20-Day Japan Grand Vacation – Cherry Blossom Edition

Arrive at Haneda or Narita Airport, where cherry blossoms greet you in Tokyo’s parks and streets.
Meet your private driver and transfer to your hotel in Tokyo.
Evening stroll suggestion: Chidorigafuchi Park, one of Tokyo’s most romantic blossom-lined moats.

• Asakusa & Senso-ji Temple: Explore Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple and browse the vibrant Nakamise shopping street. 
• Tokyo Skytree: Ascend for sweeping city views dotted with riverside blossoms. 
• Imperial Palace Grounds: Walk beneath centuries-old cherry trees in Kitanomaru Garden. 
• Tsukiji Market: Taste seasonal treats like sakura shrimp and strawberry mochi. 
• Meiji Shrine & Harajuku: From tranquil forests to pop-culture energy. 
• Sumida River Park: Enjoy a riverside promenade glowing with blossoms at dusk.
   

• Sumo Stable Visit: Observe wrestlers’ morning training. 
• Shibuya Crossing: Feel the city’s rhythm framed by early blooms. 
• Hamarikyu Gardens: Tea ceremony amid ponds and cherry trees. 
• Tokyo River Cruise: Sail beneath pink arches along the Sumida River. 
• Aqua Park Shinagawa: Marine shows with spring-themed light art.
   

• TeamLab Planets: Immerse in a dreamlike digital garden of petals and light. 
• Snoopy Museum: Nostalgic fun with seasonal sakura exhibits.
  Evening: visit Ueno Park, Tokyo’s iconic hanami (flower-viewing) site.
   

• Hasa-dera Temple: Wooden Buddha statues framed by ocean views and blossoms. 
• Great Buddha of Kamakura: The peaceful bronze statue surrounded by cherry trees. 
• Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine: Grand approach lined with blooms. 
• Hokokuji Bamboo Temple: Sip matcha beneath rustling bamboo and drifting petals.
  Drive to Hakone for overnight stay.
   

• Hakone Shrine & Lake Ashinoko: Red torii gates reflected in mountain waters. 
• Lake Ashinoko Cruise: Spectacular Mt. Fuji vistas amid spring colors. 
• Owakudani Valley: See steaming vents framed by new greenery. 
• Hakone Open-Air Museum: Sculptures surrounded by blooming gardens.
  Stay in Hakone.
   

• Oshino Hakkai: Clear ponds fed by Fuji’s snowmelt, edged with blossoms. 
• Chureito Pagoda: The postcard view of Mt. Fuji rising above pink petals. 
• Lake Kawaguchiko: Scenic lakeside cherry-blossom walk. 
• Iyashi-no-Sato Village: Traditional thatched houses with Fuji views. 
• Saiko Bat Caves: Explore lava tunnels amid mountain blooms.
  Stay in Hakone.
   

• Takayama Old Town: Edo-era streets decorated with spring flowers. 
• Shirakawago Village: UNESCO-listed thatched homes beside streams and new blossoms. 
• Matsuri no Mori Museum: Celebrate Takayama’s colorful spring festival.
  Enjoy premium Hida Beef and stay in Takayama.
   

• Toyota Commemorative Museum: Discover Japan’s evolution from looms to luxury cars. 
• Nagoya Castle:  Cherry trees encircle the golden-topped towers.
  Stay in Nagoya.
   

• Kyoto Imperial Palace: Walk among elegant weeping cherry trees. 
• Nijo Castle: Plum and sakura gardens surrounding historic halls. 
• Nishiki Market: Taste seasonal Kyoto sweets and matcha. 
• Gion District: Evening stroll through lantern-lit alleys under falling petals.
  Stay in Kyoto.
   

• Fushimi Inari Shrine: Red torii paths bordered by blooming trees. 
• Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Overlook Kyoto wrapped in pink clouds. 
• Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka: Historic lanes full of spring energy. 
• Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion): Gold reflections beside cherry trees. 
• Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion): Subtle beauty amid moss and petals.
  Stay in Kyoto.
   

• Samurai & Ninja Museum: Hands-on fun with Japan’s warrior culture. 
• Arashiyama Bamboo Forest: Whispering bamboo and riverside sakura. 
• Togetsukyo Bridge: Kyoto’s iconic blossom panorama. 
• Kyoto Monkey Park: Hilltop views over pink-tinted hillsides.
  Stay in Kyoto.
   

• Kofuku-ji Temple: Five-story pagoda amid cherry trees. 
• Todai-ji Temple: The Great Buddha surrounded by petals. 
• Nara Park: Friendly deer wander under blooming branches. 
• Kasuga Taisha Shrine: Hundreds of stone lanterns glowing among flowers.
  Stay in Osaka.
   

• Osaka Castle: 4,000 cherry trees transform the moat into a sea of pink. 
• Umeda Sky Building: Citywide blossom views from the Floating Garden.
• Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi: Food, fun, and neon reflections on the canal. 
• Hozenji Yokocho: Hidden alleys lit by lanterns and blossoms. 
• Abeno Harukas Tower: Sunset over Osaka’s spring skyline.
  Stay in Osaka.
   

• Nunobiki Falls: Cascades framed by early mountain blooms. 
• Ikuta Shrine: One of Japan’s oldest shrines, surrounded by cherry trees. 
• Kobe Steak Lunch: Indulge in a gourmet springtime meal.
  Drive to Hiroshima for overnight stay.
   

• Peace Memorial Park: Cherry trees planted for peace line the riverbanks. 
• Orizuru Tower: Fold paper cranes overlooking the city. 
• Hiroshima Castle: Castle grounds bursting with blossoms. 
• Miyajima Island: See Itsukushima Shrine’s floating torii gate framed by sakura.
  Stay in Hiroshima.
   

Ride the Shinkansen bullet train back to Tokyo.
Afternoon visit: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Tokyo’s grandest cherry-blossom park.
Stay in Tokyo.

• Toshogu Shrine: Lavish carvings surrounded by forest blossoms. 
• Shinkyo Bridge: Scarlet bridge over spring mountain waters. 
• Kegon Falls: Japan’s most dramatic waterfall, framed by early blooms. 
• Lake Chuzenji: Peaceful alpine reflections.
  Return to Tokyo.
   

Enjoy the season’s final blossoms. Suggested spots: 

• Yoyogi Park Hanami Picnic 
• Nakameguro River Walk, where thousands of trees arch over the canal at night.
  Stay in Tokyo.
   

Private transfer to Haneda or Narita Airport.
Bid farewell to Japan’s spring wonderland — where each falling petal whispers, “See you next year.” 🌸✈️