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Cherry Blossom Tours in Japan: the 15 Best

35 tours  ·  from $22 a head

The front moves north over about six weeks and any single city gets a few days of it. These 15 favour the trips with flexible dates or a second stop worth having if the timing slips.

Mt. Fuji, Cherry Blossom & Shiba Sakura Pvt. Day Tour - Chureito Pagoda and the classic Fuji photograph
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Mt. Fuji, Cherry Blossom & Shiba Sakura Pvt. Day Tour

1.Mt. Fuji, Cherry Blossom & Shiba Sakura Pvt. Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews Our pick

Spend about 10 hours exploring Mt. Fuji’s best-known viewpoints and cultural sites in a private vehicle for up to five people. Your day can include the 5th Station, Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Kawaguchiko, Oishi Park, and Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine. Guides such as Rana, Harry, Awais, and Mohsin have received strong praise for friendly service and flexible planning.

“The tour was great our driver Mohsin was exceptional. He was professional, friendly, informative and above all very respectful. I would recommend him highly to anyone.”

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Nagano: 1-Day Snow Monkey & Cherry Blossom Tour in Spring - Meeting the group at Nagano Station
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Nagano: 1-Day Snow Monkey & Cherry Blossom Tour in Spring

2.1-Day Snow Monkey & Cherry Blossom Tour in Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 9 hours · from $135

Travel from JR Nagano Station to Jigokudani Monkey Park, where Japanese macaques roam freely, then enjoy lunch and visit northern Nagano’s best cherry blossom spots. English-speaking guides such as Dai, Kevin, and Endo keep the day moving while adjusting the afternoon stops to local bloom conditions. Plan for a long walk to the monkeys.

“Our original tour was cancelled due to the late blooming of Cherry Blossoms however this alternative offered more than made up for it. Eniko was a lovely guide and gave us a great commentary throughout the day. The tour was great. My only suggestion is the speaker could be a bit louder on the bus so we can hear all the great commentary and knowledge the guides have to share. Otherwise a great time with a good mixture of people”

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Mt. Fuji & Hakone Cherry Blossom private One Day Tour - Mt. Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station at 2,300 meters
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Mt. Fuji & Hakone Cherry Blossom private One Day Tour

3.Mt. Fuji & Hakone Cherry Blossom private One Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews

You’ll ride from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji and Hakone in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at the Subaru Line 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Ashi, Moto Hakone Shrine, Owakudani, and Gotemba Premium Outlets. Hotel pickup may be available, but confirm the meeting point and whether your driver is also a guide.

“I recently completed a tour in the Mount Fuji area in Japan and was thoroughly impressed by the tour guide's professionalism and kindness. They went above and beyond to ensure a fantastic experience. Highly recommended! Smooth and easy. I travelled with two young children and 3 elderly adults.”

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Nagano Spring: 1-Day Cherry Blossoms & Snow Monkeys Guided Tour - Meeting at Nagano Station at 9:35 a.m.
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Nagano Spring: 1-Day Cherry Blossoms & Snow Monkeys Guided Tour

4.Nagano Spring: 1-Day Cherry Blossoms & Snow Monkeys Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $150

Meet your guide at Nagano Station for a nine-hour trip to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, where Japanese macaques roam freely, then enjoy lunch and visit a cherry blossom site chosen for the day’s best blooms. Guides such as Joyce, Jens, Endo, Ryu, and Peter have led this tour. The seasonal trip runs from April through May.

“It was an exciting and memorable tour. Seeing snow monkeys is a must. Second half of the tour was in the park strolling amongst cherry blossoms and it was spectacular because of the small lake surrounded by those trees. Took hundreds of pictures. Lunch was good too. I recommend this tour for sure.”

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Tokyo Cherry Blossoms blooming spots E-bike Tour, 3hrs - Starting near Kanda Station
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Tokyo Cherry Blossoms blooming spots E-bike Tour, 3hrs

5.Tokyo Cherry Blossoms blooming spots E-bike Tour, 3hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $64

Meet near Kanda Station for a three-hour guided e-bike ride through Tokyo’s spring sights. With a guide such as Kenta, Jenny, Take, or Yoshihisa, you’ll visit Chidorigafuchi, Yasukuni Shrine, Sotobori Park, Hibiya Park, and Kensei Kinenkan. The route covers ground easily, with time for photographs and local stories.

