26/03/2024
The cherry blossom season is finally here! In Tokyo the blossoms are opening and are predicted to be fully open (“mankai”) around April 1 and will remain at peak viewing for about another week after that. 🌸🥰 However, please note that weather such as wind and rain may affect this. You will find pockets of pink all over Tokyo at this time, but here are some of our favorite spots around the city to enjoy the sakura in their full glory. There are likely to be lots of other people there too, so plan to take your time to enjoy the blossoms! Our staff will be happy to give your more tips and directions for making the most of the sakura season in Tokyo.
--Meguro River
The Meguro River runs through south Tokyo for eight kilometers, and the section between Meguro and Nakameguro stations is lined with gorgeous cherry trees, forming a tunnel of pink on either side. 😍
--Chidori-ga-fuchi
One of the most iconic and popular spots for sakura, Chidori-ga-fuchi includes the 700-meter pathway along the moat of the Imperial Palace, lined by hundreds of cherry trees of different varieties. The contrast of the green grassy riverbank and the blossoms is breathtaking!🌱
--Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
There are 68 varieties of sakura here, so you can enjoy the sakura even beyond the peak season, with late blooming varieties. This huge park is a favorite for picnics for cherry blossom viewing (“hanami”)—bring a mat or blanket to sit on, and your favorite food and drinks, to make a day of it! 🍱
--Ueno Park
One of the oldest public parks in Tokyo, Ueno Park is a great place for a family outing. In addition to some 1,000 cherry trees, there is the Ueno Zoo and a number of world-class museums. 🐼
--Aoyama Cemetery
Cherry blossom viewing in a cemetery?! Yes! When you see the gorgeous blossoms, you’ll understand. You can also find the final resting places of some well-known Japanese figures, including Hachiko, the loyal dog whose statute is a popular meeting spot in front of Shibuya Station.🐕
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