Thank you for choosing our tour at East Garden of the Imperial Palace on February 14th.
We welcomed 28 guests from Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, the UAE, Switzerland, Australia, the Philippines, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Canada.
I hope all of you enjoyed and shared interesting conversations with us during the tour. As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached to remember the fun times we had.
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The high temperature in Tokyo on this day reached 15°C, which was unusually warm for February.
It felt almost like spring and created perfect conditions for a stroll through the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace.
In Japan, plum blossoms bloom first as a sign that spring is on its way, followed soon after by cherry blossoms. During this season, one of the special attractions of the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace is that you can enjoy both early-blooming cherry blossoms and plum blossoms at the same time.
Plum blossoms are known for their pleasant fragrance. When you get closer, you can notice their sweet and gentle scent. In contrast, cherry blossoms have little to no fragrance. There is also a difference in color: generally, plum blossoms tend to be a deeper pink, while cherry blossoms are usually a lighter shade.
However, depending on the variety, some plum blossoms are almost white, which can make them difficult to distinguish from cherry blossoms. In such cases, try looking at the tips of the petals. Plum petals are round and do not have a notch, whereas cherry blossom petals have a small split at the tip.
Once again, thank you for choosing our tour during your precious time in Tokyo.
We are always striving to improve our tours, and we sincerely appreciate your feedback on TripAdvisor, Google, and other platforms. Your kind comments motivate us to continue our volunteer activities.
Please feel free to share your experience with your family and friends. And next time you are in Tokyo, we hope you will join us on another tour—we would love to see you again.
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(Posted by Naoki)