Japan: Cherry Blossom Season in Japan

Description

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo

• Arrive in Tokyo, the vibrant capital of Japan.
• Transfer to your hotel and check-in.
• Evening at leisure to explore the city’s bustling streets.
• Overnight stay in Tokyo.

Day 2: Tokyo City Exploration

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit iconic landmarks like Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and the Tokyo Skytree.
• Explore the lively neighborhoods of Harajuku and Shibuya.
• Overnight stay in Tokyo.

Day 3: Tokyo’s Modern Side

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Discover Tokyo’s modern side with visits to Odaiba and the teamLab Borderless digital art museum.
• Enjoy an evening cruise along the Sumida River.
• Overnight stay in Tokyo.

Day 4: Kyoto – The Cultural Heart of Japan

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Travel to Kyoto by Shinkansen (bullet train).
• Explore the historic Gion district and Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion).
• Overnight stay in Kyoto.

Day 5: Cherry Blossom Viewing in Kyoto

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit Maruyama Park for cherry blossom viewing (hanami).
• Explore Fushimi Inari Shrine and its thousands of torii gates.
• Overnight stay in Kyoto.

Day 6: Kyoto’s Temples and Shrines

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Explore Kyoto’s stunning temples and shrines, including Kiyomizu-dera and Kinkaku-ji.
• Discover the traditional streets of Higashiyama.
• Overnight stay in Kyoto.

Day 7: Nara Day Trip

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Take a day trip to Nara to visit Todai-ji Temple and Nara Park.
• Return to Kyoto in the evening.
• Overnight stay in Kyoto.

Day 8: Hakone – Relax in an Onsen

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Travel to Hakone, a scenic hot spring region.
• Enjoy a relaxing soak in an onsen with beautiful mountain views.
• Overnight stay in Hakone.

Day 9: Mount Fuji Views

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Explore Hakone’s attractions, including the Hakone Open-Air Museum and Hakone Shrine.
• Enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Fuji (weather permitting).
• Overnight stay in Hakone.

Day 10: Return to Tokyo

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Return to Tokyo and check in to your hotel.
• Free time for shopping or exploration in Tokyo.
• Overnight stay in Tokyo.

Day 11: Free Day in Tokyo

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Enjoy a free day in Tokyo for shopping or additional sightseeing.
• Optional activities available.
• Overnight stay in Tokyo.

Day 12: Departure

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Check-out and transfer to Narita International Airport for your departure.

What’s Included?

• 11 nights’ accommodation.
• Breakfast daily.
• Shinkansen (bullet train) tickets between cities.
• Sumida River cruise in Tokyo.
• Day trip to Nara.
• Hakone excursion including onsen experience.
• Airport transfers.

What’s Not Included?

• Flights to and from Japan.
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Optional activities and excursions.