2025 Cherry Blossoms Grand Niigata, Sado Island Plus Tokyo Shopping

2025 Cherry Blossoms Grand Niigata, Sado Island Plus Tokyo Shopping

Enjoy your choice of Japan Airlines’ “Economy,” “Premium Economy,” or the affordable luxury of ”Business” class service. Premium Economy 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.

• 9 Nights / 11 Days
• 20 Meals (9 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 7 Dinners)
• Escorted from Honolulu
• Includes English Speaking Local Guide

TOUR DATE AND MANAGER:

April 11 – 21, 2025 • Tour Manager: Wally Mau

HIDDEN GEMS OF JAPAN:

There’s more to Japan than the well-known destinations of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. After all, with over 43 prefectures, there are surely TONS of other hidden gems out there that will be worth your while! In fact, there is one stunning place that’s yet to be discovered by foreign tourists, and that’s a visit to Niigata Prefecture facing the Sea of Japan.

VISIT:

Omiya • Niigata • Sado Island • Tokyo

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

JR Super Express Train Ride • Takada Castle Sakura Festival • Knife Factory Tour • Shirone Grape Garden • Yahiko Park • Yahiko Shrine • Yahiko Ropeway • Jet Foil Ride to Sado Island • Japanese Crested Ibis Conservation Centre • Oni Daiko (Demon Drums) Performance • Sado Gold Mine • Tarai-Bune (Bathtub) Boat Ride • Shukunegi • Minato Marche Pier Bandai • Geiko Dinner • Niigata Saito Villa • Northern Culture Museum • Asakusa Sensoji Temple • Nakamise Shopping • Ameyoko Shopping

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES:

Strawberry Picking • Obata Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting • Soba Noodle Making • Imayo Tsukasa Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting • Mochi Pounding • Senbei (Rice Cracker) Making • Sushi Making