Best for Couples and honeymooners seeking a romantic cherry blossom holiday across Japan.
Why this package
Experience Japan during the magical cherry blossom season.
Stay in premium hotels with one authentic Japanese ryokan experience.
Includes Shinkansen Bullet Train and iconic sightseeing.
Overview
What makes this journey unforgettable.
Celebrate your romantic getaway in Japan during the beautiful cherry blossom season. Explore Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, and Osaka with iconic sakura spots, Mount Fuji views, Shinkansen rides, traditional ryokan stay, and unforgettable cultural experiences.
Sakura forecast, we use Japan Meteorological Corporation data to time the trip; if peak shifts, we shift your dates within the booking at no charge (within ±5 days)
Chidorigafuchi rowing boat under cherry trees at the Imperial Palace moat, first boat at 7am before queues
Meguro River illuminated yozakura, night-time sakura with paper lanterns reflecting on water (300+ trees over 4km, only happens 7–10 days a year)
Hakone onsen ryokan with Mt Fuji view from your room, sunrise photograph of Fuji over the lake, private cedar bath
Philosopher's Path Kyoto, 2km canal-side walk lined with cherry trees, we time it for 6:30am when locals are doing hanami breakfast
Maruyama Park hanami picnic, we set up a private tarp under a tree with bento, sake, sakura mochi, paper lanterns at dusk
Arashiyama riverboat under sakura at Togetsukyo Bridge, traditional yakatabune flat-bottom boat, 2 couples max
Osaka Castle Park sakura at dawn, 4,300 trees, 13 varieties, we get you in at 5am before the crowds
Kimono / yukata photo session in Higashiyama with a professional photographer, 60-min shoot at Kodai-ji and Yasaka Pagoda
Group size
2–18 pax
Couples, Honeymooners & Families
Difficulty
Easy
Most ages, no fitness req.
Visa
E visa
~10 days processing
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Free quote in 24h
48h free changes
Swap anything
₹1,947 to confirm
Balance near travel
One planner
Start to finish
Day-by-day Itinerary
Your journey, unfolded.
8-day plan with pace, stay, transfers and meals on each day. Swap, slow down, or add anything, every day is editable before you pay.
8 days10 meals included
01Arrival
Tokyo Arrival & Shinjuku Sakura Walk
Arrive at Narita/Haneda Airport and transfer to your hotel in Tokyo. Check in and relax before enjoying an evening stroll through Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden during cherry blossom season. End the day with a welcome dinner.
02Light
Tokyo Cherry Blossom Tour
After breakfast, explore Chidorigafuchi, enjoy a rowing boat experience, visit historic Asakusa Temple, and admire the beautiful cherry blossoms along the Meguro River before returning to the hotel.
03Light
Tokyo Modern Attractions
Golden hour
After breakfast, visit the immersive teamLab Planets museum, enjoy panoramic sunset views from Shibuya Sky Observatory, and spend the evening exploring Akihabara's vibrant streets.
04Moderate
Shinkansen to Hakone
Board the famous Shinkansen Bullet Train to Hakone. Enjoy a scenic Lake Ashi Cruise, admire Mount Fuji (weather permitting), explore Owakudani Valley, and check into a traditional Japanese ryokan with onsen experience.
05Moderate
Mount Fuji & Kyoto
Wake up to beautiful Mount Fuji views before travelling via Shinkansen to Kyoto. Visit Maruyama Park during cherry blossom season and enjoy the peaceful evening atmosphere.
06Light
Kyoto Cultural Experience
After breakfast, walk along the Philosopher's Path, enjoy a traditional Kimono photoshoot, visit Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Togetsukyo Bridge before returning to the hotel.
07Moderate
Osaka City Tour
Travel to Osaka by Shinkansen. Visit Osaka Castle Park during cherry blossom season, explore Shinsaibashi Shopping Street, and enjoy an evening food walk through the famous Dotonbori district.
08Travel
Departure
After breakfast, enjoy a final visit around Osaka Castle Park (time permitting). Transfer to Kansai International Airport for your return flight with unforgettable memories of Japan.
01
Day 1
Arrival
Tokyo Arrival & Shinjuku Sakura Walk
Arrive at Narita/Haneda Airport and transfer to your hotel in Tokyo. Check in and relax before enjoying an evening stroll through Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden during cherry blossom season. End the day with a welcome dinner.
