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Overview
A Japan cherry blossom tour is an experience that touches the soul, and this thoughtfully crafted 9-day cherry blossom tour invites you to witness the country’s most enchanting season in full bloom. Beginning in Tokyo, your journey unfolds with gentle shades of pink and white at the iconic Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden — one of the city’s most beloved cherry blossom parks. This curated Japan cherry blossom trip blends the charm of spring with cultural depth, allowing you to appreciate Japan’s poetic beauty as the Sakura petals create a dreamlike atmosphere across its vibrant capital.
Your Japan Sakura tour continues through the scenic landscapes of Hakone and into the timeless elegance of Kyoto, where Maruyama Park welcomes you beneath its famed cherry blossoms. Wander through centuries-old temples, serene gardens, and picturesque streets that come alive during Sakura season. Concluding in Osaka, this immersive Japan cherry blossom tour offers a graceful blend of tradition, nature, and seasonal magic — a journey designed for travelers who wish to savor spring’s fleeting beauty in the most meaningful way.
Itinerary
Day 1 & Day 2
Highlights: Meiji Shrine | Shinjuku Gyoen | Harajuku | Sensoji | Imperial Palace
Our representative will welcome you at the airport & escort you to your hotel. Evening will be at leisure. During your Japan cherry blossom tour, each day brings an elegant blend of cultural immersion and sakura-filled scenery. Your first day of sightseeing takes you to the Meiji Shrine, where ancient forest paths frame the season’s first blush of blossoms. Wander through Harajuku, a lively contrast to the serenity of your Japan cherry blossom trip, before arriving at the breathtaking Shinjuku Gyoen National Park, one of Tokyo’s most treasured bloom-viewing gardens and a highlight of any Japan Sakura tour. Continue to the timeless Sensoji Temple, where soft pink canopies accent the vibrant streets of Asakusa. Your journey also includes a graceful walk around the Imperial Palace gardens, a peaceful retreat that beautifully complements this curated cherry blossom tour crafted for guests seeking an exceptional spring experience in Japan.
Day 3
Highlights: Mt. Fuji Scenic Viewpoint | Lake Ashi Cruise | Hakone Ropeway | Onsen
Your Japan cherry blossom tour continues in Hakone, where sweeping landscapes and serene moments elevate your journey. Enjoy a scenic ride on the Hakone Ropeway, offering breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji framed by the soft hues of spring—a sight that enriches any Japan cherry blossom trip. Drift across the tranquil waters of Lake Ashi on a picturesque cruise, a signature highlight often celebrated on exclusive Japan Sakura tours. The day unfolds at an unhurried pace, allowing ample time to admire the beauty of nature before you check in to your resort. Here, a restorative Onsen hot spring experience awaits, the perfect way to unwind and reflect on the memorable moments of your bespoke cherry blossom tour.
Day 4 To Day 6
Highlights: Bullet Train Ride | Arashiyama Bamboo Grove | Kinkakuji Temple | Kiyomizu-dera | Fushimi Inari | Samurai & Ninja Museum | Cooking session | Geisha/Maiko Performance with Traditional Tea Ceremony | Maruyama Park
After a scenic Bullet Train journey from Hakone, your Japan cherry blossom tour continues in Kyoto - celebrated as a top destination for Sakura season. The evening is at leisure for you to wander through Kyoto’s charming streets, discovering its inviting restaurants and beautifully preserved lanes. Next day, enjoy sightseeing as you stroll beneath the pink blossoms in Maruyama Park, explore the tranquil beauty of the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and admire the impressive Kinkakuji Temple. Your cherry blossom tour in Kyoto also features visits to Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari, immersive experiences at the Samurai & Ninja Museum, delicious hands-on cooking sessions, and a captivating Geisha/Maiko performance accompanied by a traditional tea ceremony.
