Thinking of spending Easter 2027 in Japan? Roady Travel’s 13-day Japan group trip runs from 25 April to 7 May 2027, flying from Larnaca with Emirates and taking in Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Hakone and Tokyo. Orthodox Easter Sunday falls on 2 May, right in the middle of the trip, so you can make the most of the Easter holidays and use fewer days of annual leave. Here’s what we got up to on our last Japan trip, and what’s waiting for you this spring.
Why spend Easter in Japan?
- Fewer days off work. The trip covers the Cyprus Easter holidays, including Good Friday and Easter Monday, so you need fewer days of annual leave.
- Spring weather. Late April and early May bring mild days and cool evenings, ideal for long walks through temples, gardens and city streets. Cherry blossom season has usually passed in Kyoto and Tokyo by then, but parks are green and azaleas and wisteria are in bloom.
- Golden Week, without the stress. The trip overlaps Japan’s Golden Week holidays, the busiest travel week of the year. Hotels, bullet train tickets and key entry tickets are all arranged for you, so you skip the queues and sold-out headaches.
Our route through Japan
Osaka: Japan’s kitchen
We start in Osaka, Japan’s third-largest city and its street-food capital. Expect a visit to Osaka Castle, an award-winning walking food tour with 13 different dishes and two local drinks, and evenings in neon-lit neighbourhoods like Shinsekai.
Hiroshima and Miyajima
Our first bullet train takes us to Hiroshima. We visit the Peace Memorial Museum, join a night walking tour of the Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome with a licensed guide, and take the ferry to Miyajima Island.
Kyoto: temples, bamboo and tea
Three days in Kyoto include an early-morning walk through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, the thousands of red torii gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha and a traditional tea ceremony. There’s also a flexible day to explore Kyoto your way.
Hakone: onsen and a night in a ryokan
Hakone is Japan’s hot-spring escape. We spend a night in a traditional ryokan with full access to the onsen (hot baths) and a multi-course kaiseki dinner and breakfast. With the Hakone Pass we ride the cable car and ropeway up to Owakudani’s steaming volcanic valley to try the famous black eggs.
Tokyo: neon, art and a 5-star finale
We end with several days in Tokyo, staying in a 5-star hotel. Highlights include Shinjuku and Shibuya, entry to the teamLab Planets digital art museum, and plenty of free time to shop, eat and explore. For the brave, there’s an optional go-kart ride through the city streets, in costume.
What’s included in the Japan trip
- Return Emirates flights from Larnaca (via Dubai), with 30 kg checked luggage each way
- Hotels in Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto and a 5-star hotel in Tokyo, with daily breakfast
- A night in a traditional ryokan with onsen access, kaiseki dinner and breakfast
- Bullet train (shinkansen) tickets for every route on the itinerary
- Airport and train station transfers
- Osaka food tour, Kyoto tea ceremony and Hiroshima night walking tour
- Entry to Osaka Castle, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, teamLab Planets, the Kyoto sites we visit together, and the Hakone Pass
- Return ferry to Miyajima Island
- Your Roady trip leader, Marcos, from Larnaca airport and back
Not included: travel insurance (required), meals not listed above and local public transport in the cities (around €50 per person for the whole trip). See the Japan trip page for the full details.
Quick answers
When is the Roady Japan trip?
25 April to 7 May 2027, departing from Larnaca.
When is Orthodox Easter 2027?
Sunday 2 May 2027, in the middle of the trip.
How much does it cost?
€4,350 per person, based on sharing a twin room.
Will we see cherry blossoms?
Probably not in Kyoto or Tokyo, where the blossom usually peaks in late March to early April. Late April is still one of the most pleasant times of year to visit.
Can I join on my own?
Yes. Many of our travellers come solo, and we’ll pair you with a roommate of the same gender and a similar age.
Do I need a visa?
Cyprus passport holders can usually visit Japan visa-free for short tourist stays, but always check the latest entry rules before you travel.
Join us in Japan this Easter
Places on our group trips are limited. See the full itinerary and book your spot on the Japan group trip, or message us on live chat or at hello@roadytravel.com with any questions.
