Cherry Blossoms by Exotik

Osaka • Nara • Koyasan • Hiroshima • Miyajima • Himeji • Kyoto • Mount Fuji • Tokyo

Experience Japan at one of its most beautiful times of year on this thoughtfully planned small-group journey. Discover the energy of Osaka and Tokyo, the traditions of Kyoto, the history of Hiroshima and the peaceful landscapes surrounding Mount Fuji.

Along the way, stay overnight in a traditional temple at Koyasan, travel aboard Japan’s famous bullet train, admire Miyajima’s floating torii gate, experience a Maiko dinner show and enjoy time to explore Osaka and Kyoto at your own pace.

Combining guided discoveries, memorable cultural experiences and a bit of free time, this journey is an ideal introduction to the many contrasts of Japan.

Journey Highlights

Explore Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Spend one night in a traditional temple lodging at Koyasan
Visit Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Discover Miyajima Island and its famous floating torii gate
Travel aboard Japan’s Shinkansen bullet train
Visit Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Experience Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Gion district
Enjoy a Maiko dinner show in Kyoto
Discover the landscapes and traditional villages surrounding Mount Fuji
Experience Tokyo’s historic neighbourhoods, modern landmarks and vibrant city life
Enjoy free days in Osaka and Kyoto

Your Land Package Includes

A tour escort
13 nights of accommodation, primarily in 4-star hotels
One night in a traditional shukubo temple lodging
28 meals: 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 3 dinners
Group transfers on arrival and departure
Transportation throughout the journey
Services of an English-speaking tour leader
Local English-speaking guides for included visits
Entrance fees for all included visits and experiences
Luggage transfer service for one suitcase per person
One bottle of water per person, per day during coach travel

March 30 to April 12, 2027

14 days / 13 nights

Land only from CA$9,449* per person

Based on double occupancy.

*Includes a discount of CA$150 per person when booked by September 30, 2026.

Call 1.866.WOW.DEAL (969.3325) to speak with one of our travel experts.

Itinerary

DAY 1, MARCH 29 DEPARTURE FROM CANADA

Departure from Vancouver with Air Canada and direct flight to Osaka. Overnight flight and meals on board.
29 MAR 2027 YVR-KIX AC23 13:40 - 16:25 +1

DAY 2, MARCH 30 OSAKA

Kansai Airport – Osaka Hotel: 45 km – approx. 1h
You will arrive at Kansai International Airport at around 4:25 pm. You will be met by an assistant at the airport. Group transfer to the hotel in Osaka. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner and evening at leisure.
Accommodation: Osaka for 3 nights

DAY 3, MARCH 31 OSAKA

Osaka – Nara: 32 km – approx. 35 min
Departure at 9:00 am for Nara. Discover Nara Park, home to over 1,200 free roaming deers, and visit Todai ji Temple, a jewel of Japan’s former capital. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, explore the traditional district and enjoy a sake tasting at a local brewery. Continue the day with a visit to Kasuga Taisha Shrine. End the day with a welcome dinner to get to know your fellow travelers. Return to the hotel around 7:30 pm.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4, APRIL 1 OSAKA AT LEISURE

You will have a free day to explore the city at your leisure. There will be no guide or coach available. Dinner and evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5, APRIL 2 OSAKA - KOYASAN

Osaka – Koyasan: 100 km – approx. 3h
Prepare an overnight bag before 7:30 am, as your luggage will be sent directly to Hiroshima. After breakfast at the hotel, you will depart around 8:30 am to begin a new day of sightseeing. Enjoy a peaceful walk through Okunoin Cemetery in Koyasan. Lunch will be taken at a local restaurant. After lunch, you will visit Kongobuji Temple, followed by the Konpon Daito Pagoda and Kondo Hall. You will arrive at your shukubo in Koyasan around 5:00 pm and have dinner there. Enjoy this traditional Japanese temple stay, an experience not to be missed.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Koyasan for 1 night

DAY 6, APRIL 3 KOYASAN - HIROSHIMA

Koyasan – Osaka: 85 km – approx. 1h45
Train journey Osaka – Hiroshima: 210 km - 1h25
Breakfast at the shukubo. Around 9:00 a.m., departure by coach to Osaka. You will have lunch in a local restaurant, then depart at 1:17 p.m. by express train (Shinkansen) bound for Hiroshima. In the mid-afternoon, immerse yourself in history with visits to the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Peace Memorial Park, and the Peace Memorial Museum. Arrival at the hotel around 5:30 p.m. You will retrieve your main luggage at your Hiroshima hotel, which was sent ahead from Osaka. Check-in to your room. Dinner and evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hiroshima for 2 nights

DAY 7, APRIL 4 HIROSHIMA

Around 9:00 am, departure from the hotel for a day of discovery on Miyajima Island. You will travel by train and ferry to admire the famous Itsukushima Shrine and its floating torii gate. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, followed by free time to stroll along Omotesando Street. Afterwards, take the ropeway and enjoy panoramic views from the summit of Mount Misen. Return to Hiroshima by ferry. You will be back at your hotel around 4:30 pm. Dinner and evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 8, APRIL 5 HIROSHIMA - KYOTO

