7-day Sakura Essence- Catch the Blooming of Cherry Blossoms

Spend a half day exploring Tokyo's temples and gardens and marvel at its futuristic skyscrapers.  Start by exploring the outside of Japan's Imperial Palace, the home of the Imperial Family. Wander around Asakusa, the old town area of the city. Visit Tokyo's oldest and most popular temple, Sensoji Temple, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple, to experience the traditional Tokyo of yesteryear. For centuries, temple visitors have been able to purchase traditional snacks and souvenirs on Nakamise, which backs onto Sensoji.  

Ride the subway to the Meiji Shrine, a shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji's deified spirit and a popular location for traditional Japanese weddings. During the Meiji period, Japan's feudal era came to an end, and the country modernized and became more westernized. Stroll along Omotesando’s tree-lined avenue if you have the time, a broad avenue lined with flagship stores of world-renowned fashion houses. You will return to your hotel after the tour. 

Catch the Ueno Onshi Park Cherry Blossom Festival. There are more than 1,000 cherry blossoms in Ueno Park in Tokyo. From the end of March to the beginning of April, they will transform into a sea of pink cherry blossoms. Ueno Onshi Park Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival is one of Japan's largest and most crowded cherry blossom festivals. The main street, about half a kilometer long, starts at the gate of Ueno Park and passes most of the museums and parks. More than half of the more than 1,000 cherry trees in the park are planted here. During the cherry blossom viewing season, the main street can accommodate nearly 2 million people to enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms.

Take the Shinkansen to Kyoto and experience Japanese transportation. The scene of beautiful streets, shrines and temples and cherry blossoms is a unique beauty of Kyoto. 

There are as many as 1,500 cherry trees next to Togetsukyo Bridge. Kiyomizu Temple, one of the World Heritage Sites, is visited by tourists throughout the year. There are 1,500 cherry trees planted in the temple, and the scenery of "Shimizu Stage" reflecting the cherry blossoms in the inner courtyard is picturesque. 

The Heian Shrine, founded in 1895, now has about 20 kinds of cherry trees, totaling 300. Half of the cherry blossoms here are weeping cherry trees. The beautiful shrine is in harmony with the red and green cherry blossoms, which is magnificent. 

Next, visit Arashiyama, an area in the western suburbs of Kyoto that includes the Togetsukyo Bridge and Sagano. Cherry blossoms and red maple trees are famous here, and the picturesque Bamboo Forest also highlights the unique charm of Kyoto. 

Travel among the cherry blossoms on the Sagano train.  Its charming, old-fashioned trains wind their way through the mountains at a slow pace, taking about 25 minutes to make the seven kilometer journey and giving passengers pleasant views of the scenery 。

Finally, take a tour of the Golden Pavilion Temple, a three-story pavilion. The first floor is Fashuiyuan; the second floor is Chaoyin Cave, dedicated to Guanyin; the third floor is a square Buddhist hall, enshrining three Amitabha Buddhas. As one of Kyoto's most classic pictures, this high-profile Zen temple complements the mirror lake pool in front.

Osaka Castle Park, where there are Osaka Castle International Culture and Sports Hall (Osaka Castle Pavilion), Sun Plaza of the multi-purpose sports field, soft baseball field, outdoor concert hall, rugby and football fields and other public facilities. Towering in the center of Osaka Castle Park, the Osaka Castle Castle Tower is a popular place to enjoy cherry blossoms and plum blossoms during the cherry blossom season. Horikishi can even see a family helping the old and young to watch wild birds by the water. Watch the cherry blossoms fall with the wind, and witness your happiness under the cherry blossom rain. 

Then visit Shinsaibashi-Dotonbori, as a representative place of Osaka cuisine, the signs of various cuisines attract a steady stream of people every day, let your taste buds eat authentic Japanese cuisine.