Small Group Cherry Blossom Tours, Japan
The Cherry Blossom Small Group Tours will show you the best of the short cherry blossom season as their primary focus.
Cherry blossoms start blooming in Japan in late-March to mid-April and even to early May depending on locations. Naturally the blooms appear first in warmer regions in the south and west of the country, and gradually move to north and higher altitudes.
The Japanese Cherry Blossom Tours give you the choice of other blended focal points:
- The cherry blossom peaks later in the year as you move north. Choosing regionally based tours such as on Kyushu (the southern island), Honshu (the main island), Tohoku (northern Honshu) or Hokkaido (northern island) increases your range of departure dates.
- Other options include our food tours and craft tour at cherry blossom time.
Japan Cherry Blossom Tours are limited to just 8 guests per tour. Apart from the obviously more personal service, some of the best cherry blossom displays are in places where only a small group size makes it possible to enjoy them. The ‘real Japan’ comes to life in smaller specialist restaurants and places well off the beaten path, again where your small group will give you the access.
Tour Type
Signature
Our Signature tours offer the most comprehensive cultural exposure.
Discovery
Our Discovery tours provide up-and-close encounters with traditional life and natural landscapes into the more remote regions of Japan.
Comfort
With a focus on comfort and ease, our Comfort tours deliver an authentic experience with a few extra creature comforts to make for a more relaxed and supported trip.
Seasons
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Cherry Blossom Tours Features
Japan Cherry Blossom Tours 2026 just released!
The famous pink blossoms only last two weeks or less in each location, and blooming timings are slightly different from year to year, so to be spot-on is difficult. However, with our in-depth knowledge of Japan and careful planning, Journey to the East’s Japan Cherry Blossom Tours will show travelers most, if not all, of budding, blooming and falling stages of these delicate flowers during the tours. Seeing cherry blossoms in classic Japanese scenery is certainly unforgettable. Join one of our 8 member Small Group Tours and create the memory of a lifetime.
In 2026 we have 5 fabulous cherry blossom tours to choose from, luxury to energetic covering all the iconic locations as well as off-the-beaten path destinations.
Why travel with us
At Journey to the East we are committed to providing authentic and most memorable experiences in Japan – for both Small Group Tours and custom-built Private Tours. Whether it is your first visit or you have been several times to Japan, you will always find something new and have special experiences with Journey to the East. Our travel style is chosen to immerse you in the culture and landscape of the country and expose you to a rich variety of unique experiences.
We do this by taking you beyond the tourist hotspots to explore the lesser-known parts of Japan. Our tours are designed to strike the right balance between the classic highlights and local secrets, the urban and the rural, the historic and the contemporary, and in doing so, reveal the true heart of Japan.
With Journey to the East, you will have fun and be safe on your deeply rewarding journey through this endlessly fascinating country!
We are specialists that just handle tours within one country, Japan. Whether you are from the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand or beyond we meet you at the airport upon arrival into Japan and ensure a smooth and stress-free time in a foreign land.
Accommodation styles
Ryokans
Ryokans is a Japanese style accommodation, mostly consists of Japanese style rooms with tatami matt floor and futon bedding, and private ensuite. Some ryokans have a western style room with beds. A Japanese style room always has a low table and flat cushions to sit on, but the room may or may not have chairs. Most ryokans have an additional large public bath for guests and includes kaiseki style dinner. Breakfast can be Japanese style (rice, miso soup, fish etc.) or western style buffet.
Western Style Hotels
Size and standard vary from 5-star large international chains to regional small business hotels. Generally, in Japan twin rooms (two single beds) are more common than double rooms (one double bed), and some hotels in regional cities only have twin rooms. Room sizes are generally smaller in cities. Also beds and pillows tend to be firmer than those in western countries.
Minshuku
Size and standard vary from 5-star large international chains to regional small business hotels. Generally, in Japan twin rooms (two single beds) are more common than double rooms (one double bed), and some hotels in regional cities only have twin rooms. Room sizes are generally smaller in cities. Also beds and pillows tend to be firmer than those in western countries.
Shukubo (temple lodging)
The vast majority have Japanese style rooms and shared bathroom although there are limited number of temples with a western bedroom with ensuite. The stay at shukubo includes Buddhist vegetarian dinner and breakfast. Dinners are served early, around 5pm. They are run by monks, and facility and services are basic. Guests can attend morning service in the main hall.
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