TAKANAWA SAKURA MATSURI 2024 2024.3.8 Fri. - 4.14 Sun.

There are about 17 types of 210 cherry trees in our Japanese Garden.

Cherry blossoms in the garden

  • Kohigan

    Middle of Mar.
    Symbolic of cherry blossoms in bloom, these cherry trees are a riot of blossoms when in full bloom.

  • Somei-yoshino

    Late Mar.
    Its cherry blossom petals are round and large, representing Japan.

  • Shidare-zakura

    Late Mar.
    White-to-pink cherry blossom petals seem to hang from the branches.

  • Fugenzou

    Early Apr. to middle of Apr.
    The name derives from the resemblance of its double-flowered petals to the white elephant ridden by the bodhisattva Saman tabhadra.

  • Yama-zakura

    Early Apr. to middle of Apr.
    Pale pink cherry blossoms, with beautiful large round petals.

  • Kanzan

    Late Apr.
    Double-flowering cherry blossoms in an eye-catching intense pink.

Special experience

Japanese Garden

※Photos are for illustrative purposes only.

SAKURA Rickshaw
& Spectacular Breakfast

3/23 Sat. ・ 24 Sun. 7:20A.M.-9:50A.M.
Japanese Garden

Prince Hotel Takanawa area, a superb breakfast with a special seat to fully enjoy the cherry blossoms. After the cherry blossom viewing tour by rickshaw, enjoy a Japanese breakfast at a special seat in front of the cherry blossoms that are almost within reach of your hands.

¥13,440 per person

Rickshaw Photo Spot

3/23 Sat. 11:00A.M.~5:00P.M.
3/24 Sun. 10:00A.M.~5:00P.M.
Japanese Garden

Take a photo with a rickshaw under the cherry blossoms! We will bring you a special Takanawa time to experience the chic Japanese culture.

¥500 per person

Jidaiya

Foothold in Asakusa, Tokyo, Jidaiya presents bonds of downtown and good old Japanese culture in a tangible form. They offer not only rickshaw of Asakusa, but also a variety of traditional culture and entertainment.

Incense Kotokoto Wagon Square

3/23 Sat. 11:00AM.~5:00P.M.
3/24 Sun. 10:00A.M~5:00P.M.
Japanese Garden

A mobile sales vehicle of Incense store Shoyeido is coming to our Japanese Garden. At the store, you can also try blending your favorite incense.

Making Soka Senbei

3/23 Sat. 11:00A.M.~5:00P.M.
3/24 Sun. 10:00A.M.~5:00P.M.
3/30 Sat. 11:00A.M.~5:00P.M.
Japanese Garden

Onmaya, a traditional Soka Senbei (rice crackers) store established 190 years ago, is coming to our Japanese Garden.
Enjoy the traditional method of flattening and shaping with oshigawara.

¥2,000

*You can make 3 rice crackers at one time

Onmaya

A long-established store of Soka Senbei that began in the Edo period as a horse shop. The company made its living selling "Shio Senbei," made of rice flour (Shinko) and baked with salt, and this was the beginning of "Onmaya Senbei". We offer "authentic taste" using the traditional method and selected high quality rice.

Tea Ceremony Experience
Reservation required

3/23 Sat. ・ 24 Sun.
11:00A.M.〜 / 11:45A.M.〜 / 12:30P.M.〜 /
1:30P.M.〜 / 2:15P.M.〜 / 3:00P.M.〜
Japanese Garden

Enjoy the tea ceremony while feeling the spring breeze in the tea room "Chikushinan" in the Japanese garden. Experienced tea drinkers are welcome, as well as those who cannot sit in Seiza or who are new to tea ceremony.

¥2,500 per person

Fukujuen

Fukujuen was founded in 1790. As time goes by, the lifestyle of our customers and what type of tea they want have changed drastically, and each demand becomes unique.
They has been constantly adding innovation to its traditional spirit, and dedicated to making tea that supports the spirit of Japan.

SAKURA Morning YOGA

3/30 Sat. ・ 31 Sun.
9:00A.M.~10:00A.M.
Japanese Garden

*The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo 2F Conference Floor in case of rain

YOGA Exercise to escape from the hustle and bustle. Listen to yourself as you become one with nature under cherry blossom tree.

¥3,500 per person
SEIBU PRINCE CLUB members: ¥3,000

KYOTO in TOKYO presented by 京都館

Japanese Traditional Culture Plaza

3/23 Sat. ・ 24 Sun.
The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo 2F
Conference Floor

We offer a variety of traditional cultural experiences through collaboration
with the city of Kyoto.

Incense & Ikebana Workshop
Reservation required

3/23 Sat. 11:00A.M.~12:30P.M.

A new Japanese cultural experience where you can
choose a fragrance and express it in spring flowers
under theme of "conditioning the mind and body."
This is special workshop for one day only.

¥5,500 per person
SEIBU PRINCE CLUB members: ¥5,000

Shoyeido ×
IKEBANA ATRIUM

A one-day collaboration between a 300-year-old incense specialty store Shoyeido and IKEBANA ATRIUM, which incorporates the essence of "the present" into the charm of traditional Japanese ikebana.

Shoyeido
Lecturer:
Yuka Sumura

Wagashi Making Experience
Reservation required

3/23 Sat. 2:00P.M.~ / 3:30P.M.~
3/24 Sun.10:00A.M.~ / 2:00P.M.~ / 3:30P.M.~

Use your creativity crafting seasonal Japanese sweets, supervised by a long-established Japanese confectionery shop in Kyoto.

* Since these are fresh sweets, you will not be able to take home the sweets you make during the workshop. Enjoy them on the spot.

¥4,500 per person

Kyoto confectionery
Kanshundo

Founded in the first year of Keio, 1865. The current owner is the sixth generation. It has long connections with shrines and temples, and has served as the purveyor of traditional sweets to Hokoji Temple, Toyokuni Shrine, and Old Rokujo Imperial Palace. While valuing the blessings of Kyoto such as quality water and raw materials, they offer a wide range of traditional and creative sweets including the famous Daibutsu-mochi.

Mini Lantern Crafting Workshop
Reservation required

3/23 Sat. 2:00P.M.~ / 4:00P.M.~
3/24 Sun. 10:00A.M.~ / 2:00P.M.~

Create a mini-sized traditional Kyoto lantern using washi paper.

¥5,000 per person

Kyoto Lantern
Kojima Shoten

Founded in the Kansei years of Edo. Kyoto lantern shop with a history of more than 200 years. The sturdy and rustic Kojima-style lanterns are made by hand, from splitting the bamboo to pasting the paper. They create various works from lanterns for temples and shrines throughout the country to modern indoor lighting.

Nishikiori Jewelry Making Workshop

3/23 Sat. 2:00P.M.~5:00P.M.
3/24 Sun. 10:00A.M.~12:00NOON /
1:00P.M.~5:00P.M.

Choose from earrings, pierced earrings, brooches, macaron straps, hair bands, necktie pins. Use KYOTO's traditional Nishikiori, a silk patterned weaving technique that uses gold, silver, and various colors of dyed threads to weave patterns.

¥3,000 per person

Tatsumura Koho

A long-established textile workshop in Kyoto founded in Meiji. They created items for the wedding of the crown princess, as well as framed Nishikiori works at the Togu Palace and the Kyoto State Guest House. In addition, they sell products for everyday use such as bags, business card holders, ties, and are also involved in the restoration of ancient textiles.

Kiyomizu-yaki Dish Painting Workshop

3/23 Sat. 2:00P.M.~5:00P.M.
3/24 Sun. 10:00A.M.~12:00NOON /
1:00P.M.~5:00P.M.

Paint unglazed tableware with ceramic paints. Beginners are also welcome making cute and unique tableware.

*Completion will be in 1 month. You can receive it by cash on delivery. Please note that we cannot ship overseas.

¥3,000 per person

Tohsen gama

Tohsen gama has been mainly producing daily tableware for four generations at Sennyuji, Higashiyama-ku. While using the traditional "Mishimade" technique, the kiln also explores new methods of expression, such as combining a glaze called "kikko-kannyu-yu" with gold and platinum coloring to give a Western tableware atmosphere.

Fragrance Card Game

3/23 Sat. 1:00P.M.~5:00P.M.
3/24 Sun. 10:00A.M.~5:00P.M.

A card game where you can get familiar with and experience scents—made available by the incense specialty store
Shoyeido. This is a new type of play that both adults and
children can enjoy.

