10-Day Japan Cherry Blossom Spring 2025 Mini-Group Tour

• Konichiwa! Welcome to the capital city of Japan!
• To reach your hotel from the airport, we recommend opting for a taxi. This choice offers the utmost convenience and ease. If you favor a private transfer, please relay this to your travel advisor. We will be pleased to arrange this for you, providing the contact information for your driver ahead of your arrival.

Explore the fascinating city of Tokyo with its top attractions: Meiji Shrine, Omotesando avenue, Asakusa old district, and Hamarikyu garden:

• Walk among the history and be a part of the story of Meiji Shrine.
• See the world's top fashion trends at the Omotesando.
• Soak in the atmosphere of the Tokyo of old at Asakusa.
• Relax at the Hamarikyu Garden from the Edo Period, which finds itself nestled amidst futuristic skyscrapers.

Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple

Have a day excursion out of Tokyo by private car with a personal guide, and discover the beauty and stories of the Fuji Five Lakes area.

• Board a cruise, and sail around Lake Kawaguchiko.
• Enter the Sengen Shrine in the thick cedar forest below Mt. Fuji, constructed in 788 AD.
• End your tour at Oshino Hakkai Village, a picturesque set of eight ponds located in the Fuji Five Lakes region, each pond with its very own story to tell. Visitors can enjoy strolling around the ponds, taking photos, and even tasting the pure water.

Appreciate Mt. Fuji in the Five Lakes area

Dive into the daily life of local Japanese, and enjoy a cheerful view of the sakura (cherry blossom) along the Sumida River.

• Pay a visit to the world's largest fish market – Tsukiji Market, and witness the daily life of locals
• Sample some of the freshly-prepared finger foods at the market if interested.
• Delve into the art of sushi-making in an authentic local setting, where you'll experience a delightful blend of tradition and simplicity.
• Enjoy a river boat ride on the Sumida River, smell the atmosphere of sakura and get great views of the cherry blossom along the river side for your hanami.

The view of Tokyo in Spring

• Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto by the fastest train — a Nozomi. 
• Your experienced local guide in Tokyo will board the train with you to Kyoto and accompany you throughout the entire journey. This ensures a worry-free travel experience where you don't have to stress about boarding the train, navigating routes, or overcoming language barriers. Furthermore, there's no risk of having an inexperienced guide at your next destination. Relax and enjoy!

The street of Kyoto in Spring

• Visiting one of Kyoto's most famous temples — Kinkaku-ji ('Golden Pavilion').
• Head to Nijo Castle — a two-ring-fortfied, 400-year-old castle built by the founder of the Edo Shogunate as his Kyoto residence, surrounded by stunning gardens.
• Walk down Nishiki Market, a narrow, five-block-long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. It's known as 'Kyoto's Kitchen'.
• Visit Kiyomizu ('Pure Water') Temple — enjoyable and a famous Kyoto landmark.
• Explore the back streets of Kyoto's geisha districts with the leading foreign geisha-culture expert.
• Sample traditional song and dance, and do games, which make great photo opportunities at a ochaya (Geisha teahouse).

The Kiyomizu Temple in Spring

• Enter Fushimi Inari Shrine, which was used in the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha".
• Quench your thirst at a sake brewery. Learn about the traditional brewing process, and then sample the different types of Japanese sake.
• Lose yourself on the Philosopher's Path, and enjoy the blossom of hundreds of cherry trees.
• Wander between Ginkaku-ji ('Silver Pavilion') and the neighborhood of Nanzen-ji and try not to count the small temples and shrines during the walk.

The Philosopher's Path in Spring

• Our private transfer will whisk you away to Osaka. After a week of travel, it's the perfect opportunity to sit back, relax, and rejuvenate.
• Your guide and the hotel staff will be more than happy to offer suggestions to assist you in exploring the city on your own.
• Optional day-trips are avaliable!

Osaka in Spring

• Step into the magnificent Osaka Castle as well as into the history of Osaka.
• Taste the famous street food takoyaki (octopus dumplings) in the bustling district of Dotonbori.
• Take the chance to admire famed Japanese prints from the 18th century, and make your own woodblock print at Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum.
• Astonish yourself with the panorama of Osaka City by standing in Floating Garden Observatory.

See how takoyaki be cooked

• We hope your journey home provides a happy conclusion to your holiday!
• For your transfer to the airport, we recommend securing a taxi—our hotel staff are readily available to assist with this booking. If you prefer a pre-arranged private transfer, please communicate your requirements to your travel advisor.

The Kansai International Airport in Osaka