Best Time For Cherry Blossom Season
As Japan is such a large country, stretching from the islands of the Sea of Okhotsk touching Russia in the far north to the China Sea by Korea to the south, it boasts a rich variety of climates and types of seasonal changes. Although the established window is March to April, this makes the cherry blossom season vary from region to region. On the island of Okinawa, the season can start as early as January while the northern regions can be as late as May. With the peak bloom being around two weeks, a cruise around Japan is an ideal way to maximise your chances of timing it right and getting to see the cherries in bloom in at least one stop off along your voyage.
Best Places in Japan to see the Cherry Blossoms
Mount Yoshino - located at the centre of the southern peninsula of the Kinki region, this natural wonder is accessible from the surrounding ports of Osaka, Shingu and Wakayama.
Hirosaki Castle - situated in the northern Aomori region is a picture postcard image of Japan's famous cherry blossoms in bloom. Around an hour’s drive from the cruise port and with the dominating Mount Iwaki in the background, Hiraki Castle and its scenic parks are a must, whatever the time of year.
Philosopher's Path - this scenic walkway between Kyoto’s most atmospheric temples turns into a riot of colour as petals fall like snow from the trees along the parallel canal.
Meguro River - take a boat trip down Tokyo’s idyllic waterway to float among the falling petals from the majestic trees lining the banks. A night-time session is also possible - illuminated by ambient lighting, this is ideal for a romantic occasion!
Cherry Blossom Cruise and Stay
It can be tricky to fully take in Japan's cherry blossom in all its picturesque glory by just stopping in Japan for a day at each port of call. That’s why we’ve tailormade exclusive Japan cruise and stay packages to explore the Land of the Rising Sun and its world-famous cherry blossoms in style and comfort throughout the most sought-after locations, complete with flights, transfers, hotels and tours!
Okinawa & Taiwan
Diamond Princess 29 April 2026 9 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Taipei - Ishigaki Island - Okinawa - Tokyo
- Upgrade for only £50pp per day & get: All Inclusive Drinks, WiFi, Four Casual Dining Meals & Gratuities
Cruise Only from
- Interior £1,839pp
- Ocean View £2,769pp
- Balcony £3,599pp
- Suite Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £111pp
Asia from Tokyo
MSC Bellissima 29 April 2026 5 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Jeju - Kagoshima - Tokyo
- Elevate your Experience - Upgrade to Yacht Club - Ask for full details
- Great family prices - children up to 17 years
- Upgrade to All Inclusive from £28pppd
- Gratuities Included
Cruise Only from
- Interior £829pp
- Ocean View £899pp
- Balcony £1,139pp
- Suite £1,849pp
Includes extra savings of up to £77pp
Grand Japan with Okinawa & Taiwan
Diamond Princess 29 April 2026 19 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Taipei - Ishigaki Island - Okinawa - Tokyo - Toba - Osaka - Hiroshima - Busan - Nagasaki...
- Upgrade for only £50pp per day & get: All Inclusive Drinks, WiFi, Four Casual Dining Meals & Gratuities
Call us now on 0800 197 8050
Tokyo to Seward (Anchorage, Alaska)
Luxury
Silver Moon 30 April 2026 15 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Miyako - Aomori - Hakodate - Kodiak - Valdez - Seward
- Unlimited Beverages
- Gratuities
Cruise Only from
- Suite £2,699pp
Includes extra savings of up to £143pp
12 Night Best Of Japan Cruise
Celebrity Millennium 02 March 2027 12 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Osaka - Kochi - Busan - Nagasaki - Kagoshima - Mt Fuji (Shimizu) - Tokyo
- Includes Savings of at Least 30%
- Additional Savings of up to £400 per couple
- Ask about adding Drinks & WiFi
Call us now on 0800 197 8050
Japan Explorer Spring Flowers
Sapphire Princess 06 March 2027 11 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Toba - Kochi - Busan - Nagasaki - Kagoshima - Matsuyama - Miyazaki - Kobe - Tokyo
- Upgrade for only £50pp per day & get: All Inclusive Drinks, WiFi, Four Casual Dining Meals & Gratuities
Cruise Only from
- Interior £1,349pp
- Ocean View £1,309pp
- Balcony £1,699pp
- Suite £2,269pp
Includes extra savings of up to £70pp
Grand Japan Cherry Blossoms
Sapphire Princess 06 March 2027 23 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Toba - Kochi - Busan - Nagasaki - Kagoshima - Matsuyama - Miyazaki - Kobe - Tokyo...
