Easter in Japan – A cultural journey during the Sakura season

April 20, 2025

Early Bird Price

2.490€

Late Booker Price

From March 10th 2.690€

Number of Days / Nights

10 / 9

Trip Style

City Life - Nature - Gastronomy - Local Traditions - Cultural Events

🌸 Why This Trip Is Like No Other…

Get ready for a 10-day journey experiencing this singular and fascinating culture at the fullest, through carefully selected local activities, gastronomic experiences and cultural events.

Here’s a glimpse of what awaits you:

If Japan has always been on your bucket list, Easter is the perfect time to visit—and there’s no better way to experience it than with us. Here’s why:

Trip Highlights

  • Takayama Spring Festival:
    Immerse yourself in one of Japan’s most revered cultural events, set in the heart of the Japanese Alps. Admire the intricately designed festival floats by day, and experience the magic of lantern-lit streets at night. This blend of tradition and tranquility is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
  • Sake Tasting:
    Dive into Japan’s rich brewing heritage with a tour of a local sake brewery. Learn the art of sake-making and indulge in premium samples crafted with centuries-old techniques.
  • Day Trip to Mount Fuji:
    Stand in awe before Japan’s most iconic natural landmark, Mount Fuji. After soaking in the beauty of this majestic peak, unwind in a rejuvenating onsen experience, surrounded by stunning scenery.
  • Gastro Experience – Japanese Edition:
    Savor the authentic flavors of Japan in a hands-on culinary workshop. Learn the secrets of Japanese cuisine and take home new skills to recreate these dishes in your own kitchen.

Why Andiámonos?

  • Carefully Curated Itinerary: Each detail has been thoughtfully planned to give you an authentic and unforgettable experience.
  • A Trip Coordinator with experience in the Country: Travel with the confidence of having a trip coordinator who knows Japan. With experience in the country, the Trip Coordinator will handle every detail, provide insider tips, and ensure a smooth, stress-free journey.
  • Travel in Great Company: Share meaningful moments with a group of like-minded adventurers who share your passion for authentic exploration and gastronomy.

This Easter, swap chocolate eggs for cherry blossoms, and ordinary weekends for extraordinary adventures. 🌸 Japan awaits—join us with Andiámonos!

What's included

special 2 nights accommodation in a modern apartment in the vibrant district of Shinjuku, Tokyo – Shared double rooms

special 2 nights accommodation in a 4 stars hotel in Japanese Alps with 7 onsens (hotsprings) included – Shared double rooms

special 3 nights accommodation in a 3 stars hotel in Kyoto – Shared double rooms

special  2 nights accommodation in a 4 stars hotel in Tokyo – Shared double rooms

special 2 breakfast and 2 dinners in the Alps hotel

special GastroSecret, full immersion in the tasty and diverse Japanese gastronomy… A secret experience which will surprise all your senses!

special Day trip to the Mt. Fuji and indulge in an authentic onsen experience, while exploring Oshino Hakkai village (more info at the bottom in the highlights of the trip)

special Experience the Takayama Spring Festival (more info at the bottom in the “highlights” section)

special Private guide in Takayama

special Sake tasting in Takayama, renowned for its sake brewing tradition. The city’s cold alpine climate and pristine water sourced from the Hida Mountains create ideal conditions for producing high-quality sake.

special Day trip to the vibrant and gastronomic Osaka

special Bus from Tokyo to the Alps

special Bus from the Alps to Kyoto

special Shinkansen (bullet train) from Kyoto to Tokyo

special Trip Coordinator with experience in the Country

special High personalization of the group, through a interview process made to each participant

special Specific tips and a detailed travel checklist are provided to ensure travelers are well-prepared upon arrival in the destination country.

special Lots of laughters with a group of new like-minded friends from everywhere!

What's not included

excluded Roundtrip flight to/from destination

excluded Food and drinks, where not specified

excluded Money Pot

excluded Transports (metro and bus) inside the cities / villages

excluded Personal expenses on souvenirs, extra activities and everything not mentioned in the “what’s included” section

 

Important Information

Arrival Airport: Tokyo Haneda / Tokyo Narita
Departure Airport: Tokyo Haneda / Tokyo Narita
Suggested latest arrival time at the airport: 5pm
Suggested earliest departure time from the airport: 12pm
Others:

 

Entry Requirements for Japan

Before you embark on your journey, please ensure that you have fulfilled any possible entry requirements set by the Japanese authorities according to your nationality. These include a valid passport and a visa (if applicable). For the latest information, we recommend checking the official government website or contacting the Japanese consulate in your Country.

Here are a few helpful links:

Vaccines

Currently, no vaccines are required to gain entry to Japan.

Nevertheless, please be sure you check all the info and requirements according to your nationality and departure country.

Accommodation

Tokyo – April 11/13 

This house is located in the vibrant district of Shinjuku.

This air-conditioned chalet consists of 5 separate bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms. It also features a flat-screen TV.

Nearby points of interest include Inari Kio Shrine, Saikoan Shrine, and Okubo Baptist Church.

