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Cherry Blossom Guide!

Pretty in Pink
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.




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













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- 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.
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