Thomas Cook India: Japan bookings surge 35%

With the famed Sakura/Cherry Blossom Season commencing in late January/February in Okinawa and proceeding across the archipelago towards Kyoto-Tokyo and culminating at Sapporo, demand from Indian travelers is transforming a traditional low travel season with unprecedented bookings.

Besides Japan, Korea and China are neighboring destinations also renowned for cherry blossom viewing, and have been introduced by Thomas Cook as ‘add on’ tours- thus giving Indian consumers multiple destination options in a single tour.

unique experiences to appeal to distinctive segments: dining at the psychedelic Robot Restaurant amidst off-beat performances, a visit to Suzuka Circuit to enjoy its motorsport-themed rides, Japan’s popular anime culture tours or a unique Ninja experience at its Ninja village resonating with millennials; bar hopping at Nonbei Yokocho, a little street bursting with character or Japanese whisky trails covering its premium brands like Yamazaki/Hibiki that instantly appeal to India’s corporate travelers; Kabuki- a Japanese classical dance-drama for culture seekers; an unforgettable cooking experience rustling up Okonomiyaki/Takoyaki at Dotonbori street market; shopping and “onsen” hot spa tours for women travelers or indulging in local Japanese cuisine with sushi-sashimi-sake as a family experience.

Iconic locations in Japan that are becoming increasingly popular amongst Indian’s and include the Nara Deer Park in the first capital of Japan, Nara, the sole surviving building of the atomic explosion, the A-Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, and the Floating Garden Observatory in Osaka City. The famed Osaka Castle, known for its contribution to the unification of Japan, encompasses a garden that is also a popular cherry blossom viewing spot.

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Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. has witnessed a significant surge of 35% in bookings for its Cherry Blossom tours to Japan, ahead of the highly awaited Sakura