The Prince Hotels in the Takanawa area (The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa, Takanawa Hanakohro, and Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa, located at 3-13-1 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo) will host the "Takanawa Sakura Festival 2026" from March 6 (Friday) to April 19 (Sunday), offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy spring with all five senses.
Located just a 5-minute walk from Shinagawa Station, the Prince Hotels in Takanawa feature an approximately 20,000㎡ Japanese garden where beautiful nature, historic buildings, and bamboo lights harmonize. Starting with the Kawazu cherry blossoms that bloom in early February, 17 varieties and approximately 210 cherry trees bloom in succession, including Somei Yoshino and weeping cherry trees, creating spectacular cherry blossom views in central Tokyo.
The "Takanawa Sakura Festival 2026" returns this year with the concept of delivering "Takanawa Time" where hearts and bodies are fulfilled away from the hustle and bustle. Visitors can participate in limited-time special events including traditional culture experiences through workshops in collaboration with Kyoto City (now in its 8th year), morning yoga sessions under the cherry blossoms to refresh mind and body, kimono dressing experiences, cherry blossom breakfast stays overlooking the garden, seasonal restaurant menus featuring spring delicacies, the debut appearance of a kitchen car serving tea and matcha sweets, and the first concert by Tokai University Takanawadai High School Brass Band in the Japanese garden.
Enjoy elegant Takanawa Time while viewing the fleeting yet beautiful cherry blossoms.
Takanawa Sakura Festival 2026 Overview
Period: March 6 (Friday) to April 19 (Sunday), 2026 *Events vary by date
Content: Various events (Kyoto City collaboration, morning yoga, etc.), stay plans with cherry blossom views, spring cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients, Instagram campaigns, and more
Experience Traditional Culture at "KYOTO in TOKYO presented by Kyotokan"
Dates: March 21 (Saturday) and 22 (Sunday)
Venue: The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo 2F "Conference Floor"
*Workshops require advance reservations. Same-day participation may be available depending on reservation status.
Kyoto Confectionery Making Experience
Experience making fresh confections inspired by two types of cherry blossoms, led by long-established Kyoto confectionery shops. Everyone can enjoy this experience easily.
Times: ①11:00 A.M. ②1:00 P.M. ③2:00 P.M. ④3:00 P.M. ⑤4:00 P.M. (approximately 50 minutes each)
Fee: ¥3,500
Cooperating Shops: Kagijin, Kameya Norikatsu, Senbon Tamajuken
About the Shops
Artisans from these representative long-established Kyoto confectionery shops, specializing in Kyoto-style fresh and dry confections, will demonstrate their techniques.
Stone Seal Carving (Tenkoku) Experience with Yuzen Bag and Kneaded Vermillion Included
Experience creating your own unique stone seal by carving your favorite character into a pink stone seal material through authentic techniques. The finished product can be taken home in a cherry blossom-patterned Yuzen bag.
Times: ①11:00 A.M. ②1:30 P.M. ③3:00 P.M. (60 to 90 minutes each)
Fee: ¥4,400
*Children under 10 can participate with parental accompaniment.
Cooperating Shop: Kawamasa Inbo
About Kawamasa Inbo
A seal shop located between Kyoto's Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle. Produces and sells practical seals such as personal and corporate registered seals, bank seals, rubber stamps, and artistic seal stamps for hobbies. Promotes the charm of seals to people in Japan and worldwide.
Raden (Mother-of-Pearl Inlay) Coaster Polishing Experience
Experience polishing shells embedded in a coaster to reveal their beautiful natural mother-of-pearl brilliance.
Uses synthetic lacquer instead of real urushi lacquer, so there's no worry about allergic reactions.
Times: ①11:00 A.M. ②1:00 P.M. ③2:00 P.M. ④3:00 P.M. ⑤4:00 P.M. (approximately 30 minutes each)
Fee: ¥3,000
Cooperating Shop: Nao Shikkobo Co., Ltd.
About Nao Shikkobo
A workshop that possesses all techniques related to lacquerware and handles the repair and restoration of cultural properties at shrines and temples. The workshop allows participants to experience the joy of lacquerwork and touch traditional techniques.
Morning Yoga Under the Cherry Blossoms
SAKURA morning YOGA
Experience yoga that refreshes mind and body while wrapped in soft morning light and the fragrance of cherry blossoms.
A hot smoothie will be served after yoga to gently warm your body.
