8 Days Best Japan Cherry Blossom Tour With Mt. Fuji 2027

Travel between sights by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, and enjoy a comfortable, well-paced day exploring Tokyo's iconic sights with an English-speaking guide.

Your driver will take you to Meiji Shrine first, and then to Shinjuku Gyoen, one of Tokyo's most celebrated cherry blossom spots, featuring a variety of sakura trees set among spacious lawns and traditional landscapes.

Later, explore the historic Senso-ji Temple, and walk through the bustling Nakamise-dori shopping street before stepping into Tokyo's oldest temple. End the day with a Sumida River cruise (approx. 35 minutes), offering picturesque views of sakura-lined banks and the city skyline.

Accommodation: Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai or similar

A comfortable shared transfer with an English-speaking guide will take you and a small group of fellow travelers on a Mt. Fuji day trip to discover the highlights around Lake Kawaguchi.

Begin with the serene village of Oshino Hakkai, where crystal-clear ponds reflect the distant peak and thatched-roof houses. Continue to Arakurayama Sengen Shrine to capture the panoramic views of Chureito Pagoda and Mount Fuji framed by seasonal cherry blossoms along the hillside steps.

Later, enjoy a leisurely sightseeing cruise on Lake Kawaguchi, an ideal angle to see the mountain rising above the tranquil water. If time permits, take a springtime stroll along the northern shores of Lake Kawaguchi with cherry trees lining the lakeside paths.

Accommodation: Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai or similar

Enjoy a full-day discovery in Tokyo at your own pace. Walk through the buzzing streets of Shibuya, and try tasty local food. You might find yourself under blooming cherry trees in a quiet park or stumbling on a hidden café. Take your time and let Tokyo surprise you.

In addition, you can join one of the following optional experiences according to your interest:

• Sumo Lunch Show (2 hours, daily 12:45 - 15:00): Watch a lively sumo demonstration while enjoying a traditional Japanese lunch at Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka (shared tour).
• Explore Akihabara (3 hours, daily 14:00 - 17:00): Perfect for anime and manga enthusiasts to explore the vibrant shops, Otaku, and pop-culture spots of Akihabara (shared tour).

Accommodation: Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai or similar

After breakfast, gather in the hotel lobby and travel together to Tokyo Station. Board the Shinkansen (bullet train) for a smooth and high-speed journey to Kyoto with scenic views of the countryside along the way, arriving around midday.

Upon arrival in Kyoto after approximately 2.5 hours, you will be met at Kyoto Station and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the afternoon is free for you to relax or explore the city at your own pace.

Optional: Geisha & Tea Ceremony in Gion (45min, available daily at 16:00 or 17:30)

Accommodation: Kyoto Tokyu Hotel or similar

Your driver and English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout today's Kyoto discovery.

Start the day in eastern Kyoto with a visit to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, whose famous wooden stage is framed by soft pink blooms during cherry blossom season. Continue to Nijo Castle, the former residence of the Tokugawa shoguns, to capture the striking contrast with historic black walls and blooming pink sakura.

Later, enjoy time to sample local specialties at Nishiki Market, often called "Kyoto's Kitchen," before heading to Arashiyama on the western outskirts for your spring walk, where tall green stalks sway gently above you. If time permits, make your stroll longer to the Katsura River, another pleasant spot to appreciate Kyoto's seasonal scenery.

Accommodation: Kyoto Tokyu Hotel or similar

Begin the day from Kyoto to Nara with an English-speaking guide and a comfortable vehicle.

Make Fushimi Inari Taisha your first stop to walk along the lower sections of the torii-lined paths. Continue to Nara, Japan's first permanent capital, where you can find one of the largest bronze Buddha statues, settled in Todai-ji Temple.

Before proceeding to your hotel in Osaka in the late afternoon, enjoy time at Nara Park with hundreds of free-roaming deer, falling petals, and stone lanterns.

Accommodation: Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu or similar