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12 Night Japan's Cherry Blossoms

Departure Date
March 29, 2026
Multiple Dates Available
Supplier
Exotik Journeys
Destination
Asia & Pacific
Ship
Multiple

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Airfare Included!

Experience the magic of Japan during the enchanting cherry blossom season. Our bilingual (English-Japanese) tour leader Akiko san will escort this tour.

Set off on a remarkable 14-day journey through Japan, where ancient traditions seamlessly blend with contemporary life, and breathtaking natural beauty coexists with vibrant urban landscapes. This carefully curated itinerary ensures you explore the finest aspects of Japan, from its dynamic cities to its tranquil countryside.

This small group tour will take you to visit all the must-sees of a first visit in Japan.

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*14 nights in the same stateroom: + $100pp (double occupancy) 

*14 nights in the same stateroom: +$200pp (single occupancy)

*There are only a limited amount of staterooms available on each sailing where moving is not going to be necessary.

Includes:

Inclusions

  • Direct International flights with Air Canada, Vancouver-Tokyo-Vancouver
  • Group airport transfers with assistance on arrival and departure
  • 12-night accommodation
  • 23 meals: 12 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 2 dinners
  • All transportation during the tour
  • Services of an English-speaking tour leader for the duration of the trip
  • Local English-speaking guides for visits according to the itinerary
  • All entrance and admission fees to the included visits and experiences
  • Earphones during visits
  • One bottle of water per person per day in the coach
  • Handling of one suitcase per passenger
  • Airport taxes of CA$ 560 per person

Exclusions

Seat selection – Beverages during the included lunches or dinners – Gratuities to hotel personnel and guides – Optional excursions – Personal expenses – Visa if required to visit the country – Travel insurances – Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Additional Information

Seat Selection with Air Canada: In air group space with Air Canada, seat selection is only possible at online check-in 24 hours before departure.

EARLY BOOKING: DISCOUNT OF CA$150 PER PERSON (Promo valid for bookings up to August 29, 2025 & included in advertised price)
CruisePlus Perks
Priority Access

» Priority check-in

» Priority access to specialty restaurant reservations

» Priority line at the Guest Services desk

» Priority line at the Shore Excursions desk

» Priority access to tenders ashore in select ports

» Priority disembarkation

Premium Dining

» Expanded 24-hour room service breakfast menu

» Pinnacle Class ships: Private dining venue for breakfast and dinner with an expanded menu

» All other ships: Priority seating in the Dining Room for breakfast and dinner with an expanded menu

Exclusive Amenities

» Complimentary stateroom upgrade

» Dedicated concierge service

» Welcome glass of sparkling wine on embarkation day

» Premium bathrobes

» Club Orange keycard

» Exclusive Club Orange tote bag (one per stateroom)

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Pricing
Vancouver
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9849
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per person
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per person
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per person
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Call for pricing. 1.800.854.9664
Pricing is per person, based on double occupancy and in CAD. Additional terms & conditions apply.
Highlights & Sightseeing

Meiji Shrine

Located at the very heart of Tokyo, Japan in a dense forest, this shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji, the father of modern Japan.

Kanazawa

Kanazawa is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture, on Japan's central Honshu Island

Osaka

Osaka is a large port city & commercial center on the Japanese Island of Honshu. It is well known for modern architecture, nightlife & hearty street food.

Itinerary

DAY 1 – MARCH 29 – VANCOUVER

Departure from Vancouver with Air Canada and direct flight to Tokyo. Overnight flight and meals on board.

29MAR2025 YVR-NRT AC3 12:50 - 14:25 +1

DAY 2 - MARCH 30 - TOKYO

You will arrive at Narita international airport around 2:25pm. You will be welcomed by your airport assistant and transferred to your hotel in central Tokyo. Settle into your room and the rest of the evening is free.

Accommodation : Tokyo for 3 nights

DAY 3 - MARCH 31 - TOKYO

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel. At around 9:00 am, you’ll leave the hotel for the Meiji Shrine, where you’ll spend an hour. Afterwards, you’ll visit the Imperial Palace and lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, you’ll visit Asakusa, then the Tokyo Sky Tree (entrance fee included). You’ll then stroll through Ginza before returning to your hotel at 6.30pm.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 4 - APRIL 1 - TOKYO

Breakfast at the hotel. At around 9:00 am, you’ll leave the hotel for the Nikko Toshogu Shrine, where you’ll stay for an hour to visit (entrance fee included). Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a visit to Kegon Falls (entrance fee included). You will then explore Lake Chuzenji and return to your hotel around 8:00pm.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 5 - APRIL 2 - TOKYO - MOUNT FUJI - KAWAGUCHIKO

Pack an overnight bag before 7:30 am, as your luggage will be sent directly to Kyoto. You will recuperate it on day 6.

