【Updated for 2025】5 recommended outdoor experiences for sightseeing in Tokyo

With the arrival of spring, it's now the season to fully enjoy outdoor activities under warm sunshine. Tokyo offers many spots where you can enjoy views of cherry blossoms and activities to refresh your body. Whether you prefer relaxing in nature or experiencing something more active outside your daily routine, why not enjoy the outdoors in the refreshing spring air?

In this article, we'll introduce 5 carefully selected outdoor activities you can enjoy in Tokyo this spring. We've gathered spots perfect for leisure with friends and family, as well as for dates. Let's spend wonderful time with your loved ones while feeling the spring breeze!

1.Cherry Blossom Viewing × Kayaking

In the Ryogoku area during spring, you can enjoy a special experience of viewing the beautiful cherry blossoms along the Sumida River from the water. The kayak tour offered by "Mio Kayak Adventures" allows you to feel Tokyo's cherry blossoms up close while drifting on gentle river currents. A major attraction is being able to quietly enjoy the cherry blossoms away from crowds, unlike traditional hanami.

Paddling along, you can enjoy spectacular views of Ryogoku, Asakusa, and Tokyo Skytree. The cherry blossoms reflected on the water surface and the nighttime illuminated scenery are especially magical, offering a different atmosphere from daytime. Even beginners can participate with peace of mind as instructors provide careful support.

It's perfect for dates, creating special memories by paddling in sync with your partner. It's also recommended for groups of friends, potentially leading to new discoveries through an activity different from your usual routine. This is an activity worth experiencing for those who want to enjoy the luxurious spring scenery from the water, different from viewing cherry blossoms on land.

Mio Kayak Adventures

住所	(Meeting place) Oshima Komatsugawa Park parking lot, 1-7 Komatsugawa, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	090-3109-1095
営業時間	*Changes depending on the plan.
定休日	indeterminate rest period (e.g. from work)
公式サイト	https://www.miokayakadventures.com/

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2.Cherry Blossom Viewing × Segway

Showa Memorial Park, with its vast grounds, boasts about 1,500 cherry trees in bloom every spring, attracting many visitors as one of Tokyo's premier cherry blossom viewing spots. The "Showa Memorial Park Segway Tour" is ideal for efficiently touring this beautiful park. Areas that would take time to cover on foot can be comfortably navigated with a Segway, offering the special experience of passing through tunnels of cherry blossoms while feeling the breeze.

Segways can be operated intuitively, making it possible for first-timers to get used to them in a short time. During the tour, a guide accompanies you, explaining the history and nature of Showa Memorial Park, adding an educational element beyond just riding. Being able to move smoothly through nature while viewing cherry blossoms is an attraction that can't be experienced with bicycles or on foot.

For dates, enjoying the scenery together on Segways and occasionally stopping to take photos creates wonderful memories. Group participation is also possible, making it recommended for friends or families to tour the park while having fun together. Why not try this special cherry blossom viewing experience that offers a bit of adventure surrounded by spring flowers?

Showa Kinen Park Segway Tour (Segway Japan)

住所	National Showa Memorial Park Nishi-Tachikawa Exit, 3173 Midori-cho, Tachikawa, Tokyo
電話番号	050-1807-9543
営業時間	10:00-16:30
公式サイト	https://www.segwaysmile.jp/tour/showa/index.html

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3.Nature × SUP

In Okutama, a bit away from central Tokyo, you can enjoy "SUP (Stand Up Paddle boarding)" in rich natural surroundings. The SUP experience offered by Grandex Okutama Base allows you to move at your own pace on a quiet lake, an activity enjoyable for everyone from beginners to experienced paddlers.

SUP involves standing on a board floating on water and moving using a paddle, but beginners can surprisingly easily maintain balance. The calm surface of Lake Shiromaru in Okutama, with few waves, is an ideal environment for SUP beginners. Surrounded by spring greenery, listening to birdsong and water sounds helps you forget the bustle of the city and refresh yourself.

It's ideal for dates, where couples can leisurely move across the lake together, enjoying pleasant time. If participating with friends or in groups, you can try SUP yoga or hold races, enabling various ways to enjoy it. Why not fully appreciate spring outdoors with a SUP experience in Okutama where you can become one with nature while moving your body?

Grandex Okutama Base

住所	50 Shiromaru, Okutama-cho, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo
電話番号	0494-26-5887
営業時間	9:00-18:00
定休日	indeterminate rest period (e.g. from work)
公式サイト	https://www.gdexr.com/index.php

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4.Island × ATV

Izu Oshima, while within Tokyo, offers a natural environment that feels like a different world. Here you can experience the "Tokyo Desert × Buggy Tour." Riding a four-wheeled ATV and racing through Oshima's magnificent nature provides an exhilarating experience rarely found in urban settings.

The greatest attraction of this tour is touring the unique volcanic landscape by ATV. The contrast between the rugged black desert-like terrain and the blue sky is breathtaking. Although a driver's license is required, the tour is designed to be safe for beginners with guides accompanying you.

Couples can operate the ATV together while enjoying extraordinary scenery. Friends can enjoy racing feelings or take impressive photos against the magnificent backdrop. Why not experience a spring adventure in dynamic natural surroundings that seem unbelievable for Tokyo?

Tokyo Desert x Baggy Tour

住所	Meeting place: 28-1 Aza-Sukeda, Okada, Oshima-cho, Tokyo
電話番号	04992-7-5972
営業時間	*Please check the time of the plan.
定休日	indeterminate rest period (e.g. from work)
公式サイト	https://btb-buggytour.com/

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5.Traditional House × Barbecue

A traditional house barbecue experience offered by "Forest Producer Office" allows you to escape the urban hustle and enjoy peaceful time. The charm lies in enjoying a barbecue in the garden while experiencing the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese house. Food tastes exceptional outdoors in the warm spring weather.

A delightful point is that you can participate empty-handed as all dishes and barbecue equipment are provided! Fresh vegetables, aged meat, and finishing yaki-udon provide a nutritionally balanced meal♪

For dates, you can enjoy cooking together and spend relaxed time in the calm atmosphere of the traditional house. With friends or family, you can have a luxurious countryside experience, livening up together with many people. Why not enjoy spring moments forgetting your busy daily life and connecting with nature?

Forest Director's Office

住所	Ontake Cafeteria, 321 Ontake Honmachi, Aomame City, Tokyo
電話番号	090-4220-1402
営業時間	10:00-17:00
営業日	March 19, 2019 to May 31, 2025
公式サイト	https://www.mori-pro.life/

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Summary

Tokyo offers many outdoor activities to fully enjoy spring. From spots where you can relax while viewing fully bloomed cherry blossoms to experiences where you can actively move your body and enjoy the spring weather, there are abundant options suitable for various occasions.

The five activities introduced here are all easy to enjoy. They're perfect not only for spring date plans but also for creating memories with friends and family. As the cold eases and going outside becomes more enjoyable this season, please fully experience outdoor activities unique to spring in Tokyo!