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2024 Osaka Spring Daytime (Cherry Blossom) Food Tour
Line at food stall in Osaka, Japan
Food stall in front of cherry blossoms in Osaka, Japan
Tray of food in Osaka, Japan
People enjoy picnics under cherry blossoms in Osaka, Japan

2025 Osaka Spring Daytime (Cherry Blossom) Food Tour

By Arigato Japan
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Overview
  • 3 hours tour in the area around the famous Osaka Castle
  • Try local snacks from seasonal street food stalls
  • Experience a real Hanami stroll with a local & expert guide
  • Enjoy a lunch with local dishes & handmade soba noodles
  • Tips and Tricks to take great cherry blossom photos

Activity location

  • Matsuyamachi Station
    • 8, Matsuyamachi, Chuo Ward
    • 542-0067, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • In front of the doll shop Masumuraningyoten Sueyoshibashiten right outside Matsuyamachi Station.
    • 8, Matsuyamachi, Chuo Ward
    • 542-0067, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal and seasonal lunch set at a delicious soba restaurant.
  • What's includedWhat's included Try local snacks from seasonal street food stalls
  • What's includedWhat's included Tea, sake, beer, or other drink included
  • What's includedWhat's included Get insights into local life and Japanese culture from a local English speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included Cherry blossom viewing with an expert
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pick up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Transport costs
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest’s expense)

Know before you book

  • Strict policy on tour start time. Guests who are late will be left behind and we are unable to re-connect them to the ongoing tours. There is no refund for missing a tour due to late arrival.
  • Starts promptly at 11 am, ends at 2 pm
  • Dietary Restriction flexibility: Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions and if these are allergies (please let us know the severity) or preferences
  • At least 2 people are required, maximum of 10 for this activity to take place.
  • You must be 20 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.
  • The operator and its guides reserve the right to refuse or withdraw guests that are unfit to take the tour for any reason, or act in a dangerous manner. A guest's participation in any service will be terminated if the guest breaks any local laws or regulations put in place by Japanese authorities.
  • The operator reserves the right to expel any participant from any service who is intoxicated, acting belligerently, endangering others or behaving in a way which may tarnish or act upon the operator’s reputation or cause distress to third parties, participants and/or individuals.
  • Walking level: moderate.
  • Please note for this tour the actual dates of blossom time vary year to year and we cannot guarantee the amount of blossoms or the ending date when blossoms will no longer be visible. We have estimated the dates based on average forecasts and will update throughout the season.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Available March 25th-April 11th 2025 (excluding Sundays), take part in a traditional Hanami experience in Osaka. Forget about the crowded parks and well-known spots and join us on this walking tour of the Karahori district, a true hidden gem where the spirit of old Osaka remains to this day. Mingle with the locals and walk the maze-like back streets while tasting local treats and drinks. Finish up the tour in a secret spot where shrines and Cherry blossom trees mix together. Sit down, have some treats, and enjoy living in the moment with us.

Sakura season is short, about one month from the first tiny buds to the finish of the season with the peak being about two weeks. It is impossible to predict exact dates each year but for the first time, we will be offering this limited Osaka edition tour in the time period most famous for Hanami time.
With our guide, learn about the history of the area, have lunch at a place adored by residents, taste seasonal specialities and meet the lovely people living in the area. Karahori is the perfect mix of nostalgia and modern trends and is simply a fun area where you can get a taste of both the old and the new.

Discover a completely different side of Osaka. Far from the neon lights of Dotonbori, the rustic charm of Shinsekai, or the skyscrapers of Umeda, this tour takes you to a beloved and unchanging area. This tour is an unexpected chance to appreciate the beauty of the Cherry blossoms with the locals while “eating” your way through a maze of backstreets, secret gardens, and much more!

Cleaning and safety practices

Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMatsuyamachi Station
    • 8, Matsuyamachi, Chuo Ward
    • 542-0067, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEIn front of the doll shop Masumuraningyoten Sueyoshibashiten right outside Matsuyamachi Station.
    • 8, Matsuyamachi, Chuo Ward
    • 542-0067, Osaka, Osaka, Japan