Private Kyoto Cherry Blossom Experience

Immerse yourself in the enchanting cherry blossom season in Kyoto with a local guide. Explore hidden sakura spots, indulge in sakura-themed delicacies, and enjoy a hanami picnic under the cherry blossom canopy.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Maruyama Park - Begin your journey in Maruyama Park, known for its spectacular cherry blossoms. Here, you’ll experience the tranquility of hanami as your host guides you to secret, peaceful spots within the park.\n\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed, and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
What's Included
  • Private and personalized walking experience
  • 4 hours with a local host
  • A traditional Japanese picnic (bento box, shared sushi platter, Japanese sweets, two drinks)
  • Optional meet-up at your central location accommodation
What's Not Included
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Delve into Kyoto’s cherished hanami tradition with a local guide, exploring hidden sakura spots beyond typical tourist paths. Begin at the tranquil Maruyama Park, famous for its cherry blossoms, where you’ll experience hanami in a serene setting, away from the crowds.
Next, venture to Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, a less-visited gem where cherry trees…

Location
FamilyMart; Kyoto Gion
(The host will be waiting in front of the convenience store) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Julia_d
Apr 26, 2025
Wonderful day in Kyoto 🌸 - We had the pleasure of having Jose as our guide for a day tour around Kyoto. He showed us all the popular tourist spots, beautiful cherry blossoms, and even some hidden gems. Jose is a laid-back, friendly guy with a deep love for the city. If you're looking for a relaxed day filled with great sights alongside a down-to-earth guide, Jose is the perfect choice!
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Fiona_c
Apr 10, 2025
Great walking tour and lovely hanami picnic! - Guide Afifa did a great job, she really personalised the tour for me and found me pink cherry blossoms as I'd asked! She took me to some cool places and really brought the history of the Gion district to life for me, I really enjoyed her choice to take me to Nishiki market to get food for hanami picnic, and I loved the hanami picnic experience by the river, though the park would have been a fab alternative as well if river was not an option.
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Philip_e
Apr 7, 2024
Fantastic - Knowledgeable and fun guide, Fatima, made the trip personal and memorable. Enjoyed it all and saw places we would not have seen otherwise.
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Vanessa_d
Apr 5, 2024
Our guide, Eva, was very... - Our guide, Eva, was very nice and talkative about life and traditions in Japan. We learned a lot about Japanese culture while walking around hidden places in Kyoto. We enjoyed that she showed us hidden, non touristy spots around Kyoto. We had a great day with great local food at the end 👍 Thanks a lot
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Gary_r
Mar 31, 2023
All good - Great guide. I enjoyed my time walking around the city with him. Highly recommend the guide. I don't highly recommend this review process where I have to type in so muck. 1 star for the review process. :-(
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From $164
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).