JAPAN: Cherry Blossom Season

Experience Japan at its most enchanting during cherry blossom season on this 12-day journey through Kyoto, Nara, Nagoya, Hakone, and Tokyo. Timed for the celebrated spring bloom, the program brings together Japan’s most evocative landscapes and cultural treasures—from Kyoto’s serene Zen gardens, temples, bamboo groves, and geisha district to sacred Nara, the shores of Lake Ashi, and the majestic presence of Mount Fuji.

Along the way, discover a country where ancient traditions and bold innovation exist in remarkable harmoy. Travel by Shinkansen, participate in a private tea ceremony and kimono experience, sample sake in historic Fushimi, create traditional Arimatsu Shibori, and enjoy a special kaiseki dinner. Visits to Toyota’s museum of industry and the Japan Plant Factory Association reveal Japan’s forward looking ingenuity, while Tokyo offers imperial landmarks, historic Asakusa, world-class museums, vibrant markets, panoramic views from Tokyo Skytree, and time to explore the capital at your own pace.