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.
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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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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
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
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.
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.
Ray C.
“Family vacation”
Our family tour was with 6 adult, one of whom required a wheelchair. Kaneo was very helpful, attempting to locate train stop with elevators to facilitate the transfers. He was very informative, describing the history of each area visited, how tharea evolved to present status. He is very patient and made special efforts to address interest of each person. Kaneo is an excellent guide highly regarded by our group.
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Kaneo U.
Thank you for good and really quick reply. I am happy to know you are satisfied with my guide. You have amazingly good daughters who love you. I enjoy talking with them about you and your wife. I hope I can meet you someday again.
Anca D.
“Great day in Tokyo!”
We had a great day in Tokyo with Kaneo! This was our second time in Tokyo so we had already seen most.og the major attractions. After I listed the places we already visited and put preferences, Kaneo made a program that was perfect for us (a family with a teenager), we all enjoyed it. As requested, we visited some wonderful.places that are a bit off the beaten tracks and it was awesome and not crowded. I highly recommend booking a tour with Kaneo!
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Kaneo U.
Thank you for your good review. I am happy to know you are satisfied with my guide. The chocolate you brought from your country is very delicious. Thank you again.
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Jordan S.
“Great tour of Hakone”
Kaneo was a great guide for our Hakone loop tour
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Kaneo U.
Thank you for taking time to review. It was a foggy day, but still we enjoyed Hakone, I hope.
$287/ per group
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