Japan Cherry Blossom Tour: 5-Day Hanami Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Tokyo, Stay at Aman Tokyo, Stroll through Chidorigafuchi Moat, Dine at Ginza Shinohara

Arrive at Haneda or Narita Airport and be greeted by your private chauffeur for a seamless transfer into your first destination. You will stay at Aman Tokyo where a bowl of hand-whisked matcha and delicate sakura-themed wagashi welcomes you to the start of cherry blossom season.

As evening falls, stroll along Chidorigafuchi Moat and see how lanterns reflect soft pink petals across the water; a first glimpse of Japan’s fleeting spring beauty. Your first dinner in Tokyo is at Ginza Shinohara, a Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant known for its creativity and seasonality. The night ends in your exclusive suite high above Tokyo’s skyline, its comfort and calm setting the tone for the journey in the days ahead.

Overnight: Tokyo

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 2

Experience Cherry Blossoms at Shinjuku Gyoen Garden, Meiji Shrine, Omotesando boulevard, Sumida River

A scenic walk through Shinjuku Gyoen Garden is how your second day in Tokyo will begin. Here, you'll feel that ponds catch the pale pink of early blooms, and the stillness feels almost unreal. Meiji Shrine comes next, hidden within its ancient grove, before you drift along Omotesando, a boulevard of tall trees and discreet luxury.

The rest of the day is open. Some guests linger in Ginza’s ateliers, others choose a long afternoon at Aman’s spa. When night falls, a private boat carries you down the Sumida River. Lanterns and petals scatter across the water, the city glowing behind them. Dinner can follow at Narisawa; two Michelin stars, but known for something more rare: cuisine that feels alive with the seasons.

Want to extend your stay? Discover more Things to Do in Tokyo, from world-famous cherry blossom viewing spots and historic landmarks to luxury rail journeys and exceptional dining experiences.

Overnight: Tokyo

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3

Arrival in Kyoto, Stay at The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto, Sakura at Philosopher’s Path, Dinner hosted by a Geisha, Maruyama Park

After a seamless check-out at Aman Tokyo, a private transfer brings you to Tokyo Station to board the first-class Shinkansen bound for Kyoto. Your luggage travels separately, ensuring a relaxed journey.

Arrive at The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto and settle into a riverside suite where cherry blossoms frame the view beyond floor-to-ceiling windows. Spend the afternoon on a guided walk along the Philosopher’s Path, a serene trail lined with blooming sakura and charming teahouses. As evening falls, dine in Gion where a geisha hosts an intimate meal, then wander to Maruyama Park to see the blossoms softly illuminated beneath Kyoto’s night sky.

Overnight: Kyoto

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4

See Cherry Blossoms at Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple, Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya, Kaiseki Dinner at Kikunoi Honten

Your first full day in Kyoto begins at Todai-ji Temple in Nara, home to one of Japan’s largest bronze Buddha statues that are surrounded by gardens where you will see cherry blossoms in bloom. Deer move quietly along the paths here, adding to the calm of the setting. The journey continues at Kyoto Maikoya for a private tea ceremony inside a restored machiya townhouse, where every step follows long-practiced tradition.

Dinner is reserved at Kikunoi Honten, a three-Michelin-star restaurant known for precise kaiseki preparation that highlights seasonal ingredients at their peak.

Want to extend your stay? Discover more Things to Do in Kyoto, including traditional tea houses, historic temples, artisan workshops and some of Japan's most beautiful cherry blossom locations.

Overnight: Kyoto

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5

Departure

Enjoy your last breakfast on this trip without hurry. After packing up and checking out, your private driver will meet you and help with all your luggage to transfer you to your next destination; whether at the airport to return home or onto another luxury escape in Japan with Revigorate as your guide.

Meals included: Breakfast