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Keep reading to see how you can take part in this year’s spring celebrations.
As Easy As Planning Your Trip
It’s that simple! To take part in this year’s spring campaign, book and enjoy a food experience or make a reservation at one of our partner restaurants anytime between February 1 and April 30, 2025. During this period, all byFood guests will automatically be entered for a chance to win one of five curated packages full of Japanese goodies.
Receive an Exclusive
Cherry Blossom Guide!
Cherry blossoms (or sakura in Japanese) represent fresh starts and the beauty of fleeting moments. This spring, when you book or reserve with byFood, you’ll receive a free e-book packed with tips to help you make the most of every moment on your trip.
Win a Premium Cooking Kit Worth $325!
Bring the flavors of your Japan trip home! Five lucky winners will receive a premium cooking kit, complete with kitchen essentials and a cookbook, to master the art of Japanese cuisine.
Pro Tip: You can earn a second entry by leaving a review after your experience or course meal.

Pretty in Pink

Surround yourself with Japan's favorite spring flower on these experiences with a cherry blossom twist.
Food Tours
TOKYO

Sakura Tour & Omakase Dinner w/ Pro Photographer (Tokyo)

Celebrate Tokyo’s sakura season with elegance in this exclusive tour that includes omakase multi-course dinner in a members-only restaurant and a photoshoot. Eight dishes and three drinks are included!

from¥22,000
Food Tours
TOKYO

Sakura in Ginza: Izakaya Hopping Tour w/ Pro Photographer

Soak in the glittering sights of sakura in bloom at Tokyo’s Ginza district at night. Wine and dine at two different restaurants and enjoy a walking tour of Ginza with a pro photographer to capture this unforgettable evening!

from¥18,750
With 3 drinks
Food Tours
TOKYO

2025 Cherry Blossoms Hanami Food Tour in Yanaka (Tokyo)

Celebrate cherry blossom season during this unique tour in the charming neighborhood of Yanaka. Feel the spirit of this eclectic neighborhood with a local guide, taste local street foods, and stop by famous galleries, then enjoy a hanami bento box.

from¥26,400
(2)
With green tea
Food Tours
OSAKA

Osaka Cherry Blossom Food Tour 2025

Experience the fleeting beauty of cherry blossom season in Osaka. Explore a nostalgic district with your guide, tasting seasonal snacks and street foods along the way. Enjoy lunch at a local joint, and finish the tour in a beautiful sakura spot!

from¥26,400
With 1 drink
Food Tours
KYOTO

Kyoto Cherry Blossom Food Tour 2025

Stroll through central Kyoto, streets flanked with blooming cherry blossom trees, visiting shops and tasting local snacks as you go, and enjoy a flower-viewing picnic. Then, stop at a traditional restaurant for a meal of local Kyoto specialties.

from¥26,400
With 2 drinks
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Sakura Sweets Making & Tea Ceremony in Ikegami Plum Garden

Capture the allure of cherry blossoms in this traditional sweets making class and tea ceremony. You’ll learn to make traditional wagashi confectioneries against the stunning backdrop of Ikegami Baien, a tranquil plum blossom garden in Tokyo.

from¥15,000
(2)
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Sakura Chiffon Cake Workshop in Tokyo

Learn how to make sakura chiffon cake at this one-day dessert-making workshop in Tokyo! Make sakura chiffon cake using high-quality ingredients, then get a lesson in dessert photography from a professional instructor.

from¥19,440
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

Tokyo National Museum Historic Teahouse Tour & Dining (Ueno)

Indulge in a premium dining course, learn to whisk matcha to enjoy with traditional sweets and bask in the sights of a historical treasure trove in this experience in a 280-year-old teahouse inside the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno.

from¥16,500
(2)
byFood Original
Spring Dining
Sample the season's most flavorful ingredients at these recommended restaurants.
COURSE MENU
TOKYO

Shojin Ryori Daigo

Holding two Michelin stars for a 15-year streak, the traditional vegetarian cuisine at this Tokyo restaurant was called "the best shojin ryori in the world" by The World's 50 Best Restaurants.