Free of charge

KUN KUN KUN

Using cards made by the unique technique to print scents on, the game is played by combining and expressing the scents of the cards with the sense of smell.
It is easy to enjoy with family and friends, from children to elderly people.

Kyomono Youth Competition
2023 Exhibition of Works

Kyomono Youth Competition
2023
Exhibition of Works

3/8 Fri. – 4/14 Sun.
Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa 1F lobby

Kyoto City and Kyoto Industrial Promotion Center (Kyoto Traditional Industry Museum) will hold a special exhibition of excellent works from the "Kyo-Mono Youth Competition 2023".
The works are filled with the ideas and techniques of young craftsmen engaged in traditional Kyoto industries through the competition of "Kyo-Mono" suitable for modern lifestyles.

Flower Shop

Ikebana Workshop
- Feel the Coming of Spring -

Staying Guests Only / Reservation Required

3/24 Sun. 、3/30 Sat. 、4/6 Sat. 、4/13 Sat.
Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa 1F
Ikebana Atrium

Experience arranging spring flowers. For an additional fee, you can take home an Arita porcelain vase that is individually made by a craftsman.
The Sogetsu instructor will teach you in an easy-to-understand manner, so even beginners can participate.

¥5,500 per person

Light up & Art

Cherry Blossoms ×
Bamboo Lantern Light-up

3/8 Fri. - 4/14 Sun.
Japanese Garden

"TAKANAWA NIJUROKUYA," the moon-waiting culture of the Edo period, is expressed with bamboo lighting. Gentle glimmering lights inspired by cherry blossom petals envelop the cherry blossoms at night.

What is TAKANAWA NIJUROKUYA?

During the Edo period in Takanawa, where areas were covered with fine-view hills, there was a custom of praying and waiting for the moon to rise. The evenings of January 26th and July 26th of the lunar calendar were known as Nijurokuya-machi, when many enjoyed drinking and eating at stalls and waiting for the mysterious moon to rise. Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa has added a modern twist to this unique aspect of Takanawa culture.

CHIKAKEN

CHIKAKEN Products designs and creates bamboo lanterns by drilling holes in bamboo poles. Foothold in Kumamoto, Chikaken has installed bamboo lanterns all over Japan, creating landscapes and stories unique to each region. They seek to enshrine bamboo lighting as a new aspect of Japanese culture, connecting people to people, people to town, and people to nature.

Kago Palanquin Photo Spot

3/8 Fri. - 4/14 Sun.
Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa 1F Lobby

Kago, which is a litter, has been a popular photo spot featuring Japanese culture. Enjoy the atmosphere of the Edo period.

Jidaiya

Foothold in Asakusa, Tokyo, Jidaiya presents bonds of downtown and good old Japanese culture in a tangible form. They offer not only rickshaw of Asakusa, but also a variety of traditional culture and entertainment.

Cherry Blossom × Lobby Art

3/8 Fri. - 4/14 Sun.
Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa 1F Lobby

Art by Yukiko Nishimura, artist and fashion designer will be exhibited.

Yukiko Nishimura

Wedding dress brand "YUKIKO NISHIMURA International" designer has featured many famous celebrities and opinion leaders in various fields. Since 2015, she has held many solo exhibitions as artist, mainly at hotel and gallery.

Event Calendar

Stay Plan

The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo

Sakura View Stay
3/15 Fri. - 4/14 Sun.

Fully enjoy the cherry blossom scenery only during this season in a private space. Spend a memorable time while gazing at the cherry blossoms in the Japanese garden.

*The view may vary depending on blooming conditions.

Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa

Sakura View Stay
3/15 Fri. - 4/14 Sun.

Cherish the seasonal blossom scenery from your room. The private cherry blossom viewing is something special only for those staying guests. Enjoy the arrival of spring while your heart leaps with the cherry blossoms in the Japanese garden.

*The view may vary depending on blooming conditions.

TAKANAWA HANAKOHRO

Sakura View Stay
3/15 Fri. - 4/14 Sun.

Experience the Forbes 5-star hospitality while relishing the cherry blossoms spreading across the window. Indulge in Takanawa's spring scenery.

*The view may vary depending on blooming conditions.

The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo

Spring Sakura Stay
3/1 Fri. - 4/30 Tue.

