Land of Rising Sun! Japan March-April cherry blossom (sakura) season transforms country into pink paradise. Tokyo modern metropolis offers Senso-ji Temple, Shibuya Crossing, Harajuku fashion, Tsukiji fish market, Akihabara electronics, Shinjuku neon. Kyoto ancient capital 2000 temples - Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari thousand torii gates, Arashiyama bamboo groves, geisha district Gion. Osaka food capital dotonbori neon, castle. Mount Fuji views, bullet train Shinkansen experience. Hanami picnics under cherry blossoms, traditional tea ceremonies, hot springs onsens. Unique blend tradition-technology. Season-dependent, book advance.
Day 1:
Arrive Tokyo, evening Shibuya Crossing, Harajuku|
Day 2:
Senso-ji Temple Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, Ueno Park sakura viewing, Tokyo Tower|
Day 3:
Tsukiji Outer Market, Akihabara, Shinjuku, cherry blossom evening|
Day 4:
Optional Mt. Fuji day trip or Nikko, bullet train to Kyoto evening|
Day 5:
Kyoto Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion, Ryoan-ji zen garden, Arashiyama bamboo, sakura spots|
Day 6:
Fushimi Inari torii gates, Kiyomizu-dera, Gion geisha district, Philosopher Path cherry walk|
Day 7:
Nara day trip (Todai-ji giant Buddha, deer park), return Kyoto or Osaka|
Day 8:
Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Kuromon Market, departure