 

Japanese Alps – April 13-15

Located in the village of Okuhida Onsen, nestled in the Japanese Alps, this 4 stars hotel features 7 public hot spring baths and a lounge with a fireplace. The double rooms offer beautiful mountain views and a private bathroom.

Designed in the style of a Northern European mountain lodge, the hotel features an open lobby with free WiFi and an outdoor pool with mountain views. It also offers massage services and a sauna.

The Suzuya Japanese restaurant serves multi-course meals featuring Hida beef. Guests can enjoy drinks in the Bise lounge, which is equipped with a fireplace.

 

Kyoto – April 15/18

Conveniently located in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, just a 14-minute walk from Nijō Castle. This 3-star hotel offers concierge service and free WiFi.

The double rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a refrigerator, a kettle, a bidet, complimentary toiletries, and a desk. All rooms at the hotel feature a seating area.

 

Tokyo – April 18/20

Located next to JR Shinagawa Station, which connects to Haneda Airport in just 25 minutes by train. This 4 stars hotel features 7 dining and drinking venues. This 39-floors hotel offers stunning views of Tokyo and free WiFi throughout the property.

The double rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a private bathroom with a bathtub and shower. Complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer are provided. Each room also includes a locker.

The hotel is just 5 train stops from Shibuya and 16 minutes by train from Shinjuku. Tokyo Station is an 11-minute train ride away.

The hotel is like a city within a city, featuring a cinema, bowling alley, and tennis courts. It also offers a 24-hour front desk, massage services, and currency exchange. The property includes vending machines for drinks and an ATM.

Dining & Bar, located on the 39th floor, provides one of the best views of Tokyo.

What's special?

 

Nothing like exploring a hidden-gem during a cultural event…

The Takayama Spring Festival (Sanno Matsuri) is one of Japan’s most celebrated and picturesque festivals, held every April in the charming mountain town of Takayama in the Japanese Alps. Here’s what makes it a must-experience event and why participating is so special:

1. The Elegance of Yatai Floats

The festival is renowned for its magnificent yatai—ornate wooden floats that are masterfully crafted and intricately decorated with gold leaf, lacquer, and carvings. Each float represents the incredible skill and artistry passed down through generations. Watching these floats parade through the streets is like stepping into a living museum of Japanese craftsmanship.

2. Nighttime Lantern Magic

When evening falls, the festival transforms into a mesmerizing scene during the Yomatsuri (Night Festival). The floats are illuminated with hundreds of glowing lanterns, creating a magical atmosphere as they glide through the streets. The combination of soft lights, traditional music, and the crisp alpine air is pure enchantment.

3. Cultural Immersion

The Takayama Spring Festival offers an authentic glimpse into Japanese culture and history. Local performers in traditional attire bring the festival to life with dances, rituals, and music. You’ll feel like a part of the celebration, surrounded by locals who warmly share their traditions.

4. Breathtaking Scenery

Takayama’s old-town charm is amplified by the arrival of spring. The streets, lined with Edo-period wooden buildings, are adorned with cherry blossoms in full bloom, making the perfect backdrop for the festival’s festivities.

Why Join the Festival with Andiámonos?

We’ve carefully planned this trip to ensure you don’t just witness the festival—you experience it like a local. From securing prime spots to see the parade and lantern displays to a guided tour that unveils the rich stories behind the floats and rituals, you’ll leave with memories that are as unique as the festival itself.

This isn’t just a festival—it’s a journey into Japan’s soul. Participating in the Takayama Spring Festival is your ticket to a rare and magical celebration you’ll carry in your heart forever. 🌸

 

Spectacular view of Fujisan and some deserved relax in the Oshino Hakkai hotsprings

Embark on a breathtaking journey from Tokyo to Mount Fuji, Japan’s iconic peak. Stop at the 5th Station for stunning countryside views, a must-visit for photographers worldwide.

We will continue to Oshino Hakkai, a tranquil site featuring 8 crystal-clear ponds sourced from Mount Fuji’s snowmelt. Then, it’s time to unwind in a traditional onsen with stunning views of Mount Fuji.

This unique blend of nature, culture, and relaxation makes this tour unforgettable for every traveler seeking Japan’s beauty and traditions.

⭐Life is Now⭐

Don't waste more time and book you virtual coffee!

By implementing “interviews” as a part of the travel process, Andiámonos wants to offer a more personalized and successful experience for both travelers and coordinators.

In fact, this brief video call can provide:

  • Trust and Safety: as it can help verify the identity of the travelers, ensuring they are who they claim to be. It can enhance trust and safety for all users, as you get to see and interact with potential travelers directly.
  • Personal Connection: it allows Andiámonos to establish a more personal connection with travelers and understand values and expectations. This can help ensure that the person is a good fit for the rest of the group and for the trip style.

You can’t travel in this occasion? We invite you to book the call anyway!

If you are not sure you want/can travel for this particular trip, it doesn’t metter, just book the call! Meeting the Andiámonos team will allow you to fully understand our travel philosophy and solve any doubt you may have. 

You will feel as you are having a nice and inspirational conversation with a new traveler & friend!

