Cherry blossom viewing (or, hanami, in Japanese) is a spring tradition. There is no better way to spend an early spring day or evening than going to a park and leisurely enjoying the beautifully blossoms. The best time to appreciate the blossoms is limited at best, but Sunrise Tours offers four special tours that mix sightseeing with ways to enjoy Japanese culture in famous cherry blossom viewing spots.
Tokyo Historical Town Walking with Cherry Blossoms
Yanaka is a historical part of Tokyo that is home to many Buddhist temples and traditional buildings that date back hundreds of years. In the spring, the streets are lined with beautiful cherry blossom trees. This tour also features a stop for Japanese sweets at a traditional-style cafe in Ueno Park, a famous cherry blossom spot.
TOKYO Depart Adult : £43 / Child : £43
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Hot Spring Park with Yukata and Cherry Blossoms
Enjoy the night viewing of Cherry blossoms. After that, visit Oedo Onsen Monogatari- theme park built resembles the old city of Edo era. There are much more things to do there than bathing! In the hot spring everybody wear traditional dress called Yukata. There are wide varieties of restaurants, traditional amusements such as fortune-telling, quoits, blowgun darts, massage etc. Tour price includes JPY 1.000 coupon which is available for all services.
TOKYO Depart Adult : £53 / Child : £47
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Japanese formal "Kaiseki" and Cherry Blossoms by night
Traditional "kaiseki" meals use the freshest ingredients of the season and are artistically arranged on serving dishes. This healthy Japanese cuisine will be enjoyed at a popular restaurant in the chic area of Ginza. After dinner, participants will view cherry blossom trees illuminated at night from the comfort of a hired car.
TOKYO Depart Adult : £113 / Child : £113
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Sweets making and Calligraphy in Kyoto Town-House
Explore the traditional lifestyle of Kyoto by visiting an old town-house in Kyoto.
The landlord, who actually still lives in the house, will give you a tour of the structure while explaining its history and how they work to preserve its artistic lattice work. Participants can also try their hand at making their own Japanese sweets and testing their hand at calligraphy. Afterwards, the tour continues with a leisurely stroll through beautiful cherry blossoms trees.
KYOTO Depart Adult : £86 / Child : £86
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