10-Day Japan Cherry Blossom Tour
Sakura Highlights
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Cherry Blossom of Japan – Private Luxury Tour
The Cherry Blossom or Sakura is the Japanese’s favorite season. This is the period when the ornamental cherry trees of Japan reveal their beautiful flowers.
We invite you to come and admire the cherry trees in various landscapes and in several historic cities of Japan, whether they mingle with skyscrapers, historical monuments or beautiful natural settings.
You will also discover the history, modernity, culture and tradition of the Empire of the Rising Sun.
Price
From USD 14,350 per person – excl. flights
(double occupancy)
When to visit
Late March ~ Mid-April 2026
Length of stay
Ideally 2 Weeks
- Explore Japan’s destinations and travel highlights like a local with your own private tour guide.
- Discover the heart and soul of Japan through curated experiences and gain deeper insight into Japanese culture.
- Step into a world, a unique culture that fascinates many to which even some Japanese people have no access.
Perfect for
- Cherry blossom enthusiasts seeking to witness Japan’s iconic sakura season while discovering the cultural traditions that make this time of year so special.
- Adventure seekers who want both must-see landmarks and hidden gems, guided by local insights that only true Japan experts can provide.
- For travelers seeking to experience Japan’s most iconic destinations and authentic culture in a short time.
What’s included
- A tailor-made itinerary crafted personally for you
- English-Speaking resident tour director and local guides
- Hand-Selected Luxury accommodations
- Large choice of exclusive experiences
- Airport Meet and Greet with private transfers
- Internet access
- Thoughtful customer service
- And more !
Day 1 – Tokyo Arrival
Yokoso 日本へようこそ！– Welcome to Japan !
After clearing customs and immigration, transfer by private car to your ideally located hotel.
Then you’ll likely spend your first day in Japan just getting settled.
You might want to lock down some of the best food in Tokyo and enjoy a truly unique meal! A multi-course kaiseki, an omakase sushi experience…
Or follow the lead of our guide and enjoy nighttime cherry blossom viewing, known as “yozakura,”
Day 2 – Tokyo
Tokyo is a huge, wealthy and fascinating metropolis which brings high-tech visions of the future side by side with glimpses of old Japan, and has something for everyone.
Most visitors to Tokyo will visit the most well-known sights – Asakusa, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku and the Meiji Shrine. These are all of course worth visiting, but Tokyo also offer a multitude of choices for travelers looking for a less touristy and typical Japanese experience.
The real charm of Tokyo is more discreet. We can discover it in the maze of streets behind the main one, with a village atmosphere, miles away from urban life. It is warm and simple, full of nice shops with clean design as well as charming cafes and small bars…
But the highlight of spring in Tokyo is undoubtedly the cherry blossom or Sakura season. And it’s a must-see with your private guide, when visiting Japan in spring!
Day 3 – Tokyo
Witness for another day the beauty of cherry blossoms against the backdrop of Tokyo attractions. During this magical time, Tokyo transforms into a stunning pink and white wonderland as cherry blossoms bloom across the city.
You can join Tokyoites in having fun and welcoming spring at
- The 2 kilometers long promenade Sotobori
- The popular Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
- The sea of pink in Ueno Parc
- Yoyogi Park for a Hanami Picnic
- Meguro-gawa, the sakura river in Tokyo
- …
Alternatively, choose from our curated Tokyo experiences.
Day 4 – Tokyo / Kawaguchiko / Hakone
Travel by car to Kawaguchiko.
Mount Fuji, now a dormant volcano, stands in the center of Honshu Island, more than a hundred kilometers from Tokyo and is the highest peak in Japan (3,776m) and its most celebrated.
An almost perfectly symmetrical volcanic cone, the mountain is a near-mythical national symbol immortalized in countless works of art, including Hokusai’s 36 Views of Mt. Fuji, like the famous print Kanagawa-oki nami ura (Great Wave off Kanagawa).
Fuji-san is notoriously shy, so any sighting has to be counted as a blessing.
Then your car will drive you to your ryokan in Hakone, through the Fuji Five Lakes (Fujigoko) which offers spectacular views of Mount Fuji.
Day 5 – Hakone
Nestled in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, Hakone is a picturesque resort town renowned for its natural beauty, hot springs, and stunning views of Mount Fuji (if the weather permit). It is a resort town that boasts a number of museums including the Hakone Open Air Museum with its Picasso exhibit.
