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Hidden Cherry Blossom Sakura Picnic to Unwind like a Local
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Hanami – A Sakura Picnic Walk at a Hidden Cherry Blossom Spot near Osaka & Kobe Escape the busy tourist spots and experience hanami the local way. Slow down, breathe in the fresh spring air, and enjoy Japan’s most beloved season, with seasonal sweets, snacks and tea that capture the beauty of spring. On this relaxed small-group tour led by a local guide, you’ll visit one of Japan’s Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots loved by locals. Cherry trees line the river for about 3 kilometers, creating a long, beautiful tunnel of blossoms. Feel free to stay as long as you like after the tour! Discover the history of hanami, a tradition that dates back to the Heian period. You’ll also explore waka poetry celebrating nature, the changing seasons, and love, and enjoy playing traditional Japanese games. Sakura in the rain have their own beauty. On light rainy days, enjoy a stroll, then a picnic under shelter or sweets at a nearby cozy shop. Please check the forecast, as heavy rain is not recommended.
Inclusions
What's included
- Let’s enjoy special cherry blossom–flavored sweets and snacks that are only available this time of year.
What's not
- Private transportation
- If you need a meal, I can guide you to a nearby shop where you can buy things like bento boxes.
Itinerary
After meeting at the station, we will stroll through a riverside park that is one of Japan’s Top 100 cherry blossom spots and enjoy a traditional picnic.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- You will see a guide wearing a pink scarf on the right side of the ticket gate.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 5 travellers
- Operated by
- Unwind Osaka
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The best time to see cherry blossoms varies each year, and this year’s peak in Osaka is around April 1. Weather conditions such as rain and wind may affect the condition of the blossoms. Please check the weather forecast and dress appropriately before heading out.
How it compares in Japan, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 79% below the median of the 106 city tours we list in Japan, outside the cities.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 45 of 106.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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