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Tokyo Hanami Tour
Joined 2017
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 after starting and end 7 days later after full blooming.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or any stations you like.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meiji Shrine
Meiji Emperor is enshrined here. Even in the middle of Tokyo city, you can feel calm and sacred atmosphere with rich nature.
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.
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
guide fee
hotel pick-up fee & transportation fee for guide
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
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 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
“Great day in Tokyo ”
Kaneo was great. He took us around to different parts of Tokyo and imparted some good history on the various places. And it helped to take the subways with him to get an understanding of it all. It was a lot of walking and a full daux
Kaneo U.
(58 reviews)Thank you for a very quick and good review. I am glad to hear I could give you some help to understand Japan.
“Hakone Tour”
Kaneo arrived early, which I respect greatly in a tour guide. He is extremely knowledgable on all aspects of the tour in addition to questions we had about Tokyo outside of the tour. His English is very good and we could understand him with ease. Would 100% book again.
Kaneo U.
(58 reviews)Thank your good and kind review. I enjoyed talking with you about miscellaneous things about Japanese culture, too. Oh, I found Musashi's tomb. It is in Kumamoto prefecture in Kyushu island. I hope I can see you again someday.
“Hakone Highlights”
Though the weather was rainy and hazy for most of our tour, my family and I still had a wonderful time touring Hakone. Kaneo was an excellent guide to help us navigate the best places to go given the weather and was kind and considerate to cater our plans as we went. We had a nice lunch at a local restaurant to keep us warm with soba and ramen noodles, which included good conversation with Kaneo as we ate. With Mt. Fuji hidden behind the clouds, the greenery of the forest was quite apparent as we walked the Old Cedar Path. Making our way to Hakone Shrine, the mist created a feeling of the movie 'Spirited Away' that was quite enchanting. Kaneo captured great photo shots of us and was very helpful in sharing his knowledge of other areas we explored, such as the volcanic vents and Open Air Museum. It was a great day and I would happily choose Kaneo as our guide again.
Kaneo U.
(58 reviews)Thank you for your warm and long review. I am glad to know you enjoyed the tour in spite of rather bad weather. I also enjoyed talking with you about a part of Japanese culture. I wish I have another chance to guide you someday.
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