Each spring in Japan, the arrival of sakura (cherry blossoms) is celebrated like no other natural phenomenon in the country. The short-lived beauty of the sakura flower captures the nation?s heart and spirit as early as February, when weather forecasters begin reporting on the northward progress of the blossom front. Picnic plans are hatched as the best blossom-viewing hanami (flower viewing) spots are reviewed and special foods, sweets and drinks featuring the delicate flower and its fruit appear on menus nationwide.
From March 22 to April 1, 2018, the first phase of magnificent décor will adorn The Peninsula Tokyo. Hundreds of three-meter high cherry tree boughs will transform the lobby into the city?s earliest hanami destination, enabling springtime revelers to have a head start on the festivities. During the second phase, which takes place from April 2 to April 14, the spectacular blooms will be displayed at the hotel main entrance, where guests will be greeted by our iconic pages.
One of hotel?s most popular offerings is the colorful Sakura Afternoon Tea, priced at JPY 5,000 per person. Available daily at The Lobby between March 1 and April 15 from 2:30 pm to 9:00 pm, with a glass of Deutz Sakura Rosé Champagne, the afternoon tea is presented on a charming silver tree stand and features savory seasonal finger foods and sakura-inspired sweets, including Sakura strawberry lamington, Cherry biscuit choux, Lemon blueberry tartlet, Sakura jelly panna cotta, Savory croque...