2026 Cherry Blossoms Grand Okinawa Plus Kyoto & Osaka

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.

Very unique tour itinerary! Let’s explore two diverse climates and cultures in one exciting trip!

• 10 Nights / 12 Days
• 20 Meals (10 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners)
• Escorted from Honolulu
• Includes an English-Speaking Local Guide

TOUR DATE & MANAGER:

March 22 – April 02, 2026
Tour Manager: Janet Tanaka

OVERVIEW:

Okinawa is home to a unique culture that differs considerably from that of mainland Japan. Until the islands were invaded by the Satsuma domain (present day Kagoshima Prefecture) in 1609, Okinawa existed as an entirely separate country from Japan, known as the Ryukyu Kingdom. After the invasion, the Ryukyu Kingdom served as a tributary state to Japan, but continued to be governed by the royal family from Shuri Castle. It was not until 1879, a few years after the Meiji Restoration, that the kingdom was abolished and incorporated into Japan as Okinawa Prefecture. The castles of Okinawa, known as “gusuku” in the Okinawan language, are among the most vivid monuments that testify to the unique cultural and historical heritage of the Ryukyu Kingdom. In the year 2000, five castles and four related sites were designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites under the collective title of “Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu.”

VISIT:

Haneda, Naha, Itoman, Onna, Kitanakagusuku, Nago, Manza, Motobu, Nakijin, Nanjo, Kyoto, Kameoka, Arashiyama & Osaka

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Shuri Castle, San-A Naha Main Place, Himeyuri Peace Museum, Okinawa Peace Memorial Park, Mabuni Hill, Ryukyu Mura, AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom, Awamori (Rice Liquor) Factory, Churaumi Aquarium, Nakijin Castle Site, Michi-no-Eki KYODA, Okinawa World, Gyokusendo Stalactite Cave, Habu (Snake) Museum, Glass Factory, Sanjusangen-do, Nijo Castle, Sagano Torokko Ressha (Sagano Romantic Train) Ride, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Kuromon Ichiba Market, Dotonbori Shopping, Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade, Osaka Castle Park & AEON MALL Rinku Sennan

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES:

Coral Dyeing, Ryusou Ryukyu Kimono Dress-Up, Shisa Painting, Wagashi (Traditional Japanese Sweets) Making & Yuzen Dyeing

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES:

Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu, Nijo Castle & Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)