CHERRY BLOSSOM TOURS

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Japanese cherry blossoms attract tourists from all over the world

◆ Cherry blossom viewing in Japan is a special experience that only happens during a short period in spring.
Cherry blossoms, which bloom all over Japan, reach full bloom in a short period of time and captivate many people with their graceful and ephemeral beauty.
Since ancient times, Japanese people have enjoyed viewing cherry blossoms with family and friends, enjoying food and drinks, and sharing the joy of spring.
If you come to Japan during the cherry blossom season, be sure to experience cherry blossom viewing and experience Japanese culture and tradition.
Travel cost (per person)…
20,000 yen ~ 55,900 yen

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A comprehensive tour with carefully selected famous cherry blossom spots

As we are a travel agency that plans tours for Japanese people, we are confident in our tour content. We have carefully selected cherry blossom viewing spots that you should definitely see.

English and Chinese guide included

There will be an English and Chinese speaking guide accompanying you so you don't have to worry about language barriers, even if it's your first time viewing cherry blossoms.

You can enjoy sightseeing and dining in addition to cherry blossom viewing.

In addition to cherry blossom viewing, we also offer courses that include visiting Japan's famous tourist spots and enjoying Japanese-style meals.

Cherry Blossom Viewing Tour

Meguro River Cruise/Image

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Enjoy a Meguro River Cherry Blossom Cruise and Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea at Meguro Gajoen - Tokyo Cherry Blossom Tour (Day Trip) | English and Chinese speaking tour guide included

Meals included
Day Trips
Date: Friday, March 28th

[Included] English/Chinese guide/Afternoon tea

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(Day 1)

[9:30] Meet at Tokyo Station

[10:30] Tennozu Pier

[11:00] Meguro River Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise (approx. 70 minutes)

[12:10] Tennozu Pier

[12:45] Roppongi Hills (about 110 minutes)

[15:00] Sakura Afternoon Tea at Meguro Gajoen (approx. 90 minutes)

Cherry blossom viewing from the train window (Kudanshita - Yasukuni Shrine - Chidorigafuchi - Ichigaya - Iidabashi)

[18:00] Arrive at Tokyo Station

Travel fee: per person
21,800 yen

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Sumida River Cruise/Image

Japanese lunch / image

Fukagawa Fudoson/Image

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Sumida River cherry blossom viewing cruise and food tour of Fukagawa, downtown Tokyo. Includes Japanese meal and all-you-can-drink on board. English and Chinese speaking tour guide.

Lunch included
Day Trips
Souvenir included
Date: Tuesday, March 25th

[Included] English and Chinese guide / dumplings / lunch (drinks included)

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[11:00] Meet at Monzen-Nakacho Station (Koto-ku, Tokyo)

【11：10】Viewing the cherry blossoms at Fukagawa Fudoson, Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine, Oyokogawa River, and Etchujima Park (total walk of approx. 1.2km)

【13：00】Sumida River Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise (with Japanese lunch and all-you-can-drink drinks)

[15:30] Disembark and disembark at Etchujima Park (Koto-ku, Tokyo)

Travel fee: per person
20,000 Yen

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Kawazu cherry blossoms/image

Open-air bath/image

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World Heritage Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace/Image

2-day tour of three flowers: Kawazu cherry blossoms, Atami plum garden, and Izu Oshima camellia, and a trip to the World Heritage site of Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace | English and Chinese speaking tour guide included

Meals included
2 days
Date: Wednesday, February 26th

[Included] English and Chinese guided tours / Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (1 each)

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(Day 1)

[10:00] Board the express Odoriko train / reserved seat (total distance walk approx. 1.2km)

[11:20] Arrive at Atami Station - Lunch of boiled red sea bream set meal (approx. 60 minutes)

[12:40] Atami Plum Garden: The earliest-blooming plum blossoms in Japan (approx. 90 minutes)

[14:50] World Heritage Site: Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace (approximately 30 minutes, Japanese guide's explanation will be interpreted in English and Chinese.)

[15:40] Roadside Station "Izu no Heso" (about 40 minutes)

Arrival time: 17:00-17:30 - Accommodation at Ito Onsen Hotel Dankoen (2 people per room/Japanese-style room)

(Day 2)

[8:30] Leave the hotel

[9:00] Enjoy the Kawazu cherry blossoms at your own leisure (about 100 minutes along the Kawazu River, etc.)

Lunch is free (there will be stalls at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival venue)

[11:30] Board the Tokai Kisen Ferry Jet Ferry from Inatori Port (approx. 35 minutes)

[12:05] Arrive at Okada Port, Izu Oshima

Enjoy viewing camellias at your leisure in Oshima Park (approximately 60 minutes)

[13:30] Izu Oshima's symbol, Mt. Mihara Summit (about 30 minutes)

[14:30] Izu Oshima Geopark Important Cross Section (about 15 minutes)

[15:30] Board the Tokai Kisen Ferry Jet Boat at Okada Port (approximately 2 hours)

[17:35] Arrive at Takeshiba, Tokyo

Travel fee: per person
55,900 yen

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Introducing famous cherry blossom spots in Tokyo

3 popular cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo

Chidorigafuchi

Best time to see the flowers: late March to early April

Cherry blossom type: Somei-Yoshino

A 700m long cherry blossom tunnel continues along the moat of the Imperial Palace.
The cherry blossoms stretch out over the water in the moat, blooming magnificently, and the sight of the Imperial Palace are sure to catch your eye.
Viewing the cherry blossoms from a boat trip is also recommended.

