Kobe
Cherry blossom season in Kobe
Seasonal Highlights • 4 hours
5.0
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Cherry blossom season in Kobe
Discover the enchantment of the sakura season through "hanami" festivities with a local host who knows all the insider secrets.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Celebrate cherry blossom season in Kobe with a local host to guide you to the best locations
- Shop for snacks at Kobe’s Chinatown and enjoy your very own hanami picnic
- Walk down cherry blossom-lined roads, and maybe take a boat out on the petal-blanketed lake in Akashi Park
- See some of the top central viewing spots, or head further afield to those off the beaten tracks
- Have your local host on hand to give you plenty of tips and recommendations for the rest of your trip
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
A traditional Japanese picnic - one traditional Bento box, a shared sushi platter, traditional Japanese sweets and a couple of canned beers or soft drinks.
A private and personalized walking experience
4 hours with a host
Local knowledge, insights and advice
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)
What’s not included
Food and drinks, other than the ones included above
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Lawson Kobe Wakana st. 5-chome - The host will be waiting in front of the convenience storeCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Nestled between sparkling sea and magnificent mountains, Kobe is already considered to be one of Japan’s most beautiful cities, but during sakura season, it becomes something from a fairytale. With a local insider leading you down the prettiest sakura-lined paths, you’ll celebrate this special time of year exactly as the locals do.
You’ll see some of Kobe’s top cherry blossom viewing locations (and squeeze in some sightseeing along the way) as you walk down tree-lined central streets to parks bursting with newly-bloomed cherry blossom trees. In Kobe’s Chinatown, you could shop for tasty street food like steamed buns and gyoza dumplings for your very own celebratory hanami picnic – one of the beautiful traditions that define this blissful time of year.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Sophie,
Feb 2025
This was a great tour, a good way to explore Kobe! We were only 2 people in our group so Max our guide planned it on the fly and took us to different places. Max was very informative and helpful. Thank you!
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John,
Feb 2025
Ask for the local experience. We skipped this history and temples since we’ve done so many this trip. Angelica took us to ma and pa shop to eat. We did the Photo Booth experience that girls like to do here. We ended the tour with a Kobe beef experience, pricey but very good and we were expecting it wasn’t going to be cheap.
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Dave,
Jan 2025
Excellent custom 1:1 half-day walking tour of Kobe with a great guide who read my input and already had an ideal tour in mind from what I said I was interested in when filling out the questionnaire, but also had options along the way to modify if desired. It was truly unscripted and I got to see everything I was hoping to, along with a couple cool things I would have never found on my own. Great conversation and lots of clear explanations with historical context. Had a great time, highly recommend.
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Dave,
Jan 2025
Excellent custom 1:1 half-day walking tour of Kobe with a great guide (Ryan) who read my input and already had a great tour in mind based on my questionnaire, but also had options along the way to modify if desired. It was truly unscripted and I got to see everything I was hoping to, along with a couple cool things I would have never found on my own. Great conversation and lots of clear explanations with historical context. Had a great time and would highly recommend to others.
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Clark,
Jan 2025
Taiga was a great local tour guide and a great guy to spend time with! Would definitely recommend him and do it again next time!
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Leanne,
Nov 2024
Everything was perfect and a delightful day in every way.
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