“Unfortunately Sakura season came late. But the team with Cycling Holiday Tokyo did a great job modifying the trip to get me the best experience possible. Takako Jenny was very knowledgeable and gave me great insight into Japanese culture.”

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Cherry Blossom Private Tour - Imperial Palace: a useful first look at Tokyo’s cherry trees
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Cherry Blossom Private Tour

6.Cherry Blossom Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews

Explore Tokyo’s cherry blossoms by private vehicle with pickup and drop-off at your hotel. The route includes the Imperial Palace, Akasaka, Roppongi, and Zojo-ji Temple, with time for photos, Tokyo Tower views, snacks, bottled water, and questions for your guide. Guides such as Yosuke, Miyu, Riley, and Kazu have led past departures, though assignments are not guaranteed.

“This was such a wonderful day! Our guide went above and beyond to make this a special day. We arrived in Tokyo at the very beginning of Sakura season, and our guide worked hard to find every last blossom we could enjoy! Thank you so much!”

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Guided Kyoto City Cherry Blossom One Day Private Tour - Bamboo Forest Street and the wide reach of Arashiyama
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Guided Kyoto City Cherry Blossom One Day Private Tour

7.Guided Kyoto City Cherry Blossom One Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $569

Start at Kyoto Station at 8:00 a.m. and spend about eight hours visiting six major Kyoto sights in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide handles the driving, parking, and route, while you explore Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari, Gion, and Nishiki Market. Guides such as Malik, Sag, Imran Khan, and Hamza have led past departures.

“This was a great tour. We've been to kyoto twice before and learned so much history and saw many temples and places we hadn't been to before! Sag was a great tour guide and so knowledgeable about Japan and kyoto in general. Would highly recommend this tour!”

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Licensed Guide Tokyo Meguro Cherry Blossom Walking Tour - Daienji and the story of the Edo fire
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Licensed Guide Tokyo Meguro Cherry Blossom Walking Tour

8.Licensed Guide Tokyo Meguro Cherry Blossom Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $22Best value

Meet your private licensed guide at Starbucks near Naka-Meguro at 3:30 pm for a 90-minute walk along the Meguro River. Guides such as Terry, Nao, and Micky bring local stories, humor, and excellent English to the blossoms, Daienji Temple, and Hotel Gajoen Tokyo. The tour ends near JR Meguro Station.

“Terry was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Although cherry blossoms weren’t in bloom, the tour was still worthwhile.”

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Evening Hanami (Cherry Blossom) Experience with a Local - Meeting at Nakameguro Station at 4:30 pm
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Evening Hanami (Cherry Blossom) Experience with a Local

9.Evening Hanami (Cherry Blossom) Experience with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews · from $224

Meet at Nakameguro Station at 4:30 pm for a three-hour evening walk beside the Meguro River. Your local English-speaking guide leads you through hanami customs, seasonal snacks, drinks, shopping streets, and an izakaya dinner. The small group is capped at 10, with pescetarian and gluten-free options available.

“We had the best tour in Tokyo and a great guide. Thank you for sharing the Cherry Blossoms with us and your city.”

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Tokyo: Mt. Fuji & Hakone Cherry Blossoms Private Day Tour - Mt. Fuji 5th Station: the first close look
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Tokyo: Mt. Fuji & Hakone Cherry Blossoms Private Day Tour

10.Mt. Fuji & Hakone Cherry Blossoms Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · 1 day

This private English-language tour takes up to six people from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji and Hakone by van. You will visit the 5th Station, Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Ashi, Owakudani, and Gotemba Premium Outlets. Guides have included Talal, Addan, and Sabir, with a flexible route and hotel pickup.

“Addan was a complete professional and went above and beyond to make our group have a great experience with a custom itinerary, photo taking and he did an early pickup factoring in Tokyo traffic. He is by far the best guide we have ever had and I will book any trip that he’s a guide and driver on.”

