2026 Cherry Blossoms Grand Okinawa & Tokyo Shopping

Enjoy your choice of Japan Airlines’ “Economy” or “Premium Economy” service. Premium Economy customers will begin their journey with a relaxing visit to JAL’s “Sakura Lounge.”

Very Unique Tour Itinerary! Let’s explore two diverse climates and cultures in one exciting trip!

The arrival of cherry blossoms is the highlight of the Japanese year. Young and old celebrate the fleeting beauty of these delicate flowers. Okinawa has a subtropical climate, which means it is the first place in Japan to enjoy the festivities. From mid-January to mid-February, dark pink blossoms bring joy to Okinawa’s islands.

• 10 Nights / 12 Days
• 18 Meals (10 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 5 Dinners)
• Escorted from Honolulu
• Includes an English-Speaking Local Guide

TOUR DATE & MANAGER:

January 26 – February 06, 2026 • Tour Manager: Jo Lelepali

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 (Shurijo). 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 • Onna • Kitanakagusuku • Nago • Manza • Motobu • Nakijin • Nanjo • Tokyo

OKINAWA HIGHLIGHTS (5 NIGHTS):

Shuri Castle (Shurijo) • Ryusou Ryukyu Kimono Dress-Up Experience • Ryukyu Mura • AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom • Awamori (Rice Liquor) Factory Tour • Motobu Yaedake Sakura Festival • Churaumi Aquarium • Nakijin Castle Site • Michi-no-Eki KYODA • Okinawa World • Habu (Snake) Museum • Gyokusendo Cave • Glass Factory • Shisa Painting Experience

HOTEL COLLECTIVE (OKINAWA):

Luxurious accommodations right on Kokusai-Dori shopping street.

TOKYO HIGHLIGHTS (4 NIGHTS):

LaLaport Toyosu • Sushi Making Experience • TeamLab Art Museum – Azabudai Hills • Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai • Asakusa Sensoji Temple • Nakamise Shopping • Ameyoko Shopping

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES:

Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu