Tailoring each experience to your wishes by locals who love their city
Cherry blossoms in Japan symbolize renewal, beauty, and the fleeting nature of life—but for locals, it’s also a time to slow down, relax, and enjoy hanami. With a local host, you’ll experience sakura season the way the Japanese do:
Cherry blossom season in Japan is more than just a breathtaking sight—it’s a cultural celebration. Locals gather for hanami (flower viewing), enjoying seasonal treats under the pink canopy. But beyond the famous parks, there are hidden sakura gems, secret picnic spots, and unique traditions that most visitors miss. With a local host, you’ll experience sakura season like the Japanese do—from quiet temple gardens in Kyoto to riverside blossoms in Tokyo. Whether it’s tasting sakura mochi, sipping cherry blossom sake, or capturing the perfect sunset-lit petals, we’ll help you uncover the true magic of this fleeting season.
No two cherry blossom experiences are the same—your perfect sakura day is shaped around you. Whether you want to stroll through Kyoto’s hidden temple gardens, enjoy a private hanami picnic in Tokyo, or capture breathtaking sakura-lined rivers, a local host will craft a day that matches your interests. Taste limited-time seasonal treats, uncover quiet cherry blossom spots away from the crowds, and immerse yourself in the traditions that make sakura season so special. However you dream of experiencing Japan’s most magical season, we’ll make it happen.
Cherry blossoms are just the beginning—sakura season is a time for celebration, food, and tradition. Experience hanami, the Japanese custom of flower viewing, with a picnic under the blooms, complete with sakura mochi, pink wagashi, and cherry blossom sake. Venture beyond the famous parks to discover hidden viewing spots, seasonal street foods, and local festivals where the beauty of sakura is woven into Japan’s culture. From temple-lined cherry trees in Kyoto to Tokyo’s illuminated sakura nights, let a local host introduce you to the magic of spring in Japan.
She had knowledge of a range of topics, a good sense of humour, and was very flexible.
April 2025
Ai went above and beyond to be sure that we were comfortable throughout our tour, that we saw everything we requested, and she took great photos of us during our experiences.
March 2025
We had an enjoyable and memorable tour experience with Eli. Soon after I first booked our tour, Eli contacted me by email and provided a brief itinerary of a mostly walking tour to popular historic and scenic sights around Fukuoka. I could tell right away she was personable and her communication skills were excellent. She let me know that we could make adjustments anytime, including during our tour. Eli met us promptly in our hotel lobby and my initial impression of her communication skills were confirmed. Right away she made us feel comfortable and our tour was a wonderful experience with a personable and knowledgeable local tour guide.
March 2025
Eli was a great guide, she was very helpful, had lots of information, she was very nice, friendly, great English, I have experienced other tours in the past and this was my favorite, definitely felt like a local and like going out with a friend, was lovely and I fully recommend!!!!! I had an amazing time, she was also very flexible and asked if we liked the itinerary she created, amazing really!! so so happy for this experience!!
March 2025
