Enjoy the Best Season! Cherry Blossom, Sakura, Viewing in Tokyo
Sakura, cherry blossom, is generally considered "National Flower of Japan."
There are many places in Tokyo where you can see this wonderful flower from March to April.
If you want to see the most famous "Somei-Yoshino" in full bloom, the best season may be from late March to early April, depending on the temperature and the weather that year.
On the day of the tour, your guide will take you the best spots upon your interests and situation
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your Hotel in Tokyo or Yokohama
At your Hotel
I will pick you up at your hotel
Visiting the best spots for viewing cherry blossom on the day of the tour, considering your interests and situation
-The imperial palace, one of the most famous cherry blossom spots, and its surroundings
-Trditional Japanese gardens with various kinds of cherry blossom, varying from early bloom to full bloom
-General parks where Japanese people gathering to cherry blossom viewing, Hanami.
-Strolling along the riverside path full of blooming
-Secret place where is not famous but can enjoy cherry blossom viewing, if still unpopular
Typical Sightseeing Spots in Tokyo
If you would like to visit another typical sightseeing spots, I will propose some places and take you.
At your hotel, the place where you like during the tour or nearest railway station
Tour ends
Ending Point
At your hotel, the place where you like during the tour or nearest railway station
Want to personalize this tour?
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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
licensed guide fee
Guide’s transportation costs
Transportation fee of the guests, about 1,000 JPY per person,
Food and drinks
Entrance fee, if necessary
(You need to pay for these costs of you and your guide)
Tour Important Information
The best places in the best season are expected to be very crowded.
If you will be tired of the crowds, I will you take you the place as few people as possible.
There are possibilities you can't view full bloom of "Somei Yoshino" depending on the weather, but I can take you the place(s) you can enjoy another types of cherry blossom and Japanese spring.
Only available in Spring Season
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 Taku M.
Hello, my name is Taku. I wish to welcome your visiting. What do you expect when visiting Japan? I will be here to share my historical, geographical and Japanese society's knowledge with you. My guests posted reviews on me, “flexible, knowledgeable and well-prepared.” I was a volunteer for Tokyo Olympics to take care of IOC members. Of course I'm a national government licensed guide interpreter in English. I hope I can see you soon!
Reviews
Anne R.
“A taste of Tokyo”
We only had 4 hours but we got a lot in. First we walked along the moat of the palace to view the cherry blossom and then onto Shibuya to go to the crossing and then onto the Meiji shrine. It was great to have a local guide as we had to go by trains and subway which was really good. Taku was a great guide I would recommend to anyone.
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Taku M.
Thank you for joining my tour and giving me an excellent rating and review. I’m very happy you enjoyed cherry blossoms and the places we visited. I hope you will enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan! Taku
Madeleine C.
“Very interesting”
We (Swiss family of 4) had a wonderful day in Tokyo. Taku adapted the program to our wishes. He explained us a lot about Japanese culture and we saw many interesting places. He also chose an excellent sushi restaurant for us. Because it was so hot today with 38 degrees, we also made an ice cream break. Thank you very much Taku. We can highly recommend Taku as a guide.
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Taku M.
Dear Madeleine, thank you very much for your posting excellent rating and HOT comments for my tour! Yes, it was too hot, but I’m happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed today. I hope the rest of your stay in Japan will be fruitful. Taku
Mark S.
“Pleasant 6 hours with Taku!”
Taku was our friendly guide for 6 hours dedicated mostly to cherry blossom viewing in late March around Tokyo. He was knowledgeable and devised a great plan that was great for the viewing while avoiding the crowds. He was flexible and open to our suggestions and adapted perfectly to our particular needs (i.e., avoiding subway stations stairs as much as possible). We also saw some neighborhoods that I had not visited before, as well as a beautifully laid out cemetery and a formal garden. You cannot go wrong with Taku as your guide and he comes highly recommended ! Please hire him through gowithguide.com
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Taku M.
Dear Mark, thank you very much for your posting warm review and excellent rating on my tour. It was my pleasure to have guided you and your friend with beautiful cherry blossoms. I enjoyed touring and had a wonderful time with you too. Thanks for coming to Tokyo and choosing me as your guide! Taku
$553/ per group
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