Planning · 7 min read
Days 1 and 2: Tokyo
Start in Ueno park and walk on to the Sumida river and Asakusa. In the evening, see the lit trees along the Meguro river.
On day two visit Shinjuku Gyoen in the morning, then Chidorigafuchi for a rowboat by the imperial moat.
Day 3: Mt Fuji and Chureito pagoda
Take a day trip to the Fuji Five Lakes. Chureito pagoda and Lake Kawaguchiko usually bloom a week or so after Tokyo, which extends your season.
Days 4 and 5: Kyoto
Take the shinkansen to Kyoto. Walk the Philosopher's path, then Maruyama park and Gion at dusk.
On day five go early to Arashiyama and Togetsukyo bridge, then visit Heian shrine's weeping cherries.
Day 6: Nara
Nara park is a short train ride from Kyoto or Osaka. Deer, temples and hundreds of cherry trees in one easy walk.
Day 7: Osaka
Finish at Osaka castle park and the Kema sakuranomiya riverside, then eat your way through Dotonbori.