An Example Itinerary

Cherry Blossom

japan

11 Day Itinerary

Best Time

March to April

Guide Price

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Experience Japan in all its glory during spring, as cherry blossom trees paint the landscape, discovering hot sulphur springs and traditional ryokans along your journey.

 

Highlights

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Day 1 - 6: Tokyo, Japan

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Day 6 - 8: Otaru, Hokkaido

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Day 8 - 11: Kutchan, Hokkaido

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 - 6: Tokyo, Japan

Experience both the ultramodern and the historic traditional on an exploration of Japan’s vibrant capital city.

After admiring the view of the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace from your hotel room, wander down to explore the quintessentially Japanese landscaping in person. Explore Asakusa, the oldest part of Tokyo, by wandering around the traditional craft shops and stopping to try authentic street food, such as Ningyo-yaki. Follow a pop culture expert through the buzzing streets of Harajuku to see colourful street art and quirky young fashion. Whet your appetite in the morning with a special access tour of Toyosu market, the world’s largest fish market, before dining on Michelin-starred sushi later that evening.

Day 6 - 8: Otaru, Hokkaido

Pick out a fresh crab for your lunch at one of the best seafood markets in Hokkaido

Catch a domestic flight to Sapporo to spend two nights at Ginrinsou, where you will be greeted by sweeping views over Otaru Bay and the old port. Taste some of Japan’s best fish at Curb Market in Sapporo: wander through the aisles to pick a horsehair crab for lunch, served freshly boiled and overflowing with juicy roe. Those wanting to do it themselves can take a traditional cooking class using only the freshest of Hokkaido’s seafood. Amble down the path towards Hokkaido Shrine to admire the sea of pink cherry blossom that lines the walkway to the protector of Hokkaido’s people and their happiness.

Day 8 - 11: Kutchan, Hokkaido

End your trip in the tranquility of Hokkaido’s countryside, dipping your toes in hot springs and exploring lakeside forests.

Move further south to stay at Zaborin, and enjoy traditional Japanese countryside hospitality in this peaceful ryokan. Experience the healing benefits of Hokkaido’s natural hot springs on a hike through Noboribetsu, making your way to Hell Valley to dip your toes in the warm water of the foot bath. Take a day trip to visit the caldera of Lake Toya, and stroll along the water’s edge. Those looking to end their trip in the tranquility of Hokkaido’s nature can take a delicious picnic on a scenic hike to Shinsen Marsh, to be enjoyed amongst the alpine trees surrounding the marsh.

What is typically included

Cherry Blossom

11 Day Itinerary

Best Time

March to April

Guide Price

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