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Before the Crowds: Cherry Blossom Photos & Hanami Morning in Osaka
Experience cherry blossom season in Osaka before the crowds arrive. We meet early and walk through Osaka Castle Park to a quieter photo spot where you can capture beautiful sakura in soft morning light. After photos, we enjoy a simple Japanese-style hanami breakfast under the blooming trees and try seasonal wagashi. All photo data is included. This tour is available only during sakura season.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Morinomiya Station (JR or Subway Exit)
- We will meet outside the JR Morinomiya Station exit. From there, we will walk together into Osaka Castle Park.
Cherry Blossom Photo Time in Osaka Castle Park
We arrive at one of the cherry blossom spots inside Osaka Castle Park and begin our photo session. In the soft morning light, you can enjoy beautiful sakura with the castle scenery in the background. I will take individual and group photos and do my best to accommodate your photo requests. Depending on the group size, photo time per person may vary. All photo data will be shared after the tour.
Hanami Breakfast Under the Cherry Blossoms
After our photo session, we will find a peaceful spot beneath the cherry blossom trees and begin our hanami breakfast experience. Just like locals in Osaka do during spring, we will sit together under the sakura and enjoy a simple Japanese-style breakfast prepared in a local way.
During hanami, sharing food under the blooming trees is an important cultural tradition in Japan. You will also have the chance to try seasonal wagashi and traditional snacks that are commonly enjoyed during cherry blossom viewing.
This is a relaxed and authentic moment to slow down, appreciate the beauty of spring, and experience how Japanese people celebrate this special season.
End of Tour
We will finish our hanami breakfast and slowly walk back toward Morinomiya Station. The tour will end near the station around 9:30 AM, just as the park begins to get busier. From there, you can continue exploring Osaka Castle Park or head to your next destination.
I will also share all photo data with you after the tour so you can take your spring memories home.
Ending Point
Morinomiya Station (JR or Subway Exit)
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
• 2-hour guided experience inside Osaka Castle Park
• All photo data after the tour
• Casual cherry blossom photos session (smartphone photography)
• Japanese-style hanami breakfast
• Seasonal wagashi and snacks
• Local cultural explanations about sakura and hanami
• Transportation to and from the meeting point
• Additional food or drinks outside the provided breakfast
• Personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Aya M.
Hi, I’m Aya! A local guide from Osaka, born and raised in a traditional Japanese farmhouse.
My family has been growing Mitsuba(japanese traditional vegetable)and seasonal vegetables for generations, and I love sharing the authentic countryside lifestyle with guests from around the world.
After studying and working in Australia, I realized how deeply travelers value real connection with local people.
That inspired me to create experiences where visitors can feel everyday Japan — not just observe it.
In my tours, I introduce guests to the heart of Japanese culture:
• Hands-on farm experiences at my family’s fields
• Calligraphy in our traditional Japanese home
• Tea time on the engawa, surrounded by nature
One of the things I cherish most is omotenashi —Japan’s unique spirit of hospitality that values sincerity, care, and putting others before oneself.
Through my experiences, I hope to share this quiet richness of Japanese life:
the warmth, the thoughtfulness, and the deep sense of connection that locals naturally offer.
My style is warm, welcoming, and relaxed.
I guide at your pace, answer any questions, and make sure you feel comfortable — like visiting a friend’s home in the countryside.
If you’re looking for genuine culture, meaningful moments, and a true local connection,
I’d be honored to welcome you.
Feel free to message me anytime.
$64/ per person
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