2026 Cherry Blossoms Takayama Spring Festival

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.

Onsen hot springs experiences in Takayama and Hakone! Travel from Osaka to Tokyo!

• 8 Nights / 10 Days
• 19 Meals (8 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners)
• Escorted from Honolulu
• Includes an English-Speaking Local Guide

TOUR DATE & MANAGER:

April 10 – 19, 2026
Tour Manager: Marie Kanealii-Ortiz

OVERVIEW:

The Takayama Festival is ranked 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:

Kansai • Nara • Uji • Kyoto • Kanazawa • Shirakawago • Takayama • Oshino • Hakone • Tokyo

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Todaiji Temple • Nara Deer Park • Byodoin Temple • Fushimi Inari Shrine • Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) • Sanjusangen-do • Stroll Through the Gion Geisha District • JR Limited Express Train Ride • Shirakawago • Myozenji Temple • Takayama Festival Evening and Daytime Floats • Takayama Morning Market • Kami-Sannomachi (Old Town) • Miso-gura • Oshino Hakkai • Owakudani • Hakone Ropeway • Lake Ashi Cruise • Asakusa Sensoji Temple • Nakamise Shopping • Ameyoko Shopping

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES:

Yuzen Dyeing • Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony • Hakone Yosegi-Zaiku • Sushi Making Class

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES:

Todaiji Temple • Byodoin Temple • Kinkakuji Temple • Shirakawago