The cherry blossom (’Sakura’) is synonymous with the image of Japan in Spring. This 6-day tour is a perfect introduction to the vibrant city of Tokyo come to life during ’sakura’ season.
After arrival in Tokyo, make your own way to your hotel in Ueno. You will have the rest of the day free to explore many of the incredible sights in the futuristic yet historic city of Tokyo.
On the following day, a guide will take you along the Yanaka district; one of the historic neighbourhoods in Tokyo, a hark back to the old Japan and similar in character to Kyoto as well as being famous for its bountiful cherry blossoms. Visit Yanaka Ginza shopping street and Ueno Park with its 1,100-plus cherry blossom trees.
After the tour finishes at Ueno Park, you will be able to enjoy the cherry blossoms amongst the crowds of local Japanese enjoying in the sakura! In the afternoon after savouring the atmosphere and the magnificent views, use your Tokyo one-day travelcard so that you can continue to explore Tokyo and the many interesting sites it has to offer, independently.
On days 3 to 5, you may either continue to explore Tokyo, travel further afield on a day trip, or choose from a variety of optional tours.
Finally, make your own way to Toyko Airport for your flight back to the UK.
Itinerary:
Departure Dates in 2012: 20th March to 10th April
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Day 1 |
Tokyo Narita ® Tokyo Upon arrival at Tokyo Narita Airport transfer independently to your hotel in Tokyo (pay locally). Stay for 5 nights in Tokyo |
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Day 2 |
Tokyo Join a half-day guided cherry blossom viewing walking tour. |
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Day 3-5 |
Tokyo Free to explore Tokyo or you may take optional tours. |
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Day 6 |
Tokyo ® Tokyo Narita Transfer independently to Tokyo Narita Airport (pay locally) |
Tour Price: £449 per person based on shared twin rooms
Tour price includes:
- 5 nights accomodation at Tokyo Candeo Ueno Hotel or similar on a twin share basis
- Half-day guided cherry blossom tour in Tokyo
Please note:
*Flights can be arranged upon request
*Single supplement available. Contact us for further details
*Please contact Jaltour for optional tour rates and bookings
*All dates and rooms are subject to availability
*Extentions available
The air holidays and flights shown are ATOL Protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 3227. ATOL Protection extends primarily to customers who book and pay in the United Kingdom.