You may have observed there is no detailed itinerary in our trip pages. Well, actually it is not a mistake! At Andiámonos we don’t just copy-paste itineraries, as our aim is to offer atypical trips for our authentic travelers to live something unconventional and deeply connected with the local side of the world.

In the video call you will be given details on the itinerary and the full program will be sent to the confirmed travelers.

Don’t forget we are here to Slow Travel the world! Our mantra? Authenticity, flexibility and real connections!

FAQ's

1. Video call

If you are interested in any experience, you can easily book the brief meeting with Andiámonos, through the calendar you can find at the bottom of the trip page. In the call, you will have the chance to meet the Trip Coordinator and talk about your trip expectations, doubts, why you love traveling, hobbies and whatever! It will be a nice conversation from traveler to traveler!

2. Payment process

In case that’s the trip you are looking for, you are ready to book your spot paying just the 20% of the total amount. The rest of the amount will be paid 30 days before the departure. If you book your spot less than 30 days before the departure date, you will not pay the 20% deposit, but the entire amount.

3. We are ready to go!

As soon as the travelers crew is completed, a Whatsapp group will be created by your Trip Coordinator; this way you can get in touch with your future travel buddies and share useful information about your trip. The week before the departure, your trip coordinator will schedule a  video call with all the trip participants, to talk about the last details and solve any doubt out.

We are ready to go!

As travelers are coming from different Countries, flights to and from the destination are not included.

Life is better with flexibility! In fact, in this way you are free to decide the departure airport and the airline company, as well as if you want to stay more days in the destination, outside of the trip dates.

Before to book any flight, please be sure you have been informed by Andiámonos that the trip is officially confirmed.

To avoid huge age differences and personalize the experiences even more, Andiámonos trips are thought for people from 28 to 42 years old.  Anyway, if you are slightly younger or older and you think you are aligned with the trip mood, just apply through the calendly form. We will have then the possibility to see, through the video interview, if the experience is suitable for you.

Furthermore, in case we reach the minimum travelers number for your age group, we are happy to offer the experiences for people belonging to different age ranges. 

Last but not least, we offer you the option to personalize a trip for you and your group of friends/colleagues. Whether you have a specific destination in mind or you’re open to suggestions, our dedicated team is here to turn your travel dreams into reality.

For customized trips, you can contact us sending an email to monica@andiamonos.com

Workations are especially designed for remote working as we will work during the day and enjoy local experiences during the free time and weekends. No stress though! In case you are not a Remote Worker or you are, but you just want to enjoy some days off, you can have a look at the Group Trips, where we don’t work,  just play!

As you can imagine, this will depend on the destination (different prices in Italy than in Norway) and on your travel style (how many times you decide to eat and drink outside, if you want to have extra activities etc.).

Also, it depends on wheter you attend a Workation or a Group Trip, as the concept is totally different. In fact, during a Workation we use to cook in our shared kitchen and eat outside a couple of time, but again, we want everyone to feel free to choose the routine according to the personal habits. In the case of Group Trips is more usual to eat outside as we will be visiting the whole day, although you can also arrange some packed lunch to save money.

For us, flexibility is key and we want anyone to be able to attend a trip, without too many limitations for the traveler’s specific budget!

The Money Pot is a group deposit in local currency, managed and collected by your Trip Coordinator.

The amount of the Money Pot is around 120€ for the whole trip duration, but may change according to the destination.

Money pot includes:

  • Petrol and road tolls
  • Tourist taxes
  • Coordinator’s money pot share
  • Any extra activity that all members of the group agree on doing. Of course, if someone doesn’t want to participate in a certain activity, we will return that specific amount to the person who doesn’t participate in the activity. 
 

In case of any spare money, the remaining amount will be split equally and returned at the end of the trip.

Unexpected events can happen, that’s why we want you to feel comfortable in the moment you decide to book a trip with us.

In fact, if you cancel 15 or more days from the trip departure, we will return the 80% of the total price previously paid – excluded the bank transfer’s commission- and you will have the possibility to transfer the entire 20% deposit and use it to join future Andiámonos experiences, within 6 months from the cancellation date.

In case you cancel your spot 14 or less days before the trip departure, we will return the 80% of the total price – excluded the bank transfer’s commission- but unfortunately we will not be able to return the 20% deposit.

Bank transfer fees associated with refunds will be deducted from the refund amount. Customers are responsible for any additional charges from their financial institutions.

Please be advised that the responsibility for booking and managing flight arrangements lies solely with the traveler. Any costs associated with flight bookings, changes, or cancellations are the individual responsibility of each traveler. Andiámons does not undertake responsibility for refunding or reimbursing any expenses related to flights.

What if Andiámonos has to cancel the trip as the minimum number of participants is not reached?

In that unlikely situation, you are free to choose between 2 possibilities:

  1. Ask for a refund for the entire amount you paid.
  2. Transfer the credit to another Andiámonos trip.

This decision is completely up to you!

In case you have any doubt, you can reach out to us sending an email to monica@andiamonos.com

Of course! 

You have the possibility to join an existing trip (in case there are enough spots available), or if you prefer, you can have a fully customized experience for your group. Feel free to send us an email to monica@andiamonos.com explaining your needs and we will be happy to find the best option for your amazing group!