Japan Garden & Nature Tour
Cherry blossoms, gardens, and cultural elegance. Explore Japan in full springtime splendour!
Itinerary Snapshot
Day 1: Garden Gateway & Island Escape
Meet in Osaka and explore the seasonal flower fields and architecture of Awaji Island before travelling to Takamatsu for a welcome dinner.
Day 2: Masterpiece Gardens
Stroll through the renowned Ritsurin Garden with matcha in a teahouse. In the afternoon, visit Okayama’s Kōrakuen Garden.
Day 3: Castles & Cherry Blossoms
Stop at Himeji Castle and enjoy hanami in Kōko-en Garden before arriving in Kyoto to walk the Philosopher’s Path.
Day 4: Bamboo & Temple Gardens
Visit the mossy sanctuary of Saihō-ji, then enjoy shōjin-ryōri in Arashiyama and stroll through its iconic bamboo grove.
Day 5: Zen & Spring Elegance
Explore Ryōan-ji and Kinkaku-ji. Take part in a Kyoto ikebana class and enjoy the Miyako Odori spring dance.
Day 6: Sacred Paths to Kanazawa
Visit Fushimi Inari’s torii trail before boarding a train to Kanazawa, arriving in time to relax in your nature-inspired hotel.
Day 7: Kanazawa’s Garden City
Discover Kenrokuen Garden and the tranquil D.T. Suzuki Museum, then dine on Kanazawa’s renowned local cuisine.
Day 8: Bonsai to Bloom
Visit Omiya Bonsai Village, then travel to Ashikaga Flower Park to experience illuminated seasonal wisteria displays.
Day 9: Park Strolls & Urban Greenery
Explore Ueno Park, Yasukuni Shrine and Chidorigafuchi Moat for cherry blossom skies.
Day 10: Tokyo by Water & Bloom
Visit Tsukiji Market and the Edo-period Hamarikyū Garden, then cruise the Sumida River to Asakusa.
Day 11: Mito Day Trip
Travel to Mito to explore Kairakuen Garden, one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens, during cherry blossom peak.
Day 12: Tokyo Farewell in Bloom
Spend a final morning in Shinjuku Gyoen before a farewell dinner with garden views.