Day 7
Highlight: Nara Park | Nara National Museum | Kasuga Taisha | Todai-ji Temple | Yakushi Temple
Board your private vehicle escorted by your private guide and proceed with your drive to the next destination - Osaka. En-route, explore the beautiful city of Nara. Visit Nara Park, which is home to approximately 1,700 cherry blossom trees, that bloom from late March to mid-April, with the peak usually in early April. Walking among the blooming cherry trees and the resident deer is a popular spring activity. The friendly roaming deer and the blossoms would be one of the most exciting experiences of this Japan Cherry Blossom tour. Explore the exhibits at the Nara National Museum; walk the lantern-lined paths of Kasuga Taisha Shrine; admire the Great Buddha at Todai-ji and stop at the historic Yakushi-ji Temple before continuing to Osaka. Evening will be at leisure.
Day 8 & Day 9
Highlight: Osaka Castle | Shitenno-Ji Temple | Kuromon Market | Floating Garden Observatory | Calligraphy
Explore Osaka’s rich heritage: the Shitennoji Temple, Japan’s oldest state-built temple, and stroll through Kuromon Market, known for its fresh produce and local treats. Explore the Osaka Castle Park, sprawling across more than 105 hectares, which is home to the iconic Tenshukaku (Osaka Castle), the scenic Nishinomaru Garden with approximately 300 cherry trees, and a magnificent plum grove boasting over 1,200 trees across 100 varieties. Each season reveals spectacular floral displays and lively events, including spring and autumn flower markets and enchanting night cherry blossom viewing in Nishinomaru Garden—memorable experiences during a Japan cherry blossom trip. For breathtaking cityscape views of Osaka’s sakura in bloom, the Floating Garden Observatory at the Umeda Sky Building is a must on your Japan cherry blossom tour, offering panoramic vistas of a sea of blossoms set against the dynamic urban backdrop. You may choose to participate in a traditional Japanese calligraphy session. As your Japan group tour journey comes to a close, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight back home or onward journey if you opt for an extension tour.
Inclusions
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Bullet Train Ticket for Odawara - Kyoto
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Meet and Greet at Tokyo international airport
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Twin-sharing/Double/Single accommodation in hand-picked hotels
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Buffet breakfasts at your hotel
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All transfers & sightseeing in a private vehicle
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English-speaking assistance for all train station transfers
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English-speaking experienced Guides for sightseeing​
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Visit to UNESCO World heritage sites
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Entrance fees to all sites as per itinerary
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Samurai & Ninja Museum
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Cooking Session
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Geisha/Maiko Performance with traditional Tea Ceremony
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Visit to Nara en-route Kyoto
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Tickets to Floating Garden Observatory in Osaka
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24x7 Emergency Assistance
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All vehicle parking fee, driver allowances & tolls
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All Hotel & Govt. Taxes
Exclusions
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This Japan Cherry Blossom tour package does not include International flights from home country, Visa and Insurance
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Personal expenses such as meals not forming part of the itinerary, beverages, calls, mini bar, laundry, room service, porterage, excess luggage charges, tips, camera and video recording charges, and all other items of a personal nature
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Any other item that is not specifically included in the 'Inclusions' section
Terms & Conditions
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The price of this Japan Cherry Blossom tour package is quoted depending on the total number of travelers, selection of hotel category and dates of travel.
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Quoted Price can change depending on the hotels’ policies and new season rates, festive supplements, changes in taxation norms, transportation rates, government regulations, guide charges, monument entrances, and currency exchange rate fluctuations.
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All reservations must be made at least 120 days in advance depending on the destinations involved and are subject to availability at the time of booking (including experiences that might be altered on different days), once the advance payment is received at our end. Hotel names will be provided at the time of booking as per availability.
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The rooms are provided as non-smoking unless requested otherwise.
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Reservations for this Japan Cherry Blossom Tour can be made with 50% advance, and the balance is payable 90 days before departure from the home country.
