Evening Hanami (Cherry Blossom) Experience with a Local
About this activity
Take a stroll along the famous Blossom lines canal in Tokyo and experience true Hanami. Keep in mind this event is a Specially Limited Seasonal Tour.
Highlights
- 3-hour tour around the canal and trendy Nakameguro neighborhood.
- Try local snacks and beverages including sweets and other special seasonal items
- Enjoy a tasty dinner at a local Izakaya (Japanese pub).
- Experience a real Hanami (flower viewing) stroll with our local guide.
- Browse the local festival-like atmosphere.
Full description
Experience Tokyo’s cherry blossom season at its most magical—under the soft glow of lanterns and twinkling lights in Nakameguro. This trendy riverside neighborhood is home to one of the city’s most breathtaking sakura displays, with nearly 2 kilometers of cherry trees lining the Meguro River, transforming the area into a fairy tale wonderland each spring evening.
As you stroll along the blossom-covered canal, let your senses come alive—the sweet fragrance of sakura petals drifting on the breeze, the lively hum of festival-goers, and the warm glow of paper lanterns reflecting in the water. Along the way, taste delicious seasonal street food, from grilled yakitori skewers and crispy tempura to sakura-flavored mochi and pink-hued sparkling sake. Friendly locals fill the streets, adding to the festive atmosphere, making this one of the most joyful springtime traditions in Tokyo.
After some time exploring the vibrant restaurant and shopping district, we head off to a special regional dinner at a cozy izakaya, where you’ll enjoy dishes paired with fun drinks and surprising flavors—the perfect way to toast to Tokyo’s most spectacular cherry blossom season. Join us for an unforgettable spring night! Then, we finish up back on the river for some final photos and a memory-making dessert!
Included / Excluded
- One drink included
- Dinner in a restaurant
- Local snacks and sweets
- Sightseeing and shopping time
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge)
- Gratuity
- Transportation costs
- Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest’s expense)
Important information
Know before you book
- • Children must be accompanied by an adult
- • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- • Please advise supplier of any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
- • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Know before you go
- • While the tour is continuing as scheduled for Cherry Blossom season 2020, due to ongoing COVID-19 virus preventative measures, the canal trees will not be lit in the evening and the normal festival food stalls will not be in operation. We will be substituting our food stops to include local dishes at restaurants near the Cherry Blossom area as well as special snacks we will share with guests
- • A passport copy is required for children aged 10 and above
- • Please be at the meeting point 10-15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
- • We have a strict policy about starting our tours at the scheduled time. 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.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
GetYourGuide traveler
Apr 20261.0
Very disappointing, far from town and no real food tasting.
Lisa
Apr 20265.0
This was the best market tour yet! Sebastian was a fantastic tour guide. Thoughtful, knowledgeable, a pleasure to spend time with.
Lai Ching
Apr 20265.0
EK was an amazing guide, super knowledgeable about both the food we ate, the culinary history of Osaka and the area in which the tour took place. He threw in some delightful surprises that we we were not expecting, a quick visit to a hideaway shrine and a Japanese cooking knife demonstration with the excellent people at Tower Knives. All in all a very enjoyable experience, that we’d highly recommend.