9N Japan Tour from India | Cherry-Blossom Season Route
10
Days
9
Nights
Nine Japan nights timed for sakura, across Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka from Senso-ji to Fushimi Inari and Osaka Castle.
Available all year - pick any travel date that suits you.
Cherry-blossom timing shapes this nine-night route, lining up Tokyo's parks, Kyoto's temple gardens and Osaka's castle grounds for the sakura window across four, two and three nights.
Seeing the sakura across Japan
Four Tokyo nights cover Senso-ji, Shibuya, Meiji Shrine and Ueno's blossoms, two Kyoto nights bring Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji and the Philosopher's Path, and three Osaka nights add the castle and Dotonbori. Six included activities span the nine nights.
Who this tour is for
Nine nights across the three headline cities, 3-star stays, daily breakfast and six activities suit travellers chasing the cherry blossom, on a land package.
Trip Highlights
Senso-ji, Shibuya and Ueno blossoms, Tokyo
Fushimi Inari and Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto
Philosopher's Path
Osaka Castle and Dotonbori
Day 1: Tokyo | Arrival & First Look
Arrive in Tokyo, transfer to your hotel and settle in before a first look at Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa.
Day 2: Tokyo | Shibuya Crossing
Spend the day in Tokyo taking in the Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo Skytree.
Day 3: Tokyo | Tokyo Skytree
Spend the day in Tokyo taking in Tokyo Skytree and Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa.
Day 4: Tokyo | Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa
Spend the day in Tokyo taking in Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa and the Shibuya Crossing.
Day 5: Kyoto | Onward to Kyoto
Travel on to Kyoto and begin with the Fushimi Inari shrine gates, with time to take in Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion.
Day 6: Kyoto | Arashiyama bamboo grove
Spend the day in Kyoto taking in the Arashiyama bamboo grove and the Fushimi Inari shrine gates.
Day 7: Osaka | Onward to Osaka
Travel on to Osaka and begin with Osaka Castle, with time to take in the Dotonbori food street.
Day 8: Osaka | Dotonbori food street
Spend the day in Osaka taking in the Dotonbori food street and Universal Studios Japan.
Day 9: Osaka | Universal Studios Japan
Spend the day in Osaka taking in Universal Studios Japan and Osaka Castle.
Day 10: Osaka | Departure
Free morning in Osaka for last-minute shopping before your transfer for departure.
Inclusions
• 3-star hotel accommodation — Best Western Hotel Fino Tokyo Akasaka (4 nights)
• 3-star hotel accommodation — Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma (2 nights)
• 3-star hotel accommodation — APA Hotel Higashi Umeda Minami Morimachi Ekimae (3 nights)
• Meals as per itinerary
• 6 activity passes (as per itinerary)
Available all year - pick any travel date that suits you.
Cherry-blossom timing shapes this nine-night route, lining up Tokyo's parks, Kyoto's temple gardens and Osaka's castle grounds for the sakura window across four, two and three nights.
Seeing the sakura across Japan
Four Tokyo nights cover Senso-ji, Shibuya, Meiji Shrine and Ueno's blossoms, two Kyoto nights bring Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji and the Philosopher's Path, and three Osaka nights add the castle and Dotonbori. Six included activities span the nine nights.
Who this tour is for
Nine nights across the three headline cities, 3-star stays, daily breakfast and six activities suit travellers chasing the cherry blossom, on a land package.
Trip Highlights
Senso-ji, Shibuya and Ueno blossoms, Tokyo
Fushimi Inari and Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto
Philosopher's Path
Osaka Castle and Dotonbori
Itinerary
Day 01
Tokyo | Arrival & First Look
Arrive in Tokyo, transfer to your hotel and settle in before a first look at Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa.
Overnight: Best Western Hotel Fino Tokyo Akasaka
Day 02
Tokyo | Shibuya Crossing
Spend the day in Tokyo taking in the Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo Skytree.
Overnight: Best Western Hotel Fino Tokyo Akasaka
Day 03
Tokyo | Tokyo Skytree
Spend the day in Tokyo taking in Tokyo Skytree and Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa.
Overnight: Best Western Hotel Fino Tokyo Akasaka
Day 04
Tokyo | Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa
Spend the day in Tokyo taking in Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa and the Shibuya Crossing.
Overnight: Best Western Hotel Fino Tokyo Akasaka
Day 05
Kyoto | Onward to Kyoto
Travel on to Kyoto and begin with the Fushimi Inari shrine gates, with time to take in Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion.
Overnight: Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
Day 06
Kyoto | Arashiyama bamboo grove
Spend the day in Kyoto taking in the Arashiyama bamboo grove and the Fushimi Inari shrine gates.
Overnight: Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
Day 07
Osaka | Onward to Osaka
Travel on to Osaka and begin with Osaka Castle, with time to take in the Dotonbori food street.
Overnight: APA Hotel Higashi Umeda Minami Morimachi Ekimae
Day 08
Osaka | Dotonbori food street
Spend the day in Osaka taking in the Dotonbori food street and Universal Studios Japan.
Overnight: APA Hotel Higashi Umeda Minami Morimachi Ekimae
Day 09
Osaka | Universal Studios Japan
Spend the day in Osaka taking in Universal Studios Japan and Osaka Castle.
Overnight: APA Hotel Higashi Umeda Minami Morimachi Ekimae
Day 10
Osaka | Departure
Free morning in Osaka for last-minute shopping before your transfer for departure.
Cost Includes
• 3-star hotel accommodation — Best Western Hotel Fino Tokyo Akasaka (4 nights)
• 3-star hotel accommodation — Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma (2 nights)
• 3-star hotel accommodation — APA Hotel Higashi Umeda Minami Morimachi Ekimae (3 nights)
• Meals as per itinerary
• 6 activity passes (as per itinerary)
Cost Excludes
Airfare (book your own flights)
• Meals not mentioned in inclusions
• Personal expenses (laundry, tips, telephone, shopping)
• Entry fees to monuments/attractions unless specified