Sakura: The Cherry Blossoms Experience

What makes Japan such a popular destination? There’s something about the culture of this land that seems to draw people in, whether it was out of curiosity or admiration of the beauty of the land. Cherry blossoms remain as some of the most popular things from Japan and there’s a reason why people tell you that it’s worth visiting this country at least once to see the cherry blossoms – popularly known as “Sakura” – fall as they mark the start of spring. We take you through the best spots from Tokyo to Japan in this week-long trip. We start with Tokyo to visit all the iconic landmarks and hop on the Sumida River Cruise for an exquisite experience of enjoying the view of Tokyo and cherry blossom season, starting the trip with on a high note. We’ll also visit Ueno Park, a popular picnic spot for locals and where museums and art installations can be found. We’ll also visit Hiroshima and learn about the atomic bomb how the lives of thousands changed since that day. As we head to Kyoto, we’ll take an easy hike up Fujinomiya 5th Station to marvel at the view of Mt. Fuji and continue on our way down to Hakone and watch the Owakudani’s volcanic valley. Among the most iconic view from Japan is the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, which is a relaxing stroll across the beautiful groove. Japan is also known for the remarkable temples spread across the land with wondrous historical significance and preserved in such gorgeous conditions. The Kinkaku-ji of Kyoto is also known as the Golden Pavilion as the top two floors are covered in gold leaf. Tokyo’s oldest temple, Asakusa Kannon Temple, worships Kannon, who’s also known as Guanyin in the Chinese culture, and is known as one of the most colourful temples of Japan. Shopping in Japan is also a unique experience, starting with Ginza as the high-end flagship stores hotspot, to Dotonbori & Shinbaishi in Osaka as the quintessential affordable shopping haven.