Flip To TripBoarding pass · FTT-SAKURA-27BLRBengaluru
HNDTokyo Haneda
Depart29 Mar 2027
Return6 Apr 2027
Duration9D / 8N
Return fromKIX · Osaka
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Cherry Blossom Edition · Group departure 2027
Japan awaits.
Nine days of cherry blossoms, culture and good company.
Reserve my seatFlip To TripBoarding pass · FTT-SAKURA-27The journey
Bengaluru to Tokyo, one flight away.
Wheels down at Haneda for the first night in Tokyo. Nine days later, you fly home from Kansai.
0km, Bengaluru to Tokyo
9D/8Nin Japan
HNDin · KIX out
The route
One country, seven moods.
From the neon streets of Tokyo to the peaceful temples of Nara: city energy, nature, culture and food, with a private vehicle for the long stretches.
Days 1–3
Tokyo
Modern & vibrantShibuya Crossing, Akihabara arcades, Shinjuku after dark and the Odaiba bayfront.
Day 4
Mt Fuji · Hakone
Scenic & refreshingLake Ashi’s torii gate, Owakudani’s steam vents and a ropeway over the valley.
Days 4–5
Nagoya
Culture & local lifeCastle grounds, Honmaru Palace, and Sakae and Oasis 21 lit up at night.
Days 5–6
Kyoto
Tradition & beautyFushimi Inari at sunrise, bamboo groves and lantern-lit Gion lanes.
Day 7
Himeji
History & heritageThe white heron castle and the Koko-en gardens.
Days 7–8
Osaka
Food & nightlifeDotonbori lights, Kuromon Market, karaoke and late-night shopping.
Day 8
Nara
Peace & spiritualityBowing deer, Todai-ji and the Great Buddha.
Day 9
Kansai Airport
Fly homeBreakfast, one last konbini raid, then Kansai and home.
- Tokyo (Days 1–3): Shibuya Crossing, Akihabara arcades, Shinjuku after dark and the Odaiba bayfront.
- Mt Fuji · Hakone (Day 4): Lake Ashi’s torii gate, Owakudani’s steam vents and a ropeway over the valley.
- Nagoya (Days 4–5): Castle grounds, Honmaru Palace, and Sakae and Oasis 21 lit up at night.
- Kyoto (Days 5–6): Fushimi Inari at sunrise, bamboo groves and lantern-lit Gion lanes.
- Himeji (Day 7): The white heron castle and the Koko-en gardens.
- Osaka (Days 7–8): Dotonbori lights, Kuromon Market, karaoke and late-night shopping.
- Nara (Day 8): Bowing deer, Todai-ji and the Great Buddha.
- Kansai Airport (Day 9): Breakfast, one last konbini raid, then Kansai and home.
Nine days, day by day
Your sakura itinerary.
Haneda in, Kansai out. The plan can change with weather and local conditions.
Tokyo
01Day · Mon 29 MarArriveTokyo
Land, drop bags, chase the neon.
Wheels down at Haneda, and straight into the world’s busiest crossing.
- Haneda arrival & private transfer
- Shibuya Crossing
- Hachiko Statue
- Center-Gai lanes
- Harajuku-style street food
Eats of the dayYakitori & cold draftOvernight · Tokyo
02Day · Tue 30 MarIconsTokyo
Old shrine, new obsession.
Incense in the morning, claw machines by afternoon, alley smoke by night.
- Senso-ji & Kaminarimon Gate
- Nakamise Street
- Akihabara anime & arcades
- Kabukicho & Godzilla Head
- Omoide Yokocho alleys
Eats of the dayAsakusa tendon · Shinjuku tonkatsuOvernight · Tokyo
03Day · Wed 31 MarModernTokyo
Forest shrine to future skyline.
Harajuku fashion at noon, Tokyo Bay at golden hour, the whole city at your feet.
- Meiji Jingu
- Takeshita Street & Omotesando
- Odaiba & Unicorn Gundam
- Rainbow Bridge views
- Shibuya Sky at sunset
Eats of the dayHarajuku crepes · Conveyor-belt sushiOvernight · Tokyo
04Day · Thu 1 AprMountainsHakone · Nagoya
Lakes, mountains, hot springs.
The road out of Tokyo climbs into Fuji country by lunchtime.
- Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
- Lake Ashi torii gate
- Owakudani volcanic valley
- Hakone Ropeway & lake cruise
- Sakae & Oasis 21 lit up
Eats of the dayHakone soba · Nagoya hitsumabushiOvernight · Nagoya
05Day · Fri 2 AprOld JapanNagoya · Kyoto
Castle morning, lantern night.
Kyoto’s best photographs all happen after the sun goes down.
