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
Beverly,
Mar 2025
Ryan was great. So easy to talk to, very informative and made a point of finding out our preferences, so he could personalise the whole day for us. He was a pleasure to be with, not only sharing lots of general I formation about Osaka but personal details about his life in and around Osaka too. A really interesting guide and we would definitely recommend booking this trip. Thank you Ryan
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Janet,
Mar 2025
So great! We never would have been knowledgeable enough or brave enough to find the deliciousness to which Taiga led us on our food tour. Didn’t even know akashiyaki was a thing. How small can a gyoza shop be? Now we know. Taiga was an awesome, knowledgeable, friendly host to spend a few hours with tasting the delights of Kobe.
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Patricia,
Mar 2025
Hamu was fabulous! Wonderful English and knows the area really well. She very much loves what she does as she has so much history and cultural knowledge of the area.
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Janet,
Mar 2025
Taiga was awesome, knowledgeable and so friendly. We would not have been brave enough to try akashiyaki or to dive into the teeny gyoza shop without our host. Really fun afternoon overall.
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Tom,
Mar 2025
Rio was great even though he said that I was his first tour it certainly didn’t seem like it. Rio had a wealth of knowledge and I felt like a “local “ walking the streets of Kobe with Rio. I even learned a little Japanese along the way. I highly recommend Rio for anyone seeking to learn more about Kobe and to find hidden treasures of the city
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Rosalyn,
Mar 2025
There was confusion as to who was giving the tour - Taiga with whom I had been communicating via email prior to starting the trip to Japan or Ryan who became our guide as of the day before the tour. I had asked for a meet at the ship pier and wires crossed -we went to meet Ryan per his request and he, unbeknownst to us, went to the the ship. Eventually we got together and had a fabulous tour! Ryan was flexible, and personable and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him.
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