🌸 15-Day Cherry Blossom Japan Itinerary for Seniors

Gentle pace • Accessible routes • Scenic blossoms • Cultural depth

DAY 1 – Arrival in Tokyo

Private airport pickup
Settle into hotel and rest
Optional soft evening walk under illuminated sakura

DAY 2 – Tokyo Sakura & City Icons

🌸 Meiji Shrine – Introduction

A peaceful Shinto forest sanctuary with wide, flat paths ideal for seniors. In spring, the surrounding gardens fill with soft cherry blossoms.

🌆 Omotesando & Shibuya Sky – Introduction

Omotesando offers a stylish, tree-lined avenue perfect for relaxed sightseeing. Shibuya Sky provides a breathtaking 360° panoramic view of Tokyo’s spring landscape, all easily accessed by elevators.

🛍 Ginza – Introduction

Tokyo’s premier shopping district, known for elegant stores, cafés, and comfortable walking conditions.

DAY 3 – Asakusa & Sakura River Cruise

🏮 Senso-ji Temple – Introduction

Tokyo’s oldest and most colorful temple, with a charming shopping street full of traditional snacks and crafts—easy and enjoyable for seniors.

⛴ Sumida River Cherry Blossom Cruise – Introduction

A gentle, seated cruise offering gorgeous views of pink sakura lining the riverbanks. A perfect, low-effort way to enjoy Tokyo in bloom.

DAY 4 – Gardens & Modern Tokyo

🏯 Imperial East Garden – Introduction

A historic garden with plenty of benches, paved paths, and serene sakura clusters—excellent for slow-paced walking.

🌿 Hamarikyu Garden – Introduction

A scenic oasis featuring tidal ponds and a tea house overlooking spring flowers.

🗼 Tokyo Tower or Skytree – Introduction

Both towers offer barrier-free views of Tokyo’s cherry blossom carpets and skyline.

DAY 5 – Cherry Blossom Day Trip: Nikko or Kamakura

Option A: Nikko – Introduction

A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring ornate shrines surrounded by cedar trees and spring blossoms.

Option B: Kamakura – Introduction

A historic seaside town offering an easy visit to the Great Buddha and gentle cherry blossom trails.

DAY 6 – Tokyo → Hakone (Mt. Fuji Views)

🏞 Hakone – Introduction

A picturesque hot spring region famous for Mt. Fuji views, lake cruises, ropeways, and spring scenery—ideal for seniors looking for relaxation.

🌸 Lake Ashi Cruise – Introduction

A calm boat ride with spectacular views of sakura blooming around the lake and distant Fuji.

♨ Onsen Ryokan – Introduction

Stay in a relaxing Japanese-style inn with the option of private, senior-friendly hot spring baths.

DAY 7 – Hakone → Kyoto

🚅 Shinkansen – Introduction

Japan’s bullet train is smooth, quiet, and very comfortable. Luggage forwarding ensures seniors travel hands-free.

🌸 Gion – Introduction

Kyoto’s most charming traditional district, especially pretty in cherry blossom season.

DAY 8 – Kyoto: Golden Pavilion & Arashiyama

🏯 Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) – Introduction

One of Japan’s most iconic landmarks, shimmering beside a pond with cherry trees accenting the scenery.

🪷 Ryoan-ji Zen Garden – Introduction

A peaceful rock garden perfect for quiet reflection.

🎋 Arashiyama – Introduction

Famous for its bamboo forest and sakura-lined riverbanks, with many flat walking sections suitable for seniors.

DAY 9 – Kyoto: Fushimi Inari + Maruyama Park

⛩ Fushimi Inari Shrine – Introduction

Home to thousands of red gates; seniors can explore the beautiful, easy lower paths without climbing hills.

🍵 Tea Ceremony – Introduction

A calm, cultural experience where guests learn the art of Japanese tea in a seated, relaxing environment.

🌸 Maruyama Park – Introduction

Kyoto’s most famous cherry blossom viewing area, featuring the spectacular “weeping cherry tree” in full bloom.

DAY 10 – Nara Cherry Blossom Excursion

🦌 Nara Park – Introduction

A gentle nature park where friendly deer roam freely under blooming cherry trees.

🛕 Todai-ji Temple – Introduction

Home to the world’s largest bronze Buddha inside a spacious, awe-inspiring hall.

🌸 Kasuga Shrine – Introduction

A forest shrine surrounded by lanterns and sakura.

DAY 11 – Kyoto → Osaka (Castle Blossoms)

🏯 Osaka Castle Park – Introduction

One of the top cherry blossom spots in Japan, featuring over 3,000 trees and easy, wide walking paths.

🍜 Dotonbori – Introduction

Osaka’s exciting yet accessible entertainment district, perfect for dining and sightseeing.

DAY 12 – Hiroshima & Miyajima (Sakura by the Sea)

☮ Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park – Introduction

A deeply moving historical site set within wide, flat paths and spring blossoms.

⛩ Miyajima Island – Introduction

Famous for Itsukushima Shrine’s floating torii gate, framed beautifully by cherry blossoms.

DAY 13 – Miyajima Rest Day

🌸 Sakura Walkways – Introduction

Leisurely strolls along coastal cherry blossom paths provide a peaceful and scenic day for seniors.

🚡 Ropeway Option – Introduction

A comfortable lift to panoramic viewpoints (optional).

DAY 14 – Return to Tokyo

🌸 Ueno Park or Chidorigafuchi – Introduction

Two of Japan’s most iconic sakura parks, boasting grand cherry blossom tunnels and easy walking routes.

Farewell dinner in Tokyo

DAY 15 – Departure

Private airport transfer
Fly home with beautiful spring memories