Lunch: ¥19,000-20,000
Dinner: ¥30,000-38,000
(6)
Bestseller
COURSE MENU
TOKYO

Oniku Karyu

Chef Haruka Katayanagi delights guests with A4- and A5-grade kuroge wagyu made into exquisite course menus at his Michelin-starred restaurant Ginza Oniku Karyu.

Dinner: ¥50,000-51,000
(7)
Award-winning
COURSE MENU
KYOTO

Seiwasou

The beautiful Edo period architecture of Seiwasou draws many guests to its gardens, and the traditional Kyoto-style kaiseki cuisine keeps them at the table.

Lunch: ¥7,000-43,000
Dinner: ¥18,000-43,000
(4)
Bestseller
COURSE MENU
OSAKA

Sushi Taiga

After proving his talents at a two-star Michelin restaurant in Singapore, Chef Taiga Kanekuni opened Sushi Taiga in Osaka, serving sushi using fresh fish in harmony with his red and white-vinegared rice. English and Chinese service available.

Dinner: ¥30,000-31,000
(1)
Trending
COURSE MENU
OSAKA

Wagyu Kappo Toraichi

Plenty of elegant little surprises await guests at this rough-hewn, parkside yakiniku-ya, where fine wagyu beef is a given, but flourishes of grace elevate every dish. Tuck into rich stews, A5-grade wagyu, and specially selected wines.

Dinner: ¥37,000-38,000
(1)
COURSE MENU
KYOTO

Sushi Gion Matsudaya

Presenting Edo-style sushi, this restaurant is full of classic dishes combined with the chef’s very own intriguing ideas.

Dinner: ¥39,000-40,000
(1)
Award-winning
COURSE MENU
TOKYO

Yakiniku Jinseki Nishiazabu

Recently opening its doors in the spring of 2024, this hidden yakiniku restaurant in Nishi Azabu is introducing Jinsekikogen’s Jinseki beef, a breed of kuroge wagyu so rare that it is called “phantom wagyu.”

Dinner: ¥17,000-20,000
New Restaurant
COURSE MENU
TOKYO

Sushi Kimura Nihombashi

Following a 15-year stint at one of New York City’s most exclusive sushi restaurants, Kimura Koji arrives in Nihonbashi with an Edomae omakase concept shaped by fish from his hometown in Hachinohe.

Dinner: ¥26,000-27,000
New Restaurant
Unlock The Mystery of Cherry Blossoms
There’s more to cherry blossoms than just their beauty. Did you know Japan is home to over 100 varieties of cherry trees? Dive into our guide to uncover the secrets behind sakura — the delicate flowers that, despite their fleeting nature, mark the start of spring in Japan.
Follow the Blossoms
The elusive cherry blossoms make their way through the entire country, from Kyushu to Hokkaido. Find the best places to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and beyond.

Campaign Terms & Conditions

While this campaign is open to all traveling foodies, there are terms and conditions to keep in mind.
  • This campaign runs from February 1 to April 30, 2025.
  • Guests with confirmed bookings on byFood during this period will receive the e-book via email.
  • All guests with experiences or restaurant reservations scheduled during the campaign will be automatically entered to win one of five care packages.
  • Guests can earn a second entry by leaving a review after their experience or meal.
  • Please note that canceled bookings or reservations will void any sweepstakes entries.
  • Winners will be notified via email in early May and must provide their full name, phone number and address to claim their prize.
  • Please note that the contents of the cooking kit may vary based on the legislation in the winner's country of residence.
  • Any applicable customs duties or taxes are the responsibility of the winner.
  • ByFood is not responsible for any lost or undelivered parcels.
Contact byFood customer services if you have inquiries about this campaign.