[Tokyo] Tokyo's Top 3 Cherry Blossom Spots Worth the Visit

Wondering why cherry blossoms capture so many hearts and where to enjoy them at their best?
Across Japan, numerous places are celebrated for their cherry blossoms. As the blossoms unfurl, these spots become magnets for those looking to bask in their beauty.
Among these numerous famous spots, we're highlighting the ones in Tokyo that are not only accessible but also worth every yen of the entrance fee.

• Table of Contents
• 1. Rikugien Garden
• 2. Hama-rikyu Gardens
• 3. Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens

1. Rikugien Garden

Rikugien is celebrated for its majestic weeping cherry trees, standing about 15 meters tall and stretching 20 meters wide. The sight of them illuminated against the night sky is simply breathtaking.

Photo Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan Parks Association

Photo Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan Parks Association

Basic Information

Address: 6-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. Click here for map

・Best Time to Visit: Late March to early April

・Hours:
 Special Nighttime Viewing (March 16 - 24, 2024): 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (last admission by 8:00 p.m.) *Extended Dates (March 29 - March 31, 2024)
 Due to a delay in the blossoming of weeping cherry trees, an additional "Spring Nighttime Viewing" has been scheduled to capture them at their peak.
 (Regular Hours)
 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (admission until 4:30 p.m.)

・Admission:
 Special Nighttime Admission (March 16 - March 24, 2024 and March 29 - March 31, 2024)
 From junior high school students and older (including Tokyo residents or students), a special nighttime viewing ticket is required.
 (1) 900 yen (advance purchase online recommended)
 *Tickets are limited daily to prevent overcrowding.
 (2) 1,100 yen (purchase on the day at the counter)
*Tickets are limited daily to prevent overcrowding.
*Purchases can only be made with cash during the special nighttime admission hours.

(Regular Admission)
 General: 300 yen (free for elementary and junior high school students residing or studying in Tokyo)
 Seniors (65 years and older): 150 yen

For more information, please visit the Special Nighttime Viewing in Spring | Let's go to the park! website.

How to Get There

(1) 7 min walk from Komagome Station
(2) 10 min walk from Sengoku Station

Rikugien Garden

113-0021 6-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

Rikugien Garden is one of the most famous Japanese gardens. This garden was built in 1702 and covers a vast area of ​​approximately 8.9 hect...

2. Hama-rikyu Gardens

Hamarikyu Gardens ,with its unique tidal pond and two duck ponds, was historically owned by the Tokugawa shoguns.
The Someiyoshino cherry trees typically reach their peak from mid-March to early April, while the Yaezakura cherry trees are best viewed in mid-April.

Photo Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan Parks Association

Photo Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan Parks Association

Basic Information

Address: 1-1 Hamarikyu Gardens, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. Click here for map

・Best Time to Visit: Late March to early April

・Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Last admission at 4:30 p.m.)

・Admission:
 General: 300 yen (free for elementary and junior high school students residing or studying in Tokyo)
Seniors (65 years and older): 150 yen

How to Get There

(1) 7 min walk from Shiodome Station
(2) 12 min walk from Shimbashi Station

(1) 5 min walk from Shiodome Station
(2) 15 min walk from Hamamatsucho Station

Hamarikyu Gardens

Tokyo, Chuo ward, Hamarikyu Gardens 1-1

3. Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens

Koishikawa Korakuen ,designed with a distinctive Chinese flair, revolves around the concept of Dai-Sensui (Great Spring Water) and showcases landscapes reminiscent of the sea, mountains, rivers, and fields.
The garden is home to approximately 30 cherry trees, including weeping cherry trees and Someiyoshino cherry trees. The sight of cherry blossoms set against the harmonious blend of Japanese and Chinese landscapes offers an indescribably elegant experience.

Photo Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan Parks Association

Photo Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan Parks Association

Basic Information

Address: 1-6-6 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. Click here for map

・Best Time to Visit: Late March to early April

・Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Last admission at 4:30 p.m.)

・Admission:
General: 300 yen (free for elementary and junior high school students residing or studying in Tokyo)
Seniors (65 years and older): 150 yen

How to Get There

(1) 5 min walk from Suidobashi Station
(2) 6 min walk from Korakuen Station

(1) 8 min walk from Iidabashi Station
(2) 8 min walk from Korakuen Station

Koishikawa Korakuen

112-0004 1-6-6 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

Koishikawa Korakuen is a Japanese garden located in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. The garden imitates the scenery of various places such as Lake Biwa...

Why not consider visiting these three locations for cherry blossom viewing this year?

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