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Sakura Chase: Tokyo to Tohoku by Train
10 days · 24 stops · ¥180,000–¥280,000
Sun, Mar 28 – Tue, Apr 6
Follow the cherry blossom front from Tokyo's peak bloom north into Tohoku, mixing iconic first-timer sights with hidden-gem gardens, temples, and coastal views — all by train.
Days
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Asakusa and Senso-ji Temple
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 10🛬
Arrive 14:00 · first activity from 16:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land at HND · Sun, Mar 28 · from JFK · 2 travelers
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Tokyo · 9 nights
Sun, Mar 28 → Tue, Apr 6 · 2 guests
16:30
EXPLORE
浅草寺
Stay ~1h 30m
Asakusa Station
First taste of old Tokyo — Kaminarimon gate, Nakamise-dori stalls, and the temple grounds. The cherry trees near the pagoda should be at peak bloom.
~21 min by train
18:21
EXPLORE
Event千鳥ヶ淵夜桜
Stay ~1h 15m
Rowboats under illuminated cherry trees arching over the Imperial Palace moat — Tokyo's most romantic sakura experience. Evening lanterns reflect on the water. Running through Apr 8.
Getting around
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
Browse rental cars on Klook →01 / 10
Journey map
Trip budget · お見積り
¥12,000–¥20,500 / person / day
¥240,000–¥405,000 total for 2 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥12,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 23 travel legs, 9 hotel nights and 3 ticketed events. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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