8 Best Sakura Places In Tokyo

People flock to Japan during cherry blossom season to take in the beauty of a city lined with trees that have these gorgeous pink flowers adorning them. To be able to view these elusive blossoms, the peak season for admiring cherry blossoms in Tokyo is between late March to early April, with some years taking the season into mid-April, too.

Sakura season is a time of celebration of Spring in Japan. You will find yourself immersed in several cultural tributes and festivals that are an ode to the cherry trees with gorgeous cherry blossoms on them. The following are the best places to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo.

The Eight Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots In Tokyo

Yoyogi Park

Yoyogi Park in Tokyo is primarily used to host events and marketplaces but is one of the most popular parks for cherry blossom viewing in Tokyo. It is quite close to the Shinjuku area and has about 600 trees that are of a similar kind to the Somei Yoshino cherry trees, except for a slightly darker shade of pink. These trees are the early blooming variety so you would be able to admire them early on in the cherry blossom season.

Imperial Palace East Gardens

Offering free entry to all, the Imperial Palace East Gardens are perfect for taking a relaxing walk and is one of the famous picnic spots in this area. The cherry trees here are of a light pink hue and are absolutely beautiful to sit under and admire throughout spring. Being in the heart of Tokyo’s city center, these gardens offer a necessary refuge from the busy city life and the tall concrete buildings. You must also visit the nearby Chidorigafuch which is a cherry blossoms-filled area with a moat running through it, where you can get a boat rental and cruise through the canal while admiring the cherry blossoms. These gardens are close to the Tokyo Station.

Showa Memorial Park

Located on the peaceful outskirts of Tokyo, Showa Memorial Park is a 40-minute train ride away from the bustling Shinjuku area. Also called Showa Kinen Park, this is one of the most popular places to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo as it has over 1500 cherry trees, spanning over 30 different varieties of beautiful cherry blossoms. We recommend renting a bicycle here to go around the park and explore it to its fullest.

Meguro River

A gorgeous 4-kilometer-long river that is lined with over 800 cherry blossom trees, Meguro River is a sight to behold, with the petals of its gorgeous cherry trees falling onto the canal and creating the most picturesque cherry blossom spot in Tokyo. This river offers the unique experience of lit-up cherry blossom trees at night which has a very fairytale-like feeling. Every year, the cherry blossom festival is celebrated in a grand manner at Meguro River with lots of food stalls lining the river.

Ueno Park

Ueno Park is one of the most crowded places to see cherry blossoms as many people come here to attend Hanami parties which are cherry blossom viewing parties. This is a huge park that has between 800 to 1000 early-blooming cherry blossom trees. Most people plan a picnic here and it’s an amazing place to see cherry blossoms in full bloom. The gorgeous large pond in the park also adds to the picturesque nature of the park.

Sumida Park

Offering a spectacular view of the cherry blossoms during spring with the Tokyo Skytree and Sumida River, Sumida Park is a wonderful place to spend a considerable amount of time enjoying cherry blossom viewing. You will see over 1000 cherry blossom trees lining the Sumida River and you can even take a cruise through this river to enjoy the cherry blossom view. This park stretches from the Azumabashi bridge to the Sakurabashi bridge in Tokyo.

Asukayama Park

The Asukayama Park is quite unique as you will find a monorail that takes you from the entrance to the hilltop which has 600 cherry trees. This is an absolute favorite of both locals and tourists alike as it is one of the oldest cherry blossom viewing spots or Hanami spots in Tokyo. This is one of the most scenic spots with its red tram, spectacular views, and a variety of cherry blossoms that are both light pink and dark pink, and they’re also illuminated at night!

Rikugien Gardens

These are traditional Japanese landscape gardens that are home to a breathtaking large weeping cherry tree which is lit up after dark and is almost 50 feet tall. This is a very lush and zen garden that is perfect to visit to have a peaceful afternoon or evening. It is full of lush trees that would have pockets of bright color during springtime. The large pond in this garden makes it all the more peaceful.

FAQ

Where is the best place to see sakura in Tokyo?

Some of the best places to enjoy cherry blossom season in Tokyo are:

Where is the best place to see sakura in Japan?

Some of the most popular cherry blossom destinations in Japan include Tokyo, Kyoto, Yoshino in Kansai, Himeji Castle in Kansai, Fuji Five Lakes in Chubu, and Hirosaki Castle in Tohoku.

Where are the sakura trees in Tokyo?

Some of the best places to enjoy cherry blossom or sakura season in Tokyo are:

Where can I see early sakura?

Kawazu, a small town near Shizuoka is a very popular early sakura viewing spot in Japan.

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