Festival and seasonal trips

Japan Cherry Blossom Tour

Timed for sakura season, with blossom viewing in Tokyo, Fuji's lakes and Kyoto's temple gardens.

Trip at a glance

Duration8 days / 7 nights
Starts inTokyo
RouteTokyo · Mount Fuji & Hakone · Kyoto
Places3 destinations
CountryJapan
Ideal forFestival and seasonal trips, Photography holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-7DM877

Best time to visit: Late March to May and October to November

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Tokyo, Japan

Trip overview

Timed for sakura season, with blossom viewing in Tokyo, Fuji's lakes and Kyoto's temple gardens.

The route spends 3 nights in Tokyo, 1 night in Mount Fuji & Hakone and 3 nights in Kyoto, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits festival and seasonal trips and photography holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Shibuya CrossingSenso-ji, AsakusaMeiji ShrineLake KawaguchikoChureito PagodaHakone ropeway and OwakudaniFushimi Inari ShrineKinkaku-jiArashiyama Bamboo Grove

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Tokyo

Arrive via Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) airports and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Sushi breakfast at Toyosu or Tsukiji Outer Market

Day 2Tokyo: Shibuya Crossing and Senso-ji, Asakusa

Shibuya Crossing: World's busiest pedestrian crossing
Senso-ji, Asakusa: Tokyo's oldest temple

Day 3Tokyo: Meiji Shrine and Tokyo Skytree

Meiji Shrine: Forest shrine in the city
Tokyo Skytree: Observation decks

Day 4Tokyo to Mount Fuji & Hakone

Travel from Tokyo to Mount Fuji & Hakone by private vehicle
Check in at your Mount Fuji & Hakone hotel
Chureito Pagoda: Pagoda framed by Fuji

Day 5Mount Fuji & Hakone to Kyoto

Travel from Mount Fuji & Hakone to Kyoto by road or train, or fly where it saves time (we compare options in your quote)
Check in at your Kyoto hotel
Tea ceremony

Day 6Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kinkaku-ji

Fushimi Inari Shrine: Thousands of red torii gates
Kinkaku-ji: Golden Pavilion

Day 7Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Kiyomizu-dera

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove: Bamboo forest walk
Kiyomizu-dera: Wooden temple on stilts

Day 8Depart from Kyoto

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Kansai International Airport (KIX) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Dates confirmed against the official festival calendar each year
Hotels booked early, as festival weeks sell out
Viewing spots and timings planned with local contacts
Sunrise and sunset kept free for shooting
Hotels close to the best viewpoints

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Tokyo: Get an IC card (Suica or Pasmo) for trains and convenience stores.
Mount Fuji & Hakone: Stay overnight in a ryokan; the best Fuji views are early in the morning.
Kyoto: Hike Fushimi Inari early in the morning before 8 am.

At a glance

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Route: Tokyo, Mount Fuji & Hakone, Kyoto
Ideal for: Festival and seasonal trips, Photography holidays
Best time: Late March to May and October to November; October to February for clearest views; Late March to early April; November
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-7DM877

Plan this trip

Request a customised quote

Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 7 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Tokyo: Late March to May and October to November. Mount Fuji & Hakone: October to February for clearest views. Kyoto: Late March to early April; November.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Tokyo (Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) airports). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.

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