Japan Cherry Blossom Tour With Takayama Festival

Meet your guide at the hall and travel as locals do by using the efficient public transportation network.

Begin with a relaxing stroll at Kema Sakuranomiya Park, lined with thousands of cherry trees along its riverside, perfect for your spring color photo shoot.

Continue to the historic site of Osaka Castle Park to capture one of the classic spring scenes in Osaka from both the ground and the Osaka Tower.

Later in the day, head to the lively districts of Dotonbori and Namba to experience local daily life and enjoy free time for sightseeing, shopping, and sampling local street food (at your own expense).

Today, your private guide and driver will take you on a comfortable journey from Osaka to Nara and then on to Kyoto.

Make Nara Park your first stop, where pink petals frame the pathways and temples. You can enjoy a leisurely walk among freely roaming deer, feed them with special shika senbei crackers, and take photos with these gentle messengers' curious bows.

Proceed to Kyoto after the serene Todai-ji Temple sightseeing with the massive Great Buddha statue. Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha through the vibrant red torii gate tunnel, and finally head to your hotel in Kyoto for the night.

By using public transportation, your guided Kyoto sightseeing tour begins with a cherry blossom visit around Heian Shrine. Next, walking through the unique "nightingale floors" of Nijo Castle, while admiring those decorated sliding doors and screens.

Afterwards, fill your stomach at Nishiki Market, the "Kyoto's Kitchen", perfect for sampling local delicacies and traditional foods (at your own expense). Followed by an after-lunch stroll around the historic Gion district with its charming streetscape, where you can still find traditional wooden machiya houses.

After the tour, return to your hotel in Kyoto and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Optional Activity (at an additional fee): a shared Kimono and Tea Ceremony experience, where you can dress in a traditional kimono and enjoy a Japanese tea ceremony, learning the customs and etiquette of this cultural ritual.

By public transportation, your private guide will take you on a sightseeing tour to Arashiyama today.

Start with a visit to Jojakko-ji Temple and immerse yourself in its hillside gardens and serene atmosphere. Not very far from it is the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, a picturesque pathway surrounded by towering bamboo stalks, pictured in plenty of animation.

Continuing the UNESCO World Heritage site collection to Tenryu-ji Temple Garden, then lingering around the iconic Togetsu Bridge, is a perfect spot for photos of the Katsura River and the surrounding mountains.

As a highlight of the day, enjoy a 30-minute traditional Yakatabune boat ride, offering a unique perspective of the river and Arashiyama scenery.

After the tour, return to your hotel in Kyoto for the evening.

Board the local express, start your day trip to Shirakawago today with your private guide.

Walking through the village lanes of distinctive gassho-zukuri farmhouses, you'll pass centuries-old homes such as Wada House, where exhibits reveal the daily life of farming families who once lived here.

For a sweeping perspective, the viewpoint at Shiroyama Viewpoint overlooks the entire valley, where traditional rooftops are framed by surrounding mountains, cherry blossoms, and newly budding trees.

After the tour, come back to Takayama for the night.

Meet your guide in the lobby and start a full-day exploration of Tokyo by public transportation. Admire the impressive torii gates of Meiji Shrine nestled in a forested area of Shibuya, and witness traditional Shinto rituals in a serene setting.

Followed by Tokyo's oldest temple, Senso-ji, with a prayer and a fortune test, while strolling along the lively Nakamise shopping street, filled with traditional snacks, souvenirs, and local crafts.

Continue to Akihabara to see another side of Tokyo. Browse specialty shops for gadgets, anime, and manga, or visit themed cafés for a fun and unique Nijigen cultural experience.

Optional Activity (at additional fee): Enjoy a Sumo-themed lunch or dinner, a 2-hour shared experience where you can taste traditional sumo cuisine and learn about sumo culture.

Explore Mt. Fuji today with your guide by your side. Your driver will bring you to Oshino Hakkai first, the tranquil village beneath Mt. Fuji, with eight crystal-clear ponds fed by its snowmelt. Wooden bridges, thatched-roof houses, and reflections of the mountain create a peaceful setting that feels distinctly timeless.

Continue with a short climb to Arakurayama Sengen Shrine, which offers an ideal angle to capture the snowy peak, sky, and striking red pagoda.

Later, enjoy a relaxing cruise on Lake Kawaguchi. From the water, the expansive views of the surrounding mountains and the majestic silhouette of Fuji offer a memorable perspective on this remarkable natural landscape.

Note: If you prefer to experience a traditional Japanese-style hotel or ryokan with onsen hot spring baths, proceed to Hakone after the tour is available.

Today is a full day at leisure in Tokyo.

For those interested in fashion and contemporary culture, Shibuya and nearby Harajuku are lively places to start.

Travelers drawn to shopping and dining may prefer the elegant streets of Ginza, known for its department stores, refined restaurants, and stylish cafés.

Meanwhile, those looking for a deeper cultural atmosphere can spend time in Asakusa, home to the historic Senso-ji and the traditional Nakamise shopping street.

As evening approaches, Shinjuku becomes one of the city's most exciting areas, with panoramic city views, lively dining streets, and a wide range of nightlife options.