Japan in Bloom & Beyond

26 Days ยท Aprilโ€“May 2026

Japan in Bloom & Beyond ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒด

26 Days, Aprilโ€“May 2026

Tel Aviv โ†’ Tokyo ยท Hakone ยท Kyoto ยท Osaka ยท Hiroshima ยท Okinawa โ†’ Koh Lanta โ†’ Tel Aviv

The Route

Japan

Tokyo (4n) Hakone (1n) Kyoto (4n) Osaka (3n) Okinawa (3n)
JR Pass 14 days โ€” covers it all ๐Ÿš„

Thailand

Krabi (arrival) Koh Lanta (10n) Koh Rok trip Bangkok out
Island base, work mornings, beach afternoons ๐ŸŒด
TOKYO Apr 2026

Days 1โ€“2: Tokyo Arrival & East Side

"neon, ancient, electric"

Sensล-ji at sunrise

Sensล-ji at sunrise

Ueno Park cherry blossoms

Ueno Park cherry blossoms

Golden Gai ๐Ÿบ

Golden Gai ๐Ÿบ

Akihabara at night

Akihabara arcades

โœˆ๏ธ
Flight

TLV โ†’ Tokyo (Etihad via Abu Dhabi or Ethiopian)

๐Ÿจ
Hotel Groove Shinjuku
โ›ฉ๏ธ
Sensล-ji Temple

8:30AM

๐ŸŒธ
Ueno Park cherry blossoms
๐Ÿ•น๏ธ
Akihabara arcades + Gachapon Hall

Arcades, claw machines, and gachapon halls

๐Ÿบ
Golden Gai tiny bars at night
TOKYO Apr 2026

Days 3โ€“4: Kawaii, Sakura & teamLab

"sensory overload, kawaii paradise, romance under sakura"

teamLab Borderless

teamLab Borderless

Tsukiji morning feast

Tsukiji morning feast

Sakura picnic ๐ŸŒธ

Sakura picnic ๐ŸŒธ

Shibuya Crossing

Shibuya scramble

โ›ฉ๏ธ
Meiji Shrine
๐ŸŽ€
Harajuku: Takeshita Street, Kiddy Land

Four floors of character goods

๐ŸŒ†
Shibuya Crossing + Shibuya Sky at sunset
๐ŸŽจ
teamLab Borderless evening

Book weeks ahead, wear white

๐ŸŸ
Tsukiji Outer Market breakfast
๐ŸŒธ
Shinjuku Gyoen cherry blossom picnic

Closed Mondays

๐Ÿ“Œ

"Kiddy Land + Gachapon = suitcase weight problem ๐Ÿงธ"

HAKONE Apr 2026

Day 5: Hakone โ€” Mountain Onsen Escape

"The splurge night โœจ"

Open-Air Museum

Open-Air Museum

Mountain onsen view

Mountain onsen view

Odakyu Romancecar

Romancecar ride

Hakone Ropeway

Hakone Ropeway

๐Ÿš‚
Romancecar train from Shinjuku
๐ŸŽจ
Hakone Open-Air Museum

Picasso pavilion, stained glass tower, hot spring foot bath

โ™จ๏ธ
Ryokan Hakone Ginyu

Private outdoor onsen, kaiseki dinner + breakfast

KYOTO Apr 2026

Days 6โ€“7: Temples & Torii Gates

"spiritual, timeless, golden hour"

Thousand torii gates

Thousand torii gates

Kiyomizu-dera

Kiyomizu-dera

Gion evening

Gion evening

Maruyama Park cherry blossoms

Maruyama Park

๐Ÿš…
Shinkansen to Kyoto

(JR Pass)

๐Ÿจ
Cross Hotel Kyoto

4.7 stars, central

โ›ฉ๏ธ
Fushimi Inari Taisha at 7AM

Thousand torii gates, nearly alone

๐Ÿ›๏ธ
Kiyomizu-dera
๐ŸŒธ
Maruyama Park weeping cherry illuminated at night
๐Ÿ‘˜
Evening walk through Gion

Spot a maiko

KYOTO Apr 2026

Days 8โ€“9: Bamboo, Gold & Tea Ceremony

"zen, foodie, romantic tradition"

Bamboo Forest ๐ŸŽ‹

Bamboo Forest ๐ŸŽ‹

Golden Pavilion

Golden Pavilion

Nishiki Market

Nishiki Market

Iwatayama Monkey Park

Monkey Park views

๐ŸŽ‹
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest 8AM

Surreal and quiet in the morning

๐Ÿ’
Iwatayama Monkey Park

Panoramic views

๐Ÿฏ
Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion
๐ŸŒธ
Philosopher's Path sakura canal walk
๐Ÿข
Nishiki Market food crawl