Indulge in an elegant bath time surrounded by the scent of cherry blossoms and cherries with L'ERBOLARIO's bath amenities. Savor our pastry chef's original sweets, available only with this stay package. Revel in the moment of spring.

Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa

Bamboo Lantern Stay
3/8 Fri. - 4/14 Sun.

Take a stroll through a charming Japanese garden in the spring, holding a bamboo lantern in hand. Feel the breeze while you take a walk in our Japanese garden, surrounded by bamboo lantern.

Restaurant3/8 Fri. - 4/14 Sun.

KOMYO Lounge

Waiting for the moon ーSAKURAー

Feel the experience of waiting for the moon while looking at the cherry blossoms spreading across the window.
Enjoy sake cocktails inspired by cherry blossoms and sakuramochi.

¥2,000 (per person)
SEIBU PRINCE CLUB members:¥1,800

CILIEGIO Ristorante Caffè

Fiore/ Yumemisakura / Sakurameguri / Maisakura

We have prepared a course that weaves the essence of spring from appetizers to desserts.
Enjoy an elegant hanami experience in a relaxed atmosphere.

Fiore ¥9,000 / Yumemisakura ¥7,500 /
Sakurameguri ¥5,800 / Maisakura ¥4,500 (per person)
SEIBU PRINCE CLUB members:Fiore ¥8,500 / Yumemisakura ¥7,000

LE TRIANON French Restaurant

Mansart /Gabriel

We have prepared carefully selected spring ingredients.
Enjoy dishes inspired by the bounty of nature.

Mansart ¥16,000 / Gabriel ¥9,000 (per person)
SEIBU PRINCE CLUB members:Mansart ¥14,500 / Gabriel ¥8,500

KOMYO Lounge

HANNARI Box

In a warm Japanese lounge filled with sunlight, enjoy a small spring-only box of elaborately designed dishes.

¥11,000 (per person)
SEIBU PRINCE CLUB members:¥10,000

Teppanyaki KATSURA

Yae

Savoring the blessings of the mountains and the sea, including Katsura's carefully selected Kobe beef, Ise lobster, caviar, abalone, and more, experience the elegant spring in Takanawa while enjoying the cherry blossom scenery.

¥47,000 (per person)
SEIBU PRINCE CLUB members:¥44,000

WAKATAKE Tempura Restaurant

Soutensakura / Sakuramusou

Enjoy the bounty of the mountains and sea that heralds the arrival of spring with freshly fried tempura.

Soutensakura ¥17,000 / Sakuramusou ¥11,000 (per person)
SEIBU PRINCE CLUB members:Soutensakura ¥15,500

KOKIDEN Chinese Restaurant

Hekigyoku / Kohaku / Hisui

Savor the nuances of the season with a course that delights the palate. Indulge in carefully selected spring flavors to your heart's content.

Hekigyoku ¥16,500 / Kohaku ¥13,500 / Hisui ¥10,000 (per person)
SEIBU PRINCE CLUB members:Hekigyoku ¥15,500

SHIMIZU Japanese Restaurant

Someiyoshino / Sushi course Oshimasakura /
Kawazu Bento / Chirashi-sushi Ousai

Experience the depth of Japanese cuisine, blending tradition with a playful spirit. Enjoy a delightful moment while feeling the arrival of spring.

Someiyoshino ¥15,000 / Sushi course ¥9,500 /
Kawazu Bento ¥8,000 / Chirashi-sushi Ousai ¥6,000 (per person)
SEIBU PRINCE CLUB members:Someiyoshino ¥14,000

ASAMA Main Bar

Cherry Blossom Sling / SAKURA Martini /
SAKURA Gin and Tonic

We have prepared three cocktails that Slightly feel the spring. Cheers to the arrival of the new season with a special toast.

SLOPE SIDE DINER ZAKURO
Buffet & Cafè

Lunch Buffet / Dinner Buffet

Indulge in a springtime buffet adorned with delicious seasonal ingredients, reminiscent of a vibrant spring in full bloom with cherry blossoms.

Lunch ¥6,800 / Dinner ¥8,800 (per person)

Lounge Momiji

MATCHA Afternoon Tea

Enjoy a luxurious matcha afternoon tea in collaboration with the traditional Kyoto tea shop Fukujuen.

¥6,300 per person /SEIBU PRINCE CLUB members¥5,800