Arrive in Osaka
Osaka
Transfer to the hotel and an evening walk through Dotonbori.
Meals included
- Dinner
japan in blossom: kyoto & osaka
Japan in Blossom: Kyoto & Osaka
Japan
Cherry blossom season in Kyoto and Osaka, with temples at opening time and a night in a ryokan.
Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Group Size
10–18 travellers
Best Season
March, April
Upcoming Departures
DatesStatusAvailability
24 Nov – 1 Dec 2026In 1 monthFilling fast
26 Dec – 2 Jan 2027In 2 monthsOpen
5 Feb – 12 Feb 2027In 4 monthsOpen
Overview
<p>We time this trip for the first week of full bloom and visit the famous temples when they open, before the crowds. The pace is slow on purpose.</p><p>You spend one night in a traditional ryokan with a hot spring bath and a kaiseki dinner. Vegetarian meals are arranged in advance at every stop.</p>
Highlights
- Philosopher's Path in full bloom
- A night in a ryokan with an onsen
- Deer park and temples in Nara
- Street food in Dotonbori
Itinerary
Osaka castle and gardens
Osaka
Castle park in bloom, then a free afternoon.
Meals included
- Breakfast
Nara day trip
Nara
Todai-ji and the deer park.
Meals included
- Breakfast
Train to Kyoto
Kyoto
Fushimi Inari's gates in the afternoon light.
Meals included
- Breakfast
Kyoto temples
Kyoto
Kinkaku-ji at opening, then the Philosopher's Path.
Meals included
- Breakfast
Arashiyama
Arashiyama
Bamboo grove, river walk and a night in a ryokan.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Gion and Kiyomizu
Kyoto
Old Kyoto on foot, farewell dinner.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Fly home
Kyoto
Train to Kansai airport.
Meals included
- Breakfast
What's Included
- 7 nights in hotels and a ryokan
- Daily breakfast and three dinners
- 7-day Japan Rail pass
- Entry to temples on the itinerary
- Tour leader from India
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Japan visa fee
- Lunches
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the blossoms be out?
Bloom dates move by a week or so each year. We pick departure dates on the latest forecast and tell you if they shift.
Is the food vegetarian friendly?
Yes. We arrange vegetarian and Jain meals in advance at every dinner on the itinerary.
Fitness Level
Easy to moderate. Expect 10,000 to 15,000 steps a day.
Weather Notes
Mild days around 15°C, cool evenings.
Wanderline Holidays Moments
Captured along the way.
Real moments from our travellers, click any photo to view full size.