2025 Cherry Blossoms Sea of Japan, Sado Island, Takayama Festival & Hiroshima

2025 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 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.

Onsen hot springs experience with seasonal Kaiseki Dinners! New and improved itinerary!

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

TOUR DATE AND MANAGER:

April 08 – 21, 2025 • Tour Manager: Jackie Wehrfritz

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 onsen hot springs 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 • Minato Marche Pier Bandai • Jet Foil Ride to Sado Island • Oni Daiko (Demon Drums) Performance • Sado Gold Mine • Kitazawa Flotation Field • Japanese Crested Ibis Conservation Centre • Tarai-bune (Bathtub) 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 • Kenrokuen Garden • Eiheiji Temple • Tojinbo Cliff • Amanohashidate Ropeway • Tottori Sand Dune • AEON MALL • Izumo Taisha • Goen Yokocho • Matsue Castle • Adachi Museum • Kintaikyo Bridge • Museum of Japan Emigration to Hawaii • AEON MALL

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES:

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

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES:

Shirakawago