Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo announced on January 21 that it will host an “Ohanami Sakura Walk” event between March 27 and April 1 to escort hotel guests to nearby spots where cherry blossoms beautifully bloom. The daily event is designed to allow guests from overseas to experience Japan's custom of viewing cherry blossoms. (The dates of the event may change according to circumstances.)

Hotel staff will guide guests to cherry blossom viewing spots around the hotel, explaining the different types of the flower species. Of course, that includes temple and shrine, staff will explain difference between them and how to pay homage. Staff will also show how to enjoy food stalls set up at the temple's site. Guests at Shiba Park Hotel are welcome to join the event for just JPY1,000 per person.

Shiba Park Hotel General Manager Mitsuo Watanabe said:

“Japan's famed cherry blossoms fascinate Japanese only for a week when they are in bloom. I hope guests will join this event and enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms.”

Japanese Culture Salon SAKURA Manager Yuka Inoue said:

“The culture of 'cherry blossom viewing' has become famous around the world. I would love to share and enjoy this culture with many guests.”

Shiba Park Hotel hopes that all guests will enjoy experiencing Japanese seasonal culture and customs and that their experience will last as an unforgettable memory of their visit to Tokyo.

 About Shiba Park Hotel (Tokyo, Japan)

 Shiba Park Hotel is a city hotel established in 1948 as a hotel for foreign trade delegations. Since then, the hotel has welcomed many guests from overseas. There are 269 guest rooms of various types, Japanese restaurant Shiba Sangenan, Chinese restaurant Peking, steak restaurant Old City Grill House, bar Fifteen's and Japanese Culture Salon SAKURA. Conveniently located in central Tokyo, the hotel is easily accessible to and from both Haneda and Narita airports by the Airport Limousine Bus. There are four train and subway stations within a walking distance, offering great access to Tokyo's major sightseeing spots and business districts. Shiba Park Hotel continues to welcome guests from around the world with the hope for guests to “feel relaxed as they are at home, even in the midst of a trip.”

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