Tokyo in pink: discover the magic of the cherry blossom season
Experience the cherry blossom season's traditions like a local - the best sakura viewing spots, traditional eats, and a serene hanami picnic
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Experience Overview
Time:
4 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in Arabic, Cantonese, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
Ueno Station Park Exit Square 5 Uenokoen - your host will be waiting at the exitCancellation:
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.
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What makes it special
Key Highlights:
- Discover Ueno's hidden Sakura sanctuaries away from tourist crowds
- Find tranquility among blossoms in historic Yanaka Cemetery
- Experience Asakusa where cherry trees frame ancient temples
- Select perfect seasonal obento with your host in a local depachika
- Enjoy a peaceful cherry blossom picnic at Sumida Park, a local secret
- Hear stories that deepen your appreciation for sakura traditions
- Experience Tokyo's spring culture like a day with a close friend
- Take home a heartfelt understanding of Tokyo's celebration of spring
What travelers think of this experience
Both of our guides were phenomenal! Very personable
Show moreFantastic Sakura. Guide picked great places. Loved our 2 picnics, especially going shopping for lunch. Thanks for bringing me to the door of the tower. Thanks for slowing down on the tour itself since i didn’t feel well. Great guide very knowledgeable about Sakura, Japan, Tokyo and interesting dialogue with me. I had a fantastic time. Thanks a lot.
Show moreGood info and experience.
Show moreKay checked in with us the night before so we were all set and confident of our meeting spot and details the night before our tour. He was so friendly, knowledgeable, attentive, and efficient as a tour guide. The cherry blossoms were magnificent. It was an unforgettable and truly lovely experience.
Show moreWe had a large group so they blessed us with 2 guides. Super nice
Show moreWe got some absolute stunning photos on this trip. My wife and I had an incredible time. Kay was very nice, informative, and knew where the best places to go for photos. Thanks for such a fun time!
Show moreBoth of our guides were phenomenal! Very personable
Fantastic Sakura. Guide picked great places. Loved our 2 picnics, especially going shopping for lunch. Thanks for bringing me to the door of the tower. Thanks for slowing down on the tour itself since i didn’t feel well. Great guide very knowledgeable about Sakura, Japan, Tokyo and interesting dialogue with me. I had a fantastic time. Thanks a lot.
Good info and experience.
Kay checked in with us the night before so we were all set and confident of our meeting spot and details the night before our tour. He was so friendly, knowledgeable, attentive, and efficient as a tour guide. The cherry blossoms were magnificent. It was an unforgettable and truly lovely experience.
We had a large group so they blessed us with 2 guides. Super nice
We got some absolute stunning photos on this trip. My wife and I had an incredible time. Kay was very nice, informative, and knew where the best places to go for photos. Thanks for such a fun time!
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