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Sakura magic: A once-in-a-lifetime Hiroshima cherry blossom experience

A unique chance to experience the cherry blossom season's traditions like a local - the best sakura viewing spots, traditional eats, and a hanami

The easiest and most convenient way to travel to Miyajima is the direct ferry from Peace Memorial Park

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • A once-in-a-lifetime chance to see Hiroshima's cherry blossoms with a local
  • Serene walks in Shukkei-en Garden, away from crowds
  • Idyllic sakura viewing along the Kyobashi River's edge
  • Immersive history and nature at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
  • Authentic “depachika” visit to handpick a seasonal “obento” lunch box and sweets
  • Exclusive “hanami” picnic in the peaceful Hijiyama Park
  • Personal anecdotes and cultural insights shared by your local guide
  • A unique opportunity to deeply connect with Japan's springtime festivities

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

One traditional Bento box, a shared sushi platter, traditional Japanese sweets and 2 canned beers or soft drinks.
Private and personalized walking experience
4 hours with a local host

What’s not included

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

Meeting point

Shukkeien Garden - The host will be waiting at the park's main entrance.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience cherished Sakura season in Hiroshima through the eyes of a local. It's a time-honored highlight in Japan, revered by all, yet intimately savored by just a few visitors.

Right from the start, at the exquisite Shukkei-en Garden, your guide will lead you off the beaten path to discover tranquil spots perfect for that serene Sakura moment. The journey continues along the banks of the Kyobashi River, where the water mirrors the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms, creating a spectacle even locals can't resist.

Wandering through the poignant paths of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, you'll find history and rebirth intertwined beneath the Sakura trees, a reminder of the city's enduring spirit.

While you could certainly admire the cherry blossoms on your own, you'd miss out on the cultural richness that comes with local insight. This immersion starts in the lively food market of a Hiroshima “depachika”, a basement-level gastronomic paradise, where you and your guide will pick out an obento lunch box, a sensory delight that might include sweets laced with the subtle taste of sakura.

The experience peaks with a traditional hanami, the cherished Japanese custom of cherry blossom viewing, as you picnic in the tranquil Hijiyama Park. Surrounded by the season's blooms, local stories and insights will deepen your appreciation of this revered practice.

This isn't just a tour; it's a passage into Hiroshima's springtime soul, as vibrant and joyous as it is steeped in tradition. You'll walk away with more than pictures—you'll carry with you a profound connection to the cherry blossom season, the heart of Japanese culture.

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
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2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

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What travelers think of our Hiroshima experiences

Nicole Jun 2025

Yuko our guide was fantastic, great knowledge and we had a great day.

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Kate Jun 2025

Yuka was wonderful. We appreciated that she stayed back with our young daughter during the most intense part of the Peace Museum in Hiroshima. Yuka taught her to make an origami crane and asked her questions about school in the States. She was very thoughtful and so knowledgeable about the history of the city.

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Anousha Jun 2025

We had a tour with miss Aya and we are very grateful for miss Aya. She made our day and had lots of good information about Hiroshima and Miyajima. We had an amazing time!! Miss Aya, thank you so much and we hope to see you again in the future when we are coming back for Japan.

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Fernando Apr 2024

Excellent tour done by Tomo since he is a local, excellent English so it was easy to communicate and coordinate with him.

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Fernando Apr 2024

Excellent tour with Tomo, great knowledge of the city and great communication skills.

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Crystal Apr 2024

I had such a great tour. Went to beautiful Shukkeien Garden. Ate a lovely picnic and then enjoyed Hiroshima. Even tried delicious Okonomiyako. Truly one of the best days of my trip. Ken was a great guide. Couldn't recommend more.

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