7-day Tokyo-Hakone-Kyoto Itinerary (Spring 2025) - Complete Japan Travel Guide

This itinerary favors layered days—quick wins before lunch, deeper dives after.

Mornings are crisp; afternoons suit slow garden walks under blossom canopies.

7-day Tokyo-Hakone-Kyoto in April shines when you move with the city’s daily pulse.

We’ll keep detours in pocket: a café with kissaten flair and a calm shrine when crowds swell.

You’ll start at 08:00 with tokyo cherry blossom highlights in Tokyo, Japan.

Booking: No booking required for parks.

Tip: Go early for best cherry blossom photos.

Midday brings at 12:00 with hakone in Hakone, Japan.

Booking: Some venues require advance booking.

Tip: Mid-day is peak cherry blossom viewing time.

Later at 17:00 with kyoto evening sakura experience in Kyoto, Japan.

Booking: Dinner reservations essential during sakura season.

Tip: Evening sakura viewing is magical but crowded.

Wear broken‑in walking shoes to avoid blisters.

Carry a refillable water bottle; convenience stores will keep you topped up.

Tokyo-Hakone-Kyoto during cherry blossom season offers a perfect blend of urban exploration and natural beauty.

The timing varies by city - Tokyo typically blooms first, followed by Kyoto and Osaka.

Plan your route to follow the sakura front for maximum viewing opportunities.

For multi-city trips like Tokyo-Hakone-Kyoto, book accommodations 3-6 months in advance, especially during peak seasons.

Consider using luggage forwarding services between cities to avoid carrying heavy bags on trains.

Many attractions require advance booking, particularly in Kyoto and Tokyo.