400m of food stalls and grazing

๐Ÿต
Gion MAIKOYA โ€” kimono + tea ceremony + geisha show

Book ahead

NARA Apr 2026

Day 10: Nara Day Trip

"35 min train from Kyoto ๐Ÿšƒ"

They bow! ๐ŸฆŒ

They bow! ๐ŸฆŒ

Great Buddha

Great Buddha

Kasuga Taisha

Kasuga Taisha

Naramachi street

Naramachi lanes

๐Ÿšƒ
Train from Kyoto

About 35 minutes from Kyoto

๐ŸฆŒ
Nara Deer Park

They bow before eating

๐Ÿ›๏ธ
Tลdai-ji Temple

15m bronze Buddha, world's largest wooden building

OSAKA Apr 2026

Days 11โ€“12: Osaka โ€” Japan's Kitchen

"loud, delicious, neon, street food paradise"

Dotonbori nights

Dotonbori nights

Osaka Castle ๐Ÿฏ

Osaka Castle ๐Ÿฏ

Street food paradise

Street food paradise

Shinsekai Osaka

Shinsekai lights

๐Ÿจ
Hotel Royal Classic Osaka

Above Namba station

๐Ÿ™
Dotonbori at night

Takoyaki, okonomiyaki, gyoza, kushikatsu

๐Ÿ“ธ
The Glico running man sign
๐Ÿฏ
Osaka Castle

Tower entry, around 3,000 cherry trees

๐ŸŽฎ
Shinsekai retro district

Tsutenkaku Tower, kushikatsu joints, old-school arcades

HIROSHIMA Apr 2026

Day 13: Hiroshima & Miyajima Island

"powerful, beautiful, unforgettable"

Peace Memorial

Peace Memorial

Floating torii

Floating torii

Miyajima deer

Miyajima deer

Itsukushima Shrine

Itsukushima Shrine

๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

One of the most important museums in the world, allow 2 hours

โ›ด๏ธ
JR ferry to Miyajima Island
โ›ฉ๏ธ
Itsukushima floating torii gate
๐Ÿฆช
Grilled oysters + momiji manju
๐ŸฆŒ
Friendly deer on the island
OKINAWA Apr 2026

Days 14โ€“16: Okinawa โ€” Tropical Japan ๐Ÿ–๏ธ

"Japan has Caribbean-level beaches. Seriously."

Turquoise paradise

Turquoise paradise

Whale sharks ๐Ÿ‹

Whale sharks ๐Ÿ‹

Kerama crystal water

Kerama crystal water

Kokusai Dori

Kokusai-dori

โœˆ๏ธ
Fly Osaka โ†’ Naha

Peach or Jetstar

๐ŸŽต
Kokusai-dลri street

Souvenirs, Okinawan food, live music

๐Ÿ–๏ธ
American Village, Chatan

Beachside boardwalk, sunsets

๐Ÿฆ
Blue Seal ice cream
๐Ÿ‹
Churaumi Aquarium

Whale sharks, manta rays

๐Ÿ๏ธ
Kerama Islands / Zamami

Crystal turquoise water, world-class snorkeling

KOH LANTA ยท KRABI ยท THAILAND

Chapter Two: The Slow Down ๐ŸŒด

"Koh Lanta โ€” 10 Days of Beach, Work & Thai Food"

โœˆ๏ธ

Naha โ†’ Bangkok โ†’ Krabi

KOH LANTA May 2026

Koh Lanta โ€” Island Base Camp

"Work with your feet in the sand ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿฅฅ"

Long Beach

Long Beach

KoHub office

KoHub office

Klong Khong Beach

Klong Khong

Koh Lanta sunset

Island sunset

๐Ÿ 
Beach cabin on Long Beach or Ba Kan Tiang
๐Ÿ’ป
KoHub coworking

4.8 stars, fast wifi, AC, restaurant

Days 17โ€“19: Arrive & Settle Into Island Life

"exhale, settle in, island rhythm"

