Insider's Japan with Cherry Blossoms
March 13 - 25, 2026
See highlights of amazing Tokyo and cultural capital Kyoto.
Engage in local life and head off the beaten path to unforgettable historic destinations. Japan’s pastoral side dazzles with magnificent Mt. Fuji and a cruise on Ashi Lake. Overnight in a traditional ryokan inn and travel by express train to lovely Takayama in the Japanese Alps. A traditional tea ceremony and a cooking class offer hands-on Japanese cultural experiences.
Tour operator: Odysseys Unlimited
Highlights
- Tokyo touring, including Imperial Palace District, Meiji Shrine and Tokyo National Museum
- Stunning scenery of Mt. Fuji and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
- Scenic cruise on Ashi Lake
- Overnight stay in traditional ryokan
- Takayama’s ancient streets and houses
- Hands-on cooking class
- Shirakawago Gassho-zukuri Village, a UNESCO site
- Culturally-rich Kanazawa, with visit to Kutani pottery kiln
- Tour of Kyoto, Japan’s cultural capital, including Temple of the Golden Pavilion, Nijo-jo Castle and Nishiki Market
- Traditional tea ceremony
- Perfect timing! March is the beginning of cherry blossom season
Activity Level: Active
- Walk 2-4 miles per day, often on uneven terrain
- Uneven, steep terrain at Fuji National Park
- Many stairs throughout tour, often 100+ at one time (most notably in train stations and at temples)
- Need to take shoes off to enter various temples and sites
- Embarkation/disembarkation of multiple trains
Pricing
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