Japan cherry blossom trip from India: 8-day plan, visa & cost in ₹
An 8-day Japan sakura itinerary from India: when to go, the visa you file ahead, a rupee budget, and a Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka route.
Japan
Bullet trains, temples and cherry blossom between Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, on a visa you file in advance.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | Temporary visitor (tourist) visa, applied for in advance through a Japan Visa Application Centre run by VFS Global |
|---|---|
| Stay | Up to 90 days under the tourist visa; the consulate sets the length granted |
| Government fee | INR 500 for single or multiple entry (effective 1 April 2026), plus a VFS service charge of INR 800 |
| Processing | Minimum 3 working days after submission, an indicative figure; you can apply up to 89 days before travel |
| Official site | www.vfsglobal.com |
When to go
The best months are March, April, October, November. Flights from India: Roughly 8 to 9 h non-stop from Delhi to Tokyo; most other Indian cities connect via Southeast or East Asia. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY), roughly ₹0.60 per yen; check the day's rate. Clocks: IST + 3:30.
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