Immerse yourself in Japan's sakura season. Witness the pink cherry blossoms frame ancient Kyoto temples, ride the Shinkansen bullet train, and explore the futuristic metropolis of Tokyo.
Highlights
Private tea ceremony inside a historic Kyoto temple
VIP sakura viewing and picnic at Tokyo's Shinjuku Gyoen
Guided stroll through the towering Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Ride the legendary Shinkansen bullet train in First Class
Gourmet kaiseki dining experience in a traditional Ryokan
Day-wise Itinerary
Day01Kyoto & Tokyo, Japan
Arrival in Tokyo — neon city welcome
Touch down at Narita or Haneda International Airport. Meet your Lizzan Japan specialist and transfer to your boutique hotel in central Tokyo. Evening welcome dinner with sushi and sake in Shinjuku.
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Day02Kyoto & Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo city highlights — Shibuya and Asakusa
Walk the world's busiest crossing at Shibuya Scramble. Visit ancient Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa — Tokyo's oldest Buddhist shrine. Explore Harajuku's Takeshita Street and Akihabara's electric town.
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Day03Kyoto & Tokyo, Japan
Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto
Board the legendary Shinkansen — Japan's bullet train — at Tokyo Station for the smooth 2.5-hour ride to Kyoto with Mount Fuji views en route. Check in and stroll the historic Higashiyama district at dusk.
Day04Kyoto & Tokyo, Japan
Arashiyama bamboo grove and Tenryu-ji temple
Cycle through Arashiyama's ethereal bamboo forest at dawn. Visit Tenryu-ji Zen garden, walk across the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge with cherry blossom trees reflected in the Oi River.
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Day05Kyoto & Tokyo, Japan
Fushimi Inari shrine — 10,000 torii gates
Hike the famous 4-km torii gate pathway winding up Mount Inari — one of Japan's most iconic experiences. Afternoon: tea ceremony in a 400-year-old machiya townhouse in Gion, Kyoto's geisha district.
Day06Kyoto & Tokyo, Japan
Nara deer park and Todai-ji temple
Day trip to Nara — Japan's ancient capital. Hand-feed hundreds of free-roaming deer that bow for crackers. Visit Todai-ji, home to Japan's largest bronze Buddha inside the world's largest wooden structure.
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Day07Kyoto & Tokyo, Japan
Osaka street food and Dotonbori
Day trip to Osaka — Japan's culinary capital. Taste takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu, and ramen at Dotonbori. Visit Osaka Castle and its spectacular cherry blossom gardens in full bloom.
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Day08Kyoto & Tokyo, Japan
Mount Fuji and Hakone hot spring ryokan
Journey to Hakone for postcard views of snow-capped Mount Fuji reflected in Lake Ashi. Cruise the lake on a traditional pirate ship. Overnight in an authentic Japanese ryokan with onsen (hot spring) bath.
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Day09Kyoto & Tokyo, Japan
Departure from Tokyo with sakura memories
Morning free for last shopping — matcha kits, wagashi sweets, and furoshiki fabric gifts. Transfer to Narita or Haneda Airport for your flight home, carrying the magic of Japan's sakura season.
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