Cherry Blossom Viewing Picnic w/ Sake & Bento in Oji (Tokyo)
Enjoy Tokyo’s cherry blossoms in the historic area of Oji in Northern Tokyo. Visit a local shrine, stroll through a park and savor a seasonal bento with a cup of sake, beer or a soft drink.
Highlights
Enjoy a seasonal bento filled with Japanese delicacies under the cherry blossoms in Oji, Northern Tokyo
Your hosts are National government-licensed interpreters and sake experts who will share plenty of unique local insights
Wonder through a park with historic cherry blossoms and enjoy looking at the flowers while enjoying a meal by the river from exclusive seats
Explore Oji, a historic area in Northern Tokyo known for its spring landscapes
10 meals
+Experience Details
Escape the crowds of Tokyo’s most famous sakura spots and visit a local area instead. Oji, in Northern Tokyo, is a hidden gem filled with historical and cultural sites, as well as its stunning cherry blossom spots. This experience will take you on a tour of Oji where you’ll enjoy a seasonal bento lunch under the blossoms complete with a glass of sake, beer or a soft drink.
Your tour will start once at the observation floor of the Hokutopia building, just one minute from Oji Station, where you’ll meet your guide. Bask in the views of Oji’s Asukayama Hill and Otonashi River, lined with cherry blossom trees.
You'll then visit the Oji Jinja Shrine, where you'll learn about Japanese traditions and traditional culture. Afterwards, you'll stroll through Asukayama Park, where a reserved seat along the river awaits you for unparalleled views of the cherry blossoms.
Here, you'll enjoy a spring-inspired bento box with a cup of sake, one beer or a soft drink. Enjoy the centuries-old Japanese tradition of flower viewing (hanami) together with your hosts, who will share insights on the significance of the season in Japanese culture.
Inclusions
Oji tour led by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter
A specially reserved seat along the river
Hanami bento filled with Japanese delicacies
One cup of sake, one beer or one soft drink
Masu sake cup made of Japanese cypress (adult alcohol option only)
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the tour
Additional purchases
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Please meet your host at the observation deck on the 17th Floor of Hokutopia. More information and a Google Maps link will be shared once your booking is confirmed.
Remarks
Please inquire with the host about the possibility of accommodating dietary restrictions or allergies.
The legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years old. Anyone under 20 is prohibited from consuming alcohol, regardless of their home country's drinking age.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
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