Cherry blossom magic in Osaka
Experience the magic of the annual sakura season "hanami" celebrations with a local insider
Haruhi,
Timea
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Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.
Experience Overview
Time:
4 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in Arabic, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
FamilyMart (1 Chome-3-12 Tanimachi, Osaka) - your host will be waiting in front of the convenienceCancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat 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.
What’s Included:
A traditional Japanese picnic (bento box, shared sushi platter, Japanese sweets, two drinks)
A private and personalized walking experience
4 hours with a host
What’s Excluded:
Food and drinks, other than the ones included above
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
What makes it special
Key Highlights:
- Celebrate cherry blossom season like a local, with expert guidance from your host.
- Visit Osaka’s most spectacular sights and see them painted pastel pink.
- Learn all about the cultural significance of the season, with plenty of local insight.
- Treat your tastebuds to festive sweets like sakura mochi rice cakes.
- Indulge in a hanami picnic under a cherry tree in one of the city’s beautiful parks.
- Snap stunning pics at iconic locations like Osaka Castle.
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