Sunshine City Prince Hotel (located in Higashi-Ikebukuro 3-1-5, Toshima Ward, Tokyo; General Manager: Mayumi Oda) is offering a special accommodation plan titled "IKEBUS Journey to the Cherry Blossom Village: Visiting the Birthplace of Somei Yoshino" for one day only on March 27, 2026 (Friday).
This plan features a tour aboard IKEBUS, a community bus that circulates through Toshima Ward, visiting renowned cherry blossom viewing spots near the hotel and nationally designated important cultural properties.
Guests can experience the serene atmosphere, natural beauty, and rich history and culture of Toshima Ward during this special season, quite different from its usual bustling character. The tour visits "Sakura no Sato" (Cherry Blossom Village), the birthplace of Somei Yoshino cherry trees, allowing guests to enjoy both spring scenery and local attractions.
This spring, enjoy a special experience where cherry blossoms and culture intertwine while riding the IKEBUS.
Highlights of the "IKEBUS Journey to the Cherry Blossom Village" Accommodation Plan
◆ Toshima Ward is recognized as the birthplace of Somei Yoshino, Japan's representative cherry blossom variety. Guests will enjoy a chartered IKEBUS tour with a knowledgeable local guide, taking a special route through approximately three hours visiting cherry blossom viewing spots scattered around the Komagome and Zoshigaya areas.
◆ A special dinner menu featuring select "Edo Tokyo Vegetables" will be served at Washoku Musashino, along with an IKEBUS-themed dessert.
◆ This plan offers a relaxing 24-hour stay with 12:00 NOON early check-in and 12:00 NOON late checkout.
"IKEBUS Journey to the Cherry Blossom Village" Accommodation Plan Overview
Date: March 27, 2026 (Friday)
Price: From ¥24,500 (per person based on double occupancy in Sunshine Floor Twin Room A, 29.3 sqm)
※ Pricing for triple occupancy is also available.
Reservations: Booking opens at 12:00 NOON on February 18, 2026 (Wednesday) via the hotel's official website
URL: https://www.princehotels.co.jp/sunshine/plan/spring_pj2026
Main Tour Destinations: Somei Yoshino Sakura no Sato Park, Somei Inari, Saifukuji Temple, Gate and Storehouse Plaza, Sengyoji Temple Ikebukuro Daibutsu, Kishimojin, Homyoji Temple
※ Cherry blossom blooming conditions may vary depending on weather and temperature on the day.
※ The IKEBUS will depart from the hotel main entrance at 1:00 P.M. and return to the hotel around 4:00 P.M.
※ The itinerary time and destinations may change depending on conditions.
※ Reservations will close once the IKEBUS passenger capacity is reached.
※ The price includes one night accommodation, breakfast, dinner, consumption tax, and service charge per person.
※ Menu and ingredients may change depending on procurement conditions.
※ For food allergy accommodation, please check here.
※ The above information is accurate at the time of release and may be subject to sudden changes, cancellation, or interruption.
※ All images are for illustrative purposes.