- Nagoya Castle
- Honmaru Palace
- Hanamikoji Street, Gion
- Yasaka Shrine
- Pontocho alley & Kamo River walk
Eats of the dayNagoya kishimen · Kyoto obanzaiOvernight · Kyoto
06Day · Sat 3 AprKyotoKyoto
Ten thousand gates, one bamboo road.
Start before the crowds. Finish in the alleys.
- Fushimi Inari at sunrise
- Kiyomizu-dera
- Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka
- Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Togetsukyo Bridge
Eats of the dayMatcha sweets & yudofu · Kyoto okonomiyakiOvernight · Kyoto- 07Day · Sun 4 AprCastle
Himeji · Osaka
White castle, then all the lights.
Castle by day, canal neon by night — the loudest evening of the trip.
- Himeji Castle
- Koko-en Garden
- Dotonbori & the Glico Running Man
- Shinsaibashi & Namba
- Hozenji Yokocho
Eats of the dayBento by the castle · Takoyaki & kushikatsuOvernight · Osaka 
08Day · Mon 5 AprNaraNara · Osaka
Deer at dawn, karaoke at midnight.
Bowing deer, a Great Buddha, and a final blowout.
- Nara Park deer
- Todai-ji & the Great Buddha
- Kasuga Taisha lanterns
- Osaka Castle Park & Kuromon Market
- Private karaoke room
Eats of the dayNara kamameshi · Wagyu yakinikuOvernight · Osaka- 09Day · Tue 6 AprDepart
Osaka → India
One last bag of souvenirs.
Breakfast, a konbini raid, Kansai, home.
- Breakfast & check-out
- Last-minute shopping
- Konbini snack run
- Drive to Kansai International
- Fly home to India
Eats of the dayThe konbini raidDepart · Kansai International
- Day 01 · Mon 29 Mar · Tokyo Land, drop bags, chase the neon. Haneda arrival & private transfer, Shibuya Crossing, Hachiko Statue, Center-Gai lanes, Harajuku-style street food. Eats: Yakitori & cold draft.
- Day 02 · Tue 30 Mar · Tokyo Old shrine, new obsession. Senso-ji & Kaminarimon Gate, Nakamise Street, Akihabara anime & arcades, Kabukicho & Godzilla Head, Omoide Yokocho alleys. Eats: Asakusa tendon · Shinjuku tonkatsu.
- Day 03 · Wed 31 Mar · Tokyo Forest shrine to future skyline. Meiji Jingu, Takeshita Street & Omotesando, Odaiba & Unicorn Gundam, Rainbow Bridge views, Shibuya Sky at sunset. Eats: Harajuku crepes · Conveyor-belt sushi.
- Day 04 · Thu 1 Apr · Hakone · Nagoya Lakes, mountains, hot springs. Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, Lake Ashi torii gate, Owakudani volcanic valley, Hakone Ropeway & lake cruise, Sakae & Oasis 21 lit up. Eats: Hakone soba · Nagoya hitsumabushi.
- Day 05 · Fri 2 Apr · Nagoya · Kyoto Castle morning, lantern night. Nagoya Castle, Honmaru Palace, Hanamikoji Street, Gion, Yasaka Shrine, Pontocho alley & Kamo River walk. Eats: Nagoya kishimen · Kyoto obanzai.
- Day 06 · Sat 3 Apr · Kyoto Ten thousand gates, one bamboo road. Fushimi Inari at sunrise, Kiyomizu-dera, Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Togetsukyo Bridge. Eats: Matcha sweets & yudofu · Kyoto okonomiyaki.
- Day 07 · Sun 4 Apr · Himeji · Osaka White castle, then all the lights. Himeji Castle, Koko-en Garden, Dotonbori & the Glico Running Man, Shinsaibashi & Namba, Hozenji Yokocho. Eats: Bento by the castle · Takoyaki & kushikatsu.
- Day 08 · Mon 5 Apr · Nara · Osaka Deer at dawn, karaoke at midnight. Nara Park deer, Todai-ji & the Great Buddha, Kasuga Taisha lanterns, Osaka Castle Park & Kuromon Market, Private karaoke room. Eats: Nara kamameshi · Wagyu yakiniku.
- Day 09 · Tue 6 Apr · Osaka → India One last bag of souvenirs. Breakfast & check-out, Last-minute shopping, Konbini snack run, Drive to Kansai International, Fly home to India. Eats: The konbini raid.
Registrations are open
Japan in SakuraNine days of cherry blossoms, good food and good company.
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Registration closes 15 February 2027
Already sorted
You bring the camera
Hotels in Japan
Your stays are already arranged for the entire trip, so you can focus on Japan instead of searching for rooms during cherry blossom season.
