[Nagano Cherry Blossom Viewing Two-Day Tour] The best cherry blossoms in the world “Takato Castle Park” & Japan’s three largest night cherry blossoms “Takata Castle Park” & Jigokudani snow monkeys soaking in hot springs & picking strawberries and eating all you can (departing from Shinjuku)

About this tour

Discover cherry blossom magic on a two-day tour! Visit Takato Castle Park’s 1,500 cherry trees, and Takada Castle Park’s illuminated 4,000 trees.

• Experience Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Japan’s only snow monkey bathing wonder
• Indulge in a delicious representation of spring with all-you-can-eat fresh strawberries
• Explore Japan’s leading Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, boasting hundreds of shops for a full shopping experience you’ll remember
• Enjoy easy and convenient communication throughout the entire tour with a Chinese-speaking guide

— What You Can Expect —

• Takato Castle Park

Experience the cherry blossoms in Takato Castle Park, located in Nagano Prefecture, renowned not only as one of Japan’s top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots but also hailed as “The best cherry blossoms in the world’! Featuring about 1,500 special Takato Kohigan cherry blossom varieties, endemic to the area, these blooms boast smaller yet intensely pink flower buds compared to common Yoshino cherry blossoms. When the entire park bursts into bloom, it transforms into a fairyland, painted in vibrant shades of red

※Flowering period in previous years: Early April to mid-April

• Takada Castle Park

Illuminate your senses at Takada Castle Park in Niigata Prefecture, part of Japan’s esteemed ‘Three Great Night Cherry Blossoms’ alongside Tokyo’s Ueno Park and Aomori Hirosaki Park. Adorned with over 4,000 Yoshino cherry blossoms, the park dazzles with more than 3,000 lights illuminating the blooms after sunset. Enhanced by the city wall beside the moat, the scene at night transports you to a fantasy realm, with cherry blossoms and their reflections shimmering in the water. Explore the park’s many vendors offering a variety of local snacks, immersing yourself fully in the Japanese spring experience.

※Flowering period in previous years: Early April to mid-April

※This itinerary does not include admission tickets to the moat wall

• Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park

Witness Japan’s only snow monkey bathing scene here! During the cold winter, these monkeys gather near the hot springs to feed or bathe. If fortune smiles upon you, catch the special sight of many monkeys enjoying a communal bath. Moreover, the tranquil snow scenery along the forest road is nothing short of spectacular. After marveling at the snow monkeys, take a slow walk in the local area to experience the natural snow scenery in the forest.

• Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza

Explore Karuizawa, renowned not only as a well-known summer resort in Japan but also home to the local Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza. This expansive mall, boasting about 240 stores and featuring many well-known brands, is a must-visit destination for shopping enthusiasts.

• Pick and Indulge in All-You-Can-Eat Sweet Seasonal Strawberries for 30 Minutes

Indulge in a luxurious all-you-can-eat experience in the park for 30 minutes, offering the best varieties of the season! Enjoy delicious strawberries basking in the sun

※Please do not take strawberries outside the garden

※Depending on the weather and strawberry growth conditions, the all-you-can-eat or gift-giving format may be adjusted

— Itinerary —

• Meeting time: 7:45 am in Shinjuku
• Meeting location: Shinjuku Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building’s Oversized Vehicle Parking Lot
• Departure time: 8:00 am from Shinjuku
• Return information: Arrive at JR Shinjuku Station around 7:00 pm

— Hotel Introduction —

• Hotels in the Ryuoh Plateau and Tsugaike Plateau areas will be used
• In the Kitashiga Ryuou Plateau and Tsugaike Plateau areas of Nagano Prefecture, the nights are cool and comfortable, offering clear views of the starry sky. From the hotel, you can enjoy panoramic views of Northern Nagano. Before embarking on your adventures, consider indulging in a relaxing bathhouse experience to leisurely appreciate the beauty of Nagano’s mountains
• Accommodation with bathroom and toilet included, as well as breakfast and dinner
• Rooms are divided into 2 to 5 guests per room. As long as there are no more than 5 guests, a room will be arranged based on the number of guests signed up. If other room types are needed, please indicate it when making a reservation
• Children under 3 years old can participate for free, but seats, meals, and admission fees are not included. If a seat is required, the normal price will apply. Each adult is limited to one child who does not occupy a seat