fun rickshaw ride around the bamboo grove as well. The welcoming smiles of the amusing and extremely knowledgeable rickshaw drivers will greet you. Additionally, they will snap stunning photos of you in the bamboo forest that you can show all of your friends back home.

After visiting Arashiyama, we’ll proceed to the Golden Pavilion, also known as the Kinkakuji Temple, which is a must-see destination in Japan because of its two top levels that are entirely covered in gold leaf. The magnificent sight is enhanced by the golden temple’s reflection in the lake.

Our next trip will be to the historic Ninenzaka street. The street is lined with shops and kiosks selling trinkets. It’s also an excellent area to take pictures and observe what Japan looked like in the past. Additionally, we will participate in a practical session on the tea ceremony. As you observe the ritual being conducted in front of you, discover its origins and significance. Make a cup of matcha the traditional way if you can! Then, we make our way to the motel.

Day 7 – We’ll continue our journey west today and stop in the Himeji prefecture to see 

the majestic Himeji Castle. It is one of the top three castles in Japan and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. The castle, often known as the White Heron Castle because of its bright white walls, still has almost all of its original buildings after being built in the early 1600s. Enjoy a stroll through the magnificent castle grounds after surviving war, calamities, and restoration efforts. Additionally, Himeji Castle’s cherry blossoms provide breathtaking photo opportunities that perfectly capture Japan’s springtime.

Before the Second World War, Hiroshima residents enjoyed eating savory pancakes made in the Japanese style, known as okonomiyaki. This regional favorite will be served to you tonight for supper.

Day 8 – The rest of the day will be devoted to exploring Hiroshima. The only remaining structure from Hiroshima’s nuclear bombing aftermath, the A-Bomb Dome, is the first stop on the Cherry Blossom tour. The Peace Park Memorial park grounds, where the atomic bomb impacted Hiroshima, are where the A-Bomb Dome is situated. Explore the park’s well-known sights, including the freedom bell and the monument of Sadako. The A-Bomb Dome has been kept as a symbol of the tragedy’s desires for everlasting peace as well as a memory of it for present and future generations. Visit the renowned Hiroshima Peace Park Museum while you are at the Peace Park and take in the displays. As a remembrance of the bombing, this museum preserves its history and displays its items. This museum preserves the bombing’s history and artifacts while serving as a symbol of Hiroshima’s desire for world peace.

The island of Miyajima, which is south of Hiroshima and famous for its Itsukushima Shrine, or floating torii gate, will be our next stop on our Japan Tour in the afternoon. One of Japan’s three most beautiful views is the torii gate, which when the tide is high appears to be floating in the water. While visiting the island of Miyajima, be sure to sample the momiji manju (a red bean and maple leaf-shaped dessert), as well as the oysters.

Day 9 – Your pleasant and memorable Japan tour ends today. The tour will disband after breakfast. Fly home with cherished memories or enjoy your extended stay in Japan.