Meals on own
02
Day 2
Light
Tokyo Cherry Blossom Tour
After breakfast, explore Chidorigafuchi, enjoy a rowing boat experience, visit historic Asakusa Temple, and admire the beautiful cherry blossoms along the Meguro River before returning to the hotel.
Breakfast included
03
Day 3
Light
Tokyo Modern Attractions
Golden hour
After breakfast, visit the immersive teamLab Planets museum, enjoy panoramic sunset views from Shibuya Sky Observatory, and spend the evening exploring Akihabara's vibrant streets.
Breakfast included
04
Day 4
Moderate
Shinkansen to Hakone
Board the famous Shinkansen Bullet Train to Hakone. Enjoy a scenic Lake Ashi Cruise, admire Mount Fuji (weather permitting), explore Owakudani Valley, and check into a traditional Japanese ryokan with onsen experience.
Breakfast · Dinner included
05
Day 5
Moderate
Mount Fuji & Kyoto
Wake up to beautiful Mount Fuji views before travelling via Shinkansen to Kyoto. Visit Maruyama Park during cherry blossom season and enjoy the peaceful evening atmosphere.
Breakfast · Lunch included
06
Day 6
Light
Kyoto Cultural Experience
After breakfast, walk along the Philosopher's Path, enjoy a traditional Kimono photoshoot, visit Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Togetsukyo Bridge before returning to the hotel.
Breakfast included
07
Day 7
Moderate
Osaka City Tour
Travel to Osaka by Shinkansen. Visit Osaka Castle Park during cherry blossom season, explore Shinsaibashi Shopping Street, and enjoy an evening food walk through the famous Dotonbori district.
Breakfast · Lunch included
08
Day 8
Travel
Departure
After breakfast, enjoy a final visit around Osaka Castle Park (time permitting). Transfer to Kansai International Airport for your return flight with unforgettable memories of Japan.
Breakfast included
End of trip
Where you’ll stay
Comfort you’ll remember.
Tokyo3 nights
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
4-star
Located in the heart of Shinjuku with modern rooms, breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and excellent connectivity to Tokyo's attractions.
Hakone1 night
Hakone Kowakien Tenyu Ryokan
4-star
Luxury traditional ryokan offering hot spring onsen, authentic Japanese hospitality, scenic mountain views, and elegant accommodations.
Kyoto2 nights
Hotel Keihan Kyoto Hachijoguch
4-star
Conveniently located near Kyoto Station with comfortable rooms, breakfast, and easy access to temples and cultural sites.
Osaka1 night
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
4-star
Elegant hotel in Namba featuring spacious rooms, premium amenities, breakfast, and walking distance to Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi.
Signature activities
Shinjuku Gyoen sakura walkChidorigafuchi rowing boat under sakuraMeguro River yozakura eveningSenso-ji Temple AsakusaHakone onsen + Lake Ashi cruise + Owakudani sulphur valleyMt Fuji sunrise from ryokan roomShinkansen Nozomi Tokyo → Odawara → KyotoPhilosopher's Path sakura walkMaruyama Park hanami picnicYasaka Shrine + Gion districtKimono photo session in HigashiyamaArashiyama yakatabune riverboat under sakuraKinkaku-ji Golden PavilionShinkansen to OsakaOsaka Castle Park sakura at dawnDotonbori couple dinner
Same trip, less spend.
Aggregator price
₹1,65,000
Our price
₹1,45,000
You save ₹20,000 · 12% lower
No middle-marketplace cut
Direct planner, no chatbot queue
Hotel/transfer rates we negotiate
Comparison for "Japan 7N/8D Couple Cherry Blossom Tour". Aggregator price compiled from public listings on MakeMyTrip / Yatra at the time of writing.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What’s in, and what’s not.
