10-Day Japan Cherry Blossom Spring 2024 Mini-Group Tour

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Trying to plan a visit to Japan for the Sakura (cherry) blossom in spring, but don't know where to start? Here we are pleased to share our well-planned itinerary with you. The perfect holiday experience is just one click away! You can enjoy the seas of pink that are formed of cherry blossom with our professional guides in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka on this 10-da...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy a worry-free guided hanami('viewing flowers in bloom') during the cherry blossom season.
    • Lose yourself in the rich history and various temples.
    • Witness the Fuji Five Lakes during the cherry blossom season.
    • Learn sushi making from a local family in Tokyo.
    • Experience the fastest train on the world-famous Shinkansen lines.
    • Having a memorable afternoon tea with a geisha.
    • Relax in a traditional local-style ryokan (inn) in Kyoto.
    • Travel between the modern and old days of Osaka.

What's this trip about?

    Trying to plan a visit to Japan for the Sakura (cherry) blossom in spring, but don't know where to start? Here we are pleased to share our well-planned itinerary with you. The perfect holiday experience is just one click away! You can enjoy the seas of pink that are formed of cherry blossom with our professional guides in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka on this 10-day journey. Be ready to catch the best spring pictures and experience Japan during its high season!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 7 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityTokyo
End CityOsaka

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Photography

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Japan

Attractions

  • Kyoto
  • Osaka
  • Tokyo

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Kid-friendly activities
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat

Trip includes

    • Train tickets between Tokyo and Kyoto as mentioned in the itinerary.
    • English-speaking tour guide and vehicle service as listed
    • All guided sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary
    • Hotels listed in the itinerary or similar options based on availability
    • Breakfasts at hotels and listed meals in the itinerary
    • Governmental taxes

Itinerary

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DAY 1 Mar. 25th: Tokyo Arrival, Hi Japan!

Decent 4-star hotel in Tokyo Konichiwa! Welcome to the capital city of Japan! We'll arrange a shared transfer from the airport to your hotel based on your flight information. Detailed instructions will be provided before your departure.

DAY 2 Mar. 26th: Tokyo Highlights

Meals provided: breakfast, tea, and sweets in the afternoon Daily transfer: by private vehicle Explore the fascinating city of Tokyo with its top attractions: Meiji Shrine, Omotesando Avenue, Asakusa Old District, and Hamarikyu Garden:

Walk among the history an...

DAY 3 Mar. 27th: Fuji Five Lakes Excursion

Meals provided: breakfast, lunch Daily transfer: by private vehicle Have a day excursion out of Tokyo by private car with a personal guide, and discover the beauty and stories of the Fuji Five Lakes area.

Board a cruise, and sail around Lake Kawaguchiko. Admire...

DAY 4 Mar. 28th: Local Culture Experience and Hanami

Meals provided: Breakfast, sushi lunch Daily transfer: by private vehicle Dive into the daily life of local Japanese, and enjoy a cheerful view of the sakura (cherry blossom) along the Sumida River.

Pay a visit to the world's largest fish market – Tsukiji Marke...

DAY 5 Mar. 29th: Tokyo to Kyoto by Nozomi Train, Afternoon Tea with a Geisha

Meals provided: breakfast, afternoon tea Daily transfer: transfer between hotels and railway stations by private vehicle, Kyoto trip by taxi Local ryokan or similar hotel in Kyoto Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto by the fastest train — a Nozomi (with private hotel transfer)...

DAY 6 Mar. 30th: Kyoto Highlights

Meals provided: breakfast Daily transfer: by private vehicle Start the day trip by visiting one of Kyoto's most famous temples — Kinkaku-ji ('Golden Pavilion'). Continue to Nijo Castle — a two-ring-fortified, 400-year-old castle built by the founder of the Edo Shoguna...

DAY 7 31st: Kyoto Culture and Hanami

Meals provided: breakfast Daily transfer: Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine & local sake brewery by private vehicle, the Philosopher's Path, Ginkaku-ji and Nanzen-ji by public bus Enter Fushimi Inari Shrine, which was used in the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha". Quench your ...

DAY 8 Apr. 1st: Free and Easy in the Morning, Head to Osaka in the Afternoon

Decent 4-star hotel in Osaka Meals provided: breakfast Have a good rest after a week's travel. Our local guide and the hotel would be glad to provide suggestions for your own discovery of the city. Optional day trips are available!

