Cherry Blossom Experience
Cherry Blossom Experience
Cherry Blossom Experience
Cherry Blossom Experience
Cherry Blossom Experience
Cherry Blossom Experience
Cherry Blossom Experience
Cherry Blossom Experience
Cherry Blossom Experience
Cherry Blossom Experience
Cherry Blossom Experience

What you'll do

As March draws to a close and the famous cherry blossoms are newly blooming, Japan’s festive mood is infectious. With a local host leading you down sakura-lined paths, shop for savory snacks and pastel pink mochi – Japanese confections – at the Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival in Maizuru Park, or head to a konbini supermarket and grab snacks for your own makeshift picnic. Head to one of Fukuoka’s most popular cherry blossom viewing spots like Nishi Park, where hundreds of families gather for hanami picnics under 1,300 trees, or, for an extra-memorable experience, take a 30-minute train ride to Uminonakamichi Seaside Park for a stroll under cherry blossom tunnels, views of multi-colored spring flower gardens, and a fresh ocean breeze.

Where you’ll go

In the center of Fukuoka, you can easily explore several of the city’s top cherry blossom spots during the most festive time of the year. In Tenjin Central Park, walk the path along Yakuin Shinkawa River, craning your neck not for the impressive skyscrapers, but for the blooming sakura boughs. You could squeeze in some sightseeing a mile west at the famous Fukuoka castle ruins in Maizuru Park, where, at dusk, the castle walls and over 1,000 trees are magically illuminated, or visit Fukuoka’s most impressive cherry blossom location a mile north – Nishi Park. Here, shop for yatai food stall snacks and a cold drink from a convenience store for your very own celebratory hanami picnic with your host and thousands of excited locals. 

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 4 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking Tour

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, Hindi, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Visit Fukuoka’s favorite cherry blossom-viewing locations with a local host to guide you
  • Shop for your own personalized picnic to be enjoyed under the boughs of a blooming cherry blossom tree
  • Take part in a Japanese tradition at one of the most festive times of the year
  • Stay in the city center, or head further out to some truly spectacular viewing locations
  • Experience the Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival, where you can shop for snacks and trinkets

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 4 hours with a host
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • A traditional Japanese picnic (bento box, shared sushi platter, Japanese sweets, two drinks)
  • Local knowledge, insights and advice
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks, other than the ones included above
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund
  • COVID-19 Flexible Policy: you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

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