Japan Cherry Blossom tour 2025

Overview

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Sakura (cherry blossom) across famous landmarks of Japan.

Our guided Japan Cherry Blossom tour will take you to Tokyo, Hakone, Nagoya, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Nara.

Itinerary: 

Day 1 Arrive in Japan – Visit Team Labs.

Welcome to Japan. Upon arrival, welcome by the Tour Manager/ local tour guide and transfer from the airport to the hotel for check in. (Standard check in time 1400-1500 hrs). In the evening, we head to Team Labs, an immersive museum renowned for its vibrant, futuristic digital art installations and excellent photo opportunities. Overnight in Tokyo / Haneda. (D)

Note: The standard check-in time is 1500 hrs. Packed dinner will be provided in case of late arrivals.

Day 2 Visit Hie Shrine – Visit Tokyo Skytree Observatory (350 m) – Visit Asakusa Kannon Temple & Nakamise Dori Street – Visit Ueno Park After breakfast, we visit Hie Shrine, a traditional Japanese Shinto shrine famous for its striking row of red torii gates. Next, we visit Tokyo Skytree observation deck for stunning city views. We then explore Asakusa Kannon, one of Tokyo’s most vibrant and renowned temples, and stroll along Nakamise Dori Street, one of Japan’s oldest shopping streets. Later, visit Ueno Park, one of Japan’s oldest public parks, which is highly recommended for cherry blossom viewing in the spring. Overnight in Tokyo / Haneda. (B, L, D)

Day 3 Owakudani Ropeway – Visit Owakudani Boiling Valley – Lake Ashi

After breakfast, we will head to Owakudani and take the Owakudani Ropeway to explore Owakudani Valley. Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Ashi, taking in the stunning views of the surrounding mountains and Lake Ashinoko. Later, visit the Mt. Fuji 5th Station, where you can witness Japan’s highest peak and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Overnight in Shizouka/Hamamatsu. (B, PL, D)

Note: Hakone valley experiences strong winds. In case of extreme weather conditions, access to above sites is restricted.

Day 4 Visit Toyota Automobile Museum – Photo stop at Nagoya Castle – Visit Nabana no Sato Illumination

After breakfast, visit Toyota Automobile Museum to explore the history and evolution of automotive innovation. Following this, enjoy a photo stop at Nagoya Castle, Japan’s first castle also regarded as a National Treasure. In the evening, head to Nabana no Sato, known for its LED light displays at night.

Overnight in Nagoya.  (B, L, D)

Note: On dates where Toyota Automobile Museum is not operational, it will be substituted with SC Maglev and Railway Park.

Day 5 Experience Japanese Tea Ceremony – Visit Daigo-ji Temple – Visit Kinkakuji Temple

After breakfast, we drive from Nagoya to Kyoto. Start your day with an immersive Japanese Tea Ceremony experience. Next, visit Daigo-ji Temple, a World Heritage site renowned for its beautiful cherry blossom views. Continue to Kinkaku-ji Temple, also known as the “Temple of the Golden Pavilion,” where you can admire the stunning pagoda designed to house sacred Buddha relics. Overnight in Osaka / Kobe. (B, L, D)

Day 6 Day Trip to Hiroshima – Return Bullet Train Experience – Visit Miyajima Island – Visit Itsukushima Shrine – Photo stop at the Floating Tori Gate – Photo stop at Atomic Dome – Visit Peace Memorial Park and Museum

Today we proceed on a day trip to Hiroshima with a bullet train ride. Upon arrival, head to the pier to catch a ferry to Miyajima Island, where you will visit the historic Itsukushima Shrine, renowned for its iconic “Floating Torii Gate.” Next, explore the Hiroshima Peace Park, Museum, and the Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome), a UNESCO World Heritage site within the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. After a poignant visit, return via bullet train.

Overnight in Osaka / Kobe. (PB, L, D)

Day 7 Visit Nara Deer Park – Visit Todaiji Temple. Flight from Itami – Haneda.

After breakfast, visit Nara Deer Park, where you can interact with hundreds of freely roaming deer, often regarded as “Messengers of God,” and explore Todaiji Temple, renowned for its Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall), which was once the world’s largest wooden building. Later, we proceed to Itami and take a flight to Haneda. Overnight in Haneda / Narita. (B, L, D)

Day 8 Return Home

Today, we check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. It’s time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back many happy memories of your holiday. We would like you to spare a few minutes of your time to write and tell us how you enjoyed your holiday and any suggestions you may have for the future. (B)

NRI Passengers: Internal Flight from Itami-Haneda is included in the cost.

Single room supplement USD 851 per person. Infant USD 50. *As a 3rd customers). in a triple, a roll away cot may be provided. **As a 3rd in a double, no • The tour will operate on SIC Basis if there are less than 15 bed or cot will be provided to the child. Person below 12 years will be considered as a child.

Inclusions (+)

• Accommodation, Meals, Sightseeing and Excursions as per above mentioned itinerary.
• Services of a professional, friendly and multilingual Tour Manager or a local Representative. (Subject to minimum 20

Exclusions (-)

Visa Requirements: • You must be in possession of a valid Single entry Japan visa. The cost of this visa is not included in your package

• Passport, Visa charges, Airport & Port taxes.                     

• Cost of your Air tickets required to participate in this tour.

• Tips of USD 05 per person per day are compulsory in Japan for that your travel documents are ready in time for departure. services of the guide, driver & many other services. To be paid only in US Dollars Cash.
• City Tax or Tourism tax
• Porterage, tips, Insurance, laundry, telephone charges, airport taxes

• The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate of exchange changes substantially prior to departure.
• Meals are pre-set and a choice of menu is not available.
• Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all

Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘What your Tour Price includes’ box

Ticketing Requirements:

For this tour you would require confirmed air tickets to arrive in Tokyo / Haneda & depart from Haneda /Narita.

Internal Flight from Itami-Haneda is included in the cost.

Attractions: 

TOKYO:

Visit Team Labs • Visit Hie Shrine • Visit Tokyo Skytree • Visit Asakusa Kannon Temple & Nakamise Dori Street • Visit Ueno Park

HAKONE:

Owakudani Ropeway • Visit Owakudani Boiling valley. Lake Ashi Cruise • Visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station

NAGOYA:

Visit Toyota Automobile Museum • Photo stop at

Nagoya castle • Visit Nabana no Sato Illumination

KYOTO:

Experience Japanese Tea Ceremony • Visit Daigo-ji

Temple • Visit Kinkakuji Temple

HIROSHIMA:

• Return Bullet Train Experience • Visit Miyajima Island (Visit Itsukushima Shrine and Photo stop at the Floating

• Tori Gate) • Photo stop at Atomic Dome • Visit Peace Memorial Park • Visit Peace Memorial Museum

NARA:

• Visit Nara Deer Park • Visit Todaiji Temple