2024 Cherry Blossoms Takayama Spring Festival

2024 Cherry Blossoms Takayama Spring Festival

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.

Hot springs onsen experience with gourmet kaiseki dinners in Takayama and Hakone! Travel from Osaka to Tokyo!

• 8 Nights / 10 Days
• 20 Meals (8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 6 Dinners)
• Escorted from Honolulu
• Includes English-Speaking Local Guide

TOUR DATE & MANAGER:

April 10 – 19, 2024 • Tour Managers: Erik & Lianne Wong

OVERVIEW:

The Takayama Festival is ranked 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:

Kansai • Nara • Uji • Kyoto • Kanazawa • Shirakawago • Takayama • Mt. Fuji • Hakone • Tokyo

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Todaiji Temple • Nara Park • Byodoin Temple • Fushimi Inari Shrine Kiyomizu Temple • Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) • Stroll Through the Gion Geisha District JR Limited Express Train Ride • Shirakawago • Shiroyama View Point • Myozenji Temple Takayama Festival Evening and Daytime Floats • Takayama Morning Market • Kami-Sannomachi (Old Town) Mt. Fuji • Owakudani • Hakone Ropeway • Lake Ashi Cruise • Ameyoko Shopping Asakusa Sensoji Temple • Nakamise Shopping

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES:

Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony Surikomi Yuzen Table Mat Dyeing • Hakone Yosegi-Zaiku • Sushi Making

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES:

Todaiji Temple • Byodoin Temple Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) • Kiyomizu Temple • Shirakawago • Mt. Fuji