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We prefer payments through bank/wire transfers. Payment can be transferred into Alluring Tours' business account as per the details shared while booking. The amount quoted does not include any bank charges payable to your bank or any intermediary bank that your bank might use, including currency conversion exchange value applied by your bank. For payments by credit cards, a surcharge of up to 4.5% may be applied, depending on the norms of the third-party channel processing the payment. Currency conversion cost may be applied as per the third-party channel or bank’s policies & need to be borne by the guest.
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As per the standard norms followed in most countries, the reserved vehicle is booked and paid for 8 hrs. & 80 kms. in a day. ’At Leisure’ means the vehicle will not be available for use.
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Protocols related to COVID-19 (or similar disease or a contagious health condition), need to be followed as per the destination & regulations. While we always keep each guest’s comfort and safety at priority, we also have a moral and social obligation to keep everyone around them safe, and hence all impacted guest/s must agree to isolate until tested negative for condition/s. They will be required to make separate arrangements at their own expense for quarantine for a minimum of seven days or more as per the doctor’s advice. We may have to cancel their remaining tour and unfortunately, it would not be feasible to refund any amount for their tour. In case the guests choose to act on their own accord and refuse to follow the quarantine/isolation protocol, they accept responsibility for all associated risks.
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Please note that the booked hotel may or may not have arrangements for quarantine and hence we are bound to follow their policies if they are unable to accommodate a reservation in case a guest/s tests positive for COVID-19 (or similar disease or a contagious health condition), considering the safety of their guests and staff. They may recommend hospitalization or moving to another hotel that offers quarantine facilities and it would be subject to availability at that time.
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Alluring Tours Limited reserves the right to refuse services or refunds in case any false information is provided, or important information is withheld by guests/tour leader, or if either of these parties refuse to cooperate considering the safety and well-being of all parties involved in providing the booked services.
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Alluring Tours Limited reserves the right to make changes in the itinerary at any point in time considering availabilities, safety, unforeseen/emergency circumstances, closure of monuments, security restrictions, and government orders.
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All pictures shown in this Japan tour package are for representation purpose only and may or may not form part of the actual tour.
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By confirming a tour with Alluring Tours, you grant us the right to use any testimonials, photographs, or video footage shared by you or captured during the tour for promotional and marketing purposes, including but not limited to social media, print, and online advertising.
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Any cancellations are to be sent by email. Penalties largely depend on the hotel policies & policies of local service providers being followed in the country. A cancellation charge of USD 250 is applicable per person. Cancellations made up to 90 days before arrival will attract a penalty of 50% of the tour price and Alluring Tours reserves the right to decide upon the mode of refund or issue a credit note as feasible under the specific circumstances. Cancellations made within 90 days before the date of arrival will result in forfeiture of the full tour price. Bookings made under special offers/discounts are non-refundable and non-amendable. Accommodations in peak season, guide services, transport, meals, government taxes, etc. are mostly prepaid and thus non-refundable (including non-utilized services). Tickets for most flights, trains, safaris, ferries, events, etc. are non-refundable, and hence refund is not feasible in case of cancellations for whatsoever reason. For any re-bookings or alterations, additional charges may apply.
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By booking the tour with Alluring Tours Limited, one acknowledges the risks and hazards of travel that the guest/tour leader/ associate/ representative may encounter. All guests/travelers accept the responsibility for themselves & thus they/all successors/all associates/ representatives/ legal representatives and related parties waive any claims for acts or omissions against Alluring Tours Limited, its owners/directors, successors, all associates, representatives & third parties involved in providing the services, for any liability, costs, damages, expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from or attributable to any claims or actions arising on account of your travel with Alluring Tours Limited & associated parties. All travelers and their successors/associates/representatives/legal representatives agree that this Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability statement shall be legally binding upon them/all successors/representatives/all associates/legal representatives & all minors under the age of 18 travelling with them. All disputes and settlements shall be subject to a Jurisdiction as selected by Alluring Tours Limited.
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Acceptance of the above-mentioned terms is to be signed at the end of the Guest Reservation Form of this Japan Cherry Blossom tour package.

