SOLD OUT!! Japan Cherry Blossom March 22-29, 2024

Each spring, sakura (cherry blossom) season signals a time of hope and renewal for the country. WTA’s restorative week-long tour of central Japan features this flowering phenomenon, while diving into the rich culture and history of this prominent archipelago. Our trip starts as we uncover the layers to Tokyo’s ultra-modern façade through a rich city tour conducted by a local tour guide. In the following days, we’ll slow it down by taking in the natural beauty of Mount Fuji’s Five Lakes region. Then, discover Kyoto – the cultural capital of the country where antiquity begs to be discovered! And then onto Kamakura, the “Kyoto of Eastern Japan” where Buddhist statues, temples and shrines tower above you. Complemented with ample free time to explore Japan on your own, this tour is one you surely won’t want to miss!
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬, 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗣 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦, & 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁:
WTA Japan 2024

𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭 – 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 22 – Welcome to Japan! Arrive at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT), and private transportation will bring you to our accommodations in central Tokyo. After settling in, join your new travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮 – 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 23 – After a good night’s rest, a full day of exploration awaits! Your local guide will highlight Tokyo’s old and new as you move across the city. Witness the trees come alive with cherry blossoms at Shinjuku Gyoen and Ueno Parks. Relive history as you visit Meiji Shrine and Sensoji, Tokyo’s oldest temple. And experience the scrambling chaos of Shibuya Crossing – the world’s busiest pedestrian intersection.
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟯 – 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 24– FREE Day. Enjoy a day of shopping, take a tour of the city, visit a museum, or take advantage of a full day to indulge in a few spa treatments.
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟰 – 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 25– Today, we will venture to Japan’s highest mountain, Mount Fuji, an active volcano which stands at over 12,000 ft tall. After sightseeing at the mountain’s 5th Station, we will continue to the Panoramic Ropeway to enjoy bird's-eye views of Lake Kawaguchiko. Afterwards, we’ll explore the snowmelt-fed ponds of Oshino Hakkai, a small village that’s perfect for a peaceful afternoon stroll.

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟱 – 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 26– Catch the shinkansen bullet train this morning as we travel to Kyoto, the historical heart of Japan. Our local guide will take us to see the breathtaking cherry blossoms of Arashiyama district along the Katsura River, followed by the Kinkaku-ji Golden Temple and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (the most photographed in Japan). The remainder of the day will be spent wandering the streets of the historical Higashiyama and Gion (geisha) districts.

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟲 – 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 27– The seaside town of Kamakura is our destination today, home to some of Japan’s most unique shrines and temples. We’ll start our day at the Hokokuji Temple, a Zen Buddhist temple known for its small bamboo grove. Our travels will then take us to Kamakura’s culture center, the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shinto Shrine. Nearby, the Komachi-dori Street offers a modern contrast to the history-filled morning. Peruse the trendy boutiques and enjoy lunch before we end our day at the Hasedera Temple and Great Buddha of Kotokuin Temple, the most iconic symbol of Kamakura.

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟳 – 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 28 – FREE Day. After a week on our feet, take this opportunity to relax. Or perhaps, more adventuring needs to be done – it’s up to you! Tonight at dinner, we'll toast to a week of discovering a new culture and meeting new friends.

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟴 – 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 29– A private transfer will take you back to Narita International Airport (NRT) for your connecting flight to the US.
*𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦.

PRICING:$5,995

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧’𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗗
▪️ 8 days & 7 nights’ accommodations
▪️ Single occupancy hotel
▪️ Airport transfer
▪️ Local Japanese tour guide
▪️ Local transportation tickets
▪️ Entrance fees to temples and shrines
▪️ Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway tour
▪️ FREE DAYS to explore
▪️ Daily breakfast
▪️ Daily lunch (excluding FREE DAYS)
▪️ Daily dinner (excluding FREE DAYS)
▪️ COVID antigen testing for USA re-entry, if applicable

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧’𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗗
▪️ Roundtrip airfare from US to Narita International Airport (NRT)
▪️ Travel insurance
▪️ Items of personal nature
▪️ Meals not listed above
▪️ Optional excursions and tours not listed above
▪️ Gratuities and tips for personal services