The Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka is offering a special accommodation package, Hanami Stay, to attract visitors, especially those from overseas, who want to enjoy the Japanese spring tradition of hanami, or cherry blossom viewing.
The Tokyo hotel is close to many famous spots for cherry blossom viewing, such as Hibiya Park, Yasukuni Shrine and Chidorigafuchi Park by the Imperial Palace.
The plan is available until April 11 and includes a map in English or Chinese on hanami spots around the hotel and a mat for guests to sit on where they please to enjoy the cherry blossoms outdoors. The first 100 guests who stay using this plan will each receive a special sakura (cherry blossom)-shaped cell-phone charm made from old cherry wood from the Imperial Palace moat.