Book a Tokyo Spring Evening Hanami (Cherry Blossom) Food Tour [Sakura 2025]
Overview
Book an evening hanami tour to experience Tokyo's magical sakura cherry blossom season, offered March 18–April 8, 2025. Cherry blossom season in Tokyo is so beautiful, and even more so in the evening when lanterns and lights turn the tree-lined streets into a magical fairyland. Nakameguro is a trendy, beautiful neighborhood, famous for its 2km route along the Meguro River/Canal. This entire route is lined with cherry trees, and it must be seen in person to really get a feeling for how beautiful the sakura (cherry trees) are. Join us on this walking tour along the canal and around the vibrant restaurant and shopping area. Taste local treats and beverages, explore the history of the district, and enjoy dinner at an amazing regional food-based pub that features local seasonal dishes, and unique foods.
Highlights
- 3-hour tour around the Nakameguro canal and trendy neighborhood
- Try local snacks and beverages including sweets, sembei, and other special seasonal items
- Enjoy a tasty dinner at a local Izakaya (pub) featuring delicious regional food
- Browse the local festival-like atmosphere
- Experience a real hanami stroll with our local guide, plenty of time, and tips for taking great cherry blossom photos.
Key Information
Important Information
- A minimum of 2 people are needed to book this tour.
- Ages 0–2 can join for free.
- Please let us know during booking if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies.
- 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.
- With respect for the places that we visit, the safety of our guides as well as other participants on the tour and neighborhood locals, we request that guests wear face masks and observe other Covid precautions during the tour. Masks are okay to be taken off while you are drinking and eating, of course. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cultural sensitivity. If you disagree with this policy, we may respectfully ask you not to join the tour.
- 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 at any of the food stops once you’ve missed the start of the tour.
- Please note we can only wait an additional five minutes after the starting time and then the tour will depart. In addition to our limited five-minute grace period, please note that we cannot give directions or contact the guides on the phone once the tour begins. This is to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all guests on the tour, And also to respect our relationships with restaurants.
Description
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 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.
Nakameguro is a very fashionable district with many small boutiques, and during the sakura season, there are lots of stalls selling yummy snacks and street food.
Experience the enchanting beauty of Tokyo's cherry blossom season, and immerse in the captivating ambiance as lanterns and lights illuminate the cherry trees, transforming them into a magical fairyland. Witness the awe-inspiring beauty of sakura firsthand as you stroll along this picturesque pathway.
Join a walking tour that winds along the waterway and through the lively restaurant and shopping district. Indulge your senses with local treats and beverages, uncover the rich history of the area, and delight in a scrumptious dinner at an authentic regional pub. Savor the tantalizing flavors of local seasonal dishes and unique culinary creations, promising a culinary adventure like no other.