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Cherry Blossoms of Kyoto & Nara
Journey Introduction
Where ancient Japan blooms into beauty
Every spring, for a window of just two weeks, Japan transforms. The sakura cherry blossoms arrive like a quiet announcement that winter is over, and nowhere feels this more profoundly than Kyoto.
Ancient temples are draped in pale pink. Stone lanterns half-hidden by petals. Monks walking paths they have walked for centuries, now canopied in blossom. This nine-day journey is timed precisely to the peak bloom. From Kyoto’s most celebrated gardens to the deer-filled avenues of Nara, every day has been curated to put you in the right place at the right light before the crowds, after the rain, exactly when it matters most.
🌸 Peak bloom confirmed · April 3, 2026 Only 4 spots left · Free cancellation
Tour Highlights
What awaits you on this journey
Six unforgettable experiences thoughtfully curated to immerse you in the beauty, culture, and spirit of the destination.
What’s Included
What’s included in your journey
We take care of the essentials so you can fully immerse yourself in the experience.
8 nights accommodation (1 hotel + 5 machiya + 2 ryokan)
Daily breakfast + farewell kaiseki dinner
Private English-speaking local guide throughout
All Shinkansen & local train tickets
Temple & shrine entrance fees
Private tea ceremony in Uji
All ground transfers & transportation
24/7 Voyage support throughout your trip
What’s Not Included
What’s not included in your journey
Personal expenses and optional services are not included in the tour price.
International flights
Travel insurance
Visa fees (if applicable)
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Before You Go
Important to know
Helpful details about flights, payments, and what to expect before your journey.
Flights
International flights are not included. We recommend arriving in Osaka (KIX) and departing from Tokyo (HND).
Payments
A deposit of 30% is required to confirm your booking. The remaining balance is due 60 days before departure.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 60 days before departure. 59–30 days: 50% of total price. Less than 30 days: non-refundable.
Fitness Level
This journey is designed for all fitness levels. Some days include walking tours and uneven paths.
Visa Requirements
Most travelers need a tourist visa. We will guide you through the process after booking.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Kansai International · Dotonbori
Your guide meets you at Kansai International and transfers you to your hotel in central Osaka. The rest of the day is yours. We recommend a slow evening walk through Dotonbori neon signs, street food, and the canal to let Japan wash over you gently before the journey properly begins.
🛏️ Hotel Check-in
🚶 Evening Walk
🍜 Dinner
Day 2
An early train to Nara, Japan's ancient capital, where sacred deer roam freely through blossom-canopied avenues. Visit Todai-ji, home to the world's largest bronze Buddha, then walk the stone lantern paths of Kasuga Grand Shrine as afternoon light filters through the cedar forest overhead.
🦌 Deer Park
⛩️ Temples
🍡 Local Food
Day 3
Transfer to Kyoto and check in to your machiya townhouse, a restored 100-year-old wooden residence with tatami rooms and a small inner garden. Afternoon walk through Gion, Kyoto's geisha district, where the willows along Shimbashi Canal are among the first trees to bloom if timing allows, a brief evening stroll to the Kamo River.
👘 Gion District
🌸 Cherry Blossoms
🍵 Tea Ceremony
Day 4
5:30 am departure on foot to Maruyama Park. Kyoto’s most iconic weeping cherry tree in near-silence, just lantern light and falling petals. Then breakfast at a small kissaten near Heian Shrine before walking the Philosopher’s Path, a canal-side trail lined with hundreds of cherry trees, at the hour when it’s most alive.
🎋 Bamboo Grove
🏛️ Tenryu-ji
🚤 River Boat
Day 5
Take the early Sagano train to Arashiyama when the mountain district is still quiet. Walk the towering bamboo grove, then explore the UNESCO-listed Tenryu-ji gardens, a landscape design unchanged since the 14th century, where cherry trees frame a central pond in every direction. Optional: a traditional rowboat along the Oi River.
🌸 Canal Walk
⛩️ Fushimi Inari
🍣 Farewell Dinner
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