Sakura Feast Tour 2026: Nagoya to Tokyo
Savor the season! Brilliant cherry blossoms plus creative cuisine
Journey through the color-splashed spring landscapes of Nagoya, Hamamatsu, the Izu peninsula, and Tokyo!
As featured on season 38 of Ultimate Japan TV!
Ready for a glorious feast of both food and flowers? Extraordinary cuisine combined with cheerful cherry blossoms make for an exceptional journey from Nagoya to Tokyo. Unique activities like authentic washi papermaking and even a steam train ride create a truly memorable trip through Japan’s heartland.
Gaze in wonder at the spectacular spring illumination of Nabana no Sato cultural theme park and the towering Great Buddha of Kamakura’s Kotokuin Temple surrounded with a garland of pale pink blossoms. You’ll even get to have a yakatabune river boat experience, complete with a deluxe dinner, to get a whole new perspective on Tokyo!
Destination highlights for the Sakura Feast Tour
Nagoya – Mino Old Town – Hamamatsu – Shizuoka – Shuzenji Onsen – Atami Onsen – Kamakura – Yokohama – Tokyo – and more!
A special chance on this tour is the ability to upgrade your room for both nights at Shuzenji Onsen to a premium suite that includes your own private onsen bath for just +$300 per person. Only seven of these exceptional rooms are available, so let us know when signing up if you’re interested in claiming this luxurious opportunity for yourself!
What’s included on the Sakura Feast Tour:
- Start your journey in peace, away from the airport crowds, with a chance to relax at HIS Hawaii’s exclusive LeaLea Lounge at Honolulu Airport before your flight.
- Expert English-speaking local guides and a professional tour escort from Honolulu
- A private professional driver and full-sized bus to spread out and relax in transit between adventures
- Authentic seasonal and cultural experiences like washi papermaking, a swordsmithing demonstration, sake tasting, strawberry picking, a specialty Shizuoka tea tour, and much more!
- Relaxing stays at top-rated hotels and onsen (hot springs) resorts
- 23 incredible meals, featuring regional and seasonal delicacies
- Portable Pocket WiFi to stay connected to loved ones back home (an HIS exclusive!)
Key Highlights:
- Steam Train ride: Take an old-fashioned steam train to Kawanoe Onsen Station. Along the way pass beneath a canopy of stupendous sakura stretching for more than one kilometer! Exclusive omiyage goods are also sold onboard the train.
- Cherry blossom festival at Nagoya Castle: Known as one of Japan’s preeminent spots for hanami, or cherry blossom viewing, enjoy the lively atmosphere of Nagoya Castle’s spring festival. Around 1,000 sakura trees adorn the grand grounds of this impressive fortress!
- Culinary Immersion: Savor a seafood BBQ served by ama, Japan’s renowned women divers, try strawberry picking for succulent fruit straight off the vine, enjoy a sake brewery tour and tasting, and hop aboard a yakatabune houseboat to discover a whole new side of Tokyo while feasting on a premium course meal.
- Unique hands-on cultural activities: Try your hand at making traditional washi Japanese paper, explore a doll museum and make your own figurine, and strike it rich while panning for gold at Doi Gold Mine.
- Picturesque Mt. Fuji views: Take in the grand sight of Japan’s iconic mountain from observatories atop the Nihondaira Ropeway and the incredible Mishima Skywalk suspension bridge. Spring is the perfect season for Mt. Fuji photographs due to frequent temperate weather and the peak’s snow-capped appearance.
- Free Day in Tokyo: Enjoy a full free day in Tokyo to do any last minute shopping, enjoy any food you missed out on, or take one of our memorable day tours! Ask an HIS agent for suggestions.
Tour Itinerary
9 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS IN JAPAN
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Day 0 – March 26 (Thursday): Departure from Honolulu
- Your journey to Japan begins at Honolulu International Airport. Relax in the exclusive LeaLea Lounge and get ready for an unforgettable adventure.
Day 1 – March 27 (Friday): Arrival in Nagoya
- Welcome to Japan! Arrive at Chubu (Nagoya) Airport and transfer to your hotel in central Nagoya. Enjoy a nice bento dinner at your own pace to give you ample time to relax after your flight!
- Hotel: Hotel Mielparque Nagoya or similar
- Meals included: Dinner (local bento box)
Day 2 – March 28 (Saturday): Nagoya and surroundings
- Explore Nagoya Castle, where you’ll get to enjoy hanami (cherry blossom viewing festival). Then, stroll around Mino Old Town and try your hand at a washi papermaking workshop. Next, visit the Seki Sword Museum to enjoy a katanakaji swordsmithing demonstration. Finish the evening with the dazzling Nabana no Sato Illumination and Begonia Garden.
- Hotel: Hotel Mielparque Nagoya or similar
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 – March 29 (Sunday): Sacred Ise to Hamamatsu
- Head to Ise Jingu Shrine, one of Japan’s most important Shinto sites, and shop your way around Okage Yokocho, an Edo-style street selling local goods. Enjoy a special seafood BBQ at an ama (traditional women divers) dwelling for lunch, then board a ferry to Irago Port in Hamamatsu, where you’ll feast with a view of the sakura blooming around Hamamatsu Castle.
