Cultural
9-Day Japan Cherry Blossom Tour — Tokyo + Kyoto
Time the cherry blossoms right, see the country's most photogenic moment in two of its best cities.
⏱8 nights / 9 days
Trip length
Trip length
✦From $5,800
Per person
Per person
Cherry blossom season is short (~10 days) and notoriously hard to predict — we monitor the forecast through March and shift dates as needed. Tokyo first, then bullet train to Kyoto for the temples and gardens at peak bloom.
Itinerary at a glance
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Day 1-4
Tokyo
Shibuya, Asakusa, Tsukiji, Meiji Shrine, day trip to Hakone for Mt. Fuji + onsen.
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Day 5
Bullet train to Kyoto
Shinkansen takes 2h15. Afternoon arrival, dinner in Gion.
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Day 6-7
Kyoto
Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama bamboo, Philosopher's Path during peak bloom.
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Day 8
Day trip to Nara
Deer park, Todai-ji big Buddha, return to Kyoto for last night.
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Day 9
Fly home
Train back to Tokyo Haneda or Osaka Kansai for departure.
What's included
- 8 nights at boutique hotels + one ryokan night<br />
- JR Pass (7-day, ordinary class)<br />
- Private guide days in Tokyo (1) and Kyoto (1)<br />
- Hakone day trip with Mt. Fuji ropeway + onsen<br />
- Tea ceremony experience in Kyoto<br />
- Printed personalized itinerary booklet<br />
- 24/7 advisor support during your trip
