2022 Daytime Hanami (Cherry Blossom) Tour: Tokyo

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Book Now for Cherry Blossom Season 2022

Available March 16th 2022-April 6th 2022 The true Hanami spirit during Cherry Blossom season in Tokyo is hidden in the back streets, old neighborhoods, around temples and shrines (both big and small). Join us on this walking tour of part of the Yanaka area. Taste local treats and beverages, explore the artistic history of the district, and finish up with your own hanami stroll and foodie experience- under gorgeous blossom-lined streets. Sakura season is short, about one month from the first tiny buds to the finish of the season with the peak being about two weeks. It is impossible to predict exact dates each year but we will be offering this limited edition tour in the time period most famous for Hanami time. With our guide, learn about the history of the area, the meaning and reason behind the sakura season, and taste local specialties that are bound to be pleasing to the eye and to the palate. We will try local snacks. And enjoy a special Hanami, seasonal bento. Homemade rice balls and other local specialties are on the menu! [vc_single_image image=”39890″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”] Yanaka neighborhood is a festive one that celebrates both it’s many visitors and the day to day lives of local citizens. It is also famous for more than 100 temples and shrines which give this place a special spirit.

 

During the tour, we will spend time along several small streets and end up in a gorgeous area famous for cherry trees and CATS?!

 

At the end of the tour, we will share the local style of a Hanami stroll, and a visit to a famous temple.

 

Minimum of 2 guests, Solo travelers please email us.
We have family-friendly pricing on all our Arigato food tours- If you are traveling with children and need a price adjustment- please email our team at Bookings@ArigatoJapan.co.jp.

 

• Babies and Toddlers 0-2 years old – free
• Children 3-12 years old – 50% of adult price
• Children 13 and above – full price

Tour Highlights:

• 2.5 hour tour of the back streets in Yanaka
• Try local snacks and a sake tasting (other beverages also available)
• Visit a famous local artist gallery and studio
• Experience a real Hanami stroll with our local guide, plenty of time, and tips for taking great cherry blossom photos.
• Browse the local shops along the way.

We have a strict policy about starting our tours on time. This is to protect the enjoyment of all our guests and restaurant partners. We are sorry to say that if you are not able to arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will start regardless and no refund will be provided. We are also unable to accommodate meeting up in any of the food stops once you’ve missed the start of the tour.
Arigato Tours are a great way to meet other travelers and food fans from around the world. However, if you would prefer a private tour please see the additional fees below and click the add-on button on your cart when you check out. 
For a more customized experience, make your tour private for an additional ¥17,500 + TAX. (min. 2 people)

**SAME-DAY BOOKING POSSIBLE.  Please call this number: +81-03-6820-2250

Tour Schedule:

 

Tuesday-Sunday in Hanami Season
Meeting Time Frame	10:45 – 11:00 am
Start Time	11:00 am
End Time	1:30 pm

Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case.
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• TEA, SAKE, OTHER BEVERAGE TASTING INCLUDED YES
• SPECIAL HANAMI BENTO YES
• LOCAL SNACKS AND SWEETS YES
• WALKING LEVEL LIGHT TO MODERATE YES

• SHOPPING TIME YES

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For this tour, it is possible (with advanced notice at the time of booking) to make adjustments to support some dietary restrictions. Please contact us for details at info@arigatojapan.co.jp.

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The front of Coffee Room Renoir Nippori – Yanaka

this address:

 7 -20-6 Yanaka, 1st Floor 

You can copy and paste this to Google Maps:

東京都台東区谷中7-20-6 谷中ホ－ムズ 1F

BY TRAIN:

The easiest way is to come on the JR Yamanote train to Nippori Station and exit from the North Gate to the West Exit.

Head outside and across the bridge up the hill about to the Coffee Shop. The Cafe is next to a 7/11

Our guide will be there holding an “Arigato Japan” sign.

We suggest wearing comfortable shoes as there will be walking involved.

Our guide will be there holding an “Arigato Japan” sign.

 

We suggest wearing comfortable shoes as there will be walking involved.

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