- Hotel: Hotel Concorde Hamamatsu or similar
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 – March 30 (Monday): Hamamatsu delights
- Start the day with a visit to gorgeous Hamamatsu Flower Park to see cherry blossoms alongside other seasonal blooms. Next, venture through the sky aboard the Kanzanji Ropeway, the only ropeway in Japan to cross a lake. Explore the nearby Music Box Museum, then enjoy gourmet strawberry picking before touring and tasting at Hananomai Sake Brewery. Finish the day with shopping around Hamamatsu Station.
- Hotel: Hotel Concorde Hamamatsu or similar
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 – March 31 (Tuesday): Hamamatsu to Shuzenji Onsen
- Jump start your day with a Shizuoka tea tour at the Kadode Oigawa Park of Tea. Experience a unique, old-fashioned steam train ride while passing beneath a canopy of sakura trees. Next, glory in fantastic views of snow-capped Mt. Fuji from the Nihondaira Ropeway and YUME Terrace and visit Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, dedicated to the famous shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. Top off the day with a relaxing dip in the hotel’s first-class hot springs.
- Hotel: Sora Togetsukyo Kinryu (onsen hotel)
- Interested in upgrading to a room with your own private hot springs bath? Ask us for details!
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Hotel: Sora Togetsukyo Kinryu (onsen hotel)
Day 6 – April 1 (Wednesday): Izu Peninsula exploration
- Discover the Doi Gold Mine, including a hands-on gold panning experience, then ride through the beautiful, mysterious Dogashima Cave on a boat cruise. Enjoy sightseeing and shopping around Shuzenji Onsen Town, or just relax your feet in a foot bath. Slip into the hotel’s lovely hot spring this evening.
- Hotel: Sora Togetsukyo Kinryu (onsen hotel)
- Interested in upgrading to a room with your own private hot springs bath? Ask us for details!
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Hotel: Sora Togetsukyo Kinryu (onsen hotel)
Day 7 – April 2 (Thursday): Atami to Gotemba
- Another chance for Mt. Fuji views at Mishima SKY Walk, a giant suspension bridge, plus shopping at SKY Garden and Atami Shopping Street. Enjoy a chikuwa-making experience alongside local residents and check out the unique Fish Cake Museum. Relax in the hotel’s spacious hot springs to finish your day.
- Hotel: Mars Gardenwood Gotemba (onsen hotel)
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 – April 3 (Friday): Kamakura, Yokohama, and Tokyo
- Pay a visit to Kotokuin Temple, including the famous Kamakura Big Buddha. Slow down with free time for sightseeing and shopping around Yokohama, plus lunch on your own in the city’s renowned Chinatown district. Next, enjoy creating your own folding screen. Tonight you’ll get to experience a Yakatabune boat cruise to get a unique evening view of Tokyo while savoring a deluxe farewell meal.
- Hotel: Keio Plaza Hotel
- Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 – April 4 (Saturday): Tokyo Free Day
- Enjoy a full free day at leisure to explore Tokyo’s endless attractions, shopping, or local neighborhoods at your own pace. Ask an HIS agent for recommendations on day tours from Tokyo!
- Hotel: Keio Plaza Hotel
- Meals included: Breakfast
Day 10 – April 5 (Sunday): Tokyo and departure
- On your final morning in Japan do some last-minute shopping and dining during a free half day. The hotel will hold your luggage! Move to Haneda Airport in the evening for your flight. Welcome home!
- Meals included: Breakfast
This carefully-curated spring journey takes care of every detail, so you can fully relax and immerse yourself in breathtaking scenery, cultural richness, and serene onsen retreats during Japan’s most colorful season.
Pricing
Full Package
Land Package
Single Supplement
*includes economy-class air tickets. Please inquire for upgrade information.
$5,690.00*
$4,790.00 **
$1,300.00
**international & domestic airfare not included
**customer must provide flight details to travel consultant for confirmation
Early-booking Special Offer:
SAVE $100 by being one of the first ten participants!
Here are just a few of the sights and activities you’ll enjoy:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What will the weather be like?
A: Japan during the spring usually has a pleasant, temperate climate. Average high temperatures for Tokyo at the end of March are about 60 degrees during the day, with a low of around 50 degrees at night.
Q: Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?
A: Absolutely! We can accommodate all types of guests on this tour. If you require special consideration, such as a wheelchair, please let us know in advance.
Q: Will there be free time to explore on our own?
A: Yes. There are moments of unstructured time built into the itinerary, including a full free day in Tokyo.
Q: Are all meals included in the tour?
A: The tour includes 23 exceptional meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 8 dinners. Meals during free time at the end of the tour are on your own so you can explore local specialties at your own pace.
Q: What kind of accommodations are included?
A: You’ll stay in a mix of premium, modern hotels and traditional onsen (hot springs) resorts, all carefully selected for comfort, location, and atmosphere.
Q: Are flights included?
A: Yes, roundtrip international airfare from Honolulu to Japan, as well as domestic flights within Japan, are included in the Full Package. If you would like to arrange your own airfare or are interested in extending your dates in Japan, you can select the Land Package.
Q: How big are the tour groups?
A: This group is limited in size (30 participants) to ensure the best accommodations and restaurants, a comfortable pace, and personalized service from your guide and escort.