Trains & local transport
All domestic transfers between cities and transport included in the itinerary are arranged for the group.
Entry tickets & activities
Entry tickets and planned activities included in the itinerary are taken care of, so you can simply show up and enjoy them.
Visa guidance
Our visa desk will guide you through the Japan visa process and help you prepare your application from Bengaluru.
Good company
A small group of like-minded travellers. Solo travellers are very welcome.
Peak bloom timing
The trip is planned for late March, around the expected cherry blossom season in central Japan.
A planner on call
One team to message before you fly and while you’re there, whenever you need us.
Included
- 4-star hotels for 8 nights (double sharing)
- Airport transfers at both ends
- Metro and trains in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto
- Private vehicle for Hakone, Nagoya and Himeji
- Taxis where necessary
- All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- All entrance tickets and activities in the itinerary
- A dedicated guide throughout the trip
- Japan visa processing and fees
- Comprehensive travel insurance
×Not included
- International flight tickets (we can help you book)
- Personal shopping and optional experiences
- Personal expenses like laundry and mini-bar
We’re here to help with your flight arrangements.
iGood to know
- Best in cherry blossom season (March–April)
- Expect 8–12 km of walking a day
- Comfortable shoes, light layers and a jacket recommended
- The itinerary can change with weather and local conditions
Made for
Who this trip suits
Solo travellers
Want to see Japan without planning every train, hotel and day yourself? Come solo, meet the group and enjoy the journey.
Solo women
Travel independently, with the comfort of a planned itinerary and a small group around you.
Friends & pairs
Come with your favourite travel buddy. We’ll take care of the planning, stays and getting around.
First-time Japan travellers
If Japan has been on your list but planning it feels overwhelming, we’ve got the route and details sorted.
Cherry blossom lovers
Come for the sakura, stay for the temples, neighbourhoods, food and everything in between.
Culture & food lovers
From temples and gardens to local streets and Japanese food, experience more than just the postcard sights.
Photographers & content creators
Sakura-lined streets, traditional neighbourhoods, temples and gardens — bring the camera.
Travellers who love small groups
Not a huge tour bus. A small group, shared experiences and enough space to enjoy Japan at your own pace.
How booking works
Six steps to Japan
Seats are limited, and confirming early gives you more time to get your visa and everything else ready.
Reserve my seat- 01 · Today
Register your interest
Fill in the form or message us on WhatsApp. Tell us you’re interested, and we’ll share the full itinerary, inclusions and payment schedule.
- 02 · Talk to a planner
Understand the trip
We’ll walk you through the itinerary, what’s included, the total cost and everything you need to know before you decide.
- 03 · Ready to join?
Confirm your seat
Once you’re happy with the trip, confirm your seat. Registrations close on 15 February 2027, or earlier if the group fills up.
- 04 · Visa first
Get your Japan visa sorted
As soon as your seat is confirmed, our visa desk will help you prepare and submit your Japan visa application. No need to wait until the registration deadline.
- 05 · Visa approved
We take care of the rest
Once your visa is sorted, we’ll complete the remaining travel arrangements and share everything you need for the trip, so you’re ready to fly.
- 06 · 29 Mar 2027
Fly to Japan
Nine days and eight nights of cherry blossoms, temples, food and good company.
Japan in Sakura
Save your seat
Register your interest. A planner will share the full itinerary, inclusions and payment schedule.
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Good to know
Questions, answered
Can I join as a solo traveller?
Absolutely. Many of our group travellers join solo. You’ll travel with a small group, with a planner just a message away.
Do you help with the Japan visa?
Yes. Once you confirm your seat, our visa desk will guide you through the Japan visa process and review your documents before submission.
What if the blossoms come early or late?
Cherry blossom timing depends on the weather each year. We’ve planned the trip for late March, when central Japan typically enters peak bloom season, giving you a good chance of seeing the blossoms.
What’s included in the trip?
Your accommodation, domestic trains and transfers, planned activities and entry tickets are included. International flights, personal expenses and anything specifically listed as excluded are not.
How do I reserve my seat?
Send us the form or WhatsApp us. A planner will share the full itinerary, inclusions and payment schedule. Once you’re ready, you can confirm your seat.
What happens after I book?
We’ll get your Japan visa process started, and once that’s sorted, we’ll take care of the remaining bookings and share everything you need for the trip.
Your own group
Want a private group trip?
Bring your people, tell us where you want to go, and we’ll take care of the planning, bookings and logistics around your group.
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Family holidays
Bring the whole family, across generations, with an itinerary that works for everyone.
Private group
Tell us about your group
Destination, dates and how many of you. We’ll come back with a plan.
Plan our group trip
Tell us about your group. We’ll plan around you.
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