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Tokyo Hanami Tour

Shinjuku Gyoten park

Shinjuku Gyoen park

Lots of people are enjoying Hanami at Chidorigahuchi.

Cherry blossoms and Nakamise souvenir shops at Sensoji temple.

"Hanami" party at Ueno Park

Family type "Hanami" party at Yoyogi Park

Meiji shrine is located just next to Yoyogi Park

Tokyo Hanami Tour

Unique Experience

Joined 2017

Kaneo U.

4.99 / 5

(96 reviews)

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Tokyo

Japanese (Native), English

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Kaneo U.)

Up to 6 people

Cherry blossoms tell the start of Japanese spring. During cherry season, I will show you some of the best spots for "Hanami" in Tokyo. But the date of full blooming differs every year depending on the weather, which is hard to predict. Several predicting services compete in their predicting accuracy every year. Cherry blossoms usually start blooming late March and end at the beginning of April. They reach full blooming 7 days later. This year March 21.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel or any stations you like.

09:30 AM

Zojoji temple:

Zojo-ji is an old temple founded in 14th century. The second Shogun appointed it as the Tokugawa Shogunate family temple. Cherry trees lining up along the small Jizo Buddha images are so buautiful.

10:20 AM

Asakusa:

A big red paper lantern welcomes you at an entrance gate for Senso-ji temple. Senso-ji itself is the oldest temple in Tokyo, which is said to have been built about 1400 years ago. You can enjoy cherry blossoms along with the old traditional Edo feeling.

11:10 AM

Ueno Park:

The largest park in Tokyo, covering an area of 53 ha(131 ac). In spring it is specially famous for its Hanami party.

12:40 PM

Chidorigahuchi:

It used to be the old moat for Edo Castle. Tens of cherry trees are lining up along the moat. This is one of the most crowded spots for cherry blossoms viewers.

01:30 PM

Shibuya Crossing

Shibuya station is one of the busiest station in Japan. In front of the station, this crossing is always crowded with people. Famous "Royal dog Hachi Statue" also here.

02:10 PM

Yoyogi Park:

It used to be the Olympic village of 1964 Tokyo Olympic. In the park, tens of cherry trees are boasting its beauty. Lots of groups are enjoying their Hanami party here.

02:50 PM

Meiji Shrine

Meiji Emperor is enshrined here. Even in the middle of Tokyo city, you can feel calm and sacred atmosphere with rich nature.

03:30 PM

Shinjuku Gyoen Park

Near Shinjuku station this park is located. It used to be a federal lord, the Naitos' residence. Now it turns into a beautiful garden full of cherry blossom trees, a Japanese traditional pond and other greenery.

04:50 PM

Tokyo station

The biggest station in Tokyo. You can enjoy lots of things here, like shopping and good restaurants

Ending Point

At your hotel

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

hotel pick-up fee & transportation fee for guide

What‘s not included

transportation fee :

lunch(you and guide)

extra person fee per person: adult 4000 yen, kid 2000 yen

Tour Important Information

Please wear comfortable shoes because you will walk a lot.

I want you to know the date of full blooming differs every year. The duration of its blooming also differs depending on the weather. Usually we can enjoy cherry blossoms 7 days before full blooming and 7 days after it.

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

Joined 2017

Kaneo U.

4.99 / 5

(96 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Kaneo U.

I’m so excited to have a chance to show you around my favorite spots in Kanagawa prefecture. I was born in Kanagawa. I spent my whole school life, including university, here in Kanagawa. I worked as a high school English teacher here for more than 40 years. I love Kanagawa so much. We have many interesting tourist spots, like Hakone, Kamakura, Enoshima and Yokohama.

I got my tour guide license in English in 2009. I am still an English teacher. To give an interesting and impressive lesson to young high school students, I’ve learnt and gathered many kinds of information. I also have a license to teach social studies, so I have a wide range of knowledge about Japanese culture and history. I’m sure to provide you an interesting tour.

Reviews

Yasmin B.

5 / 5

Jun 8, 2026

Tokyo,Now &Then

Jun 8, 2026

Tokyo

9 hours

“The "K" in Kaneo stands for "Kind"”

Kaneo was such a thoughtful and kind guide. He messaged me before our flight from the U.S. to check on us because there was a typhoon expected in Tokyo as we would be flying. Our flight was delayed and that impacted our dinner reservation we had planned for our first evening. Because I couldn't contact the restaurant while we were flying, Kaneo was willing to call and adjust the reservation for us. Kaneo was very intentional about making sure we went to stores of interest to the kids when we walked around the Ginza area. He found a great stationary story for my daughter and golf store for my son. I was worried about navigating our first train ride in Japan the following day and Kaneo took us to the train station to show us around so we were ready the next morning. We are looking forward to another day with Kaneo when we return to Tokyo before heading home to the U.S.

Kaneo U.

Thank you for your kind and good review. I am glad the typhoon didn’t harm your trip too much. I am looking forward to seeing you again in Tokyo soon.

Amy H.

5 / 5

Jun 6, 2026

Kamakura by the sea

Jun 6, 2026

Kamakura

7 hours

“Kamakura with Kind Kaneo was a great day!”

We very much enjoyed our time with Kaneo and had a wonderful tour of Kamakura and Enoshima with him. Kaneo planned a day that was smoothly paced and we got to see many highlights of places that he knew well. We learned more about the history and culture and had a fun lunch with him. And we got him to sing our family's theme song in the bamboo forest! We had to change the date of our tour just a week before and he was gracious and flexible and went out of his way to make it work for us. We highly recommend him if you are looking for a tour guide near Kamakura/Tokyo.

Kaneo U.

Thank you for your good and kind review. It was a good memory that I sang “Country Road” with your husband in a bamboo forest.

Bryan P.

5 / 5

May 13, 2026

Bryan Hakone Tour

May 13, 2026

Hakone

8 hours

Customized

“Kaneo's excellent”

We worked with Kaneo to pick us up at our Tokyo hotel and help us navigate the 3 trains necessary to get to Hakone. It was a little more money, but much less stress. He had been very flexible in working with us to tailor his standard tour option to our circumstances, and his knowledge about the time and effort to do what we wanted was very helpful. We also had a chance to visit a woodworking craftsman's workshop at the end of the tour, and ended up buying a wonderful woodcut of Mt Fuji which now hangs on our wall. Highly recommended!

Kaneo U.

Thank you for a good review. It was my first experience to use a bullet train to Hakone. It was amazingly fast! When we left Hakone, you made me know we could see Mt. Fuji. It was a rare occasion to see it in the afternoon. I think the woodcraft you bought brought Mt. Fuji to us. Thank you again for giving me a wonderful time with you.