Hiroshima – Himeji: 240 km – approx. 55 min.
Himeji – Kyoto: 130 km – approx. 1h50
Prepare an overnight bag before 7:30 am, as your luggage will be sent directly to Kyoto. Breakfast at the hotel, followed by departure for the train station at 8:00 am. You will travel by high-speed train (Shinkansen) to Himeji. Visit Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the castle visit, continue with a visit to Kokoen Garden, a traditional Japanese garden located nearby. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, travel by bus from Himeji to Kyoto. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Dinner and evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Kyoto for 3 nights

DAY 9, APRIL 6 KYOTO

Around 8:30 am, the day begins with the visual splendor of the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), followed by a visit to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. After an authentic lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy free time to explore Nishiki Market at your own pace. In the afternoon, continue with a visit to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, famous for its wooden terrace offering panoramic views over the cherry trees and the city. Then, enjoy free time in the Gion district, where you may catch a glimpse of a geisha. End the day with a Maiko dinner show. Return to the hotel by local train with your guide around 8:45 pm. You will retrieve your main luggage at your hotel in Kyoto, which was previously forwarded from Hiroshima.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10, APRIL 7 KYOTO AT LEISURE

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. You will have a free day to explore Kyoto at your leisure. There will be no guide or coach at your disposal.
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 11, APRIL 8 KYOTO - MOUNT FUJI

Kyoto – Mishima: 210 km - approx. 1h50
Mishima – Kawaguchiko: 55 km – approx. 1h
Prepare an overnight bag before 7:30 am, as your luggage will be sent directly to Tokyo. Breakfast at the hotel before departing around 9:20 am. You will travel by high-speed train (bullet train) to Mishima. You will arrive just before noon and enjoy a traditional Japanese lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will visit the Hakone Venetian Glass Museum. You will arrive at your hotel in Kawaguchiko, in the Mount Fuji Five Lakes region, around 4:30 pm. Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mount Fuji for 1 night

DAY 12, APRIL 9 MOUNT FUJI - TOKYO

Kawaguchiko – Tokyo: 130 km – approx. 2h15
After breakfast, depart around 8:00 am for the Mount Fuji area, in the Mount Fuji Five Lakes region. Visit Oshino Hakkai, a charming village offering beautiful views of Mount Fuji. Enjoy some free time along the shores of Lake Kawaguchi, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, take a 20 minute cruise on Lake Kawaguchi, then continue with a visit to Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba, an open-air museum located on the northern shore of Lake Saiko. This site is a faithful reconstruction of a traditional Japanese farming village, famous for its thatched-roof houses and spectacular views of Mount Fuji. Departure for Tokyo. Arrival at the hotel around 6:00 pm. You will retrieve your main luggage at your Tokyo hotel, which was previously forwarded from Kyoto. Check-in to your room. Dinner and evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Tokyo for 3 nights

DAY 13, APRIL 10 TOKYO

Around 9:00 am, the day begins with a visit to the Tokyo National Museum, located in Ueno Park. It is the oldest and largest museum in Japan, ideal for admiring treasures of Japanese art (samurai swords, prints, pottery). Then head to Shinjuku for a stroll through Omoide Yokocho (nicknamed “Piss Alley”). This narrow and picturesque lane immerses you in the atmosphere of post-war Tokyo with its tiny eateries. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. After lunch, continue to Meiji Jingu Shrine. Located in the heart of a majestic forest in the middle of the city, this site offers a peaceful escape. In the late afternoon, experience a striking contrast at Shibuya Scramble Crossing. It is the ultimate urban experience: cross this iconic intersection amid the crowd as the neon lights begin to glow. After this day full of contrasts, return to the hotel. Dinner and evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 14, APRIL 11 TOKYO

Your day begins around 9:00 a.m. in the Asakusa district, the historic heart of Tokyo. You will visit the famous Senso-ji Temple and stroll among the stalls along Nakamise Street. Then head to Yanaka Ginza, a charming retro neighborhood that miraculously survived the bombings of World War II and major earthquakes. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in the area. Afterwards, continue to Tokyo Skytree. With your included ticket, you will access the observation decks for a 360° view of the metropolis. At the end of the day, return to the Asakusa pier for your cruise on the Sumida River. The journey to Hinode Pier offers a unique perspective on the city’s skyscrapers and illuminated bridges at sunset. Return to the hotel. Dinner and evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 15, APRIL 12 DEPARTURE FROM TOKYO (NARITA AIRPORT)

Tokyo – Narita Airport: 79 km – approx.1h
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by free time until departure at 11:00 am. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant along the way. You will arrive at Narita International Airport around 2:00 pm. for your return flight to Vancouver.
12 APR 2027 NRT-YVR AC4 16:55 - 09:45
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch