Asukayama Park Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo: 2025 Highlights and Events

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Asukayama Park is one of Tokyo's most scenic places to enjoy cherry blossoms. We introduce the best spots, when to visit for cherry blossoms in spring, events, and access information.

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I obtained my General Travel Service Supervisor license at the age of 18.

Started working for a travel agency and left after marriage. After that, I became a freelance writer. I worked as a web writer for about 8 years, writing on-demand media and conducting interviews. I am now back as a writer at MATCHA because I want to be involved in the travel industry once more!

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Asukayama Park: Top Cherry Blossom Spot and Festival

Asukayama Park, located in Kita, Tokyo, is famous for being opened to the public by Yoshimune Tokugawa, the eighth shogun, as a place where people of all social statuses could enjoy cherry blossom viewing.

The best time to see the cherry blossoms is when all 600 cherry trees are in full bloom, covering the entire park in a sea of flowers.

Asukayama Park hosts a cherry blossom festival every year and the 2025 event has also been confirmed. This article provides detail on the Kita Ward Sakura SA-KASO Festival, the park’s peak blooming season, illuminations, food options, and stage attractions.

Asukayama Park Cherry Blossom Guide

Asukayama Park’s Peak Cherry Blossom Season
Best Cherry Blossom Spots at Asukayama Park
Must-See Cherry Blossom Illuminations
Tokyo Kita Ward Sakura SA-KASO Festival Information

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Asukayama Park’s Peak Cherry Blossom Season

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Asukayama Park’s cherry blossom season is typically from late March to early April. With many varieties planted in the park, including Somei Yoshino, Yaezakura (double-flowered cherry blossoms), Yamazakura (mountain cherry blossoms), and Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms), visitors can enjoy a diverse array of cherry blossoms.

The first variety planted by Yoshimune Tokugawa, the eighth shogun, was Yamazakura. Although the park doesn’t tend to get crowded at any particular time, it becomes bustling with crowds during the cherry blossom festival.

Asukayama Park has many spots where you can lay out a picnic blanket for hanami (cherry blossom viewing), so it’s a good idea to bring one with you!

Best Cherry Blossom Spots at Asukayama Park

Here are some recommended spots at Asukayama Park where you can especially enjoy the cherry blossoms.

1. Near the Clock Tower

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Many Somei Yoshino cherry trees are planted around the clock tower in Asukayama Park. It’s also a popular photo spot.

The wooden clock tower, surrounded by cherry blossoms, exudes a sense of history and charm. It’s a recommended spot where you can experience a retro atmosphere.

2. Cherry Blossom Pathways in the Park

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Asukayama Park, with approximately 600 cherry trees, is home to many cherry blossoms. In addition to the cherry blossoms, vibrant flowers are planted beneath the Somei Yoshino trees, adding to the park’s charm.

Asukayama Park sits on a hill, offering a panoramic view of the beautiful cherry blossom pathways from the observation deck.

The path from Asuka Park Rail Summit Station to the castle playground and plaza is breathtakingly beautiful! Look up as you walk to see light pink cherry blossoms filling the sky.

3. Asukayama Station

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This is a station on the Tokyo Sakura Tram near Asukayama Park. A highly recommended cherry blossom spot, it is loved by many for its views of both the tram and trains.

This tram station has been in operation since the Meiji period and is a historic place. If you’re taking the train to Asukayama Park, be sure to stop by.

Must-See Cherry Blossom Illuminations

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At Asukayama Park, night illuminations are held during the cherry blossoms’ peak blooming season.

Information on the 2025 illuminations has yet to be released, but they are scheduled to take place. Typically, the illuminations begin once the cherry blossom reach their peak, so please look forward to their bloom.

Since the 2025 cherry blossom festival will be held, it is expected that the illuminations will take place around that time.

Kita Ward Sakura SA-KASO Festival Information

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At Asukayama Park, a cherry blossom festival is held during the cherry blossoms’ peak season, and it is confirmed for 2025.

The 2025 festival is scheduled for March 29 and 30. The Kita Ward Sakura SA-KASO Festival will feature local shops, specialties, and a variety of food stalls and trucks for visitors to enjoy during hanami!

Not only will there be food, but stage performances are also scheduled, including traditional performances such as Okinawan Eisa, Japanese taiko drumming, dance, and Nihon buyo (a type of traditional Japanese dance)!

The SA-KASO Festival was started by local volunteers to carry on the hanami tradition in modern times, which has been enjoyed since the Edo period. The two-day cherry blossom festival is a lively and vibrant event, so be sure to visit!

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the entrance fee for Asukayama Park?

It is free to enter Asukayama Park.

Is there parking at Asukayama Park?

There is a parking lot at Asukayama Park, open from 8:30 to 18:30. The fee is 150 yen for every 30 minutes for standard-sized vehicles, and 600 yen for every 30 minutes for large vehicles.

Why is Asukayama Park famous?

Asukayama Park is, in a sense, Japan’s first park planted with cherry trees and opened to the public by Yoshimune Tokugawa, the eighth shogun, to provide recreation for the common people of Edo. The park is home to the Monument of Asukayama, a designated tangible cultural property of Tokyo, as well as the Monument of Oufu by Shozan Sakuma, an Edo-period scholar. It has also been selected as one of the One Hundred Views of New Tokyo. Additionally, there are buildings that have been designated as important cultural properties and a historical museum, making it a famous sightseeing destination.

Admire Cherry Blossoms in a Place of History

Asukayama Park is a historic park that has been a hanami spot since the Edo period.

The park is home to many wonderful cherry blossom pathways and historical buildings. The expansive grounds are filled with attractions, including a playground, café, the Shibusawa Memorial Museum, dedicated to Eiichi Shibusawa, an important figure printed on the 10,000 yen bill, and other museums!

Hundreds of people visit the park every year as a hanami spot in the city. If you’re planning to enjoy hanami in Tokyo in 2025, be sure to check it out!

Asukayama Park

1-1-3 Oji, Kita-ku, Tokyo 114-0002

This famous cherry blossom spot was established about 300 years ago by the eighth shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune, as a recreational spot for the common people of Edo. Within the park, there are three museums and Shibusawa Garden, where you can enjoy history and culture. The large castle-shaped playground equipment, which is over 7 meters high, is very popular with children. This is a charming park that combines nature, history, and play.

Written by

Cham

I am Cham, a writer.

I obtained my General Travel Service Supervisor license at the age of 18.

Recently, I started a travel-reporting Instagram page with five of my classmates who work for a travel agency^^ (followers are welcome!).

Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

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