A 13-day Japan sakura journey through Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Nagoya, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka — timed perfectly for cherry blossom season with iconic temples, traditional shrines, and unforgettable spring scenery.
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27 Mar 2027
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Depart Auckland, transit through Shanghai or Beijing, then connect to Tokyo. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for rest.
A 13-day Japan sakura journey through Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Nagoya, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka — timed perfectly for cherry blossom season with iconic temples, traditional shrines, and unforgettable spring scenery.
Single supplement: NZD $2,350
Cherry blossom viewing at Ueno Park in Tokyo
Mt. Fuji 5th Station and scenic Hakone cruise on Lake Ashi
Iconic Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Shrine and the famous Philosopher's Path in full bloom
Todai-ji Temple and wild deer at Nara Park
Lively Dotonbori district in Osaka
Optional cherry blossom viewing at Osaka Castle Park
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo
High-speed Shinkansen travel across Japan
Nagoya Castle and Atsuta Shrine
Included meals (14)
9
Breakfasts
3
Lunches
2
Dinners
Accommodation (11 nights)
6 carefully selected properties
Sample hotels detailed below — final selection confirmed at booking.
Representative properties for this tour — actual hotels may vary by departure date and are confirmed at booking.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel or similar
Tenseien Hotel Hakone or similar
Hotel JAL CITY Nagoya or similar
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo or similar
Holiday Inn Osaka Namba or similar
Sunshine City Prince Hotel or similar
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21 Jun 2026
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