Make your way to The Peninsula Tokyo during cherry blossom season for a bounty of sakura-themed surprises around the hotel. Book a table at The Lobby for the Sakura Strawberry Afternoon Tea featuring two of Japan's seasonal specialties: strawberries and cherry blossoms. The tea set features sakura-inspired sweets, and seasonal savoury bites all presented on a silver tree stand along with a section of 20 different teas.
The Lobby at the hotel is worth a visit on its own for the spectacular seasonal décor featuring hundreds of cherry tree boughs placed all over the space. Bringing sakura season right to The Lobby's diners and guests, it's a wonderful place to start your hanami (blossom viewing) before heading out to nearby sakura spots like Chidorigafuchi and the Imperial Palace East Gardens (The Lobby viewing hours Sun-Wed 6pm-9.30pm, Thu-Sat 6pm-10pm).
If you prefer to dine outdoors, pick up a Hanami Picnic Set (¥9,500) from The Peninsula Boutique & Café packed with colourful salads, cold cuts, sandwiches, desesrts and a half-bottle of Peninsula Champagne before you head out to the surrounding hanami spots (available from March 14 to April 14).