Cherry Blossom Tour, Tokyo Tower Observation Deck and River Sumida Night Cruise

Visit Tokyo's most popular cherry blossom viewing sites on this 1-day bus tour. This tour includes a visit to Chidorigafuchi, one of Japan's most famous cherry blossom viewing sites, as well as sightseeing around some of Tokyo's most iconic landmarks such as Tokyo Tower.

1. Stop by 4 of the most famous cherry blossom spots in the Tokyo: Shinjuku Gyoen, Zojo-ji Temple, Chidorigafuchi and Kitanomaru-koen Park.

2. Go up Tokyo Tower to take in the never-ending cityscape and the stunning carpet of cherry blossoms down below.

3. Enjoy a Sumida River night-time cruise, and admire cherry blossoms along with dancing Furisode-san (Japanese traditional dancers).

Itinerary

At 9:30am - Meet in Shinjuku on the 3rd floor of Keio Plaza Hotel's South Tower (in front of the world clock).

See Tokyo's best cherry blossom spots by bus.

Shinjuku Gyoen (60 min): Opened in 1906, this Japanese garden originally intended for the imperial court features 1,300 cherry trees of 65 different varieties. Showa Kinen Park (90 min) The entire park is home to approximately 1,500 cherry trees that bloom in full glory. Inside, there is a vast garden with a beautiful landscape formed by roughly 200 cherry trees amidst an expansive lawn. There is also a bridge from where rows of cherry trees can be seen lining the river. Participants will be guided to the captivating cherry blossom viewing spots in the park.

Lunch (60 minutes): Enjoy an authentic meal of Japanese cuisine at Mumonan, a restaurant located in a former Japanese-style inn or ryokan. Lunch Menu: Appetizer, hors d'oeuvre, fried dish, sashimi, simmered dish, seasonal mixed rice, pickled vegetables, miso soup, and dessert. The actual menu may vary due to seasonal and daily availability of ingredients.

Tokyo Tower Main Observatory (60 min)

See a sweeping panorama of the city from 150m above the ground. On a clear day, you can even see Mt. Fuji in the distance.

At 4:20pm - Tokyo Station Stop at Tokyo Station.

At 4:40pm - Asakusa Station Stop at Tokyo Station.

Azumabashi (Sumida River Night Cruise) (45 min)

Enjoy the illuminated nighttime cherry blossoms and a traditional dance performance, all set against a beautifully lit-up Tokyo Skytree in the background.

Tobu Asakusa Station (Tour concludes upon arrival.)