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Sakura Viewing in Oji: Bento & Sake Brewery Tour (Tokyo)

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4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Japanese, English
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No strollers, Regional food, With sake, With 1 drink

See Tokyo’s cherry blossoms, sip on sake and enjoy a sakura-inspired bento box after touring a historic sake brewery in the historic area of Oji.

Highlights

  • Savor a beautifully prepared bento meal filled with Japanese delicacies

  • Tour a 120-year-old sake brewery and taste Japanese sake guided by a sommelier

  • Wonder through a park with historic cherry blossoms and enjoy looking at the flowers while enjoying a meal by the river

  • Explore Oji, a historic area in Northern Tokyo known for its spring landscapes

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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Host will donate 7 meals

Experience Details

Visiting Tokyo during cherry blossom season is unforgettable. Rivers, streets and parks become coated in delicate light pink petals, transforming an already beautiful landscape into a picture-perfect wonderland.


However, knowing the best cherry blossom viewing spots to avoid the crowds can be a real challenge. Luckily, this Oji sakura experience has you covered. Enjoy a seasonal bento lunch under the blossoms, tour a historical sake brewery, and learn about the unique brewing culture in one of Tokyo's most unassuming neighborhoods.


To begin, you'll meet your guides at the observation floor of the Hokutopia building, just one minute from Oji Station. From the 17th floor, you'll get to look out over Oji at sights such as Asukayama Hill and the Otonashi River, lined with centuries-old cherry blossom trees. Your hosts are National government-licensed interpreters and sake experts ready to share their love for Japanese culture and cuisine and share unique local insights.


You'll begin your tour by visiting the Oji Jinja Shrine, where you'll learn about Japanese traditions before visiting the Red Brick Brewery, an Oji landmark. Operating for 120 years, this was once known as the Brewing Research Institute (and is now the National Research Institute of Brewing). Although it generally isn't open to the public, on this tour, you'll get the rare chance to enter the brewery, tour its facilities and enjoy a sake tasting.


Lastly, you'll stroll through Asukayama Park. You'll arrive at your specially reserved seat along the river for uninterrupted cherry blossom views that are even illuminated at night. Here, you'll enjoy a bento box filled with local Japanese delicacies. Enjoy interacting with friendly hosts as you engage in the centuries-old Japanese tradition of flower viewing (hanami) together.

What You Get

Sake Tasting at a sake brewery in Oji (alternatively, beer or soft drinks if preferred)
Oji tour led by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter
A specially reserved seat along the river
Transportation to and from the tour
Additional purchases

Good To Know

  • Please inquire with the host about the possibility of accommodating dietary restrictions or allergies.
  • The legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years old. Anyone under 20 is prohibited from consuming alcohol, regardless of their home country's drinking age.

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Please meet your host at the observation deck on the 17th Floor of Hokutopia. More information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.

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