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Special Cherry Blossom Dining Experience in Kyoto

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Hoshinoya Kyoto, a ryokan in Arashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, where all rooms have a river view, will offer a private rental of the Hanazakura Terrace, where you can enjoy the view of weeping cherry blossoms from March 25 to April 9, 2023. Open for one group per day. 

Cherry Blossom in Kyoto
Cherry Blossom in Kyoto

At the Hanazakura Terrace, you can enjoy the cherry blossom viewing with original Japanese sweets and a welcome drink made with seasonal strawberries. Meals during your stay include a special Korinzen meal while gazing at the cherry blossoms in the evening, and a morning hot pot breakfast under the sparkling cherry blossoms in the morning.

Cherry Blossom viewing at Hoshinoya Kyoto
Cherry Blossom viewing at Hoshinoya Kyoto

Two weeping cherry trees spread their branches right above the terrace, and you can see other wild cherry blossoms along with the cherry blossoms of Mt. Ogura on the other side of the terrace.

Cherry Blossom in Kyoto
Cherry Blossom in Kyoto

The wooden deck has sofas where you can sit comfortably, so you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing while enjoying food and alcohol. In addition, on the tatami-matted terrace, you can lie down and look up at the cherry blossoms, or enjoy reading under the sunlight filtering through the trees.

Japanese sweets and cocktail at Hoshinoya Kyoto
Japanese sweets and cocktail at Hoshinoya Kyoto

This year, the resort has a new drink for this occasion.  The welcome drink is a special cocktail made with fresh strawberries, and sparkling sake.

Hoshinoya Kyoto
Hoshinoya Kyoto

In the evening, under the illuminated cherry blossoms, you can enjoy a special meal prepared by the head chef. 

Vegetable Hotpot at Hoshinoya Kyoto
Vegetable Hotpot at Hoshinoya Kyoto

A morning hot pot breakfast with vegetables will be available as well.  Edible plants are served with broth made from kelp and bonito.

Period: March 25, 2023 to April 9, 2023

Price: 60,000 yen per group.

Location: Hoshinoya Kyoto

Capacity: 1 group per day (1-2 people)

Note: Depending on the cherry blossom season, the cherry blossoms may not be in bloom on the day of your stay.  If it rains on the day of check-in, it will be canceled.

Website: https://hoshinoya.com/kyoto/

Sakura sweets and matcha at Hoshinoya Kyoto
Sakura sweets and matcha at Hoshinoya Kyoto

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