From Classic Spots to Cruising! 7 Recommended Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Tokyo

During the festival period, special events include LED illuminations along the approximately 700-meter-long Chidorigafuchi Greenway—a renowned cherry blossom spot—and nighttime special operations at the “Chidorigafuchi Boat House,” where visitors can enjoy nighttime cherry blossoms from the moat.Special runs will also be offered for the free sightseeing bus “Sakura Festival Bus, ” which tours famous cherry blossom spots within the ward, and the free shuttle bus “Marunouchi Direct Shuttle,” connecting Marunouchi and Chidorigafuchi.

One of Tokyo’s premier cherry blossom spots, featuring approximately 1,300 trees of 65 varieties. From early-blooming Kanzakura in February to late-blooming Kasumizakura in late April, the park is vibrantly adorned over a long period.Beyond the cherry blossoms, there are many other attractions like the Japanese garden, greenhouse, and the former Imperial Pavilion, ensuring you won’t get bored even if you spend the whole day here. For specific Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in March and April when visitor numbers peak, a reservation system will be implemented.

The “Meguro River Cherry Blossom Cruise” sells out immediately every year. Approximately 800 cherry trees line the Meguro River for about 4 km. Enjoy a leisurely cruise with a guide on a boat free from crowds. The Meguro River’s charm lies in its long viewing period, from the first blooms to the falling petals.

The park features approximately 1,500 cherry trees. Centered around Somei-Yoshino varieties, the “Sakura Garden” boasts many large trees over 50 years old, with branches often drooping down to eye level for seated visitors. The “Old Sakura Garden” within the Flower and Tree Garden is also recommended for cherry blossom viewing.

Ueno Park, Japan’s first urban park, is renowned as a cherry blossom hotspot selected for the “100 Famous Cherry Blossom Spots.” Approximately 800 trees, including Somei-Yoshino, are planted throughout the park, forming a roughly 300-meter-long avenue of cherry blossoms. As it attracts large crowds, visiting on a weekday is recommended to avoid the crowds.

One of Japan’s oldest parks, overlooking Tokyo Tower. Its grounds feature over 200 cherry trees in total, including Somei-Yoshino, Yamazakura, and Satoyama varieties. At the foot of an ancient burial mound lies a plum grove with about 70 trees, delighting visitors each early spring with its elegant blossoms and fragrant scent.

A forest park offering the widest open sky in central Tokyo. Its excellent access— just a 3-minute walk from Harajuku Station —is another draw. Approximately 700 cherry trees of various types, including Somei-Yoshino and Kawazu-zakura, are planted here. The early-blooming Kawazu-zakura can be enjoyed starting in late February.