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Osaka: Daytime Hanami (Cherry Blossom) and Food Tour - Seasonal food along the old lanes
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Osaka: Daytime Hanami (Cherry Blossom) and Food Tour

11.Daytime Hanami (Cherry Blossom) and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · from $161

Walk Osaka’s old Karahori neighborhood with an English-speaking guide, tasting seasonal street food, local drinks, and dishes at several stops. The route ends at a quiet shrine and cherry-tree spot for a real hanami pause. Guides have included Miki and Sanae, and groups are limited to 10 people.

“The tour was great. Miki shared a lot of Osaka food secrets with us—authentic places that real local people go. Unfortunately, it was a cherry bloodbath tour also and the weather and cherry trees did not cooperate. Miki did find a few trees with sakura and ume blossoms but nothing like the root of flowers I was dreaming of. But Miki made the best of the situation.”

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Tokyo Cherry Blossom Express Tour with Boat Ride - Ueno Park brings the big spring crowd
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Tokyo Cherry Blossom Express Tour with Boat Ride

12.Tokyo Cherry Blossom Express Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $141

Spend six hours visiting Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Ueno Park, and Chidorigafuchi Moat during Tokyo’s cherry blossom season. An English-speaking guide leads the walks, with entrance fees and a 30-minute boat ride included. Denise and Jim Smashy have guided past departures, though weather can cancel the boat.

“Amazing trip ! Showed every aspect of Cherry Blossom season … long walks , parks , boat ride , festival ! 6 hours full of cherry blossom trees 🌸 Jim smashy the guide honestly was one of the best ,most helpful , informative, caring, calm and decent guides I have ever encountered in my life ! Big thanks 🙏”

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Private Cherry Blossom Tour in Hirosaki with a Local Guide - Hirosaki Park, where the tour earns its price
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Private Cherry Blossom Tour in Hirosaki with a Local Guide

13.Private Cherry Blossom Tour in Hirosaki with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $183

See Hirosaki Park’s 2,600-plus cherry trees with a private local guide, then visit Hirosaki Castle, the Former City Library, Neputa Mura, and Ishiba Residence. Hotel pickup in Hirosaki is included. Guide Atshushi can adjust the day for your group, and the tour starts at 9:00 am.

“Atshushi was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide! We learned a lot about the history of Hirosaki. We also go to see the last trees bloom with cherry blossoms and that was truly a special experience. We did a full day tour and we feel like we gRead more”

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Licensed Guide Tokyo Meguro Cherry Blossom Walking Tour - Daienji and the story of the Edo fire
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Licensed Guide Tokyo Meguro Cherry Blossom Walking Tour

14.Licensed Guide Tokyo Meguro Cherry Blossom Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 6 reviews · 1h 30m · from $22

Meet an English-speaking, government-licensed guide at Starbucks opposite Nakameguro Station. Walk beside the Meguro River, visit Daienji Temple, and finish at historic Hotel Gajoen Tokyo. The 90-minute private tour costs $22 per person. Cherry blossoms usually appear from late March to early April, but the route continues in other seasons.

“Guide was very nice and knowledgeable The time for walk was in the driving rsin The blossoms were not out and we were taken to a traditional house. Good trip”

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Osaka Private Cherry Blossom Tour with a Local – Picnic Included - Osaka Castle Park and the bridge views
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Osaka Private Cherry Blossom Tour with a Local – Picnic Included

15.Osaka Private Cherry Blossom Tour with a Local – Picnic Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $181

Spend about four hours with a private Osaka host during cherry blossom season. Visit riverside promenades, Osaka Castle Park, and other sakura sites, then share sushi, a bento box, sweets, and two drinks at a picnic. Hosts such as Kanna, Taku, and Maria have been praised for warm company, local tips, and good photography.

“This experience was such a memorable one. Kanna, our tour guide was absolutely great at her job. She arrived early and met us at our hotel, took us on a great adventure! We loved it! Thank you so much for the great time in Osaka!!!”

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