Tokyo Cherry Blossom Season｜Complete Guide to 5 Stunning Cherry Blossom Spots

📍The night cherry blossoms at Meguro River are a love letter to spring
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🌸 Tokyo’s must-visit top cherry blossom spot with breathtaking sakura snow
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🌟 Why we recommend it: Both sides of the walkway are lined with soft pink cherry blossoms, petals gently falling into the river, creating a springtime-only pink river. At night, the 4KM cherry blossom tunnel is lit up in pink and purple hues, reflecting on the water so beautifully it leaves you speechless
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✨ Tips: 🚅 8-minute walk from JR Yamanote Line Meguro Station, 8-minute walk from Tokyu Meguro Line Fudomae Station, 5-minute walk from Tokyu Toyoko Line/Subway Nakameguro Station. 🕰️ Night illumination from 18:00-21:00
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📍The cherry blossom rain at Ueno Park is your ticket to spring
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🌸 Tokyo’s most classic cherry blossom spot
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🌟 Why we recommend it: Cherry blossom tunnel + cultural atmosphere of the museum district, the cherry blossoms described by Mr. Lu Xun are right here
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✨ Tips: 🚅 Directly accessible from JR Ueno Station. Don’t forget to wear a kimono for cherry blossom rain photos
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📍The cherry blossom rain at Shinjuku Gyoen falls into your coffee cup
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🌸 The imperial garden’s springtime-only romance
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🌟 Why we recommend it: If you want to enjoy cherry blossoms nearby and go shopping, you must visit “Shinjuku Gyoen” with over 200 cherry blossom varieties. A picnic mat + sakura bento is the perfect way to enjoy it
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✨ Tips: 🚅 5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line “Shinjuku Gyoenmae” Station, “Shinjuku Sanchome” Station, or JR Chuo Line “Sendagaya” Station. Avoid weekend crowds for better photos
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📍The cherry blossoms at Chidorigafuchi are like boats drifting into a manga
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🌸 Tokyo’s most beautiful cherry blossom river
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🌟 Why we recommend it: Row a boat through the cherry blossom tunnel, gently paddle over the water covered with pink petals, and enjoy a rare, fairy-tale-like view—super romantic!
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✨ Tips: 🚅 15-minute walk from Subway Kudanshita Station. 🕰️ Boat rides require queuing; arrive before 10 AM
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📍The cherry blossom carpet at Showa Memorial Park
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🌸 A fairy tale world near Tokyo
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🌟 Why we recommend it: 5-km cherry blossom avenue + tulip fields, cycling 🚴🏻‍♂️ is the best way to explore
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✨ Tips: Rent a bike to ride and unlock the best cherry blossom tunnel spots
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📅 Best viewing period: Late March to early April