Located one hour from Tokyo, the famous Kawachi Fuji botanical gardens are renowned for their cherry blossom.
For many people in Japan, who have a reverential respect for nature, the cherry blossom – known as Sakura - epitomises the fleeting quality of beauty and purity that are ingrained into so many aspects of their culture and psyche. Each spring, cherry blossom viewing – known as Hanami – sees millions of Japanese celebrate the first buds of the pink blossom – a symbol of renewal, vitality and beauty. Cruises around the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ offer the chance to discover captivating Shinto shrines, stroll through meticulously-planned formal gardens, and visit some of the world's most captivating mountain scenery. Norwegian Cruise Line have a 10-day cruise visiting eight ports aboard the 2,376-passenger Norwegian Jewel, departing Yokohama (Tokyo) on 31 March 2024. Ports of call include: Kagoshima; Nagasaki; Kyoto (for Osaka); Nagoya; Shimizu (for Mount Fuji); as well as the beguiling port of Busan in South Korea.
for their cherry blossom. Also near Mount Fuji, the pastel pink florets of 650 cherry trees blend with the red Chureito Pagoda at the Arakurayama Sengen Park for prolific Hanami. In the vibrant city of Osaka, the green roof of the castle is surrounded by an ocean of pink blooms from over 3,000 sakura. A miasma of pink images is Instagram gold at Kyoto’s famous Philosopher’s Walk – a popular canal-side pathway lined by endless cheery trees between the Ginkakuji Temple and the Nanzenji Temple. There’s a Hays Exclusive 3-night pre-cruise, tailor- made tour that’s the perfect accompaniment to ‘NCL’s Asia: Kobe, Nagoya, Busan & Mt Fuji’ sailing. On the first day of the tour you travel to Yudanaka where Snow Monkeys keep warm in the hot springs in the Jigokudani Park. Other days are filled with optional tours such as: ‘Tokyo Highlights’ - where you visit the Meiji Shrine, one of the most famous Shinto temples in Japan; Kokyo Gaien gardens outside the Imperial Palace; and get an incredible panorama of the city from the Tokyo Skytree – the tallest freestanding broadcasting tower in the world. Additional tours
include ‘Traditional and Modern Arts’; as well as ‘Mount Fuji and Hakone Tour by high-speed Shinkansen train.’ _____
3 night 4* bed & breakfast in Tokyo with snow monkeys experience plus 10 night all-inclusive cruise on
Norwegian Jewel. Flying from regional airports on the 28 March 2024. Interior Stateroom from £4,599 per person. Scan the code or contact us for more information and to book.
Located one hour from Tokyo, the famous Kawachi Fuji botanical gardens are renowned
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