5D4N Route: Spring in Nara, Kyoto, Osaka

Uda　Matabei Zakura (Cherry blossom of Matabei)

266 185 434*85

Mt. Yoshino　Shimo Senbon

36 147 555*11【Shimo Senbon Parking Lot】

A famous spot where you can find about 30,000 cherry blossom trees from roughly 200 different species, mostly prunus jamasakura. There are 4 zones: lower, middle, upper and inner, and as the flowers bloom from the bottom of the mountain to the top, the cherry blossom season lasts longer here.

Yoshinoyama, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara

Best time to visit: early to end of April

Kinpusenji Temple　Niomon Gate

36 118 792*58

Within Nara　Accommodation

11 353 288*60【Nara Station】

Sightseeing in Nara Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Kofukuji Temple, etc.　Lunch included

11 386 243*03【Todaiji Temple】

One of the largest wooden temples in the world, known as the "Great Buddha of Nara". It was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1998. To date it has been restored twice, in 1180 and 1567, due to fire.

406-1 Zoshi-cho, Nara【Todaiji Temple】

Sightseeing in Uji in Byodoin Temple, Uji desserts, etc.

7 202 277*41【Byodoin Temple】

Fushimi Inari Taisha

7 468 601*77

Nightly visits to Kiyoshimizudera Temple, Kodaiji Temple, Yasaka Shrine Travel on foot (recommended parking lot is at Kodaiji Temple)

7 589 602*72【 Kodaiji Temple】

Best time to visit: late March to early April

Within Kyoto　Accommodation

7 526 821*17【Kyoto Station】

Sanjusangendo

7 557 148*36

Nanzenji Temple, Ginkakuji Temple (walk on The Philosopher's Path)

7 620 890*00【Nanzen-ji Temple】

Nijo Castle

7 645 273*14

Rokuonji Temple (Kinkakuji)

7 732 325*60

Ryoanji Temple

7 701 675*14

Around Arashiyama　Accommodation

7 636 380*22【Arashiyama Station】

Famous area of west Kyoto. Along with the symbolic Togetsukyo Bridge, you can enjoy nature as the seasons come and go. The bamboo forest that grows through Okochi Sanso Garden is a must see.

Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Best time to visit: late March to mid-April

Sightseeing around Arashiyama Arashiyama, Tenryu-ji, Sagano Romantic Train, etc.

7 636 455*74【Tenryuji Temple】

Expo'70 Commemorative Park

1 798 869*14

A park to commemorate the Japan World Exposition, Osaka 1970. Famous for Taro Okamoto's "Tower of the Sun", the symbol of the expo, it is a cultural facility where you can relax and enjoy nature. Many events are held here too.

1-1 Senri Banpaku Koen, Suita-shi, Osaka

Best time to visit: late March to mid-April

Within Osaka　Check-in

1 404 835*63【Osaka Station】

Osaka Castle Park Illumination, sightseeing in Osaka

1 378 013*74【Osaka Castle Park】

Osaka's most famous park, symbolized by the historical Osaka Castle Tower. With around 300 cherry blossom trees and 1270 plum trees from roughly 100 different species, you can enjoy the flowers of the seasons.

Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi【Osaka Castle Park】

within osaka Accommodation

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan or Universal Studios Japan

1 246 144*00【Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan】