Guided Japan 2026 | Takayama Festival Tour | Cherry Blossom 17 Day Vacation Package

Discover the beauty of Japan in spring on this elegant 15-day Japan Tour, centered around the exquisite Takayama Spring Festival—one of the country’s most refined cultural events. Witness lantern-lit floats and traditional performances in the heart of Takayama, a town famed for its historic charm.

Beyond the festival, the tour unfolds across a curated route through Tokyo, Nagano, Kanazawa, Kyoto, and Hiroshima, extending into the spiritual landscapes of Kyushu and Shikoku. Enjoy scenic moments at Lake Kawaguchi, explore preserved towns along the Nakasendo Trail, and marvel at UNESCO sites like Shirakawa-go and Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine.

Delight in hands-on cultural experiences, from gold leaf workshops to local cuisine and hot spring traditions. With expert guides, seamless travel, and premium accommodations, this tour offers an unforgettable journey through Japan’s seasons, history, and soul.

DAY 1

Tokyo | Arrive in Japan & Check-in Hotel

Hotel: Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar

DAY 2

Tokyo | A Day of Contrasts: Edo to Ultra-Modern Tokyo

Hotel: Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar

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DAY 3

Tokyo | Enjoy the day free at your Leisure

Hotel: Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar

DAY 4

Yamanashi | Mt. Fuji Views, Cherry Blossoms, and Timeless Textile Art

Hotel: IROHA GRAND HOTEL Matsumoto Ekimae or similar

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DAY 5

Matsumoto & Takayama | Springtime Castles, Wasabi Streams & Festival Lanterns

Hotel: Takayama Green Hotel or similar

DAY 6

Takayama, Shirakawago & Kanazawa | Exploring "Little Kyoto"

Hotel: Hotel Nikko Kanazawa or similar

DAY 7

Kanazawa | Kanazawa's Cultural Tapestry : Gardens, Tea Houses & Samurai Legacy

Hotel: Hotel Emion Kyoto or similar

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DAY 8

Kyoto | Dine with Japan's Next Generation of Geisha Artisans

Hotel: Hotel Emion Kyoto or similar

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DAY 9

Kyoto & Nara | Meet & Greet the friendly Deer of Nara

Hotel: Hotel Emion Kyoto or similar

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DAY 10

Himeji & Hiroshima | UNESCO Certified White Heron Castle

Hotel: Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima or similar

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DAY 11

Hiroshima & Fukuoka | the Iconic Floating Shrine of Japan

Hotel: Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura or similar

DAY 12

Kumamoto | Waterfalls, Mountain Vistas & the Rhythm of Traditional Japan

Hotel: Aso Resort Grandvrio Hotel or similar

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DAY 13

Takachiho | the Myths come alive at Takachiho Gorge

Hotel: Beppu Hatto Onyado Nono Beppu or similar

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DAY 14

Beppu & Dogo | Monkeys, Hell Springs, and Japan’s Oldest Onsen

Hotel: Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama or similar

DAY 15

Ehime & Kagawa | Panoramic Sea Views and Traditional Udon Experience

Hotel: TBA or similar

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DAY 16

Tokushima & Osaka | Indigo Towns, Spirited Dance, and a Taste of Tradition

Hotel: Sheraton Miyako Osaka Hotel or similar

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DAY 17

Tokyo | Arrive in Japan & Check-in Hotel

Tokyo | A Day of Contrasts: Edo to Ultra-Modern Tokyo

Tokyo | Enjoy the day free at your Leisure

Yamanashi | Mt. Fuji Views, Cherry Blossoms, and Timeless Textile Art

Matsumoto & Takayama | Springtime Castles, Wasabi Streams & Festival Lanterns

Takayama, Shirakawago & Kanazawa | Exploring "Little Kyoto"

Kanazawa | Kanazawa's Cultural Tapestry : Gardens, Tea Houses & Samurai Legacy

Kyoto | Dine with Japan's Next Generation of Geisha Artisans

Kyoto & Nara | Meet & Greet the friendly Deer of Nara

Himeji & Hiroshima | UNESCO Certified White Heron Castle

Hiroshima & Fukuoka | the Iconic Floating Shrine of Japan

Kumamoto | Waterfalls, Mountain Vistas & the Rhythm of Traditional Japan

Takachiho | the Myths come alive at Takachiho Gorge

Beppu & Dogo | Monkeys, Hell Springs, and Japan’s Oldest Onsen

Ehime & Kagawa | Panoramic Sea Views and Traditional Udon Experience

Tokushima & Osaka | Indigo Towns, Spirited Dance, and a Taste of Tradition

Osaka | Tour Disbands & Depart from Japan