This 14-day journey follows Japan’s Golden Route from Osaka to Tokyo during the country’s most anticipated season, pairing cherry blossom viewing with reserved seats at the Grand Sumo Spring Tournament. Designed for travelers who want depth rather than a rushed overview, it moves west to east across castles, ancient capitals, mountain hot springs and the modern capital.

Begin in Osaka with Osaka Castle, Shitennoji Temple and the neon canal of Dotonbori, then witness top-division sumo bouts at Edion Arena Osaka. Travel on to Himeji Castle and Hiroshima, where the Peace Memorial Park and the floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine offer a quieter kind of reflection. Kyoto unfolds over four nights with Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, a maiko performance in Gion and a tea ceremony of your own whisking, alongside a full day in Nara among the Great Buddha and its free-roaming deer. From Hakone, cruise Lake Ashi and soak in an onsen ryokan before viewing Mt. Fuji from the shores of Lake Kawaguchiko. The journey closes in Tokyo at Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Skytree and the celebrated cherry-lined banks of the Meguro River and Chidorigafuchi.

With a dedicated English-speaking guide, private coach and bullet train transfers, reserved event tickets and a comfortably paced daily schedule, this tour handles the logistics so you can simply be present. It suits travelers seeking one carefully arranged trip that brings together Japan’s seasonal beauty, living traditions and iconic landmarks.

Why This Tour Stands Out

• Travel the Golden Route from Osaka to Tokyo, with Hiroshima, Miyajima, Nara, Kyoto, Hakone and Mt. Fuji along the way.
• Reserved seats at the Grand Sumo Spring Tournament in Osaka, one of only six tournaments held each year.
• Timed for cherry blossom season, with visits to celebrated viewing spots including the Meguro River and Chidorigafuchi.
• A fully guided 14-day itinerary with a night in a traditional onsen ryokan, ideal for first-time visitors who want everything arranged.

Departure Dates

This tour operates on fixed dates only: 14–27 March 2027.

The schedule is built around the Grand Sumo Spring Tournament in Osaka, so this package is not available on other dates. If you would like to travel at a different time of year, we are happy to arrange a similar itinerary without the tournament.

Tour Pricing

Tour prices do not include airfare, guide tips, meals, or transportation to/from airports.

*Exchange rate used: 1 USD = 160 JPY

Child rates are calculated as a percentage of the adult tour price.

• Children aged 3–12 with their own bed, coach and train seat, and meals included are charged at 100%
• Children aged 3–12 without a bed, but with a coach and train seat and meals included, are charged at 50%
• Children under 6 without a bed, seat, or meals are charged at 25%
• Infants under 2 without a bed, seat, or meals travel free of charge.

Itinerary

Day 1 | Mar.14  Osaka

Relax at your hotel and settle in after arrival.

Hotel: 3 Star Hotel in Osaka

Day 2 |Mar.15  Osaka

• Visit Osaka Castle and Osaka Castle Plum Grove (subject to bloom)
• Visit Shitennoji Temple
• Explore Shinsekai Area ( Tsutenkaku Tower and retro downtown streets)
• Explore Dotonbori (neon-lit canal street and Osaka street food)

Hotel: 3 Star Hotel in Osaka

Day 3 |Mar.16  Osaka

• Visit Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
• Grand Sumo Spring Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka (reserved seats)
• Watch the Makuuchi Division ring-entering ceremony and top division bouts

Hotel: 3 Star Hotel in Osaka

Day 4 |Mar.17  Hiroshima

• Visit Himeji Castle (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
• Bullet train from Himeji to Hiroshima

Hotel: 3 Star Hotel in Hiroshima

Day 5 |Mar.18  Hiroshima

• Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome
• Ferry to Miyajima Island
• Visit Itsukushima Shrine (the floating torii gate standing in the sea)
• Explore Omotesando Shopping Street (momiji-manju cakes and grilled oysters)

Hotel: 3 Star Hotel in Hiroshima

Day 6 |Mar.19  Kyoto

• Bullet train from Hiroshima to Kyoto
• Visit Nijo Castle (the shogun’s residence and its nightingale floors)
• Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Sightseeing

Hotel: 3 Star Hotel in Kyoto

Day 7 |Mar.20  Kyoto

• Day trip to Nara by private coach
• Visit Todai-ji Temple and Nara Park (the Great Buddha and free-roaming deer)
• Visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine
• Explore Naramachi District (Edo-period merchant houses)