DAY 9 Apr. 2nd: Osaka Highlights

Meals provided: breakfast, and Takoyaki snack Daily transfer: by private vehicle Step into the magnificent Osaka Castle as well as into the history of Osaka. Taste the famous street food takoyaki (octopus dumplings) in the bustling district of Dotonbori. Take the chan...

DAY 10 Apr. 3rd: Farewell, Japan!

Meals provided: breakfast We hope your journey home provides a happy conclusion to your holiday! Shared hotel-to-airport transport would be arranged. If you would like to arrange it on your own, we recommend a taxi - Your hotel would be glad to assist!

 

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,699
Price per day$470
Last Updated: 4/19/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Jul 2023

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Jul 2023

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China Highlights is the online travel service platform operated by the team of professional travel consultants at CITS Guilin. Started in early 1998, it was one of the earliest "China Travel" web sites. The brand name "China Highlights" has come to mean a reliable company. We have provided thousands of customers their unforgettable "China Experience".

With this dream, China Highlights was established in 1998: one man, one computer. With years of development, we now have English, Japanese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian language teams. Each year 100+ colleagues in Guilin's head office help 10,000+ visitors discover China.

We provide Private Tour packages to all parts of China, and specialize in customizing and tailor-making tours for individuals, families and groups to specific requirements at great value for money. Hotels and restaurants are carefully selected to provide comfort and the best local food. Our English speaking guides are knowledgeable and experienced. We take you to the best attractions and sights in comfortable cars with safe drivers.

"Discovery Your Way!" means China Highlights specialize in 'discovery', that is finding out new and exciting things about China, and "customizing:, which means tailoring a tour to "your way". It has been our slogan since 2006 and it sums up key areas of our service: providing a genuine China experience with unbeatable flexibility.

Why Choose Us

Our company has been operating as a full service travel agency in China since 1959, and we've been online for over a decade. That’s a long time in Internet terms. Here are several reasons why more than 10,000 clients per year put their faith in us, as their China tour provider.

Freedom and flexibility:

"Discovery your way" is our motto and it is something that we are passionate about. We express this passion by giving our clients the tools to discover China in the way that best suits them.

--Small private groups: See China in the luxury in your own private vehicle with your own guide and driver.

--Tailor-made and customized tours: We specialize in tailor-made and customized travel.

Unique and Authentic China Experience:

We put together an itinerary based on your needs ensuring that you see the real China, eat authentic local food, and feel like you have been a participant not just an observer.

--Authentic food and dining experiences

--Great China destinations

--We try to use local guides that belong to a local ethnic group in areas like Tibet and the Silk Road.

Quality, Integrity and Honesty:

In our business, attention to detail is the key to quality. Every tour that we book is meticulously planned to try to ensure that it runs seamlessly.

--Relaxed and fair cancellation policy

--Real value for money

--No hidden costs

--Full disclosure of information including detailed flight information on the itinerary

--Fairness and equity to customers, staff and suppliers.

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We believe in ourselves, so that’s why we offer our unique money back Value and Service Guarantee. We keep our promises. Just ask our past customers. If something does go wrong, we fix it.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights to Tokyo and depart from Osaka
    • Tips for the guide and the driver
    • Personal expenses
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Cancellation Refunds

We would deeply regret your decision to cancel your trip to China, however, we realize that there are many valid reasons that this can happen.

In the event of a cancellation, you enjoy a 100% refund of any payments made to China Highlights prior to 3 weeks before departure. The cancellation fee will be calculated as follows except as specified by your travel advisor:

  • Cancellation received prior to 22 days before departure: 100 % refund of all monies paid.
  • Cancellation received from 15 to 21 days before departure: 70% refund of all monies paid.
  • Cancellation received from 8 to 14 days before departure: 50% refund of all monies paid.
  • Cancellation received from 0 to 7 days before departure: no refund.
  • No-show travelers will be charged 100% of the payment.
  • After the trip has commenced, no refund for unused services due to your unwillingness/inability to participate, early departure, late arrival, or missed days on tours.

Special Notes:

The terms for cancellation for tours of more than 10 people may vary from case to case. Please ask your travel advisor regarding the cancellation policy for a group of over 10 people.

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Age Requirements
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