By MOOK Scenic Spots Photos by The Peninsula Tokyo
Japan’s springtime brings cherry blossoms in full bloom, with hanami celebrations at an all-time high. To mark the season, The Peninsula Tokyo adorns itself in glorious sakura finery, with hundreds of three-meter-tall cherry blossom trees creating the city’s first indoor hanami venue, allowing cherry blossom enthusiasts to enjoy the blooms earlier than ever.
The Peninsula’s signature Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea, bursting with vibrant colors, is one of the hotel’s most beloved offerings. A silver tree-shaped stand displays an array of delicious seasonal savory treats and sakura-themed sweets, including sakura strawberry chocolate coconut cake, cherry biscuit éclairs, lemon blueberry tarts, sakura panna cotta, mini French sandwiches, and smoked salmon sandwiches — all irresistibly tempting. Homemade sakura muffins infused with subtly salty sakura petals add a unique twist, capturing the essence of blooming cherry blossoms. Paired with a selection of 20 premium teas, the enchanting scent of sakura, and live soothing music, it promises a truly unparalleled experience of leisure and relaxation.
The Peninsula Boutique and Café also offer hanami bento sets, featuring cold cuts, vibrant shrimp salad with red wine dressing, various sandwiches, desserts, fresh fruits, and rose sparkling wine — the perfect choice for a picnic hanami at popular cherry blossom spots such as Hibiya Park, Chidorigafuchi Greenway, the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, Ueno Park, and Shinjuku Gyoen.
Additionally, The Peninsula Boutique offers a variety of sakura-themed desserts during the spring season, such as sakura chocolates with wine-soaked cherry Yilanca truffles, irresistible boxed truffle chocolates, and elegant marshmallow chocolate bars adorned with pink macadamia nut crystals and sakura. The hotel also serves freshly baked sakura-inspired pastries as the blossoms bloom, including Japan’s beloved red bean paste bread, muffins, and sakura red bean Danish, along with hanami French country bread filled with dried cherries and sakura — ideal for sharing under the cherry blossom trees with friends.
Guests staying at The Peninsula Tokyo from March 24 to April 1 can also enjoy a two-hour luxury cherry blossom tour in a specially equipped limousine. Not only can you soak in the breathtaking sakura blooms along Chidorigafuchi Greenway and Meguro River during the day, but you can also admire the night sakura illuminated against the lights of Akasaka Ark Hills and Tokyo Midtown as dusk falls — making it a top choice for a cherry blossom trip to Japan.
Cherry Blossoms You Won’t See Anywhere Else: Hanami Hotspots Explode with Thousands of Blooms
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