Fukuoka to Kyoto 7-Day Cherry Blossom Tour with Private Chartered Car and Hotel Accommodation

Explore Japan during springtime, undenoabyits best season, as the pink and white cherry trees blanket the country from North to South. Gardens are adorned with many varieties of flowering cherry trees and are usually packed with locals and visitors enjoying a picnic under the tree canopies. On this 7-day tour from Fukuoka to Kyoto, you have the flexibility to customize your itinerary, visiting cultural landmarks, fashionable neighborhoods, diverse shopping districts, and of course, the best places for cherry blossom viewing.

Fukuoka

Boasting one of the best food scenes in Japan, Fukuoka becomes even more of a favorite among locals and visitors during its cherry blossom season. Perhaps the best viewing spot is Maizuru Park where thousands of cherry trees are planted among the ruins of Fukuoka Castle. If you wish to see fields of various seasonal flowers aside from cherry blossoms including mustard and poppies, you can also visit Nokonoshima Island Park. And while you're at one of the culinary capitals of the country, might as well try some cherry blossom flavored delicacies including sakura mochi, sakura ice cream, sakura-flavored chocolate and so much more.

Hiroshima

If you wish to have a historical tour while enjoying the spring season in all its glory, then Hiroshima is the place to be. Stop by Itsukushima Shrine, where the view of the flowers in full bloom with the vermilion Itsukushima Shrine as a backdrop is simply breathtaking. You may also enjoy a serene stroll at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, which is near the place where the first atomic bomb was dropped in 1945 during World War II. And of course, Hiroshima Castle, where you can also visit a museum and learn about Hiroshima’s history.

Kyoto

The ancient city of Kyoto is already impressive as it is but it becomes even more so during the cherry blossom season. Rent a kimono and take snapshots beneath the canopy of cherry blossoms in Shinbashi Geisha District, the flagstoned and teahouse-lined area around the Shirakawa River right in the center of Gion. Then, experience the tunnel of cherry blossoms at the Testugaku no Michi, which look stunning against the backdrop of small temples and tiny bridges that line the canal. If you're up for a hike, then visit Ninnaji Temple that's framed with a frill of white and pink flowers during springtime.

Inclusions

• Flexibility to customize your tour
• Private tour vehicle
• Hotel accommodation for 6 nights

Exclusions

• Personal expenses
• Entrance fees
• Tips and gratuities
• Foods and beverages

• Tour schedule is dependent on the cherry blossom blooming season and dates could not be determined until weeks before the annual event. Cherry blossom season could be anytime from mid-March to mid-May, depending on the location.