Tohoku Spectacular Sakura Tour 2024
Wander beneath beautiful cherry blossoms while exploring the rich culture of Tohoku
From wave-swept coastlines, glimmering gardens, and soaring castles, find the extraordinary side of Japan!
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Ready to dive into a part of Japan many have never seen? Circle through Japan’s wild Tohoku region and immerse yourself in the culture, food, and scenic beauty of this northern region. Stretching across the top of the country’s main island of Honshu, Tohoku sees far fewer visitors than the larger cities of central Japan, but they’re missing out! Including rare opportunities like a private geisha performance and sansai wild vegetable harvesting, plus fresh, seasonal foods unique to each region, if you’re a Japan enthusiast this tour is what you’ve been waiting for.
Our fully-guided itinerary will take you across six different prefectures, beginning and ending in Tokyo. There’s a cruise through Matsushima Bay, known as one of the country’s “Top 3 Most Scenic Views,” as well as a descent down the river of Geibikei Gorge, picking a special variety of strawberry in Gunma, tasting exquisite regional cuisines, and so much more!
Plus, you’ll have plenty of time to soak away your stress at one of the soothing hot springs that dot this picturesque landscape. All of this sits against the gorgeous backdrop of spring, with rows upon rows of fluttering pink cherry blossom trees lined up to greet you. Experience a Japanese journey that you’ll never forget with our Tohoku Spectacular Sakura Tour!
Destination Highlights
Sarugakyo Onsen – Niigata – Tsuruga Castle – Yamagata – Ginzan Onsen – Hanamaki Onsen – Kitakami – Matsushima Bay – Sendai – Tokyo – and more!
Tour Includes
9 nights premium accommodations – 23 tasty meals – Onsen (Hot Springs) – WiFi router – HNL Airport Lounge – Unique activities & experiences – and much more!
Price
Full Package $4,690 (Adult) / Land Package $3,590 (Adult)
Tohoku Spectacular Sakura Tour 2024
Tour Details
9 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS IN JAPAN
For an in-depth look at the many activities and destinations you’ll visit, please see our itinerary here (PDF file):
Or check out the short summary below!
Itinerary Summary
| Day | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 06-APR | HNL Airport departure on Japan Airlines (nonstop flight) |
| 2 | 07-APR | Arrive in Tokyo, welcome dinner, rest at hotel |
| 3 | 08-APR | Takumi no Sato crafts village & metalwork activity, strawberry picking at Mogitore, hot springs! |
| 4 | 09-APR | Kiyotsukyo “Light Cave”, Niigata senbei making, private Furumachi Geigi geisha performance |
| 5 | 10-APR | Wild vegetable sansai harvesting experience, Tsuruga-jo Castle hanami sakura viewing & picnic experience, sake brewery tour + tasting, hot springs! |
| 6 | 11-APR | Ginzan Onsen sightseeing, Hiraizumi Chusonji Temple, Geibikei Gorge river boat, hot springs! |
| 7 | 12-APR | Kamabuchi Waterfall, Kitakami Sakura Street & spring festival, Wanko Soba eating experience, Kesennuma Tsunami Memorial + seafood market |
| 8 | 13-APR | Matsushima Bay ocean cruise, Yukata rental experience & Japanese garden, Zuihoden Mausoleum, free time in Sendai City |
| 9 | 14-APR | Nikka Whisky Sendai Distillery tour + tasting, shinkansen bullet train to Tokyo, deluxe farewell dinner |
| 10 | 15-APR | Full free day to explore Tokyo! |
| 11 | 16-APR | Free morning & early afternoon, depart for HNL in the evening on Japan Airlines (nonstop flight) |
