Affordable Luxury – 2026 Cherry Blossoms Gourmet Onsen Meguri (Discovery)

KANSAI — HOTEL NIKKO KANSAI AIRPORT (1 NIGHT): The hotel is directly connected to Kansai International Airport – allowing guests to immediately begin relaxing after their flight.

MIYAJIMA — IWASO INN (3 NIGHTS): Located on the World Heritage Miyajima Island, Iwaso Inn features Japanese-style accommodations with beautiful surrounding views. Guests can relax in the indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths. Traditional multi-course Kaiseki Dinners featuring seafood and local ingredients are served at the dining room. A Japanese or Western breakfast is served at Momiji restaurant. Iwaso Inn is a five-minute walk from Itsukushima Shrine and Momijidani Park.

TAMATSUKURI — HOTEL GYOKUSEN (2 NIGHTS): Tamatsukuri Onsen is one of the premier onsen resorts in Shimane, widely known for its beautifying effects on skin. Eighteen hotels and Japanese-style ryokan inns are built along both sides of the Tamayu River. Some of them offer a day spa; and public foot spas can also be enjoyed free of charge. The area also has spiritual locations, high-quality souvenir shops, and cafes for visitors. Rejuvenate in Hotel Gyokusen’s lobby lounge, overlooking a traditional Japanese garden, bringing out the best in the natural beauty of the pine trees and the rock garden.

MIYAZU — MERCURE KYOTO MIYAZU RESORT & SPA (2 NIGHTS): Immerse yourself in an all-inclusive stay at Mercure. The all-inclusive plan includes dinner, breakfast, drinks and snacks at the lounges, access to the onsen hot springs (public bathing facilities), and activities within the hotel. Free-flowing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included at dinner. From 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm daily, unwind in the lounge, where a selection of sparkling wine, beer, as well as soft drinks, coffee, black tea, and herbal waters are available complimentary. From 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm daily, conclude your day with a nightcap at the lounge, where you can enjoy a wide range of beverages, including whisky, brandy, and Japanese spirits, in a cozy yet refined ambiance.

OSAKA — OSAKA STATION HOTEL (4 NIGHTS): Built on the historic grounds of Osaka’s first train station, the Osaka Station Hotel opened its doors in July 2024. The hotel is directly connected to the current JR Osaka Station — allowing convenient access to numerous shopping and dining opportunities. It’s also in the same building as the new Kitte Osaka shopping mall, with its Japan-centric basement restaurants and stores selling specialty goods from far-flung prefectures. Special arrangements have been made for rooms in the “Specialty” category at the hotel — allowing tour members special access to the Specialty Salon — a special space located on the 38th floor, offering food and drink services throughout the day, including breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails, as well as check-in and check-out services, along with access to the ofuro (Japanese bath) facilities on the 30th floor.