Included
7 nights at character hotels and 1 onsen ryokan with Mt Fuji view (Tokyo 3N + Hakone 1N + Kyoto 2N + Osaka 1N)
Daily breakfast at hotel
Honeymoon couples, rose petals + Prosecco welcome at every property + room upgrade where available
Hakone ryokan with kaiseki dinner + private cedar bath
Kimono / yukata rental + photographer's 60-min session in Higashiyama
Maruyama Park hanami picnic, private tarp under tree, bento, sake, sakura mochi (Kyoto)
Arashiyama yakatabune riverboat under sakura (private 2-couple boat)
Meguro River illuminated yozakura evening walk (escorted)
Shinkansen Nozomi Tokyo → Odawara (Hakone) → Kyoto → Osaka
Hakone Free Pass for ropeway, pirate ship, lake cruise, mountain railway
7-day JR Pass (whole-of-Japan)
Suica IC cards pre-loaded with ¥5,000 each
Airport pickup at Narita / Haneda + drop at Kansai (KIX) by private sedan
Pocket WiFi 7-day rental (per couple)
WhatsApp concierge in JST + IST hours
Sakura date-shift guarantee within ±5 days at no charge
All entry fees and reservations
GST and applicable taxes
Not included
International flights to Tokyo and from Osaka
Japan visa fees (~₹450 per Indian passport, processed via VFS Japan)
Travel insurance, we book at ₹550/day per person
Lunches and dinners outside the Hakone kaiseki and Kyoto hanami picnic
Personal expenses, vending machine snacks, omiyage, photo prints
Optional add-ons: helicopter sakura tour over Tokyo (₹45,000/couple), hot air balloon over Hakone (₹18,000/couple)
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Business / First class on the entire route
Premium-economy on long-haul legs only, saves up to 40%
Lounge access at originating + connecting airports
Priority boarding, extra checked bags
Pricing depends on the departure date, airline and hotel inventory. Speak to a planner for an exact quote.
Listed price ₹1,45,000 assumes double sharing unless stated. Final per-person rate depends on room mix, batch, and add-ons.
Cancellation policy & payment terms
Tour price · ₹1,45,000 / per person on twin sharing
Departure: your departure. The cancellation deduction depends on how close to departure you cancel , the closer to the date, the larger the slab. Read the full policy
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Common questions
Things travelers always ask.
How does the sakura date-shift guarantee actually work?
We monitor the Japan Meteorological Corporation sakura forecast which updates weekly from late February. Tokyo peak typically falls April 1–7; Kyoto April 5–12; Osaka March 30–April 6. If by 14 days before your booking the forecast shifts ahead or behind by more than 3 days, we move your trip dates within ±5 days at no charge, we re-book hotels, trains, and reservations. This costs us about ₹5,000 in re-booking fees per shift but is worth it for the peak-bloom photograph. Beyond ±5 days the trip is sub-optimal regardless of dates.
Is one night at Hakone enough, should we extend?
One night is enough for the Mt Fuji sunrise + ryokan kaiseki + Hakone Free Pass loop (Open-Air Museum + Lake Ashi + Owakudani). Two nights is worth it if you want a slower onsen day plus a Hakone shrine walk, add ₹18,000/couple. We recommend 1N as default because the Kyoto sakura content is the trip's emotional anchor and we want you fully in Kyoto for two days.
Can we add a Mt Fuji + Lake Kawaguchi day-trip from Tokyo?
Yes, but we'd actually recommend skipping it for this sakura trip. Hakone Day 4 covers Mt Fuji from a closer angle (Lake Ashi vs Kawaguchi). The Lake Kawaguchi sakura-with-Fuji photograph (the chureito pagoda 5-tier shot) is iconic but adds 12h of train + bus over already-tight pacing. If you must, we can re-sequence Day 3 to Lake Kawaguchi and skip the teamLab afternoon. Tell us at booking.
What about vegetarians and Indian food?
Tokyo and Kyoto have strong vegetarian options (Vegan Bistro Jangara, T's TanTan in Tokyo Station, Mumokuteki in Kyoto). Hakone ryokan kaiseki has a fully vegetarian shojin alternative, we book this 14 days out. Restaurant reservations get vegetarian-friendly notes from us. The hanami picnic bento can be all-veg by default. Indian food is available at Saffron Akihabara and Ganesh Kyoto if you need a break.
We're a same-sex couple, will Japan be welcoming?
Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka are all comfortable for same-sex couples, staff at our hotel partners specifically confirm same-sex bookings, no awkward bed-configuration questions at check-in. Onsen and ryokan baths are gender-segregated; same-sex couples bathe in their respective sides. Public hand-holding is uncommon by Japanese norms regardless of orientation, but no negative attention. We mark same-sex bookings discreetly at confirmation.
What if the cherry blossom is delayed/early and we travel a year later, can we apply our deposit?
Standard TAT terms apply, deposits are transferable to future TAT bookings within 12 months, full refund minus ₹5,000 admin if you cancel 60+ days before travel. The sakura date-shift guarantee covers same-trip date adjustments, not full-trip year-over-year shifts.
