See the beauty of Japan in full bloom when you take this Cherry Blossom & Garden Tour. It will bring you to the most iconic Japanese sights made more beautiful with the cloud of sakura (cherry blossoms) surrounding them. From serene temples and shrines to the riverside and mountainous areas, you’ll find an abundance of beauty and heritage. In between, you’ll find delicious local cuisine, comfortable transport, and quality accommodations.

To ensure you make the most of your tour, a professional English speaking guide will accompany you from Tokyo to Osaka.

Day 1 Arrive Tokyo | Meet your Tour Guide and fellow travellers
Day 2 Tokyo | Explore Tsukiji Fish Market, Asakusa Temple, Odaiba City, Ginza Street, and to view cherry blossoms, Ueno Park; breakfast, lunch, and welcome dinner included for the day
Day 3 Tokyo | Explore Tokyo like a local as you take the metro (rail) with your guide to serene Meiji Shrine, bustling Harajuku, Shibuya Sky Building and the cherry blossoms along Meguro River; end the tour in Shinjuku where you can explore on your own
Day 4 Tokyo – Hakone | Head to Mount Fuji, make a stop at Gotemba Peace Park, take a cruise on Lake Ashi, and travel by gondola on the Owakudani Ropeway for some breathtaking views. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included for the day
Day 5 Hakone – Mount Fuji – Takayama | Head to the 5th Station of Mount Fuji for the spectacular views; transfer to Takayama. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included for the day
Day 6 Takayama | A full day guided tour to one of the country’s beautifully preserved old towns dating back to the feudal ages; visit the Exhibition Hall. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 7 Takayama – Shirakawago – Kanazawa | Stop at the World Heritage Listed Shirakawago; admire the gardens and castle of Kenrokuen in Kanazawa. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included for the day
Day 8 Kanazawa – Kyoto | Visit Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto, where you can see many cherry blossoms in bloom from its wooden stage above a hillside; learn about traditional tea customs during a beautiful tea ceremony. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 9 Kyoto – Nara – Kyoto | Spend the morning in Nara, where you can feed the deer in the park, explore Todaji Temple, and experience making sushi for lunch; back in Kyoto, visit the Golden Pavilion and stroll along the Path of Philosophy for some cherry blossom viewing. Breakfast included
Day 10 Kyoto – Hiroshima | Take that iconic photo at the Fushimi Inari Shrine and walk through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove; take the bullet train to Hiroshima. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 11 Hiroshima | Visit Miyajima Island, Itsukushima shrine (with the floating Tori gate!), and the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Park. Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 12 Hiroshima – Himeji – Osaka | Spend the morning at the World Heritage Listed Himeji castle; admire the cherry blossoms around Osaka Castle. Breakfast, lunch and final group dinner included.
Day 13 Depart Osaka

Cherry Blossom Viewing: Ueno Park, Meguro River in Tokyo; Kenrokuen in Kanazawa; Kiyomizudera and Path of Philosophy in Kyoto
Takayama and Shirakawago: see historic and traditional Japan at the Folkcraft museum and gassho-zukuri in World Heritage-Listed Shirakawago
Gotemba Peace Park: Experience amazing views from Gotemba Peace Park, be in awe of the chalky stupa and travel by Gondola.
Hiroshima: Explore Hiroshima and the memorable Peace Park

Accommodation
12 nights quality (4 star) accommodation with daily breakfast
Transfers
Airport transfers on arrival in Tokyo and departure from Osaka
Meals
Most meals as indicated
Transport
2nd Class Bullet Train (Kyoto – Hiroshima, Hiroshima -Himeji)
Professional Guides
Professional English speaking guide
Fees & Tipping
Tipping for guide and driver
All transportation, daily tours and admission fees

Departure Dates
2024 Arrival & Departure Dates:
23rd March – 4th April
30th March – 11th April
2025 Arrival & Departure Dates:
22nd March – 3rd April
29th March – 10th April
3rd April – 15th April

For any booking, payment, and cancellation inquiries, please contact your Starflights travel consultant