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14-Day Sakura, Castles & Alpine Towns

March–April · classic Japan with regional depth

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Spring in Japan

A proposed itinerary for a private journey. Final routing, transport, hotels, and activities are arranged around your dates and interests. Prices are quoted individually.

Your Day-by-Day Journey

Day 1 · Arrive in Tokyo

Private transfer and time to settle in.

Day 2 · Tokyo gardens

Explore the capital’s parks and historic neighborhoods with a private guide.

Day 3 · Tokyo culture

Choose a food walk, museum, or hands-on cultural experience.

Day 4 · Fuji Five Lakes

Travel to the lakes for mountain scenery, subject to visibility.

Day 5 · Matsumoto

Continue to Matsumoto for its castle and historic streets.

Day 6 · Takayama

Journey into the Japanese Alps and explore the old town.

Day 7 · Shirakawa-go & Kanazawa

Visit the thatched-roof village before continuing to Kanazawa.

Day 8 · Kanazawa

Discover Kenrokuen, craft traditions, and the samurai district.

Day 9 · Kyoto by rail

Travel to Kyoto and stroll through a historic neighborhood.

Day 10 · Kyoto temples

Pair a temple garden with a tea experience and seasonal walks.

Day 11 · Nara

Visit Nara’s temples and deer park before returning to Kyoto.

Day 12 · Himeji & Hiroshima

Visit Himeji Castle en route to Hiroshima; luggage logistics arranged separately.

Day 13 · Hiroshima & Miyajima

Explore the Peace Memorial area and Miyajima at a considered pace.

Day 14 · Onward travel

Depart via Hiroshima or arrange rail travel to Osaka.

Make It Yours

Choose your hotel category, add rest days, and request a guide for selected sightseeing days. Rail journeys combine trains with local transfers; a private vehicle is not included throughout unless quoted. Seasonal access and bloom timing vary, and flowers cannot be guaranteed.

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