Half Day Kyoto Cherry Blossom Tour: Viewing Party and Iconic Boat Cruising

Visits: Hirano Shrine, Ginkakuji Temple, Philosopher’s Path, Okazaki Jikkoku boat ride, (Nijo Castle light up)

12:00∼13:00

Hirano Shrine

Enjoy what Japanese folks dowhen spring comes: have abanquet under cherry blossoms.We begin the tour with, HiranoShrine, one of the most popularsites for cherry viewing party.

13:40∼15:10

Ginkakuji Temple & Philosopher’s Path

The subdued outlook of Ginkakuji Temple and full bloom cherryblossoms in a sense represents Japanese mind towards beauty:things are both beautiful because they are to decay eventually.After the visit to the temple, stroll along the famous Philosopher’sPath lined with picturesque sakura (cherry blossoms).

16:00∼16:25

Okazaki Jikkoku boat ride

Sail through Okazaki Canal, which brings water from Lake Biwa toKyoto. Hop on a boat to set out on a 25 minute cruise down thecanal while enjoying the blooming cherry flowers on both sides.※ Night cruise available between March 30th and April 10th

15:20∼15:50

17:00∼19:00

Dinner & Nijo Castle light up

Let us know what food you’d like to try and we’ll take you therefor dinner before cherry blossom night viewing at Nijo Castle.

Coffee Break

Join the tour if you want to1. enjoy cherry blossoms in a local way2. check out a variety of cherry trees3. view sakura while on a boat4. experience a night viewing of the flower

Tour run period (estimated)

March 24th～April 16th

Price per person (optional)2 PAX JPY 13,500(18,500) 5 PAX JPY 7,500(11,500)3 PAX JPY 10,500(13,500) 6 PAX JPY6,500(10,500)4 Pax JPY 8,500(12,500) 7~10 PAX JPY 6,000(9,500)Ask if you opt for a private vehicle for transfer.

Inclusive: venue’s admission fee, public transportation fare, boat tickets, guiding fee, travel insurance, hotel pickup and drop off.

Half Day Kyoto Cherry Blossom Tour: Lunch Box Picnic and Gion Night ViewingVisits: Bento box cooking studio, Kyoto Imperial Garden, Heian Shrine, Kiyomizudera Temple,

(Yasaka Shrine & Maruyama Park)

12:00∼13:00

Bento box cooking

When it comes to the ability toprepare a packed lunch box, theJapanese are better to none. Let’sgo learn the technique. Why arewe doing this? Of course to eat itunder a cherry tree!

13:15∼14:30

Picnic at Kyoto Imperial Garden

There is nothing more suited than hand made dish to bring forcherry blossom viewing. This is a classical way to enjoy a warmspring day in Japan. Open your bento box to tuck in on the vastgarden of Kyoto Imperial Palace with over 1000 cherry treesplanted all over the place.

16:20∼18:00

Nineizaka & Sannenzaka & Kiyomizudera Temple

Walk uphill through two atmospheric streets lined with shopstowards Kiyomizudera Temple to get the whole city view fromthere. ※The main hall is going through years long maintenance,which gives a rare appearance of the famous stage of Kiyomizu.

15:00∼16:00

18:30∼19:30

Yasaka Shrine light up

Continue our walk down to Yasaka Shrine in Gion andsee a massive willow cherry tree in Maruyama Parkadjacent to the shrine. Enjoy food stands, light up, andthe festive atmosphere surrounded by sakura!

Shinen Garden of Heian Shrine

Join the tour if you want to1. do a picnic beneath a cherry tree eating hand made

lunch2. view impressive weeping cherry blossoms3. visit a must see temple also famous for sakura4. feel a lively atmosphere of a night banquet in Gion

Tour run period (estimated)

March 24th～April 16th

Inclusive: venue’s admission and cooking experience fee, public transportation fare, boat tickets, guiding fee, travel insurance, hotel pickup and drop off.

Check out the spacious garden with pinkweeping cherry trees covering the sky. Learnabout the shrine built for the 1100th anniversaryof the capital’s foundation in Kyoto

Price per person (optional)2 PAX JPY 20,500(24,500) 5 PAX JPY 15,500(17,500)3 PAX JPY 18,500(19,500) 6 PAX JPY14,500(16,500)4 Pax JPY 16,500(18,500) 7~10 PAX JPY 13,000(15,500)Ask if you opt for a private vehicle for transfer.