Travel Itinerary

Tokyo’s oldest temple glows under lantern light; browse traditional sweets and kimono souvenirs along the 250 m approach.

Rocket 350 m up for 360° views of snow-capped Fuji on clear spring mornings—sunrise slots are magical.

Wade barefoot through immersive LED flower fields that bloom and wither with your footsteps—spring re-imagined.

Climb through thousands of vermilion torii gates that tunnel up the mountain—spring maples add fresh green to the red.

The gold-leafed temple shimmers against fresh spring foliage mirrored in its pond—postcard perfection.

Walk a tunnel of towering bamboo stalks that creak in the breeze, then sip matcha overlooking Kyoto from the villa gardens.

Stroll stone-paved alleys lined with tea houses; if lucky, glimpse a maiko hurrying to evening appointment under cherry petals.

Stand beneath the 15 m bronze Buddha as spring light filters through the massive wooden hall—don’t miss the deer bowing outside.

Thousands of tame deer roam beneath pink petals—buy rice crackers and feed them while hanami picnicking on the grass.

Walk the moss-lined path lined with 3000 stone and bronze lanterns—fresh green maple leaves frame the vermilion shrine.

Five-story castle keep rises above blooming cherry trees along the moat—spring petals float like pink snow.

Giant crab, octopus and puffer-fish signs glow over canal reflections—taste takoyaki and okonomiyaki at street stalls.

Sample sweet strawberries, fresh sea-urchin and spring veggies under the covered arcades—locals’ kitchen since 1902.

Powerful exhibits on the atomic bombing set amid spring cherry blossoms outside—a moving lesson in peace.

Walk among monuments and blooming sakura to the skeletal Atomic Dome silhouetted against spring skies.

Sit at the griddle while chefs layer Hiroshima’s famous okonomiyaki with noodles, cabbage and spring scallions.

At high tide the vermilion torii appears to float amid cherry petals—one of Japan’s most iconic views.

Ride the cable car up, then hike the final section for panoramic Seto Inland Sea views framed by spring greenery.

Sample maple-leaf shaped cakes and grilled oysters while strolling the Edo-style arcade back to the ferry.

Zip north on the bullet train to the ‘Little Kyoto’ of the Japan Sea coast—arrive amid spring drizzle and samurai vibes.

One of Japan’s top three gardens explodes with cherry blossoms, azaleas and the famous fountain fed by gravity.

Circle-shaped glass gallery housing optical-illusion swimming pools and cutting-edge Japanese art—great rainy-day stop.

Walk cobbled lanes past preserved samurai houses and spring canals lined with cherry trees—step back to Edo times.

Slurp sweet spring snow-crab and fresh sushi at this bustling covered market known as ‘Kanazawa’s kitchen’.

Golden teahouses with latticed facades; sample gold-leaf sakura mochi and maybe hear shamisen drifting from upper rooms.

Stalls along the crystal-clear river sell spring vegetables, sansai mountain buds, and Hida beef skewers—chat with local farmers.

Preserved Edo streets with overhanging lattices; duck into cedar-lined sake cellars for spring namazake tastings.

Thatched farmhouses among fresh spring grass; try rice-cake pounding and enjoy mountain cherry views.

UNESCO village of steep thatched roofs resembling praying hands—spring blossoms frame the photogenic Ogimachi Castle lookout.

Climb 10 minutes for golden-hour panoramas of the village and surrounding cherry-dusted mountains.

Nordic-style road lined with cherry trees framing perfect Fuji reflections—rent a bike and pedal the shoreline.

Five-story vermilion pagoda with sweeping views of Fuji and cherry blossoms—climb 400 steps for the classic shot at dusk.

Spring evening illuminations light the park; grab a view of Fuji glowing pink behind the Ferris wheel.

Drive to the snow-line trailhead at 2305 m—breathe crisp air and gaze down at clouds of sakami below.

Enjoy panoramic views of the Fuji Five Lakes and distant cherry blossoms without the summit climb—spring snow still clings nearby.

Eight crystal-clear ponds fed by Fuji snowmelt—watch carp glide beneath cherry petals and sample wasabi ice cream.

End with samurai swords, Buddhist sculptures and cherry-blossom kimonos in Japan’s oldest and largest museum.

Bargain for green-tea KitKats, sakura mochi and retro sneakers under the railway tracks—last-minute gifts and snacks.

360° open-air rooftop for a pink-orange Tokyo sunset—spot Tokyo Tower and reflect on two epic weeks of spring blossoms.