After breakfast, departure around 9:00am, in the direction of Mount Fuji. Arrive at a local restaurant for lunch. You’ll visit the 5th station of Mount Fuji, then take a 30-minute cruise on Lake Kawaguchi (ticket included). Afterwards, you’ll explore Oshino Hakkai and arrive at the Mount Fuji Hotel (or similar) at around 6:00 pm to enjoy dinner on site.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Kawaguchiko for one night

DAY 6 - APRIL 3 - KAWAGUCHIKO - KYOTO

You’ll have breakfast at the hotel before departing at around 10:15am. You will arrive at Mishima station at 11:15am and travel to Kyoto by bullet train. On arrival at Kyoto station in the early afternoon, you will walk to the hotel (your hotel is a 5-minute walk from the station). You’ll pick up your main luggage at your hotel in Kyoto, which was delivered earlier from Tokyo. Settle into your room and enjoy the rest of the day.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Kyoto for 4 nights

DAY 7 - APRIL 4 - KYOTO

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel. Around 9:00 am, you’ll leave the hotel to visit the Kiyomizu temple (entrance fee included). Lunch will be taken at a local restaurant. After lunch, you’ll visit Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kinkakuji temple (entrance fee included) and then explore Arashiyama bamboo forest. Return to your hotel around 5:00pm.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 8 - APRIL 5 - KYOTO

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. You’ll have a free day to explore Kyoto at your leisure.

Meals : Breakfast

DAY 9 - APRIL 6 - KYOTO - MOUNT KOYA - KYOTO

After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll leave at around 8:30am to begin another day of sightseeing. You will discover and stroll in the Okunoin Cemetery. Lunch will be taken at a local restaurant. After lunch, you’ll visit Kongobuji temple (entrance fees included), then Konpon Daito and Kondo pagodas (entrance fees included). Transfer back to Kyoto (arrival at around 7:30pm) and free time in the evening.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 10 - APRIL 7 - KYOTO -OSAKA - KANAZAWA

Leave your luggage at the hotel by 7:30am and it will be delivered to Kanazawa directly.

Breakfast at the hotel before departure at around 9:00am. Visit the Namba Yasaka Shrine, known for its unique lion-head-shaped stage. Then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, savoring the flavors of regional cuisine. Take a leisurely walk through Dotonbori Street, famous for its vibrant atmosphere and neon lights. Spend some time shopping in Shinsaibashi, a bustling shopping district with a variety of stores. Arrive at Shin Osaka Station and depart from Shin Osaka Station by Shinkansen, heading towards Kanazawa. Arrive at Kanazawa Station. From here, please make your own way to the hotel on foot (5-minute walk). Arrive at your hotel in Kanazawa and retrieve your main luggage that was previously delivered from Kyoto. Check in and relax after your day of travel.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation : Kanazawa for 3 nights

DAY 11 - APRIL 8 - KANAZAWA

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel. Around 9 a.m., depart the hotel for a visit to Kenrokuen (entrance fee included). In the afternoon, you’ll visit the Higashi Chaya district and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa (entrance fees included). You’ll return to your hotel around 6:00 p.m. and enjoy your evening at leisure.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 12 - APRIL 9 - KANAZAWA

Breakfast at the hotel. You’ll have a free day to explore at your leisure. There will be no guide or bus available.

Meals : Breakfast

DAY 13 - APRIL 10 - KANAZAWA - GUMMA

After breakfast at the hotel, you will depart from your accommodation around 8:00am. Lunch will be taken at a local restaurant on the way. You’ll visit Zenkoji Temple (entrance fee included) and then explore Jigokudani Monkey Park (entrance fee included). You’ll arrive at your hotel in Tsumagoi at around 6:30pm. Dinner will be served at the hotel around 7:00pm.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Gumma for one night

DAY 14 - APRIL 11 - GUMMA - TOKYO (NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT)

Breakfast at the hotel before departure at around 9:00am. On the way, we’ll stop for lunch at a local restaurant. You will arrive at Narita international airport at around 1:50pm to catch your return flight to Vancouver.

11APR2025 NRT-YVR AC4 16:50 – 09:40

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Pricing is per person, in CAD and based on double occupancy. Additional terms & conditions apply.
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Terms & Conditions

New bookings only. Fares are per person in the currency noted (CAD), based on double occupancy, are capacity controlled, subject to availability at the time of booking and may be withdrawn without notice. Optional supplier charges may apply and are not included. Amenities, if offered, are available for the first two in a stateroom only & based on double occupancy unless specifically stated otherwise.

Hotel inventory is capacity controlled, and this offer may be pulled at any time without notice; Future Cruise Credits may not be combinable or be only partially combinable with advertised promotion; cruise line insurance may not be available to purchase on advertised offer.

Please note, this website may not reflect changes to offers in real time. Therefore, it is important you contact us in order to receive to a quote.

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Offer Last Updated: Aug 12, 2025

$
9849
Double Occupancy
per person
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$
9849
Double Occupancy
per person
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