Japan Golden Route

Japan’s famous Golden Route takes you from metropolitan Tokyo to the bustling Port City of Osaka. This popular tour departs during both Spring and Autumn, allowing you to choose between the beautiful Cherry Blossom blooms, and vibrant Autumn Leaves. It is the perfect choice for a shorter tour through this beautiful and unique country, filled with friendly locals, delicious local cuisine, and authentic Japanese attractions.

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What’s included in the tour

Accommodation

7 nights quality (4 star) accommodation with daily breakfast

Meals

Most meals as indicated

Transport

2nd Class Bullet Train (Mount Fuji – Kyoto) and luggage transfers

Professional Guides

Professional English speaking guide

Fees & Tipping

Tipping for guide and driver
All transportation, daily tours and admission fees

MW Tours Japan Cherry Blossom & Garden Tour 2023

See a brief snippet of our favourite highlights and hear feedback from a couple of our treasured guests.

Shibuya Crossing - Japan

Cherry Blossoms in Ueno Park

Tour Highlights

Spring or Autumn

Visit in Spring or Autumn for unique and beautiful scenery

Maruyama Park and Kinkakuji Temple

Walk through Maruyama Park and visit Kinkakuji Temple - the Golden Pavilion

Mt Fuji and Lake Ashi

Experience a gondola ride, Mt Fuji and a cruise on Lake Ashi

Nara

Explore Todaji Temple and feed the bowing deer in Nara

Tour Map & Dates

Departure Dates

2024:

Cherry Blossom 30th March – 6th April

Autumn Leaves 2nd November – 9th November

2025:

Cherry Blossom 22nd March – 29th March

Cherry Blossom 30th March – 5th April

Autumn Leaves 8th November – 14th November

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Tour Itinerary

Arrive in bustling Tokyo. Check in to your luxurious hotel for the next three nights.

Spend the day exploring Tsukiji Market, Ueno Park (the best place to view Cherry Blossoms), the famous Asakusa Temple, and more. Your Welcome Dinner will be a delicious traditional Japanese feast.

The morning will be spent at Meiji Shrine, exploring Harajuku, and marvelling at the hectic yet organised Shibuya Crossing. In the afternoon you are free to explore or rest as you wish.

Today you travel towards majestic Mount Fuji. Stop at Gotemba Peace Park and be in awe of the Stupa, take the Owakudani Ropeway, and relax on a magnificent Lake Ashi Cruise.

Travel to the famous 5th Station of Mount Fuji. Take the Bullet Train to Kyoto and stroll through Gion Corner. Check in to your hotel for the night.

Walk through Maruyama Park and visit the famous Golden Pavilion. Travel to Nara to explore Todaji Temple and feed the friendly bowing deer in the Park. Continue to Osaka for the next two nights.

Travel to Kobe and learn about Sake, then return to Osaka for a relaxing River Cruise. Stop at Osaka Castle for photos then wander through Shinsaibashi. Enjoy one last group dinner.

After breakfast the day is free at your leisure until it is time to transfer to the Airport for your flight home.

Japan Golden Route

Japan Golden Route

Destinations on the tour

Tokyo > Mt Fuji > Kyoto > Nara > Osaka > Kobe > Osaka