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Tokyo Cherry Blossoms viewing at various spots (2)
This tour introduces you about Tokyo Cherry Blossoms viewing at various spots such as Tokyo Nihonbashi, Edo Sakura Dori street, Bank of Japan Head office, Ueno Onshi park, Sumida Park and Yoyogi park.
The season of this tour is around mid of March to that of April. You can focus to enjoy the beautiful Cherry Blossoms during this tour.
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Tokyo
At your staying hotel in Tokyo
To meet with you at your staying hotel in Tokyo,
Tokyo Nihonbashi Edo Sakura Dori & Bank of Japan Head office
Tokyo Nihonbashi Edo Sakura Dori is the street where the stone historic buildings such as the headquarter of SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION are lined up.
This street also is located on the adjacent to the south face of Nippon Bank building.About 80 number of “Somei-Yoshino” Cherry blossoms are planted on the both sides of the street and bloomed with crimson color from late March to early April every year.
Bank of Japan Head office: The first international building in Japan which was designed by Japanese architect.
Tatsuno Kingo designed and built in 1896 with spending two years design and 6years a half of construction after he inspected various central banks in Europe for a year.
This building is designed after National bank of Belgium as Baroque style. The first floor is constructed by stones and the second & 3rd floors are constructed by bricks to achieve weight reduction. The outer walls are pasted by stones to have people felt that all this building is constructed by stones. The pair of columns in front of the building are designed based on Baroque architectural style.
Ueno park including a lunch,
Ueno park has been the famous place for cherry blossoms from Edo period (1603 – 1867).
It is said that in Edo era, the cherry blossoms were transplanted from Mt. Yoshino of Nara prefecture by Priest Tenkai who had supported Ieyasu Tokugawa as gthe founder of Edo Shogunate.
About 800 numbers of Cherry-blossoms centered on Park Sakura Street decorate the garden.
Sumida Park
The Cherry blossoms on Sumida Park is one of the best spots for a cherry blossom viewing picnic which is selected as one of the top 100 cherry blossom spots in Japan.
There have been planted about 310 trees on the Sumida Ward side and about 600 trees on Taito Ward side
of the opposite shore with over 1km where you can enjoy the collaboration with Tokyo Sky-tree.
Yoyogi Park
After Tokyo Olympic finished in 1964, the plan to reform this area as “The only forest park in Tokyo”had raised up.
The plan had started from 1966 and a tree‐planting campaign was executed spending 5 years to plant broad‐leaved trees and seasonable tress such as Cherry blossoms, Ginkgo, Japanese cypress and so-on.
At last, Yoyogi park was finished to create as one of the largest parks in Tokyo.
The best sightseeing highlight of Yoyogi Park is Cherry-blossoms which are planted as about 700 numbers of trees and one of the best Famous place for cherry blossoms.
To return to your staying hotel in Tokyo
To return to your staying hotel in Tokyo
Ending Point
At your hotel in Tokyo
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee (6hours),
Pick-up fee at your staying hotel in Tokyo,
Transportation fee of guide during the tour,
Transportation fee of you for of all tour routes in Tokyo: About JPY1000 / adult,
Tour Important Information
I have gained the Government Licensed Tour Guide authorization in 2017/2.
I passed a licensing examination of Kyoto Tourism Culture Certification Test 3rd grade in 2023.
I passed a licensing examination of Tokyo city guide in 2023.
I am now living in Gunma prefecture located around 100km north from Tokyo.
Therefore, if you reserve Kansai area such as Kyoto, Nara, Kobe and Osaka, please request me at least one week in advance. We can exchange the idea of the tour.
Important message from the guide
I am now focusing tour guide area for East Japan area such as Tokyo, Yokohama, Hakone, Kamakura, Mt.Fuji, Nikko, Gunma, Saitama and Kanazawa.
However, I can support you for one day trip of Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara and Himeji from Tokyo.
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
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I had an unforgettable experience visiting Mount Fuji and the Hakone Shrine with Mr. Kashima as our guide! Mr. Kashima's expertise and passion for the history and culture of each site were evident throughout the tour. He shared captivating stories and insightful details that made each location come alive. The tour was perfectly paced, allowing us to fully enjoy the breathtaking scenery and capture beautiful photos. Mr. Kashima's thoughtful organization and warm hospitality made the entire day a pleasure. I highly recommend Mr. Kashima to anyone looking to explore these iconic Japanese landmarks with a knowledgeable and engaging guide.
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Alev O.
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Kashima sun was very attentive and knowledgeable. Although it was a rainy day, he took us all the places as he planned. We enjoyed our day trip to Nikko with him
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(71 reviews)Alev san, thank you very much for your upmost review for me. I am very much pleased that you could enjoy the Nikko tour with me. We enjoyed Nikko nature viewing such as Lake-Chuzenji, Kegon waterfall,Ryuzo-waterfall and so-on. Also, we visited Nikko Toshogu by which you could feel Tokugawa shogun personality. Thanks to your strong interest for Japanese culture and history, we could exchange lots of information with funny conversation. Thanks again, Kashima
Olman M.
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“Hakone happyness! ”
Thank you Kashima for a wonderful day in Hakone. We appreciated your kindness and attention; making sure we received the most out of your amazing tour.
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(71 reviews)Olman san, thank you very much for your upmost review for me. We enjoyed Hakone nature viewing such as Owakudani valley with various riding as Cruise on Lake Ashi, Ropeway & Cable car and the traditional shrine & modern culture such as Hakone shrine and Open air museum. Thanks to your deep interest for Japanese nature, history and culture, we could exchange various information with funny conversation. I hope that you visit Japan again in near future so that I can introduce other nice tour spots for you. Thanks, Kashima
