Hanami – the celebration of cherry blossom viewing – is an important date on the Japanese calendar. And, each year, these pretty blooms last only around a week. Blink and you’ll miss their pink petals springing to life during April.

If you don’t want to miss next year’s 2020 cherry blossom season, you can now book your spot on the ‘New Circle Japan Cruise Tour at Cherry Blossom Time’ before May 31, 2019, to receive a complimentary cabin upgrade.

The 18-night ‘Blossoms of Japan’ itinerary is designed to immerse Australian travellers in the traditions and customs of Japan – with tea ceremonies, sushi-making classes and more included in the tour.

Departing on April 2, 2020, the tour starts in food-centric Osaka and travels (by train) through such destinations as Kyoto, Hiroshima, Hakone, Yokohama, Kanazawa and Tokyo.

Including return flights from Australia, cruise tour is available from $9,990 per person, twin-share, in an Inside Cabin, with a complimentary upgrade to an Obstructed Oceanview Cabin available for bookings made by May 31, 2019. Conditions apply.

For more information, or to book, call Cruise Express on 1300 766 537 or visit www.cruiseexpress.com.au