It is fun day-trip which combines rides on several trains or buses, funicular, cable car and enjoy a cruise across the peaceful Ashino-ko lake, surrounded by natural beauty and the view of nearby Mt. Fuji.
Hakone is also one of Japan’s most popular hot spring resorts, with more than a dozen springs providing hot spring water to the many bath houses and ryokan in the area.
When spring arrives in Hakone, cherry blossoms, fresh greenery, hot springs, and stunning Mount Fuji views combine to create a captivating destination for nature lovers and casual visitors alike.
Day 6 – Hakone / Kyoto
Transfer to Odawara for a smooth and comfortable trip to Kyoto in Green car (first-class) on the shinkansen, one of Japan’s sleek bullet trains.
In the evening, explore Gion with your guide – Gion is part of the Higashiyama or “Eastern Mountain” area of Kyoto. It’s one of the famous geisha (called “geiko” in Kyoto) districts in the city, stretching from Yasaka Shrine in the east to the Kamo River in the west, and from the Shirakawa Canal in the north to Kenninji Temple in the south.
Not the only geisha district left in Japan, Gion is a collection of streets defined by its traditional wooden merchant houses, beautifully illuminated by glittering neon lights and exclusive Japanese restaurants.
As dusk falls, you might catch a glimpse of a geiko (Kyoto’s term for geisha) or a maiko (apprentice geiko) gracefully hurrying to an appointment.
Day 7 – Kyoto
Kyoto was the capital of Japan for over a millennium, and has the reputation of being its most beautiful city.
However, visitors may be surprised by how much work they will have to do to see Kyoto’s beautiful side. Unlike Tokyo, Kyoto was able to keep the customs and traditions of the Old Japan, as it was spared from the bombing of the Second World War and was never affected by earthquakes and other natural disasters.
Nonetheless, the persistent visitor will soon discover Kyoto’s hidden beauty in the temples and parks which ring the city center, and find that the city is boasting a plethora of must-see attractions and has much more to offer than immediately meets the eye.
Kyoto’s sakura season is Japan’s ultimate bucket-list experience. For a short few weeks, cherry blossom trees bloom on every street corner of the beautiful Ancient Capital. Beyond the city center, magnificent temples and serene parks reveal the deeper beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Day 8 – Kyoto
Continue exploring Kyoto’s highlights and dive into Kyoto’s most iconic and off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots to help you craft the ultimate hanami experience.
Don’t miss Arashiyama, this little corner of greenery crossed by the Hozugawa river, where you could enjoy the “Sagano Romantic Train“, which offers spectacular views of cherry blossoms in spring, creating tunnels of pink flowers over the river.
Walk Kyoto’s scenic Philosopher’s Path, a 2-kilometer long walking path from Ginkaku-ji to Nanzen-ji, surrounded by cherry trees, temples, and peaceful beauty year-round.
Or visit the Hakuryu-en, a privately owned garden, renowned for its exquisite seasonal landscapes and traditional Japanese design.
Alternatively, choose from our curated Kyoto experiences.
Day 9 – Nara / Yoshino / Osaka
Travel by car to Nara.
Nara was in the 8th century the first fixed capital of Japan, under the name of Heijo-kyo and is home to many important historical sites, such as Todai-ji Temple, the world’s largest wooden structure, with its Daibutsuden (Hall of the Great Buddha).
Nestled in the heart of Nara, you will discover the Yoshino Sakura, also known as Somei Yoshino, one of the most famous and beloved varieties of cherry blossom in Japan. It is named after the Mont Yoshino a UNESCO World Heritage site, where these cherry trees were first cultivated.
The area is known as “Ichimoku ni senbon”, meaning “the luxury of seeing 1,000 cherry trees”. But in fact, there are some 30,000 here.
Spend the evening in the Dotonbori Area: The Bright Heart of Osaka.
The lively entertainment area of Dotonbori (道頓堀) is Osaka’s most famous tourist destination and renowned for its gaudy neon lights, extravagant signage, and the enormous variety of restaurants and bars.
Day 13 – Final Day – Osaka & Departure
Depending on your departure time, enjoy some final shopping in Osaka —a shopper’s paradise offering everything from cutting-edge fashion and electronics to gourmet food products, home goods, and unique souvenirs.
Whether seeking bargain finds or luxury brands, Osaka’s diverse shopping districts have something for every taste and budget.
Transfer by private car to the International Airport for your departure flight.
Where you will stay
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