10-Day Cherry Blossom Itineraries in Japan: 4 Best Options

Fancy a 10-day spring Japan tour to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom? Below are just 4 itineraries in a variety of themes for your reference. From a child-friendly family tour to a gourmet taste to satisfy your bud, a step to discover the local culture, or a wave to bring a nice atmosphere to your honeymoon, read on to get more ideas for your next pink blossom tour.

Itinerary #1: Cherry Blossom Family Tour: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka

Japan is an ideal family destination, full of dreams for both children and parents. Ready to reclaim the heart of your childhood? Let the falling sakura add to the chic mood and get lost in this charming country for the next 10 days.

Osaka Castle Cherry Blossom Boat Trip

Three days of city exploration await you on arrival in Tokyo. Draw the fortune of your family at the Senso-ji, take a pleasant stroll through the cherry blossom splendor of Shinjuku Gyoen, picnic under the sky in Ueno Park among the branches and leaves, and immerse in the dreamy world of the Ghibli Museum with your children.

Followed by a 1-day trip to Mt. Fuji. Drive to the dazzling Lake Kawaguchi beneath the mountain and take a boat ride on the tranquil waters. Reach your Hakone room before nightfall and soak in an open-air hot spring(Onsen) while admiring the distant, mist-shrouded Mt. Fuji.

Farewell to Tokyo, board the Shinkansen for your next 3-day city tour of Kyoto. Take part in flower arranging in Gion with a kimono experience, marvel at the cherry blossom beauty of Kiyomizu Dera and Fushimi Inari Taisha Taisha, and be fascinated by the wonderful exhibits at the Samurai & Ninja Museum and the Kyoto International Manga Museum.

Take the high-speed bullet train to the neighboring Osaka for a leisurely stroll through the city. Down to the bustling Dotonbori with its variety of must try dishes, visit the creative Cup Noodle Museum let your child make their own cup noodles, and drop in the Osaka Castle Park for a sakura boat ride. Then, before your departure day, head to the park in Nara to interact with the adorable deer, whose enthusiasm is sure to win your heart.

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Itinerary #2: Culture Tour Captures Both the Tradition & Sakura

Torii and shrine, chrysanthemum and sword, samurai and ninja, kimono and yukata, matcha and flower arranging. Let the cherry blossoms lead the 10-day way as you discover the rich history and culture of Japan.

Kimono Experience

Tokyo is your first stop for the next 4 days, an experience of ancient and modern cultures, visiting the spectacular Senso-ji, Meiji Jingu, and the cherry blossom-covered East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, exploring the unexpected Sword and Blade Museum, the never sleepy Kabukicho and Harajuku overflowing with inspiring street art.

For your second stop, fly to Kanazawa, where you can admire the cherry blossoms falling from the triangular thatched houses over a cup of sake, capturing the peace and tranquility of the traditional town of Shirakawa-go.

Start your next 2 days of sightseeing with a 2-hour Shinkansen train ride to the thousand-year-old city of Kyoto. Try the tea ceremony in Gion in a traditional kimono, marvel at the wonders of the Torii tunnel leading to the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and relive the country's history at the Railway Museum.

The city of Hiroshima chronicles another part of Japan's history, and after a 2-hour train ride from Kyoto, you'll get a glimpse of this unforgettable past at the Peace Memorial Park, before admiring the crimson floating Torii on Itsukushima Island.

At the end of this journey, board the eastbound Shinkansen and return to the heart of Kansai, where the cozy city of Osaka soothes your soul. Sample a variety of street food and feature the cherry blossoms around Osaka Castle.

Itinerary #3: Foodie Tour with Spring Cherry Blossoms

Delicate kaiseki cuisine decorated with soft sakura petals, a variety of street food in bright colors and pretty shapes, or try your hand at making sushi and wagashi for a spring hanami picnic. Take this 10-day gourmet tour for example.

Delicate Japanese Cuisine

Stop for a nightcap at an izakaya after your landing in Tokyo and order a draft beer as well as the signature yakitori as an appetizer for the next three-day journey! Join the lively Tsukiji Outer Market with locals, auction off fresh seafood in the market of Toyosu, release yourself in the karaoke bars at Kabukicho, and sample the wagashi under the cherry blossoms in Shinjuku's Gyoen.

Let the Shinkansen train start your 4-day Kyoto tour with a glimpse of the majesty of Mt. Fuji. Follow the local chefs to pick up some materials at the Nishiki Market for the next step in making sushi, sip the authentic matcha at Gion during the tea ceremony, enjoy the exquisite kaiseki cuisine with a spectacular geisha performance, and visit the god's messenger of the fox at the Fushimi Inari Taisha before savoring the fox udon.

A 30-minute drive west brings you to Osaka and its flower-filled castle, where the street food paradise of Dotonbori is sure to fill you up. Continue on to Kobe, home of A5 Wagyu beef. Let the tasty beef and pure sake wash over your taste buds before your journey comes to an end.

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Itinerary #4: Sakura Honeymoon with Hot Springs & Beach

How about a 10-day romantic getaway with a different style of wedding dress set against a backdrop of red Torii, ancient shrines and cherry blossoms? Let the spring flowers testify to your love and happiness.

Cherry Blossom Tunnel at the Mint Museum

Beginning in the full-bloom Osaka, let the cherry blossom tunnel in front of the Mint Museum add a bit of romance to your arrival, and a taste of sweetness with the fresh crepe sprinkled with falling petals while wandering along the Dotonbori river bank.

Spend the following two days in Kyoto for a taste of Taisho romance. Let the clear waterfall at Kiyomizu-dera bless your good health and future happiness, wear an excellent kimono with your preferred embellishments for a stroll through the quiet lanes of the Fushimi Inari Taisha, then put on a Japanese bridal gown for a one-of-a-kind set of wedding photos in Gion.

The hustle and bustle of Tokyo greets you for the next 3 days. Walk through the giant Kaminarimon in front of the Senso-ji together, share a newly learned bento box at a cherry blossom picnic in Shinjuku Gyoen, spend the day climbing the five-story pagoda in Shin-Kurayama Asama Park, and let Mt. Fuji witness your love surrounded by cherry blossoms.

It is time for a two-day beach holiday in Atami, a coastal town framed by cherry blossoms, where you can walk hand-in-hand with the whispering waves along the moonlit beach and soak in the hotel's hot springs to capture the view of the golden sea and cherry trees at dusk. Back in Tokyo, make Akihabara your final destination for souvenir hunting to keep the memory.

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Let Odynovo Fill Your Next Japan Tour Full of Cherry Blossoms

Whether you are looking for a simple journey to share daily happiness with your family, a historical exploration tour of the past and future, a leisurely city sightseeing with food and drink, or a romantic getaway with your loved one,  7 days, 10 days, 14 days, there is always plenty to do during the blossom season. Let Odynovo fill your next Japan tour full of cherry blossoms!