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Japan
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Osaka Prefecture
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Osaka
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Tours & Activities
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Cherry Blossom Secrets - Sakura in Osaka
4 h
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About this activity
What you'll do
We’ll carefully match you with the perfect Host based on your personality, interests and requirements and together you’ll discover how magical cherry blossom season is in Osaka - an experience made all the more so when you discover how the locals really celebrate it!
Just like the locals do, you’ll enjoy a picnic with your Host under the blossoms. It’s permitted to drink in public in Japan so locals gather with their friends and family, enjoy some beers or sake and share plates of tasty traditional dishes together, whether it’s a picnic brought from home, traditional sweets or street food picked up on the way like yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), takoyaki (fried octopus balls) and yakisoba (fried noodles).
Next, your Host will take you to a park which they will choose according to where the best blossoms are. The dates of the cherry blossom season vary each year, so your Host will choose a park based on where the blossoms are in full bloom and at their best. In order to secure a good picnic spot, you will likely arrive before midday as it can get extremely busy.
You could then visit Osaka Mint, the most iconic sakura viewing spot in the city. Closed to the public except for one week during the year over cherry blossom season, you’ll be able to see rare varieties of trees and pick up some delicious street food along the way if you get hungry. Or maybe you’d like to walk along the banks of the O River, or see the explosions of pastel pink at Osaka Castle.
If cherry blossom season falls early or late, your host will know the places in the city where you can still go to see late or early blossoming sakura, so you can still make the most of the season.
Important note: The season for cherry blossom season usually falls on and around the first week of April. However this changes each year depending on a number of factors including how cold the winter has been previously. We keep up to date with the predictions, but there is no guarantee of exactly when the season will take place.
What to expect
* Celebrate cherry blossom season like a local with your like-minded Local Host
* Visit the most famous and spectacular cherry blossom viewing spots in the city like Osaka Mint, as well as off the beaten path spots along the way
* Discover the traditions and meaning of the cherry blossom in Japan
* Feast on traditional dishes like sakura mochi, pink rice cakes wrapped in cherry tree leaves
* Enjoy a picnic with your host under the branches of a cherry tree in full bloom just like the locals in a popular hanami spot like at Ryokuchi-koen Park, having your own hanami party!
* See the sakura at Osaka Castle as the sun sets
* Experience yozakura, night time blossom viewing on the banks of the river or in a beautiful park as you enjoy a dinner of street food and beers
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We’ll carefully match you with the perfect Host based on your personality, interests and requirements and together you’ll discover how magical cherry blossom season is in Osaka - an experience made all the more so when you discover how the locals really celebrate it!
Just like the locals do, you’ll enjoy a picnic with your Host under the blossoms. It’s permitted to drink in public in Japan so locals gather with their friends and family, enjoy some beers or sake and share plates of tasty traditional dishes together, whether it’s a picnic brought from home, traditional sweets or street food picked up on the way like yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), takoyaki (fried octopus balls) and yakisoba (fried noodles).
Next, your Host will take you to a park which they will choose according to where the best blossoms are. The dates of the cherry blossom season vary each year, so your Host will choose a park based on where the blossoms are in full bloom and at their best. In order to secure a good picnic spot, you will likely arrive before midday as it can get extremely busy.
You could then visit Osaka Mint, the most iconic sakura viewing spot in the city. Closed to the public except for one week during the year over cherry blossom season, you’ll be able to see rare varieties of trees and pick up some delicious street food along the way if you get hungry. Or maybe you’d like to walk along the banks of the O River, or see the explosions of pastel pink at Osaka Castle.
If cherry blossom season falls early or late, your host will know the places in the city where you can still go to see late or early blossoming sakura, so you can still make the most of the season.
Important note: The season for cherry blossom season usually falls on and around the first week of April. However this changes each year depending on a number of factors including how cold the winter has been previously. We keep up to date with the predictions, but there is no guarantee of exactly when the season will take place.
What to expect
* Celebrate cherry blossom season like a local with your like-minded Local Host
* Visit the most famous and spectacular cherry blossom viewing spots in the city like Osaka Mint, as well as off the beaten path spots along the way
* Discover the traditions and meaning of the cherry blossom in Japan
* Feast on traditional dishes like sakura mochi, pink rice cakes wrapped in cherry tree leaves
* Enjoy a picnic with your host under the branches of a cherry tree in full bloom just like the locals in a popular hanami spot like at Ryokuchi-koen Park, having your own hanami party!
* See the sakura at Osaka Castle as the sun sets
* Experience yozakura, night time blossom viewing on the banks of the river or in a beautiful park as you enjoy a dinner of street food and beers
Included
- Private and personalised experience
- 4 hours with a Host
- A traditional Japanese picnic
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
- Local knowledge, insights and advice
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Not included
- Food and drinks additional to any included
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a Host thoughtfully matched to you.
- Meeting Point
- Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Host. Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested, or your Host will meet you at a convenient location close to the start of your experience.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
75%
