2024 Cherry Blossoms Sea of Japan, Sado Island, Takayama Festival & Hiroshima

2024 Cherry Blossoms Sea of Japan, Sado Island, Takayama Festival & Hiroshima

Enjoy your choice of Japan Airlines’ “Economy,” “Premium Economy,” or the affordable luxury of “Business” class service. Premium Economy and Business class customers will begin their journey with a relaxing visit to JAL’s “Sakura Lounge” and the brand new “Sakura Lounge – Hale” for Business class.

New and improved itinerary! Hot springs onsen experience with seasonal kaiseki dinners!

• 12 Nights / 14 Days
• 28 Meals (12 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 8 Dinners)
• Escorted from Honolulu
• Includes English-Speaking Local Guide

TOUR DATE & MANAGER:

April 08 – 21, 2024 • Tour Managers: Dean & Annette Mizumura

OVERVIEW:

One of Japan’s largest islands, Sado Island has an interesting history. Its culture can be seen in its unique traditional arts and entertainment. The Takayama Festival is rated as one of Japan’s three most beautiful festivals alongside Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri and the Chichibu Yomatsuri. It is held twice a year in spring and autumn in the old town of Takayama, and attracts large numbers of spectators. From delightful hot spring onsens to specially prepared, kaiseki dinners, this tour has something for everyone! Join us!

VISIT:

Omiya • Niigata • Sado Island • Nagano • Matsumoto • Takayama • Shirakawago Kanazawa • Tojinbo • Awara • Amanohashidate • Miyazu • Tottori • Tamatsukuri Izumo • Matsue • Iwakuni • Suo Oshima • Hiroshima

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

JR Super Express Train Ride • Niigata Furusato Village • Jet Foil Ride to Sado Island Oni-Daiko (Demon Drums) Performance • Sado Gold Mine • Kitazawa Flotation Field Japanese Crested Ibis Conservation Centre • Tarai-bune Boat Ride • Shukunegi Northern Culture Museum • Tsubame Sanjo Knife Factory • Jigokudani Monkey Park (for Snow Monkeys) Zenko-Ji Temple • Daio Wasabi Nojo • Takayama Morning Market • Takayama Festival Old Town and Sannomachi Street • Shirakawago • Wada House • Shiroyama View Point Kenrokuen Garden • Eiheiji Temple • Tojinbo Cliff • Bay of Ine • Stroll Around the Funaya Area Ine Bay Cruise • Amanohashidate • Amanohashidate Ropeway • Kasamatsu Park Observatory Tottori Sand Dunes • AEON Mall • Izumo Taisha • Goen Yokocho • Matsue Vogel Park Matsue Castle • Kintaikyo Bridge • Museum of Japan Emigration to Hawaii • AEON Mall

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES:

Imayo Tsukasa Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting Soba Noodle Making • Gold Leaf Application

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES:

Shirakawago