Perfect ‘Hanami’ Picnic at Shiogama Shrine
Enjoy the Spring tradition of 'Hanami' at a national treasure!
Tour Duration
12:00-13:30
Starting From
55000 yen
Tour Availability
By Request
Size
10 persons (minimum of two persons)
Highlights
- Enjoy a delicious local 'Obento' lunch-box and drinks (including local beer and sake!)
- Live Shamisen performance from a local musician
- Local goodies to take home as a souvenir!
You’ve never experienced cherry blossoms like this!
Forget lugging about a blue-sheet and heavy bags of food and drink, or fighting the locals for the best picnic spot…
Enjoy your own private ‘Hanami’ (flower viewing) picnic in the serene grounds of 1200 year old Shiogama Shrine. Tables and chairs will be set-up for you underneath the hundreds of pink cherry blossoms, along with an ‘obento’ lunchbox of beautifully presented bite-size tastes of local cuisine, designed exclusively for this event. As you sit back with a glass of local sake or beer, switch-off and relax to the sound of a private Shamisen performance from a local musician. With no need to worry about cleaning-up, explore the shrine grounds and surrounding town before ambling back to the station, local souvenir in hand.
This is how to ‘Hanami’ like a pro!
More about Shiogama Shrine:
At 1200 years old, Shiogama Shrine is not only one of the oldest shrines in Japan it is also one of the most spiritually important. Of the 300 cherry blossom trees growing in the grounds of the Shrine are around 30 ‘Shiogamazakura’, a rare double-flowering variety designated as a national monument. As such, the grounds are a popular place for ‘Hanami’ in spring. The view of the soft-pink cherry blossom against the colourful shrine buildings is well worth the climb up the 200 steps to the main entrance of the shrine!
OUTLINE
What’s Included
All-inclusive picnic: set-up/clean-up serviceDelicious local ‘Obento’ lunch box
Local beer and sake (and softdrinks)
Live Shamisen Performance
Local souvenir
Not included
Any additional meals and drinksAnything not mentioned in the 'included' list above.
MEETING PLACE
TOUR COURSE
- 12:00
Arrive at Shiogama Shrine and be guided to your ‘Hanami’ party (we have already picked the best spot!).
Get ready to enjoy a Japanese style course-lunch served to you by a private chef. After some creative appetisers, open your cherry-wood lunchbox to find a selection of colourful spring-inspired mouthfuls of local seasonal cuisine.
Enjoy a selection of drinks including locally brewed craft beer and local sake from Shiogama.
Be treated to a live Shamisen performance by acclaimed local musician Oushin Odashima, recognized as best in Japan at the national Tsugaru Shamisen championship among many achievements. Relax to the sound of local folk songs and maybe some pieces you’ve heard before…!
For the finishing touch, experience making your own matcha green tea and enjoy alongside a traditional Japanese sweet.
- 13:30
Return to Hon-Shiogama Station. Take home some local goodies as a souvenir of your perfect ‘Hanami’ experience in foodie town, Shiogama!
TOUR DETAILS
- Where
- Hon-Shiogama Station (JR Senseki Line)
- Time
- 12:00-13:30
- Size
- 10 persons (minimum of two persons)
- Price
- 55000 yen
- Sign-up Deadline
- TBA
- Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations must be notified at least FIVE DAYS in advance for a full refund (minus any banking fees incurred).
NO REFUND can be given for cancellations made less than four days in advance.
- Note
- If the minimum number of participants is not met the event will be cancelled.
