Itinerary
Cherry Blossom Journey through Japan
10 days · 25 stops · ¥120,000–¥180,000
Experience the beauty of Japan's cherry blossoms as you travel from bustling Tokyo to serene Tohoku, enjoying vibrant festivals and tranquil landscapes.
Days
Chidorigafuchi Night Cherry Blossoms
Tokyo
Oren Rozen / CC BY-SA 4.0
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 · 1 traveler
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 · 5 nights
Sun, Mar 28 → Fri, Apr 2 · 1 guest
17:00
EXPLORE
Event千鳥ヶ淵夜桜
Stay ~2h
Enjoy illuminated cherry blossoms along the Imperial Palace moat, a romantic evening experience.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Tokyo central · Days 1–5
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Sendai & Matsushima → Aomori & Hirosaki · Days 6–9
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Tokyo central · Day 10
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Getting around
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JR East Tohoku Area Pass
Close call — your rail estimates to ~¥38,379 vs ¥35,000 for the JR East Pass (5-day). Rule of thumb: a 7-day JR Pass usually pays off only with 2+ long shinkansen round-trips (e.g. Tokyo→Kyoto→Hiroshima). Check the official fares for your routes.
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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
¥18,500–¥31,000 / person / day
¥185,000–¥310,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥6,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 24 travel legs, 9 hotel nights and 4 ticketed events. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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Sleep in a centuries-old ryokan. Tatami floors, onsen, and a 7-course kaiseki.
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