Yokohama
Cherry blossom season in Yokohama
Seasonal Highlights • 4 hours
5.0
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Cherry blossom season in Yokohama
Sailing through a sea of petals Cherry trees and an ocean breeze Forests, gardens, and rivers
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Celebrate cherry blossom season in Yokohama with a local host to guide you to the best locations
- Shop for snacks at a convenience store and enjoy your very own hanami picnic
- Walk down cherry blossom-lined roads, and take a boat down the petal-blanketed Ōoka River
- See some of the top viewing spots, like tranquil Negishi Forest Park and historic Sankeien Garden
- Your host will explain the traditions of this magical time of the year and why it’s so important in the Japanese cultural calendar
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)
Private and personalized walking experience
4 hours with a host
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
McDonald's Yamashita Park - The host wiill be waiting in front of McDonald's.Cancellation
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
During the cherry blossom season, Yokohama transforms into something from a fairytale. Seaside promenades become blanketed in petals as thousands of sakura trees burst into bloom. The promise of new beginnings is breathed into the city as locals celebrate at hanami (cherry blossom viewing) parties.
You might lay out a picnic of exciting snacks from an unassuming konbini convenience store on the lawns of Negishi Forest Park, or maybe you’ll join the crowds at stunning Sankeien. This tranquil Japanese-style garden houses several historic buildings across Japan and 300 trees. Or, if you’re keen to move away from the busy city center, over 1000 trees await a train ride away at Mitsuike Park, one of Japan’s top hanami locations.
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
Cindy,
Mar 2025
Martina listened and provided a custom tour based on our interests and answered all our specific questions.
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Cheryl,
Mar 2025
Madoka, our fabulous guide in Yokohama, feels like a new friend. We had a wonderful exchange of cultures, educational practices & travel stories. She was as interested in our lives as we were in hers. Using the train, metro & 16k steps later we made the most of our time together. We highly recommend Madoka & give her a five star plus rating! Experiences such as this is why we travel.
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Cheryl,
Mar 2025
Madoka provided us with a wonderful overview of beautiful Yokohama. We traveled 16k steps by foot AND used both the train & subway system. We highly recommend that you allow Madoka to tailor your tour time together to meet your needs. Madoka feels like a new friend!
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Michael,
Mar 2025
Our experience was with a local guide and personal just my wife and I, which allowed us to choose and change our tour locations even during tour.
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Michael,
Mar 2025
Tour points of interest selected for us based on our wants and actually changed during the day based on things we wanted to see
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John,
Feb 2025
Before we met Hiroko emailed some additional questions to better understand our interests and objectives for the day. We mentioned I was experiencing some mobility issues, for which she adapted the itinerary. When we met in person, we confirmed a strategy and were able to accomplish everything we intended within my limitations. Since we were planning to use public transit during our stay, she helped us purchase the correct transit cards. Since it was our first time in Japan, she offered a quick history of Japan and its culture; along with lots of other tidbits too numerous to list. She matched her pace to ours. It was a perfect day for us. We would certainly use her services again, and enthusiastically recommend her to others.
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