The warm spring sunshine makes it the perfect season for outings and fun! 🌸 We’ve gathered the best cherry blossom spots along with recommended nearby restaurants—perfect for romantic sakura-viewing dates or family outings. Why not enjoy delicious gourmet food while admiring the breathtaking cherry blossoms? ✨
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|ROSEMARY'S TOKYO (Tokyo) 
A beloved New York Italian restaurant now in Shinjuku
Tucked away in Shinjuku, this hidden gem brings the flavors of Lucca, Tuscany, paired with carefully selected Italian wines.
The restaurant’s serene garden-room ambiance offers a relaxing escape from the city’s hustle, with a terrace boasting stunning panoramic views of Shinjuku’s nightscape.
For a special dining experience, try the Chef’s Special Course (6,050 JPY), featuring 5 exquisite dishes, including antipasto, pasta, fish, meat, and coffee. Seasonal special courses are also available—perfect for a visit before or after cherry blossom viewing at Shinjuku Gyoen.
🌸Nearby cherry blossom spots: 📍Shinjuku Gyoen
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|goodspoon JO-TERRACE Store (Osaka)
BBQ with a view at Osaka Castle !
Savor delicious BBQ and craft beer while enjoying the stunning view of Osaka Castle! This all-day dining spot, located in JO-TERRACE and directly connected to JR Osakajokoen Station, is the perfect stop before or after cherry blossom sightseeing.
Don't miss their signature "Meat Platter" (3,938 yen/2 servings)—a hearty 2kg selection of premium meats, exclusive to this location! The a la carte menu also features a variety of pasta and pizza dishes, and during the warmer months, you can enjoy a BBQ course (4,500JPY with all-you-can-drink) on the terrace.
Perfect for large groups or an after-party under the cherry blossoms!
🌸Nearby cherry blossom spots: 📍Osaka Castle Park
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|Gion Unagi Kawato (Kyoto)
Savor Kyoto’s finest eel cuisine in an elegant Japanese setting
Located in the heart of Gion, Kyoto, this eel specialty restaurant offers an authentic Kyoto dining experience. With tatami-floored seating, counter seats overlooking the grill, and private rooms with a view of a serene Japanese garden, the atmosphere is perfect for a relaxing and refined meal.
The highlight of the menu is the Grilled Eel (4,400–6,600JPY), crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Other must-try dishes include the Eel Bowl (3,360JPY) and the Hitsumabushi (5,500JPY), offering different ways to enjoy the exquisite flavors.
Whether you're dining solo, with friends, or as a family, this is the perfect spot to indulge in Kyoto’s finest eel cuisine.
🌸Nearby cherry blossom spots: 📍Maruyama Park
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|WAGYU PINFU (Fukuoka)
A High-End Yakiniku famous for Lemon Tongue & Ganjang Gejang
Located just 3 minutes from Ohori Park, this trendy yakiniku restaurant is making waves on social media! Known for its thick-cut beef tongue, refreshing lemon tongue, and authentic ganjang-gejang made with fresh blue crab from Busan, it's a must-visit for meat lovers.
The chic, gray-toned interior creates a stylish yet cozy atmosphere, perfect for dates or family outings. Only the finest Japanese black beef is used, with standout dishes like the Lemon Tongue (2,180JPY), grilled with lemon slices for a refreshing citrus twist, and the Thick-Cut Beef Tongue (2,180JPY), served with fragrant green onion salt.
Families with kids will love the kids’ yakiniku plate (550 JPY) and other child-friendly options, making it easy for everyone to enjoy a luxurious yakiniku experience!
🌸Nearby cherry blossom viewing spots: 📍Ohori Park
|Hitsumabushi Nagoya Bincho (Nagoya)
Nagoya specialties to enjoy at popular tourist spot
"Bincho" is a long-established eel restaurant from Nagoya, beloved by locals and visitors alike, with locations in Tokyo and Kansai. The Kinshachi Yokocho Store, just a short walk from Nagoya Castle, is the perfect spot to enjoy authentic Nagoya eel dishes, especially the Nagoya specialty: Hitsumabushi.
The Kinshachi Hitsumabushi (7,650JPY) is a unique dish exclusive to this location, offering a slightly elevated version of the classic.
The restaurant also offers a children’s menu (1,700JPY), making it a great choice for families. Don't miss the chance to savor exquisite hitsumabushi while exploring Nagoya’s famous sights!
🌸Nearby cherry blossom spots: 📍Nagoya Castle
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