[Tokyo Cherry Blossom Guide] Asukayama Park

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Asukayama Park is located in Oji area, Kita-ku, Tokyo. The park has been a flower-viewing spot since the Edo period and was designated one of Japan’s earliest parks in 1873. Asukayama Park is extensive and houses several museums, including the Kita-ku Asukayama Museum, the Paper Museum, and the Shibuzawa History Museum, which display a wealth of historical and cultural information. There are also several rides in the park such as large castle rides, slides and display trains for families.

Asukayama Park is a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing in Tokyo, with the best time to see it from late March to early April every year. The park is planted with a variety of cherry blossoms, including Somei Yoshino and Yae, and when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the entire park is covered in a sea of ​​pink flowers. Visitors are advised to bring a picnic mat and enjoy a picnic under the cherry trees. There is also a free monorail in the park, the Asuka Mountain Park Monorail, which allows you to easily climb to the top and overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire park. Due to the larger area of ​​the park, it is recommended to reserve 1 to 2 hours to slowly explore, take photos and enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossoms. During the cherry blossom viewing period, the park also hosts various festivals and night cherry blossom viewing activities, so that visitors can experience the charm of cherry blossoms in all aspects.

📍Address: 1-1-3 Prince, Kita-ku, Tokyo

Post by Ziggy Tao | Sep 6, 2024