Dates: March 28 (Saturday), April 4 (Saturday) *Advance reservation required
Time: 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
Venue: Japanese Garden *In case of rain: The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo 2F Conference Floor
Fee: ¥5,000
Instructor: TSUBAKI (Tsubakimoto Akiko)
About TSUBAKI
Started teaching in 2016. Develops classes where everyone from beginners to children and seniors, regardless of age, nationality, or gender, can discover "health in both mind and body" through yoga.
OM Yoga Certified Instructor
Hands-Free Kimono Dressing Experience
Kimono Dressing Experience
Experience Japanese tradition hands-free. Enjoy strolling through the spring Japanese garden and participating in events while wearing a kimono.
Dates: March 6 (Friday) to April 19 (Sunday) *Excluding Wednesdays *Advance reservation required
Venue: Kokusaikan Pamir 2F Photo Studio
Fees:
- Rental: General ¥19,800 / Hotel Guests ¥17,820
- Purchase: General ¥47,300 / Hotel Guests ¥42,570
Experience the Tradition of Incense Culture
Incense Wagon
The mobile sales car from incense specialty shop Shoyeido returns to the Japanese garden this year.
"Kaoru Gacha" (incense gashapon machine) will also appear on-site.
Dates: March 28 (Saturday), 29 (Sunday)
Time: 12:00 NOON to 6:00 P.M.
Venue: Japanese Garden
Cooperating Shop: Shoyeido
About Shoyeido
Incense specialty shop "Shoyeido" with approximately 300 years of history. Conveys the charm and traditions of Japanese incense culture and proposes "a rich life with fragrance."
First-Time Events to Fully Enjoy Spring
Kitchen Car
A tea shop kitchen car offering matcha sweets and tea drinks makes its debut appearance in the Japanese garden. Spring-themed cherry blossom menus will be available, delivering moments that feel Japanese while enjoying cherry blossom viewing.
Dates: March 21 (Saturday), 22 (Sunday), 28 (Saturday), 29 (Sunday)
Time: 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Venue: Japanese Garden
Cooperating Shop: Okawaen
About Okawaen
A specialty shop for Japanese tea and Chiba specialties. The store sells original blends of tea from Shizuoka Prefecture. The Japanese tea stand and kitchen car offer easy access to tea and matcha sweets.
Sakura Hibiku (Cherry Blossom Resonance) Concert
A collaboration of live performance by Tokai University Takanawadai High School's brass band and cherry blossoms in the Japanese garden.
Enjoy an elegant spring moment created by the beautiful harmony performed by students.
Date: April 4 (Saturday)
Time: 4:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Venue: Japanese Garden *Venue will be changed in case of rain
*Viewing space requires advance reservation.
Cherry Blossom Viewing Stay
SAKURA View Stay with In-Room Breakfast (Members Only)
A seasonal stay plan where you can enjoy an elegant breakfast while viewing cherry blossoms filling the window of your room.
Hotel: The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo
Dates: March 20 (Friday, National Holiday) to April 12 (Sunday)
Rate: From ¥51,870 per person (double occupancy)
*Including consumption tax and service charge, accommodation tax separate
Inquiries: TEL:03-5798-1111 (Main)
Colorful Spring Cuisine
Dates: March 6 (Friday) to April 19 (Sunday)
"Yae" Course at Box Seating
Experience luxurious cherry blossom viewing at box seating facing the cherry blossoms, savoring Kobe beef and mountain and sea delicacies.
Includes a glass of rosé champagne for toasting.
Location: Teppanyaki Katsura "Box Seating" (in Japanese Garden) *Indoor seating will be provided in case of rain
Fee: ¥52,000 per person *Including consumption tax, service charge separate
Hannari Kobako
An assortment of luxurious delicacies created by the chef and patissier.
Enjoy with the enchanting scenery of the cherry blossom-filled Japanese garden.
Location: Lounge Komei (Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa 1F)
Fee: ¥11,500 per person *Including consumption tax, service charge separate
Restaurant Plan Inquiries: TEL:03-3447-1139 (Reception hours: 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.)
Additional Event Information
Instagram campaigns and other event information can be viewed on the website.
*For food allergy accommodations at our restaurants and banquet halls, we can only accommodate 8 items (shrimp, crab, walnut, wheat, buckwheat, eggs, milk, peanuts). Customers requiring accommodation for these 8 items should notify us in advance.
*Food ingredients and menus may change depending on supply conditions.
*The appearance of cherry blossoms may vary depending on blooming conditions.
*Photos are for illustrative purposes only.
*The above content is as of the release date (January 16).
