Japan Culture & Sakura 2027

Tokyo, Kanazawa, the Kaga onsen towns, and Kyoto — fully guided, with every hotel, coach, and most meals handled for us.

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Days

Nights in Japan

Hands-on cultural workshops

Overview

Eleven days across Japan at peak sakura, run end-to-end by a private English-speaking guide and coach — we just show up.

We land in Tokyo at the height of cherry blossom season and work our way west: three nights in the capital, the bullet train to Kanazawa, three nights in a traditional Japanese-style onsen ryokan in Yamashiro Onsen, and three nights in Kyoto with a farewell day in Osaka.

This trip is built around doing, not just seeing: a sushi-making class at Tsukiji, a sumo show with chanko hot-pot dinner, kintsugi and gold-leaf workshops in Kanazawa, a pottery class in the onsen town, a green tea ceremony in Kyoto, and indigo dyeing near the Arashiyama bamboo grove.

All Japan Tours runs the whole trip — private guide, private coach, every hotel, admissions, and most meals — so our travelers and staff can focus on Japan itself.

Where we go

5 stops on the route.

Kanto · Stop 1

Tokyo

Ishikawa · Stop 2

Kanazawa

Kaga Onsen · Stop 3

Yamashiro Onsen

Kansai · Stop 4

Kyoto

Kansai · Stop 5

Osaka

What’s included

✓ 9 nights hotel accommodation (twin/double/triple occupancy)
✓ English-speaking private guide throughout
✓ Private coach transportation
✓ Meals and admission fees listed in the itinerary
✓ Bullet train Tokyo → Kanazawa (ordinary class)
✓ Baggage courier Tokyo → Yamashiro Onsen (one bag per person)
✓ Arrival airport transfer

Not included

— International airfare
— Lunches marked “on your own” (Ueno Flea Market, Omicho Market)
— Single room supplement

Your trip leader

Scott Fineman.

Scott founded Frontier in 1997 and has personally led nearly every Australia trip since. He’ll be on this one too.

Travelers who’ve come back year after year describe him as something between a guide, a friend, and family. New travelers usually understand within a day.

Meet the full team

From a past traveler’s family

“My son’s travels have been all over the world — Europe, Australia, Russia, Alaska, Hawaii, and many cruises to all the major seaports. The staff-to-traveler ratio is excellent and what you would expect from the finest travel companies. Scott Fineman is a world-class travel guide.”

— Matt F. · Boynton Beach, FL

Common questions

Before you apply.

Who is this trip for?

High-functioning adults (18+) on the Autism Spectrum or with related learning differences. Travelers should be ambulatory, able to self-feed and self-toilet, and comfortable in a structured group setting. We're happy to talk through fit before you apply.

What's the medical support like?

Every trip travels with a trained medical lead who manages medications (including controlled substances), tracks dietary needs, and is the point of contact for any medical event. We coordinate with hometown providers before departure.

How do roommate matches work?

All accommodations are private rooms; no traveler is asked to share. Travelers who request a roommate (siblings, partners, friends) are matched on application.

Does this match what's in the Frontier app?

Yes — every detail on this page (itinerary, hotels, flights, photos) is pulled from the same place that powers your Frontier app. When staff update a flight or change a hotel, you see it in both immediately.

What if I've never traveled with Frontier before?

About a third of every trip's roster is first-timers. Many international travelers do a short domestic trip first to get a feel for the group. Scott will recommend a starting point if you're not sure.

Ready when you are

Ready when you are.

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