Best time to travel
When Japan shines.
Climate windows tagged for this trip, peak months are hotel-priced accordingly, shoulder months trade weather for value.
Jan
Peak
Feb
Peak
Mar
Peak
Apr
Peak
May
Shoulder
Jun
Shoulder
Jul
Shoulder
Aug
Shoulder
Sep
Shoulder
Oct
Shoulder
Nov
Peak
Dec
Peak
Jan:Plum blossom (ume), no cherry blossom, different package, not this one
Feb:Cold, ume blossom in Kyoto, sakura still 6 weeks out
Mar:Late-month: Tokyo sakura begins last week, Osaka and Kyoto from Mar 28; book this slot for a chance at Tokyo blooms
Apr:Cherry blossom peak, book 6+ months ahead, hotel rates 30–40% higher, this is the ideal month
May:Sakura over by mid-April, if you must travel May, book the Couple Cultural package not this one
Jun:Rainy season, no sakura
Jul:Hot, humid, no sakura
Aug:Hot, typhoon season, no sakura
Sep:No sakura but momiji (autumn maple) trip viable late Oct–Nov as alternate
Oct:Maple leaves not yet peak; sakura long gone
Nov:Autumn maple peak, if you travel November we re-route to a momiji-themed package
Dec:Cold, no sakura, Christmas illuminations are pretty if not blossom
Packing checklist
What to bring along.
Curated by our planners, destination-aware, weather-tested.
Sakura-photo clothes
6 items
Light pink, white, navy, or sakura-print outfit pieces, photographs sing under cherry blossom; avoid clashing reds or oranges
Comfortable walking shoes, you'll do 12,000–15,000 steps/day, easy on/off for temples
Layers, Tokyo April mornings 8–12°C, afternoons 16‐20°C, evenings cool; light jacket plus tee plus shirt
1 elegant outfit for the Ritz-Carlton sakura tasting menu and the Hakone kaiseki
Compact umbrella, April rain in Japan happens; you don't want to skip the 7am Chidorigafuchi boat
Sunglasses + sunhat for daytime hanami
Documents & money
6 items
Passports with Japan eVisa or sticker visa
Travel insurance certificates, keep digital + printed
JR Pass voucher
Suica IC cards (we pre-load ¥5,000 each)
Yen cash, ¥10,000–20,000 for first day; many ramen shops, izakayas, vending machines are cash-only
Credit card with no foreign transaction fee
Honeymoon-specific
5 items
Marriage certificate copy (some hotels confirm honeymoon upgrades against this)
Light fragrance / perfume for the Hakone kaiseki and Ritz dinners (Japanese aesthetic prefers subtle)
Phone case with strap for the Chidorigafuchi rowing and Arashiyama riverboat (over-water phone moments)
Memory card upgrade for the kimono photo session, the photographer hands you the high-res files but bring backup
Swimwear is NOT needed (onsen are nude, gender-segregated)
Health & comfort
5 items
Refillable water bottle, tap water safe, vending machines everywhere
Personal medication with English-translated prescription (some Indian-prescribed meds illegal in Japan)
Antacid + electrolyte sachets
Compression socks for Shinkansen rides
Hand sanitiser + travel tissues, public toilets often don't have paper towels
Optional but worth it
4 items
Compact tripod for the Mt Fuji sunrise photo from your ryokan room
Phrasebook or Google Translate offline pack
Universal adapter (Type A, Japan 100V)
Sandals or flip-flops for onsen and ryokan corridors
Need to know
Before you go.
Documents required
Adult: Voter ID / Passport / Aadhaar / DL
Child: Passport / Aadhaar / School ID
Infant: Aadhaar / Birth certificate
NRIs & foreign nationals: Passport + valid Indian visa
Air travel
We typically book Air India or IndiGo on Indian sectors. Specific airline confirmed 15 days before departure. Ex-city pickup included in most packages, check the inclusions tab.
Health & insurance
Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Carry routine medicines. Consult your doctor for high-altitude segments (Ladakh, Spiti, Char Dham).
Payments
Cheque, DD, debit / credit card, NEFT / RTGS / IMPS. Card payments carry an additional 1.8% gateway fee. Cheques in favour of Trust and Trip Experiences Pvt. Ltd.
Standard hotel check-in is 1.30 PM and check-out 10 AM. For questions specific to your booking, message your planner.