Nara Sakura Tour from Osaka: 300-year-old Giant Cherry Tree

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Introduction

Do you want to enjoy the cherry blossoms away from the crowds? Are you ready to experience Japanese spring as people did before overtourism?

Our Nara Sakura Tour gives you the chance to experience a very unique hanami experience. Let's enjoy the beauty of cherry trees blooming within the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside in Japan. We also visit a legendary 300-year-old giant cherry tree. You haven’t seen a cherry blossom this big!

Uda city -located in the central area of the Nara prefecture- is a charming town where nature and history coexist harmoniously. Away from the big crowds the city retains the atmosphere of old Japan.

Come with us to enjoy many beautiful and quiet sakura spots, in a never-seen-before Japan Spring Tour!

Nara Sakura Tour

Starts and Ends at:
Kintetsu Namba Station (Osaka)
*Check the details about the Meeting point in the Itinerary below.

Departure Time: 12 PM

Duration: 6 hours

Language: English

Price: USD 78

Season: March & April 2027

Where we visit

Uda River Cherry Blossom trail
Matabei Zakura (300-year-old cherry tree)
Foot Bath
Michi no eki (Local produce & crafts)
Traditional Houses District of Uda Matsuyama (Historic Building Preservation District)

Itinerary

(1) Meeting Point

- 12 PM We will meet in front of the Souvenir Shop called "Goto-chi" at the East ticket gate, in the B2 level of the Kintetsu Namba Station in Osaka.
There are east and west ticket gates at Kintetsu Namba Station. Please be sure to be on the east side.

Nara Park Tour: Meeting point at Namba. Here is where your Nara Daytrip from Osaka begins

(2) Uda River Cherry Blossom Trail

The first Hanami spot! Our Nara Sakura Tour starts here! Along the Uda River, a line of cherry blossoms stretches approximately 2.5 km. With few buildings nearby, the cherry trees stand out beautifully against the green backdrop of the mountains, forests and farmland.

Sakura trees at Uda river in Nara / Cerezos en flor al costado del río Uda en Nara

(3) Matabei Zakura (300-year-old cherry tree)

The greatest star of our Nara Sakura Tour! And a very unique hanami sport!: a magnificent weeping cherry tree said to be 300 years old.
Back in the Warring States period of Japan, there was a prominent warlord called Goto Matabei, who fled to this area, and built a residence for his family here. Because this Sakura tree is within the area where the Goto family used to be, people call the tree affectionately “Matabei Zakura”.

Nara Sakura Tour: 300 years old cherry blossom tree / árbol de cerezo de 300 años

(4) Foot Bath at Community Hub

After so much exercise, this is the best place to soothe our tired feet.
In this community hub, you will also find unique goods only Japan's countryside can offer. A great chance to get souvenirs no one else will have!

Nara Sakura Tour: Foot Bath in Uda City in Nara / Baño de pies en Uda

(5) Nostalgic Townscape: Strolling Through the Traditional Houses of Uda Matsuyama

The nostalgic scenery makes us feel like we have travelled back in time to ancient Japan.
This area flourished as the castle town and it has been recently designated as Traditional building preservation district.

Visit to Traditional buildings area in Uda City in Nara / Visita a zona de edificioas tradicionales en la ciudad de Uda

(7) Ending Point

- 6 PM Ends at Namba Station of Kintetsu Railway in Osaka

Included:

- English, Japanese and Spanish speaking guide.

Not included:

- Meals, drinks or other personal items

- Train and bus ticket from Osaka to Uda and vice versa (approx. $10 USD each way)

Please Note:

(1) While we carefully plan our spring tour dates to coincide with peak blooming seasons, flower timing can vary due to weather conditions and other natural factors.

(2) This tour requires moderate physical condition and is not suitable for pregnant women or those using wheelchairs/strollers. Bags or pets should not be brought on this tour. You can leave your bags at the hotel or in lockers at the train stations.

(3) Since this is a guided walking tour, we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.

(4) We depart at the scheduled time, so please arrive punctually.

(5) End times are approximate. Please allow buffer time for subsequent commitments.

(6) The order of stops may vary depending on route conditions or congestion at destinations.
If any locations are closed, we will visit an alternative location instead. No refunds will be provided in this case.

(7) The tour will continue in light rain, so please bring rain jackets and/or umbrellas (you can find it in convenience stores).

(8) If an official weather warning is issued for the are of the tour, the tour may be cancelled or suspended, and we will provide a full refund. We will let you know if that is the case, but if you want to check official information, see this website.

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Nara Sakura Tour from Osaka: 300-year-old Giant Cherry Tree