Meguro River

Best time to see: Late March

Cherry blossom type: Somei-Yoshino

A row of cherry trees, mostly Somei-Yoshino cherry trees, stretches for about 4 km along the Meguro River.
Upstream from Nakameguro Station, cherry blossoms arch over the river on both sides of the riverbank, creating a soothing space that suddenly appears in the middle of the city.
At night, the lanterns are lit up, creating a fantastical atmosphere that is different from the daytime.
One of the highlights is the cherry blossom snowstorm that dances on the surface of the river as the cherry blossoms fall.

Ueno Park

Best time to see: Late March

Types of cherry blossoms: Somei-yoshino, Yamazakura, Kanzan, Kanhizakura

The park is home to approximately 1,200 cherry trees, making it one of Tokyo's best cherry blossom viewing spots.
There are several cherry blossom viewing spots within the park, including Sakura Street in the center of the park, where about 800 cherry trees, including Somei Yoshino and Yamazakura, are planted, and Shinobazu Pond, where the contrast between the cherry blossoms and the pond is beautiful.
It is adjacent to Ueno Station, one of Tokyo's main stations, and is crowded with people on weekends during the cherry blossom season.

Types of Cherry Blossoms

Somei-Yoshino

This is the most famous type of cherry blossom in Japan. The flowers are oval and 2-3cm in size, with five single petals. They start out pale pink and turn white as the days go by. Many of the cherry blossoms seen at flower viewing parties are Somei-Yoshino. In Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, the best time to see them is from late March to early April.

Weeping cherry

This is a type of cherry tree whose branches hang down to the ground, and you can enjoy their elegant appearance as if the cherry blossoms are falling from the sky. The color of the flowers varies depending on the variety, and there are many variations such as pink, white, and red. They have a long lifespan, with some trees being over 1,000 years old, and there are many named famous trees all over Japan.

Yaezakura

It is a general term for double-flowered cherry blossoms with many overlapping petals. Somei-Yoshino has five petals, but Yaezakura has more than 20 petals. It is a late-flowering cherry blossom that blooms one to two weeks later than Somei-Yoshino, and is often a deeper pink than Somei-Yoshino.

10 Tips for Enjoying Cherry Blossom Viewing

  1. [Take measures to protect yourself from the cold] Even in spring, it can get cold at night, so don't forget to dress warmly.
  2. [Check the location of the toilets] The toilets in the park are often crowded, so be sure to check in advance where they are and how crowded they will be.
  3. [Be considerate of those around you] Please keep your voice down and make sure others can enjoy the cherry blossoms.
  4. [Do not break the flowers] Do not break or touch the cherry blossom branches.
  5. [If you enjoy alcohol, do so in moderation] Please observe good manners in public places.
  6. [Respect local culture] Observe local customs and rules.

  7. [Enjoy eating while walking] Cherry blossom viewing spots often have food stalls selling takoyaki, yakitori, and other foods. Why not give Japanese street food a try?
  8. [Wear comfortable shoes] You will be walking for long periods of time, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
  9. [Interact with the locals] Cherry blossom viewing is a great opportunity to learn about Japanese culture.
  10. [Observe the types of cherry blossoms] There are many different types of cherry blossoms, such as Somei Yoshino and double cherry blossoms.

FAQ

Q&A

  • Q.What do you do during a cherry blossom viewing?

    During cherry blossom viewing, people gather with acquaintances, friends, and family to enjoy a picnic under the cherry trees, eat meals, and drink alcohol while admiring the blossoms.

  • Q.When is the best time to go cherry blossom viewing?

    Because Japan is long from north to south, the cherry blossom season varies depending on the region, but in Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo, the best time to see them is from late March to early April.
    The flowering times may vary from year to year, so please check the flowering forecast.

  • Q.Is there an admission fee to the cherry blossom viewing spots?

    Many parks are free, but some famous cherry blossom spots and gardens may charge an admission fee.

  • Q.What kind of clothing is appropriate for cherry blossom viewing?

    In Japan from late March to early April, the weather is sunny and warm during the day, but the wind can be cold. The temperature also drops in the evening, so we recommend bringing a jacket.

  • Q.Are there toilets at the cherry blossom viewing venue?

    Most parks have toilets, but at famous cherry blossom viewing spots they can get so crowded that you have to line up, so be sure to plan your use accordingly.

  • Q.What are the famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan?

    Famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan include Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture, Takato Castle Ruins Park in Nagano Prefecture, and Yoshinoyama in Nara Prefecture. There are also many cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. In Tokyo, famous spots include Ueno Park, Meguro River, Chidorigafuchi, and Sumida Park.