Nagoya
Cherry blossom experience
Seasonal Highlights • 4 hours
5.0
(6)
Cherry blossom experience
Embark on a magical Cherry Blossom tour in Nagoya with a local insider. Experience sakura season's best with personalized picnics, serene ponds, and p
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Visit Nagoya’s favorite cherry blossom viewing spots with a local host to lead the way
- Shop for your own personalized picnic to be enjoyed under the boughs of a blooming cherry blossom tree
- Take part in a Japanese tradition at one of the most festive times of the year
- See Nagoya Castle, one of Japan’s three most-prominent castles
- Explore a traditional Japanese garden in full bloom
- Have a helpful local host to give you 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 (bento box, shared sushi platter, Japanese sweets, two drinks)
A private and personalized walking experience
4 hours with a host
What’s not included
Food and drinks, other than the ones included above
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Family Mart - Aichi, Nagoya, Chikusa Ward - your host will be waiting in front of the convenienceCancellation
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
With your host to guide you through Nagoya’s most famous cherry blossom viewing spots, you’ll learn what it means to celebrate sakura season like a local. You could buy takeaway tenmusu – chewy rice balls with a dollop of tasty shrimp tempura in the center – and a cold drink at one of downtown Sakae’s popular eateries and join locals for a traditional hanami (cherry blossom viewing) picnic under Nagoya Castle’s blossoming trees.
Or maybe you’ll sample wagashi confections at the traditional teahouse in Tokugawa Garden before slowly strolling down pretty paths lined with trees. A little early for the season? The Higashi Ward is home to a famous street that blooms a cherry blossom tree tunnel at the beginning of March!
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
Karin,
Apr 2024
We are well travelled and have always used organised tours or cruise ship shore excursions. Our first private tour experience with Takako in Nagoya was wonderful and we will now always use City Unscripted where ever possible. We were travelling with a 9 year old and Takako was accommodating, kind and patient. We enjoyed our time spent with her, especially our experience of having a picnic in a park full of Cherry Blossom trees and eating Japanese food that we selected together. She ensured that we had lovely photos of our Nagoya memories.
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Crystal,
Apr 2024
I had a great tour with Miki in Nagoya. She gave me so much information about the city. She helped me navigate the transit system. I had a lovely day exploring the city. The cherry blossoms were late in blooming but the ones I saw were still beautiful.
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Crystal,
Apr 2024
I had a great tour with Miki. She gave me so much information about the city. She helped me navigate the transit system. I had a lovely day exploring the city. The cherry blossoms were late in blooming but the ones I saw were still beautiful.
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Brandon,
Jan 2025
Saki-san was our tour guide for our half day tour in Nagoya. She spoke fluent English, was a very friendly guide and we enjoyed her company! Saki was very flexible and reached out earlier prior to the actual tour to better understand our interest and places where we wanted to visit. In particular, her sharing on the history of the palace and Nagoya castle was very interesting. Lastly, Saki also introduced us to the Nagano old street and recommended a local sake bar / diner for our dinner. Thank you Saki! We highly recommend her if you are planning to tour Nagoya :)
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James,
Jan 2025
The best part about the tour was going to the Nagoya Castle. Anna was great, thank you!
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Christine,
Dec 2024
Takako was very eager to guide us as she was already texting me a few days earlier. She was responsive to my queries and changes in places to go to. Upon meeting, Takako was very pleasant to talk to and she was always smiling while explaining the tourist places we visited. We had a great time with her.
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