The 4 Best Cherry Blossom Tours in Japan

1.Mt. Fuji, Cherry Blossom & Shiba Sakura Pvt. Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews Our pick

Spend about 10 hours exploring Mt. Fuji’s best-known viewpoints by private vehicle for up to five people. Visit the 5th Station, Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Kawaguchiko, Oishi Park, and Fuji Sengen Shrine. Guides such as Rana, Harry, Awais, and Mohsin have earned praise for punctual service and flexible plans.

“Wonderful tour! Very comprehensive, convenient and well organized. Our tour guide Rana was very professional and the tour very well put together. He got in contact the day before to verify pick up time and location at our hotel near Tokyo bay. The car and driving style wRead more”

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2.1-Day Snow Monkey & Cherry Blossom Tour in Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 9 hours · from $135Best value

Travel from Nagano Station to Jigokudani Monkey Park, where wild Japanese macaques roam close by, then enjoy lunch and visit cherry blossom sites chosen for current bloom conditions. English-speaking guides such as Dai, Kevin, and Kunihiko Endo add local context. Expect a full nine-hour day with plenty of walking.

“My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip throughout the day, it really exceeded our expectations. Our guide Dai was helpful, funny and informative, and it was very nice to meet a fellow Welshman in Japan! He was very patient with guests who took a little longer to get from place to place, however we made good time throughout the day getting to each location. The snow monkey park was incredible, we got up close to the monkeys (leaving a respectful distance of course) and got some great photos. It was wonderful to see the monkeys enjoying the habitat and having the freedom to wander around- they are not at…”

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3.Mt. Fuji & Hakone Cherry Blossom private One Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji and Hakone, with stops at the Subaru Line 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Ashi, Moto Hakone Shrine, Owakudani, and Gotemba Premium Outlets. Driver-guide quality can vary, so confirm whether you want guiding or transport.

“Our tour guide was more like a driver and didn’t have much knowledge of Japanese history and culture. He was recklessly driving and we feared for our lives with our two kids in the car. He rushed us and would text us immediately after dropping us off to hurry back. You can Read more”

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4.Cherry Blossom Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews

See Tokyo’s cherry blossoms from a private vehicle with pickup and drop-off at your hotel. Your guide may include quieter Akasaka and Roppongi, plus Zojo-ji Temple with Tokyo Tower views. Guides such as Yosuke, Riley, Miyu, and Kazu have led past tours, with water, snacks, and Wi-Fi provided on some outings.

“This was such a wonderful day! Our guide went above and beyond to make this a special day. We arrived in Tokyo at the very beginning of Sakura season, and our guide worked hard to find every last blossom we could enjoy! Thank you so much!”

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