Cherry Blossoms of Japan

Travel with JOURNEYS behind Japan's shiny exterior to the precious calm and simple beauty at her center. Join this special trip during cherry blossom season.

In early April throughout Japan -- in her parks and gardens, in her temples and train stations -- the Japanese pay grateful homage to the delicate blooms. They display silk boughs on their rooftops and in their shops, they hang garlands of pale blossoms in their doorways, they gift wrap their fruits and sweets with floral paper and ribbons of cherry blossom pink.

No one can predict the exact date when the trees will erupt, or when the petals will fall like gentle rain, or when the lanes and fields will be blanketed in blossoms. If you visit at this time of year there is a high likelihood you will witness Nature's spectacle. There is a guarantee that you will witness the Japanese reverence for nature and her annual cycles. The itinerary includes the rock gardens of Kyoto, the castles of Himeji and Matsuyama, the temples at Mt. Koya, and the Peace Park at Hiroshima.

We have designed Cherry Blossoms of Japan with the loving care and attention to detail that befits Japan. Join a small group and a gifted guide for a deep, informed, and exquisite experience.