9 Days Japan Tour: 9 Days Japan Cherry Blossom Tour 2026
Route: Tokyo → Mt. Fuji → Kyoto → Nara → Osaka | Duration: 9 Days | $3,550/person
Tour Overview
Experience Japan at its most magical — cherry blossom season. This 9-day journey follows the famous Golden Route from Tokyo to Osaka, timed for peak sakura blooming. Visit iconic temples draped in pink petals, cruise Lake Kawaguchi with Mt. Fuji reflections, walk through bamboo groves in Kyoto, and feed friendly deer in Nara. Each day is curated for maximum blossom viewing at Japan’s most photogenic locations.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
| Day 1 | Arrive Tokyo — Airport pickup, hotel check-in, rest & orientation. Evening welcome dinner with local specialties. |
| Day 2 | Tokyo — Tsukiji Outer Market & sushi breakfast. Sensoji Temple & Asakusa. |
| Day 3 | Tokyo (continued) — Meiji Shrine & Harajuku. Shibuya Crossing & Shinjuku nightlife. |
| Day 4 | Mt. Fuji — Mt. Fuji 5th Station. Lake Kawaguchi cruise. |
| Day 5 | Mt. Fuji (continued) — Chureito Pagoda vista. Hakone Open-Air Museum. |
| Day 6 | Kyoto — Fushimi Inari (thousand torii gates). Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion. |
| Day 7 | Kyoto (continued) — Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Gion geisha district walk. |
| Day 8 | Nara — Todai-ji Great Buddha. Nara Deer Park. |
| Day 9 | Depart Osaka — Transfer to airport/train station. Tour ends with unforgettable memories. |
Why This Tour
- English-speaking local guides
- Hand-picked accommodations
- All entrance fees included
- Airport transfers
- 24/7 support
What’s Included
- All accommodation (3-4 star, twin-sharing)
- English-speaking Japanese guide
- Public transportation & private transfers
- JR Pass (where applicable)
- All entrance fees per itinerary
- Daily breakfast
- Airport meet & greet + transfers
- Travel insurance
What’s Excluded
- International flights to/from Japan
- Japan visa (if required)
- Single room supplement
- Lunch & dinner
- Tips (not customary in Japan)
- Personal expenses
- Optional experiences
Important: Cherry blossom season (Mar-Apr) and autumn leaves (Oct-Nov) sell out quickly — book 3+ months ahead. Hotels use Japanese-style rooms (may be smaller than Western standards).
Pricing
$3,550 USD per person. Seasonal pricing may vary.
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