Tokyo:Private Chidorigafuchi Sakura Walk by the ImperialMoat
ID: GYG1144896-1756015
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Enjoy Tokyo’s cherry blossoms on a 1-hour guided walk along Chidorigafuchi. Choose a daytime or evening tour and see sakura over the imperial moat while learning the basics of hanami culture.
Join an English-speaking local guide for a 1-hour sakura walk along Chidorigafuchi, one of Tokyo’s most iconic cherry blossom locations. You will meet near Kudanshita Station and walk to the riverside promenade, where cherry trees line the path above the imperial moat.
If you choose a daytime start time, you can enjoy soft natural light, clear views of the stone walls and water, and a calmer atmosphere that is ideal for photos and families. If you choose an evening start time, you will feel the after-work hanami mood, and during illumination days you may see blossoms glowing above the dark water. The exact blooming and lighting conditions change every year, but the route is scenic throughout the season.
As you stroll along the path, your guide explains what hanami means to Japanese people, how the short life of sakura connects to ideas of beauty and impermanence, and how etiquette has changed as visitor numbers increased. You stop at several of the best viewing points to take photos of blossoms over the moat and walkways lined with trees, and you can get simple tips for framing and angles so your phone or camera shots really capture the scene.
The tour finishes near the end of the promenade, where you can continue walking on your own or return toward the station. Your guide can share recommendations for nearby restaurants and bars so you can keep enjoying the evening after the tour.
Highlights
- Walk beneath Tokyo’s iconic Chidorigafuchi cherry blossom promenade
- Choose a daytime or evening start time to suit your travel schedule
- Capture sakura over the imperial moat with simple photo tips from your guide
- Hear how locals enjoy hanami and how etiquette is changing with more visitors
- Small-group guided walk for a relaxed, safe way to enjoy this popular spot
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a walking tour (about 1.5–2 km) on mostly paved paths with some gentle slopes
The area can be very crowded during peak bloom and on weekends – the walking pace will be slow and relaxed
Boat rental is not included and cannot be guaranteed; queues can be long and operations depend on weather and local conditions
The tour goes ahead in light rain – please bring suitable clothing or an umbrella
In case of stormy weather or safety concerns, the tour may be cancelled or rescheduled
Cherry blossom blooming is a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed; views change from day to day
Not recommended for guests with serious mobility issues or who cannot stand/walk for around 60 minutes
Your guide will be waiting outside Exit 2, holding a smartphone displaying “AlvaJapan”.
INCLUDED
- English-speaking local guide (1 hour)
- Guided walking tour along the Chidorigafuchi promenade
- Basic tips for taking great sakura photos with your phone or camera
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Boat rental on the moat
- Transportation to/from the meeting point
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
