Tokyo Cherry Blossom Night Tour – Private Yozakura Experience
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【Mar 23–Apr 5】 | 2–6 people | Souvenir included Experience Tokyo’s cherry blossom season after dark, guided by a local expert. Begin in Nihonbashi, where streets glow softly pink. Enjoy sakura-themed sweets, seasonal street food, and browsing local shops while taking in the historical architecture. Depending on your booking date and bloom conditions, your guide will take you to renowned yozakura viewing locations such as Yasukuni Shrine or Chidorigafuchi. At night, visit Hotel New Otani's Japanese Garden with illuminated cherry trees, stone lanterns, ponds, and a vermilion bridge create a striking and serene setting to conclude the evening. Highlights • Walk through Nihonbashi as cherry blossoms illuminate the streets • Enjoy sakura-themed sweets, seasonal street food, and shopping • Visit renowned yozakura viewing spots such as Yasukuni Shrine or Chidorigafuchi • Walk through a 400-year-old garden with illuminated cherry blossoms We recommend bringing a light coat or jacket.
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Enjoy beautifully illuminated cherry blossom-lined streets and historic buildings. The area also offers seasonal sweets, matcha, and plenty of shopping at department stores and long-established local shops.
Depending on your booking date and bloom conditions, the tour will visit one or two of the following locations: Yasukuni Shrine, Chidorigafuchi, the Imperial Palace area, or Sotobori Park.
Hundreds of sakura trees are beautifully illuminated at Yasukuni Shrine, creating a romantic atmosphere. Learn about the history of Yasukuni Shrine while exploring its historical grounds.
Chidorigafuchi is renowned for its breathtaking nighttime cherry blossom views. As you walk beneath the illuminated trees, learn about the area’s history and the cultural significance of cherry blossoms in Japan.
Sotobori Park is a cherry blossom viewing location along the outer moat of Edo Castle. Rows of sakura trees line the water, creating a beautiful contrast between nature and the surrounding cityscape. Compared to Tokyo’s more famous viewing spots, it tends to be less crowded, making it an ideal place for a relaxed stroll and photos beneath the blossoms.
Hotel New Otani is one of Tokyo’s leading luxury hotels and home to a traditional Japanese garden with over 400 years of history. Spanning approximately 3.3 hectares, the garden features ponds, waterfalls, stone lanterns, and a vermilion arched bridge, along with 58 cherry trees representing 19 different varieties. The hotel also offers limited-time sakura-themed menus, sweets, and cocktails, giving guests the opportunity to continue enjoying the spring atmosphere after their garden stroll.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
The cherry blossom tour with Yui was amazing and the pictures she took for us speak for themselves. Everything was beautiful.
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Our tour with Yui was amazing.We had such a wonderful time visiting all the sites. She was excellent taking photos of us at all the sites. We highly recommend this tour company.
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We had such a wonderful experience on this tour, and a big part of that was thanks to our guide, Junko. She was incredibly kind, professional, and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire experience. You can really tell she cares about what she does and wants everyone to have a memorable time. Seeing the cherry blossoms at night was absolutely magical. The way they were illuminated made them even more stunning—honestly, it felt like something out of a dream. Walking through the area and taking it all in was such a special experience that we’ll never forget. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting. It’s a beautiful way to experience cherry blossom season, and having a guide like Junko makes it even better.
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