Hotel: 3 Star Hotel in Kyoto

Day 8 |Mar.21  Kyoto

• Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
• Explore Kiyomizu Area (Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka)
• Maiko Performance (traditional dance and games with an apprentice geisha)
• Visit Ginkaku-ji Temple (the Silver Pavilion)

Hotel: 3 Star Hotel in Kyoto

Day 9 |Mar.22  Kyoto

• Explore Arashiyama Area (e.g. Bamboo Grove, Tenryu-ji Temple and Togetsukyo Bridge)
• Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple (the Golden Pavilion)
• Tea Ceremony Experience (whisk your own bowl of matcha)

Hotel: 3 Star Hotel in Kyoto

Day 10 |Mar.23  Hakone

• Bullet train from Kyoto to Odawara
• Visit Owakudani Valley (steaming volcanic vents and black eggs)
• Visit Hakone Shrine
• Lake Ashi Sightseeing Cruise (crater lake views with Mt. Fuji on the horizon)
• Kaiseki dinner and onsen hot spring baths at the ryokan

Hotel: Onsen Ryokan in Hakone

Day 11 |Mar.24  Tokyo

• Visit Oshino Hakkai (World Heritage spring ponds fed by Mt. Fuji snowmelt)
• Visit Fujiyoshida (the iconic street view with Mt. Fuji rising above the town)
• Visit Oishi Park (lakeside flower beds facing Mt. Fuji)
• Transfer from Lake Kawaguchiko to Tokyo by private coach

Hotel: 3 Star Hotel in Tokyo

Day 12 |Mar.25  Tokyo

• Visit Asakusa District (Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise Street)
• Visit Tokyo Skytree
• Visit Meguro River in Nakameguro (riverside cherry trees illuminated after dusk, subject to bloom)

Hotel: 3 Star Hotel in Tokyo

Day 13 |Mar.26  Tokyo

• Visit Chidorigafuchi (cherry trees lining the Imperial Palace moat, subject to bloom)
• Visit Imperial Palace East Gardens
• Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
• Explore Harajuku, Omotesando and Shibuya Area (Shibuya Scramble Crossing)

Hotel: 3 Star Hotel in Tokyo

Day 14 |Mar.27  Tokyo

Check out from your hotel and transfer to Narita or Haneda International Airport.

If you’d like to extend your stay, add experiences, or arrange hotels only without a guide, we’re happy to customize your plans.

Inclusions

• Private tour
• Dedicated English-speaking guide
• 14 days itinerary
• 13 nights accommodation in 3 star accommodation, including one night in a traditional onsen ryokan
• Breakfast everyday
• Lunches at local restaurants as specified
• Kaiseki dinner at the ryokan in Hakone
• Private coach, ferry and public transportation as specified
• All entry fees to sites, activities as specified
• Reserved seats for the Grand Sumo Spring Tournament in Osaka
• Maiko performance in Gion and tea ceremony experience in Kyoto
• Ride the shinkansen bullet train

Exclusions

• International airfares
• Arrival airport transfer / Departure airport transfer
• Visas
• Tipping
• Optional activities
• Personal expenses
• Luggage transfer for bullet train (if required)
• Travel Insurance
• Anything not mentioned in the itinerary

Important Notes

This is a scheduled group tour with a minimum number of participants required for operation. If the minimum is not reached, the departure may be cancelled. In that event, we will notify you as early as possible, refund the tour fee in full, and gladly propose an alternative arrangement. We recommend keeping this in mind when booking international flights, and we are happy to advise on timing.

Cherry blossom timing depends on weather conditions, so blooming cannot be guaranteed. Sites marked as subject to bloom are included for their seasonal beauty, and we will do our best to guide you to the most rewarding viewing spots available during your stay.

Grand Sumo Spring Tournament seats are subject to availability at the time of booking, and tournament schedules and bout order are determined by the Japan Sumo Association.

If your inquiry is made within three months of your desired arrival date, the above prices may not apply. In such cases, we will provide a custom quotation based on availability and travel conditions.

Tell Us More, and We’ll Find the Best Plan for You

Interested in this 14-day package? Contact us anytime to begin planning your trip.

If you would like to extend your stay or add more experiences, we can arrange additional days, activities, or accommodations upon request.

We also offer fully customized itineraries tailored to your interests and travel style. To learn more, check out Tailor-Made Tour by ENJYU JAPAN.