Tokyo Cherry Blossom Tour 5 Iconic Spots with Optional Lunch
Description
Experience the enchanting cherry blossom season in Tokyo as you visit five iconic hanami locations on this full-day tour. Start your journey at Shinjuku Gyoen, where 900 cherry trees create a stunning pink landscape. Enjoy a riverside walk at Chidorigafuchi Moat, with optional boat rides for a unique perspective on the blossoms. Explore Ueno Park, famous for its blooming cherry trees and museums, before heading to Sumida Park for views of the Skytree. Conclude your day at Meguro River, surrounded by a picturesque canopy of blossoms. - Visit five renowned cherry blossom spots in Tokyo - Enjoy a comfortable tour bus with a professional multilingual guide - Optional Japanese lunch package available for an immersive experience - Convenient meeting points at JR Tokyo Station and Shinjuku
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Immerse yourself in Tokyo’s most iconic cherry blossom spots this spring. Experience the beauty and romance of sakura season on a full-day tour visiting Tokyo’s most celebrated hanami (flower viewing) locations. Walk under blooming cherry trees, enjoy riverside strolls, and take in the stunning scenery of Tokyo in spring. This limited-time, sakura-focused tour is perfect for photographers, nature lovers, and anyone wanting a true taste of Tokyo’s seasonal magic. Begin your tour at Shinjuku Gyoen, Tokyo’s Central Park of Cherry Blossoms. Stroll through three beautiful gardens: a traditional Japanese garden, a geometric French-style garden, and a spacious landscape garden with open lawns. In spring, around 900 cherry trees bloom, painting the entire park in shades of pink. Stroll freely and take photos under the blossoms—a serene oasis in bustling Tokyo.
Next, head to Chidorigafuchi Moat, a riverside path connecting Kitanomaru Park to the Imperial Palace. 170 cherry trees line the moat, creating one of Tokyo’s top three hanami spots alongside Shinjuku Gyoen and Ueno Park. During early April, enjoy optional boat rides (JPY800/30 min) for a unique sakura-viewing perspective. At night, the illuminated cherry blossoms reflect beautifully on the water—a truly magical experience.
Continue to Ueno Onshi Park, Tokyo’s most famous cherry blossom spot. One of Japan’s oldest public parks, Ueno Park is renowned for blooming cherry trees, museums, and Ueno Zoo. Each spring, over 2 million visitors come to enjoy hanami here. The main avenue near the zoo is especially spectacular, with hundreds of cherry trees creating a tunnel of pink and white petals. Enjoy a leisurely walk, picnic among locals, or choose an optional Japanese lunch package for a complete seasonal experience.
Then, visit Sumida Park, located along the Sumida River in Asakusa. Sumida Park is famous for its “Sumi-zutsumi Sakura”, a historical hanami spot. Over 700 cherry trees line the riverbanks, and from the iconic Sakura Bridge, you can enjoy spectacular views with Tokyo Skytree in the background. During sakura season, the park buzzes with locals enjoying food, street performances, and seasonal festivities—an immersive hanami atmosphere.
Finally, explore Meguro River, one of Tokyo’s most picturesque hanami spots. In spring, cherry blossoms line both sides of the river, forming an endless tunnel of pink petals. The surrounding area features cozy cafés and boutique shops, perfect for a leisurely stroll or light shopping. In the evening, the riverside comes alive with local food and drinks, creating a lively and festive hanami atmosphere
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Return / End: Drop-off at Shinjuku MODE Gakuen / JR Tokyo Station around 17:50, depending on traffic.
- Languages: Multilingual guide available; commentary provided in multiple languages.
- Vehicle: Tour bus; size depends on daily group number.
- Please note that cherry blossom season is one of the busiest travel periods in Japan, and popular attractions may be very crowded. Thank you for your understanding.
- The tour runs with a minimum of 4 people. If not enough people join, we’ll let you know at least a day in advance and offer to cancel or change the date.
- With fewer than 13 people, the guide will also drive and give only simple commentary.
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure.There are many tour groups at the location, Late arrivals or no shows will not be refunded.
- You will receive an email the evening before the tour with important details, including the guide，driver and meeting point information. Please check your inbox and spam/junk folder.
Reviews(7)
We just got back from our japan trip. In April 1st, We had join the Tokyo Cherry Blossom Tour 5 Iconic Spots with lunch of beef set. The tour guide was not prepared for it. In our Ueno Park stop, the bus stopped at outside the park where isn't the entrance. The tour guide leading us to the front of the high stairs, our tour has a family with someone on wheelchair, and some elderly. So we stopped. She told my husband and I (we are the only two ordered the lunch set)"You are waiting here, I will be back in 7 minutes to bring you go to the lunch place". It's a cloudy cold day, we are waiting and waiting, it starts raining and that place is in the middle of nowhere. After at least 20 minutes or more, I WhatsApp her, I told her that we change our mind and try to go to the park by ourselves. She WhatsApp us said she will send us an address for the lunch place, we can go there waiting for her. At that time, It's already 30 min passed, we are 64 years old, we aren't good at Google Maps. So I told her never mind, we will follow the Ueno park sign going to the park. She WhatsApp us said : You don't get lunch money refund. After Ueno Park, everyone went back the bus, She was not even mentioned a ward about we missed our lunch. How rude!
Excellent tour to see several sites in only a day. Our female tour operator was very and knowledgeable.
I’m really Impressed by this tour for such a reasonable price! The tour guide was really sweet and organized. The agenda was well thought out, with stops all over Tokyo during peak cherry blossom season. Keep in mind you do spend the entire day on a bus driving in traffic. I did enjoy views of the skyline and people watching during the ride. Great day of sight seeing overall.
This is more of a do it yourself experience with transportation. The guide did provide a lot of touristy info which was good. We hit all the major cherry blossom locations. At each location we were given a period of time to explore on our own (which was fine). Adequate time at each location. We got the provided lunch. It was in a nearby hotel & was very good (we had the beef). Lunch was at the Ueno stop. There also is an abundance of food vendors there.
Very good. Saw full bloom cherry blossoms at all places they took us. Guide Yissen was also very good and helpful and informative. Suggestion: Time for Chidorigafuchi can be decreased and should allot more time at Shinjuku Gyoen park.
Our trip to see the Cherry Trees in Saitama was incredibly beautiful, and made better by our lovely tour guide, Matt. Always attentive, patient and kind, he made our day special and the whole experience more memorable. Thanks Matt!
My husband & I had a great time it was really a nice experience. Not too many cherry blossoms but we were able to see some.