Kyoto Cherry Blossom Tour with Private Car
An Imperial Sakura
Cherry Blossom Highlights of Kyoto
Highlights
- Explore Kyoto’s most celebrated cherry blossom locations at a relaxed, unhurried pace
- Travel comfortably by private car, ideal for maximizing bloom timing and avoiding crowds
- Enjoy a fully customizable itinerary, tailored to the day’s best blossoms and your interests
- Experience both daytime hanami and evening yozakura (illuminated cherry blossoms)
- Discover the cultural meaning of cherry blossom season with a knowledgeable local guide
What to expect
The sakura cherry blossom season in Kyoto is on the bucket list of visitors in Japan. For a short few weeks, cherry blossom trees bloom on every street corner of the beautiful Ancient Capital.
Kyoto is one of the most beautiful, albeit crowded, city for viewing beautiful sakura scenes in spring.
The city’s ancient temples, shrines, parks and rivers are the oh-so-breathtaking scenery to your cherry blossom experience.
Here is our selection of cherry blossoms tours and best spots for hanami in Kyoto to really make the most of this magical time of year.
Book an unforgettable cherry blossom experience!
Our Sakura & Hanami Tours in Kyoto from March 18 to April 14, 2026
Sakura, the love of the ephemeral
- Torokko Sagano, the Sagano Romantic Train
- Hozugawa kudari, the Hozu River Boat Cruise
- Hanami Picnic
- Arashiyama in pink and green
- Hirano-jinja’s cherry blossom festival
- The weeping cherry trees of the Imperial Palace
- Yozakura, the illuminated cherry blossom of Kyoto Botanical Garden
Symbolism of Sakura
- Tetsugaku no Michi or the Philosopher’s Path
- Keage Incline, the old railway track
- Hanami Picnic
- Kiyomizu-dera, a spectacular view of Kyoto
- Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka in bloom
- The must-see Maruyama Park
- Gion, hanamachi and Geisha
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JPY 141,500/Group
Up to six (6) guests
Please be sure to read our FAQ to see other details and seasonal pricing.
¥162,725
Practical Information
- Duration: Approx. 8 hours
- Tour type: Private only
- Transport: Comfortable private car
- Pace: Easy and flexible
- Suitable for: Anyone — couples, families, seniors, first-time visitors
What’s Included
- Fully private 8-hour cherry blossom tour
- Private vehicle with driver
- Knowledgeable local guide
- Flexible, customizable itinerary
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (within central Kyoto)
What’s Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Food and drinks (unless arranged in advance)
- Picnic items unless pre-requested
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities (optional)
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