Tokyo · Kyoto · Nara

Japan, in the season of petals

Eight carefully paced days through neighbourhood Tokyo, temple-lined Kyoto, and Nara as spring moves quietly across the country.

Duration8 days

Group4–16

DeparturesMar · Apr

Tour IDJP-SAKURA-08

fromBDT 211,000 / person

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The shape of the journey

Dawn walk through Kyoto's Higashiyama lanes
Food-led exploration of Tokyo neighbourhoods
A measured Nara day with time beyond the main park

A spring journey with room to breathe

This itinerary is designed around the pleasures between the landmarks: the first train of the morning, a bowl served across a small counter, the texture of an old shop curtain after rain. Blossom season is the frame, not the only reason to travel.

Accommodation and meals

We favour well-connected, characterful hotels over oversized resorts. Breakfast is included daily; hosted meals are chosen for place and season. Dietary needs must be discussed before confirmation.

Important information

The displayed price is brochure guidance, not live inventory. Walking, stairs, and public transport form a meaningful part of the trip. Exact hotels and flight arrangements are confirmed in the final written quotation.

Day by day

Day 01 Tokyo, gently

Arrive, settle in, and meet your host for a short neighbourhood orientation followed by an informal welcome supper.

Day 02 Markets to quiet gardens

Begin early at an outer market, cross the city by rail, and slow the afternoon in a landscape garden away from the busiest circuit.

Day 03 A city of neighbourhoods

Choose a design, food, or contemporary-culture walk before an open evening for your own discoveries.

Day 04 Shinkansen to Kyoto

Travel by bullet train, check in near central Kyoto, then trace the Kamo River as lanterns begin to glow.

Day 05 Kyoto before breakfast

Walk Higashiyama at dawn, return for breakfast, and continue later with a craft studio visit and seasonal dinner.

Day 06 Nara beyond the deer

Visit Nara's temple precincts with a local guide and make time for lanes, gardens, and a neighbourhood lunch.

Day 07 Your Kyoto chapter

A flexible day with optional tea, cycling, or railway excursions, supported by our local recommendations.

Day 08 Homeward

Breakfast and a planned transfer for your onward flight, with room to extend the journey if requested.

What is covered

Included

Seven nights in selected four-star accommodation
Daily breakfast and three hosted meals
Airport transfers and intercity rail listed in the itinerary
English-speaking local guide on guided days

Not included

International flights unless stated in the final quotation
Travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and activities not listed as included

Useful to know

Are cherry blossoms guaranteed?

No. Bloom timing changes each year with weather. We plan around historical windows and build a strong journey that remains rewarding in every condition.

Is the itinerary suitable for children?

It suits curious travellers aged six and above who are comfortable with daily walking and public transport. We can discuss private family pacing.