Tokyo is home to numerous parks, gardens, and streets that burst into bloom during cherry blossom season, offering visitors a chance to witness the beauty of sakura in a variety of settings.
Some of the most popular sites for hanami
in Tokyo include Ueno Park, where thousands of cherry trees line the paths and canals, creating a stunning backdrop for picnics and strolls; Shinjuku Gyoen, a vast garden with over 1,000 cherry trees, including several rare species; and Chidorigafuchi, a moat lined with cherry trees that is particularly beautiful when the blossoms are reflected in the water. Meguro River is another popular spot, where hundreds of cherry trees line the riverbanks and are illuminated at night, creating a romantic and magical atmosphere. Other popular spots include Yoyogi Park, Inokashira Park, and Sumida Park, each of which has its own unique charm and appeal.
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So are you ready to celebrate the transient beauty of flowers and have fun with your friends? Choose your favorite park and Hanami away! Here we will suggest you the best places to see sakura and do hanami!
Ueno Park is one of Tokyo’s most famous and popular spots for hanami, or cherry blossom viewing. With over 1,000 cherry trees lining its paths and waterways, Ueno Park offers visitors a stunning display of sakura during the springtime. The park is home to several varieties of cherry trees, including some rare species that can only be found in this location. During the sakura season, the park comes alive with activity, as locals and tourists alike flock to the park to enjoy picnics, drinks, and the company of friends and loved ones beneath the pink canopy of cherry blossoms
K’s House Tokyo Oasis tips: There is a lake downstairs, with lotus flowers, crossing by a narrow path surrounded by sakura, is really amazing! Also, if you are a romantic person, there are available boats for rent, for a lovely time with your partner😊
Hanami: ok👌
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| Location | Ueno Park (website) |
| Address | Ueno Park, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan |
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Yamanote Line: Ueno Station is located right next to Ueno Park. Keisei Main Line: Keisei Ueno Station is also located next to Ueno Park. Shinkansen Line: Ueno Station is a stop on the Shinkansen Line, connecting Tokyo to other major cities in Japan. Ginza Line: Ueno Station less than 5 min walk from Ueno Park. Hibiya Line: Ueno-Okachimachi Station is about a 10-minute walk from Ueno Park. |
| Admission | Free |
| Opening Hours | 24H |
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Shinjuku Gyoen (website)
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11 Naitomachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0014, Japan
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Yamanote Line: Shinjuku Station is about a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
Sobu Line: Shinjuku Sanchome Station is about a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. Oedo Line: Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station is just a 2-minute walk from Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. Marunouchi Line: Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station is just a 2-minute walk from Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. Shinjuku Line: Shinjuku-sanchome Station is about a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. |
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¥500 for adults, ¥250 for seniors (65+) and high school students, and free for children under 15 years old.
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9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (last admission at 4:00 p.m.). Closed on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday), December 29 to January 3, and some days during cherry blossom season (check the official website for details).
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Yoyogi Park is an oasis in the middle of the jungle of Tokyo, is nice sakura viewing spot in Tokyo with convenient access from Shinjuku and Shibuya. It is one of the biggest park in Tokyo and has 730 cherry trees in total (well, I’ve never counted them). You can view sakura while sitting on the grass in the middle of the square and enjoy hanami in a real hanami atmosphere.
K’s House Tokyo Oasis tips: For hanami is the favorite place of one of our staffs (of course, me). If you want to experience the bustle, laughter, music, funny/weird people (in the good meaning), alcohol, etc, this is your place! Walk around the park, contemplate sakura, the people doing hanami, the atmosphere, and then, sit on the grass. There are many people, but don’t worry, the park is big enough, always there are places to sit.
Note: inside the park there is no convenience store, so bring enough alcohol, snacks for your hanami.
Note2: If you are a big group of friends, this is your place
Hanami: ok👌👌👌
| Location | Yoyogi Park |
| Address | 2-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0052, Japan (website) |
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Yamanote Line: Harajuku Station is just a 3-minute walk from the main entrance of Yoyogi Park. Chuo-Sobu Line: Yoyogi Station is about a 6-minute walk from the west entrance of Yoyogi Park Chiyoda Line: Yoyogi-Koen Station is just a 2-minute walk from the south entrance of Yoyogi Park Fukutoshin Line: Meiji-jingumae Station is about a 10-minute walk from the main entrance of Yoyogi Park. |
| Admission | Free |
| Opening hours | Dawn-Dusk |
| Location | Chidorigafuchi |
| Address | 2 Chome-1 Kudankita, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-0073, Japan |
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Tokyo Metro Tozai Line: Take the Tozai Line to Kudanshita Station. The walk from the station to Chidorigafuchi is about 5 minutes. Hanzomon Line: Take the Hanzomon Line to Kudanshita Station. The walk from the station to Chidorigafuchi is about 5 minutes. Toei Shinjuku Line: Take the Toei Shinjuku Line to Kudanshita Station. The walk from the station to Chidorigafuchi is about 5 minutes. JR Sobu Line: Take the JR Sobu Line to Ichigaya Station. The walk from the station to Chidorigafuchi is about 10 minutes. Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line: Take the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line to Ichigaya Station. The walk from the station to Chidorigafuchi is about 10 minutes. |
| Admission | Free |
| Opening hours | 24 hours, but the best time to visit is during cherry blossom season from late March to early April |
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Tokyo, Japan
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Sumida River, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0015, Japan
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Toei Asakusa Line and Tokyo Metro Ginza Line: Take either of these lines to Asakusa Station, which is a 5-minute walk from the area.
Tobu Skytree Line: Take this line to Tokyo Skytree Station, which is a 10-minute walk from the area. (If you stay in K’s House Tokyo Oasis, is just a few minutes from the Hostel, lucky you!) |
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Free
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Always open
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Meguro River
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2 Chome-1 Kamimeguro, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0051, Japan
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Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line: Take this line to Nakameguro Station, which is a 5-minute walk from the area.
JR Yamanote Line or Tokyo Metro Namboku Line: Take either of these lines to Meguro Station, which is a 10-minute walk from the area. |
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Free
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The river is accessible at all times, but the best time to see the cherry blossoms is from late March to early April.
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Yanaka Cemetery
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7-5-24 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan
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JR Yamanote Line: This popular loop line connects many central Tokyo districts and stops at Nippori Station.
JR Keihin-Tohoku Line: This line runs between Tokyo Station and Yokohama Station, stopping at Nippori Station. JR Joban Line: This line connects Nippori Station to northern Tokyo and beyond. |
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Admission
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Free
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Opening hours
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24hours
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Yasukuni Jinja
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3-1-1 Kudankita, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-8246, Japan
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Tokyo Metro Tozai Line: This line runs through central Tokyo, connecting major areas like Toyosu and Nakano.
Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line: This line connects Shibuya and Oshiage, with Kudanshita Station located in between. Toei Shinjuku Line: This line runs from Shinjuku to Motoyawata, with Kudanshita Station situated in the heart of the route. |
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Free
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6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (April to September) and 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (October to March).
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In the gentle rustle of cherry blossoms gracefully descending, in the ethereal dance of petals carried by the spring breeze, lies the magical essence of Hanami in Tokyo. Immerse yourself in the harmony of nature, where every moment becomes a visual poetry. Tokyo, with its Hanami festival, offers travelers a unique gift: the chance to witness the fleeting beauty in each delicate bloom and fall of the petals. May your journey be a celebration of ephemeral colors and unforgettable experiences as you delve into the ethereal charm of Hanami in the captivating Japanese capital
