Visit and stay at Hotel New Otani Tokyo for a spring visit to enjoy the season's breathtaking spectacle.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo is surrounded by some of the most popular spots for cherry blossom viewing in the city, not to mention the on-site Japanese garden that will also be adorned with various shades of pink.
New Otani Cherry Blossom Month
March 1-April 14,2024
Take a stroll through our 10-acre Japanese garden that boasts a history of more than four centuries and in the past has been the property of known samurai lords. Nineteen different breeds of cherry bloom at slightly different timings, so they can be enjoyed for a longer period.
Open: 6:00am-10:00pm (illuminated after dark)
Best viewing period: Mid-March to late April
Japanese Garden at Hotel New Otani Tokyo
Tokyo "Sakura" Lights in the Japanese Garden
Our Japanese Garden will be illuminated in the color of cherry blossoms this spring, in celebration of the hotel's 60th anniversary coming up this September. Be mesmerized by the fantastic ambience presented by this extraordinary evening "Hanami".
Handheld paper lanterns are lent out to staying guests to light their paths.
| Period: | March 1-April 14, 2024 *This event is over. |
| Hours: | From 30 minutes before sunset to 12:00 midnight. |
"Sakura" Delectations
Optional Experiences for Staying Guests
Rickshaw "Sakura" Tour
[Option for staying guests]
Hire a rickshaw and enjoy a cherry blossom tour of popular viewing spots such as the State Guest House and Chidorigafuchi moat.
| Dates: | March 23-24, 30-31, April 6-7 & 13-14, 2024 *This event is over. |
| Hours: | 10:00am-5:00pm |
Tour courses:
| 20-minute course* | ¥9,000 | New Otani Club Members: ¥6,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 60-minute course | ¥20,000 | New Otani Club Members: ¥15,000 |
| 90-minute course | ¥25,000 | New Otani Club Members: ¥20,000 |
*The 20-minute course is complimentary for guests staying in Deluxe Rooms or Suites at EXECUTIVE HOUSE ZEN or Suites at The Main or Garden Tower.
*Advance reservation required. Please make your request by phone (number shown below) or through our web contact form from the link below.
*Availability is limited.
*Cancellation charge will be applied from a day before.
*Above prices are inclusive of taxes.
"Sakura" Garden Lantern Stroll
[Activity for staying guests]
Traditional "chochin" (Japanese paper lanterns) are lent out to staying guests for an evening stroll through our iconic Japanese Garden adorned with cherry blossoms. Take in the dreamy surroundings of the garden illuminated in pink colors while lighting your way with the soft and soothing glow of the handheld lanterns.
| Period: | March 1-April 14, 2024 *This event is over. |
| Hours: | 5:00pm-10:00pm (TBC) |
| Lanterns are lent out at the Bell Desk on the Lobby fl (2nd fl) of The Main bldg. | |
Please note:
*A total of 15 lanterns are available each day.
*Lanterns are lent out on a first-come-first-serve basis, and reservations are not accepted.
*Use of lanterns are limited to one per group.
Japanese Garden Tour
[Activity for staying guests]
Explore the beauty of our four-hundred-year-old Japanese Garden adorned with cherry blossoms, in this special tour exclusively for staying guests. Hotel staff will identify and explain the various features of the garden in English and Japanese.
| Dates: | Every Tuesday during March 5-April 9, 2024 *This event is over. |
| Time: | Starting from 3:00pm (lasting for around 45 minutes) |
| Assembly point: Bell Desk, The Main bldg | |
*Reservation required, by email or through our web contact form from the links below.
*Capacity: 10 persons each day
*Free of charge
*Tour commentary will be in Japanese and English.
*Will be cancelled in heavy rain and other severe weather conditions.
Dining
Sakura Cocktails
March 1-April 30, 2024
*This event is over.
Themed original cocktails and mocktails are available at bars throughout the hotel.
"Sakura" Lounge
Garden Lounge
Every Friday during March 15-April 12, 2024
*This event is over.
Enjoy seasonal items and the view of the illuminated Japanese garden.
Tokyo "Sakura" Bar
SKY BAR
Fridays and Saturdays during March 15-April 13, 2024
*This event is over.
Indulge in DJ music and the panoramic nightscape of Tokyo.
Several popular cherry blossom spots are also located near the hotel.
Options such as rickshaw tours are available for staying guests.