🌸 Tips on visiting Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden’s cherry blossoms! 🌸
by Zexun Lim
Mar 2, 2025
🕰️ Time: Late March to early April, 2025
📍 Locations: Nakameguro, Shinjuku Gyoen, Ueno Park
🗓️ Itinerary:
Day 1: Cherry blossom viewing in Nakameguro, Starbucks Reserve Roastery, Tokyo Skytree, and a Ghibli shopping spree ❤️
Drop off your luggage at Ueno Station and start your adventure right away! Walk towards Starbucks and enjoy delicious food and shopping along the way. Honey cake, fresh toast, and street snacks are must-try treats.
Day 2: Picnic at Shinjuku Gyoen, shopping in Ginza, Uniqlo, and Daikoku Drugstore 👕
Enjoy a relaxing picnic under fully bloomed cherry trees like the locals. The park is spacious, so it doesn’t feel crowded. The scenery and people are equally stunning 💕 Note: Alcohol is not allowed, and if you try, the polite staff will kindly escort you to dispose of it 😂
Day 3: Picnic at Ueno Park, indulging in hot food from FamilyMart and Lawson 🍗
Ueno Park is bustling with people and cherry blossoms, creating a lively atmosphere. Conveniently located near the station, it’s also close to Ameyoko for shopping. If you’re short on time, it’s a great spot for a quick cherry blossom experience.
💞 Cherry Blossom Highlights:
Nakameguro’s cherry blossoms along the Meguro River are breathtaking, with an abundance of white Yoshino cherry trees.
Shinjuku Gyoen’s century-old Somei Yoshino cherry trees will leave you in awe.
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