- Upgrade for only £50pp per day & get: All Inclusive Drinks, WiFi, Four Casual Dining Meals & Gratuities
Cruise Only from
- Interior £2,769pp
- Ocean View £2,959pp
- Balcony £4,379pp
- Suite £5,289pp
Includes extra savings of up to £164pp
Springtime in Japan
Cruise & Stay
Celebrity Millennium Mar – Apr 2027 & Feb – Apr 2028 17 nights
Itinerary: Stay 3 nights in Tokyo - Tokyo - Kobe - Kobe - Osaka - Kochi, Japan - Busan, South Korea - Nagasaki - Kagoshima - Mt Fuji (Shimizu) - Tokyo - Tokyo
- Exclusive Savings of up to £4000 per couple
- Exclusive Cabin Availability
- FREE Tokyo Stay
- FREE Mount Fuji, Hakone & Bullet Train Tour Included
- Drinks & WiFi Included Worth up to £1260pp
- Cherry Blossom Season
- Flights available from a choice of airports including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester & London
Cruise & Stay from
- Interior £4,349pp
- Ocean View £4,629pp
- Balcony £5,149pp
- Suite Call Us
Tokyo To Tokyo
Luxury
Nautica 11 March 2027 10 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Nagoya - Kyoto - Kochi - Kagoshima - Nagasaki - Busan - Fukuoka - Hiroshima - Tokyo
- Gratuities
- Unlimited WiFi
- Gourmet Speciality Dining
- Soft Drinks, Bottled Water, Speciality Tea & Coffee
- In Suite & Stateroom Dining
Cruise Only from
- Interior £3,159pp
- Ocean View £3,369pp
- Balcony Call Us
- Suite £13,119pp
Includes extra savings of up to £691pp
12 Night Best Of Japan Cruise
Celebrity Millennium 14 March 2027 12 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Kobe - Osaka - Kochi - Busan - Nagasaki - Kagoshima - Mt Fuji (Shimizu) - Tokyo
- Includes Savings of at Least 30%
- Additional Savings of up to £400 per couple
- Ask about adding Drinks & WiFi
Call us now on 0800 197 8050
Okinawa & Taiwan
Diamond Princess 29 April 2026 9 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Taipei - Ishigaki Island - Okinawa - Tokyo
- Upgrade for only £50pp per day & get: All Inclusive Drinks, WiFi, Four Casual Dining Meals & Gratuities
Cruise Only from
- Interior £1,839pp
- Ocean View £2,769pp
- Balcony £3,599pp
- Suite Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £111pp
Asia from Tokyo
MSC Bellissima 29 April 2026 5 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Jeju - Kagoshima - Tokyo
- Elevate your Experience - Upgrade to Yacht Club - Ask for full details
- Great family prices - children up to 17 years
- Upgrade to All Inclusive from £28pppd
- Gratuities Included
Cruise Only from
- Interior £829pp
- Ocean View £899pp
- Balcony £1,139pp
- Suite £1,849pp
Includes extra savings of up to £77pp
Grand Japan with Okinawa & Taiwan
Diamond Princess 29 April 2026 19 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Taipei - Ishigaki Island - Okinawa - Tokyo - Toba - Osaka - Hiroshima - Busan - Nagasaki...
- Upgrade for only £50pp per day & get: All Inclusive Drinks, WiFi, Four Casual Dining Meals & Gratuities
Call us now on 0800 197 8050
Tokyo to Seward (Anchorage, Alaska)
Luxury
Silver Moon 30 April 2026 15 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Miyako - Aomori - Hakodate - Kodiak - Valdez - Seward
- Unlimited Beverages
- Gratuities
Cruise Only from
- Suite £2,699pp
Includes extra savings of up to £143pp
Southeast Asia & Japan
Diamond Princess 01 March 2027 15 nights
Itinerary: Singapore - Ho Chi Minh City - Chan May - Hong Kong - Taipei - Ishigaki Island - Okinawa - Kochi - Kobe - Tokyo
- Upgrade for only £50pp per day & get: All Inclusive Drinks, WiFi, Four Casual Dining Meals & Gratuities
Cruise Only from
- Interior £1,809pp
- Ocean View £2,319pp
- Balcony £4,709pp
- Suite £4,149pp
Includes extra savings of up to £146pp
Southeast Asia & Japan
Diamond Princess 01 March 2027 26 nights
Itinerary: Singapore - Ho Chi Minh City - Chan May - Hong Kong - Taipei - Ishigaki Island - Okinawa - Kochi - Kobe - Tokyo...
- Upgrade for only £50pp per day & get: All Inclusive Drinks, WiFi, Four Casual Dining Meals & Gratuities
Cruise Only from
- Interior £3,349pp
- Ocean View £3,889pp
- Balcony £6,689pp
- Suite £6,859pp
Includes extra savings of up to £212pp
Iconic Skylines, Starry Nights - Bangkok to Tokyo
Luxury
Seven Seas Explorer 02 March 2027 16 nights
Itinerary: Bangkok - Sihanoukville - Ho Chi Minh City - Nha Trang - Hong Kong - Taipei - Miyakojima - Osaka - Tokyo
- Includes Savings of up to 40%
- Unlimited Beverages
- Gratuities
- Unlimited Shore Excursions
Cruise Only from
- Suite £10,829pp
Includes extra savings of up to £678pp
12 Night Best Of Japan Cruise
Celebrity Millennium 02 March 2027 12 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Osaka - Kochi - Busan - Nagasaki - Kagoshima - Mt Fuji (Shimizu) - Tokyo
- Includes Savings of at Least 30%
- Additional Savings of up to £400 per couple
- Ask about adding Drinks & WiFi
Call us now on 0800 197 8050
Singapore to Tokyo
Luxury
Silver Moon 04 March 2027 16 nights
Itinerary: Singapore - Ho Chi Minh City - Hong Kong - Busan - Kanmon Straits - Hiroshima - Kochi - Tokyo
- Fantastic Savings of up to £5500 per couple
- Unlimited Beverages
- Ask About FREE up to 2 Category Suite Upgrade
- Gratuities
Cruise Only from
- Suite £7,979pp
Includes extra savings of up to £420pp
Japan Explorer Spring Flowers
Sapphire Princess 06 March 2027 11 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Toba - Kochi - Busan - Nagasaki - Kagoshima - Matsuyama - Miyazaki - Kobe - Tokyo
- Upgrade for only £50pp per day & get: All Inclusive Drinks, WiFi, Four Casual Dining Meals & Gratuities
Cruise Only from
- Interior £1,349pp
- Ocean View £1,309pp
- Balcony £1,699pp
- Suite £2,269pp
Includes extra savings of up to £70pp
