Cherry Blossoms at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo: Night Sakura Sea of Clouds

Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo has announced the return of its beloved nighttime cherry blossom event, Night Sakura Sea of Clouds, set to run from February 6 to April 12, 2026.

This captivating display will transform the hotel’s Japanese garden into a breathtaking spectacle adorned with cherry blossoms, paired with the enchanting atmosphere of the Tokyo Sea of Clouds.

Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Brings Back Night Sakura Sea of Clouds with Expanded Illumination

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The 2026 edition of Night Cherry Blossom, Sea of Clouds presents a notable enhancement: the signature soft-pink illumination now reaches farther into the waterscape, extending along the Hotaruzawa (firefly stream). As the misty “sea of clouds” drifts through the garden, it carries that delicate pink light into the brook, bathing the water in a luminous glow that mirrors the season’s blossoms and renews how the garden can be seen at night.

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Around Hotaruzawa a new flower lights installation dots the foliage with tiny, starry points, evoking the slow fall of petals and lending the waterscape a subtle, layered luminosity. From this year onward the water features will be lit throughout the seasons, fulfilling the garden’s longstanding aim to celebrate water as a central design element—a vision first set out by Aritomo Yamagata in the Meiji period. The waterscape itself will be lit year-round beginning in 2026, realizing the intent to showcase the “beautiful landscape that makes use of water” championed by Aritomo Yamagata.

The garden itself, originally designed by Aritomo Yamagata during the Meiji era, celebrates Japan’s natural beauty and continues a tradition of presenting classic Japanese garden aesthetics.

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The illumination is open to hotel guests and patrons of the hotel's shops and restaurants, and its proximity to the Kanda River offers guests an ideal base for further hanami (cherry blossom viewing) exploration in Tokyo.

Cherry Blossom Varieties in Chinzanso Garden

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Chinzanso Garden is home to various types of cherry blossom trees that bloom at different times, making it possible to enjoy sakura blooms from February through April.

As early bloomers such as the Kawazu cherry blossoms signal the arrival of spring in February, the garden will further flourish with vibrant Shuzenji Kanzakura cherry blossoms, delicate Okame cherry blossoms, and other eye-catching cherry blossom varieties throughout March.

By mid-April, visitors will be able to witness the iconic Somei Yoshino and stunning double-flower cherry blossoms, showcasing over 20 varieties and 100 trees, creating a stunning pink landscape that captures the essence of the season.

Delicious Sakura-themed Treats

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Throughout the season, the hotel's restaurants, cafes, and bars offer special cherry blossom-inspired menus. Every delicate and appetizing dish is meticulously crafted using flavorful spring ingredients and designed with seasonal motifs that bring the vibrant spring colors to the table.

The Lobby Lounge Le Jardin invites visitors to enjoy a luxurious Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea, which features the ideal floral flavor for the season, as well as an Evening High Tea that includes a unique spring menu showcasing both savory and sweet delights.

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For a truly special and celebratory Japanese experience, guests can savor seasonal kaiseki cuisine at Ryotei Kinsui, enjoying the aroma of early spring with the finest seafood and spring vegetables.

The hotel shop Selections offers a seasonal range of sakura-themed confections perfect for enjoying on the go or as a gift.

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Highlights include the Sakura Rare Cheesecake (850 yen, March 1–April 30). A creamy rare cheesecake with marinated strawberries and a hint of cherry blossom, wrapped in delicate gyuhi on a pistachio sable.

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The Cherry Blossom & Pistachio Fraisier (800 yen, March 1–April 30). A glass dessert of pistachio bavarois, sakura jelly and a ring of fresh strawberries.

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The Tokyo Sea of Clouds Cookie Sandwich — Spring Strawberry Mix (3,000 yen, January 29–late April). A limited five-piece set of butter cookies filled with hand-whipped strawberry cream; child-friendly and alcohol-free.

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The Cherry Blossom & Strawberry Pound Cake (5,000 yen, March 1–April 30). A moist cake scented with cherry-blossom paste and studded with marinated strawberries.
The other restaurants and dining facilities within the hotel also feature sakura-themed menus. For details, please visit the official website.

About Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo

Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is one of the city’s most iconic luxury hotels with over 70 years of history. The property features 265 guest rooms and suites, eight restaurants, an executive lounge, 38 meeting and banquet rooms, and a full-service spa with a Japanese onsen.

Its award-winning garden has a wide variety of botanicals, including more than 100 cherry trees and 1,000 camellia trees. The standout feature of the garden is the ‘Tokyo Sea of Clouds,’ an artful recreation of the natural phenomenon usually only found in Japan’s mountainous regions.

The hotel is owned and managed by Fujita Kanko Inc., a tourism industry corporation headquartered in Tokyo.

Night Sakura Sea of Clouds at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo

Dates: February 6 - April 12, 2026
Night Sakura Sea of Clouds every day at: 18:40, 19:40, 20:40,21:40 (Yusui Pond area in the garden)
Location: Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo's Garden
Official website: Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo's Night Sakura Sea of Clouds