2026 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 “Sakura Lounge — Hale” for Business class.

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

TOUR DATE & MANAGER:

April 11 – 21, 2026
Tour Manager: Darren Upchurch & Johanna Bugarin

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, Yahiko Park, Yahiko Shrine, Yahiko Ropeway, Knife Factory Tour, Michi-no-Eki, Jet Foil Ride to Sado Island, Japanese Crested Ibis Conservation Centre, Oni-Daiko (Demon Drums) Performance, Kirariumu Sado, Kitazawa Flotation Plant, Sado Gold Mine, Tarai-Bune Boat Ride, Shukunegi, Pier Bandai, Niigata Furusato Village, Geiko Dinner, Niigata Saito Villa, Northern Culture Museum, AEON MALL, Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Shopping & Ameyoko Shopping

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES:

Strawberry Picking, Obata Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting, Soba Noodle Making, Mochi Pounding, Senbei (Rice Cracker) Making & Sushi Making Class