First pad thai ๐Ÿœ

First pad thai ๐Ÿœ

Island exploration

Island exploration

Night market

Night market

Koh Lanta sunset

Settle-in sunset

๐Ÿ–๏ธ
Arrive Koh Lanta, beach cabin

First pad thai and a sunset Chang beer

๐Ÿ’ป
Morning work at KoHub
๐Ÿ–๏ธ
Afternoon Long Beach

Crystal water, fine sand, epic sunsets

๐ŸŒ™
Evening night market
๐Ÿ›ต
Rent a scooter

Old town on stilts, mangroves, hidden coves

๐Ÿ’†
Thai massage at Faikham Lanta

4.9 stars, one-hour reset

Days 20โ€“22: Work, Beach, Repeat

"productive mornings, lazy afternoons, cheap and delicious everything"

Green curry heaven

Green curry heaven

Mango sticky rice ๐Ÿฅญ

Mango sticky rice ๐Ÿฅญ

Thai massage reset

Thai massage reset

Koh Lanta boardwalk sunset

Boardwalk sunset

๐Ÿ’ป
Mornings: focused work at KoHub

Reliable wifi, AC, good coffee

๐Ÿ–๏ธ
Afternoons: Long Beach, Ba Kan Tiang Beach (Pimalai area), pool time
๐Ÿ›
Thai food rotation

Green curry, massaman, som tam, fresh seafood BBQ

๐Ÿฅญ
Mango sticky rice
๐Ÿน
Sunset cocktails on the boardwalk
๐Ÿ“Œ

"Best office commute: 5 min scooter to the beach"

Days 23โ€“24: Island Hopping & Diving

"adventure day โ†’ recovery day"

Koh Rok paradise

Koh Rok paradise

Crystal clear ๐Ÿคฟ

Crystal clear ๐Ÿคฟ

Koh Rok beach

Koh Rok beach

Thailand scuba diving

Dive day

๐Ÿšค
Day 23: Koh Rok full-day boat trip

Lanta Diver, includes lunch โ€” pristine national park, Thailand's best snorkeling

๐Ÿคฟ
Day 24: Optional scuba Koh Haa

Two dives

๐Ÿฅฅ
Or: chill beach day with books + coconut

Days 25โ€“26: Last Days & Departure

"until next time"

Old Town on stilts

Old Town on stilts

Last sunset ๐ŸŒ…

Last sunset ๐ŸŒ…

Krabi airport

Krabi departure

Bangkok skyline

Bangkok skyline

๐Ÿ’†
Final work morning, long massage
๐ŸŒ…
Last sunset from Long Beach
โœˆ๏ธ
Fly Krabi โ†’ Bangkok โ†’ Tel Aviv

El Al direct or Ethiopian

The Full Budget Breakdown

"26 days ยท 2 countries ยท ~$6,000/person all-in"

Japan โ€” 16 days

Accommodation $1,605
Transport $735
Activities $225
Food $880
Japan Total $3,445

Thailand โ€” 10 days

Accommodation $275
Transport $85
Activities $257
Food $250
Thailand Total $867

All Flights

$1,730

Grand Total: $6,042/person

Couple total: ~$12,084

"Biggest savings lever: flights. Book 2+ months ahead."

The Cheat Sheet

Japan

๐Ÿš„ 14-day JR Pass โ€” covers shinkansen, JR trains, Miyajima ferry
๐Ÿ“… Book ahead: teamLab Borderless, Hakone Ginyu, Gion MAIKOYA, Kerama ferry
๐Ÿ’ณ Suica IC card at airport (or digital on iPhone)
โœˆ๏ธ Open-jaw: fly into Tokyo, internal to Okinawa, onward to Thailand
๐Ÿ“ฑ Google Maps offline โ€” coverage is excellent
๐Ÿ›‚ No visa needed: 90 days visa-free for Israeli passport

Thailand

๐Ÿ  Book a cabin with kitchen on Long Beach or Ba Kan Tiang
๐Ÿ’ป KoHub coworking โ€” daily and weekly passes available
๐Ÿ›ต Rent a scooter, international driving permit helpful
๐Ÿ’ต Cash is king on the island, ATMs available
๐Ÿ›‚ No visa needed: 30 days visa-free for Israeli passport
๐Ÿš• Grab app for taxis in Bangkok

From Sakura to Sand ๐ŸŒธโ†’๐ŸŒด

ใพใŸไผšใ„ใพใ—ใ‚‡ใ† / เนเธฅเน‰เธงเธžเธšเธเธฑเธ™

"26 days ยท 2 countries ยท 8 cities ยท 1 cabin ยท endless memories"

TokyoApr 2026
HakoneApr 2026
KyotoApr 2026
NaraApr 2026
OsakaApr 2026
HiroshimaApr 2026
OkinawaApr 2026
Koh LantaMay 2026