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Japan Cherry Blossom Small Group Highlights

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From Tokyo to Osaka
4.2 (1,379 reviews)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Shibuya district for early impressions of Tokyo
    • Visit Shinjuku district for early impressions of Tokyo
    • Private airport-to-hotel transfer
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  3. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Meiji Shrine visit with Shinto customs introduction
    • Shinjuku Gyoen cherry blossom garden visit
    • Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street visit
    • Sumida River cruise
    • Writing wishes on wooden plaques at Meiji Shrine
    • Purchasing lucky charms at Meiji Shrine
    • Observe local worship practices at Senso-ji Temple
    Landmarks
    Meiji Shrine
    Shinjuku Gyoen
    Senso-ji Temple
    Nakamise Shopping Street
    Sumida River
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  4. Day 3

    Tokyo to Mount Fuji region

    Tokyo to Mount Fuji region
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Oshino Hakkai visit
    • Arakurayama Sengen Shrine and Chureito Pagoda visit
    • Lake Kawaguchi sightseeing cruise
    Landmarks
    Mount Fuji
    Oshino Hakkai
    Arakurayama Sengen Shrine
    Chureito Pagoda
    Lake Kawaguchi
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  5. Day 4

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Sumo Lunch Show (approximately 2 hours, 12:45 - 15:00, shared tour) - Enjoy a Japanese-style lunch while watching a lively sumo demonstration
    • Akihabara Sightseeing Tour (3 hours, 14:00 - 17:00, shared tour) - Explore Akihabara, known for its anime, manga, gaming stores, and pop-culture shops
    Landmarks
    Shibuya
    Shinjuku
    Akihabara
  6. Day 5

    Tokyo to Kyoto

    Tokyo to Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Geisha & Tea Ceremony (45 min, 16:00 or 17:30) - Held in a traditional townhouse in Kyoto's Gion area, offering a short introduction to geisha culture and tea ceremony practice
    Landmarks
    Tokyo Station
    Kyoto Station
    Gion
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  7. Day 6

    Kyoto to Arashiyama

    Kyoto to Arashiyama
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Kiyomizu-dera Temple visit
    • Nijo Castle visit
    • Nishiki Market visit
    • Arashiyama bamboo grove walk
    • Katsura River visit (if time allows)
    Landmarks
    Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    Nijo Castle
    Nishiki Market
    Arashiyama
    Katsura River
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  8. Day 7

    Kyoto to Nara to Osaka

    Kyoto to Nara to Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Fushimi Inari Taisha visit with shrine background
    • Todai-ji Temple visit to see the Great Buddha
    • Nara Park visit
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Taisha
    Todai-ji Temple
    Nara Park
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  9. Day 8

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Private Day Trip to Hiroshima by Shinkansen - Take the Shinkansen from Osaka for a full-day trip to Hiroshima (early departure and late return). Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum, then continue to Miyajima Island to see Itsukushima Shrine, known for its torii gate rising from the water.
    • Walk through Dotonbori district
    • Try local street food such as takoyaki and okonomiyaki
    • Shopping in Shinsaibashi
    • Visit Osaka Castle Park
    Landmarks
    Dotonbori
    Shinsaibashi
    Osaka Castle Park
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Miyajima Island
  10. Day 9

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Private Excursion to Himeji Castle and Kobe - Begin with a visit to Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Japan's most well-preserved castles. Continue to Kobe, where you can spend time around the harbor area, explore local streets, and take a lunch break at a local restaurant. Kobe is also known for its specialty cuisine, including Kobe beef. In the late afternoon, return to Osaka for your overnight stay.
    Landmarks
    Himeji Castle
    Kobe
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  11. Day 10

    Osaka

    Osaka

    Optional Activities

    • Private hotel-to-airport transfer
    Landmarks
    Kansai International Airport

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