Journey on Exodus' Japan or South Korea trip on selected 2025 departures and save up to $985!

With pink and white confetti blanketing temples and shrines, sakura (cherry blossom) season is an important event in the Japanese calendar and a magical time to visit the country. With South Korea an increasingly popular destination with similarly spectacular displays, Exodus' trips are designed to capture the fleeting nature of cherry blossom in these two enchanting countries.

In Japan, the practice of hanami (flower viewing) is said to date back to the Nara period (710–794) and is deeply instilled in the culture to this day. Exodus organizes special cherry blossom departures, so you can see the blooms at their best in hotspots such as Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo, the Philosopher’s Path in Kyoto and Osaka Castle. In South Korea, this time of year is known as beot-kkot and is usually less crowded than in Japan, which makes it an appealing alternative. On Exodus' trips, you can visit spectacular viewing spots such as Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, Haeinsa Temple in Gayasan National Park and the breathtaking Seoraksan National Park in Gangwon-do province. 

Typically, cherry blossoms are in full bloom between mid-March to early April in Japan and South Korea, so now is the perfect time to book your spot on one of Exodus' special departures!