in spring, japan’s iconic sakura trees blanket the entire country. each city attracts a massive number of travelers, and japan’s capital tokyo is no exception. if you are in this metropolis during the sakura season, let’s make the most of it. today, japanesquest presents you with the top five places for sakura in tokyo!
Inokashira Park, no.5 sumida park sumada park is situated on both sides of the sumida river in the asakusa district. over 650 sakura trees line the banks. people gather on the west bank to see the sakura close up.
then some continue to the east bank, where a peaceful garden filled with sakura is located. you can also take a boat cruise, and enjoy a view of the sakura from the river. in the neighborhood, the popular sightseeing spots “sensoji temple" and “tokyo sky tree†are located. visit sumida park and enjoy its sakura with the sky-tree tower as a backdrop. no.4 ueno park ueno park is located in the ueno district in tokyo, with cultural museums and a zoo. in spring, ueno park becomes the most famous sakura spot in japan.
over 1200 sakura trees grow in the area. every year, a great number of people crowd together here to cherish its beauty. the most famous spring event in japan is “hanamiâ€, an outdoor party held under sakura trees, and ueno park is the best place in tokyo for this. people drink beer and sake with joy and happiness. in the ueno park, you can not only see the beautiful sakura, but also experience japanese hanami culture. no.3 shinjuku gyoen
shinjuku gyoen is a large national park just a short walk from shinjuku station. this beautiful park serves tokyo citizens for recreation and relaxation. over 1300 sakura trees with 65 different types are planted on the grounds. from early blooming sakura to later ones, this park provides beautiful scenery throughout the season for almost one month. alcohol is prohibited in the park, so it is best for a picnic lunch with your friends and family. if you are tired of the bustle of tokyo, shinjuku gyoen is a peaceful getaway. no.2 chidorigafuchi
chidorigafuchi is a pedestrian path that runs to the west of the tokyo imperial palace. alongside the palace’s moat, about 260 sakura grow, stretching for 700 meters. trees branches arch over the path, providing visitors with a light-pink sakura tunnel. rowing boats are a popular attraction. you can enjoy the sakura close up on a boat. at night, sakura trees are lit up, and the path resembles a scene from a fairytale. walking through the sakura tunnel, you can enjoy a once-in-life-time experience.
no.1 meguro river from ikejiri-ohashi station to fudo-mae station, over 800 sakura trees bloom along the meguro river 3.8 kilometers. visitors can enjoy the magnificent views while strolling leisurely along the banks. sakura here stand at narrow intervals, appearing to cover the entire sky. when the walk has stimulated your appetite, a variety of stalls and restaurants on the street will serve you well. like chidorigafuchi, the meguro river is lit up at night, revealing its fantastic face to locals and travelers.
massive sakura spanning the river form a spectacular view that can be seen nowhere but here. thanks for watching japanesquest. japan is beautiful, and we want to share it with you, so that you can learn about japan and enrich your trip. if this is the first time you have seen one of our videos, please click the “subscribe†button, and let’s continue our journey together! if you are already a subscriber, thank you for watching, see you in the next episode!
in spring, japan’s iconic sakura trees blanket the entire country. each city attracts a massive number of travelers, and japan’s capital tokyo is no exception. if you are in this metropolis during the sakura season, let’s make the most of it. today, japanesquest presents you with the top five places for sakura in tokyo!
Inokashira Park, no.5 sumida park sumada park is situated on both sides of the sumida river in the asakusa district. over 650 sakura trees line the banks. people gather on the west bank to see the sakura close up.
then some continue to the east bank, where a peaceful garden filled with sakura is located. you can also take a boat cruise, and enjoy a view of the sakura from the river. in the neighborhood, the popular sightseeing spots “sensoji temple" and “tokyo sky tree†are located. visit sumida park and enjoy its sakura with the sky-tree tower as a backdrop. no.4 ueno park ueno park is located in the ueno district in tokyo, with cultural museums and a zoo. in spring, ueno park becomes the most famous sakura spot in japan.
over 1200 sakura trees grow in the area. every year, a great number of people crowd together here to cherish its beauty. the most famous spring event in japan is “hanamiâ€, an outdoor party held under sakura trees, and ueno park is the best place in tokyo for this. people drink beer and sake with joy and happiness. in the ueno park, you can not only see the beautiful sakura, but also experience japanese hanami culture. no.3 shinjuku gyoen
shinjuku gyoen is a large national park just a short walk from shinjuku station. this beautiful park serves tokyo citizens for recreation and relaxation. over 1300 sakura trees with 65 different types are planted on the grounds. from early blooming sakura to later ones, this park provides beautiful scenery throughout the season for almost one month. alcohol is prohibited in the park, so it is best for a picnic lunch with your friends and family. if you are tired of the bustle of tokyo, shinjuku gyoen is a peaceful getaway. no.2 chidorigafuchi
chidorigafuchi is a pedestrian path that runs to the west of the tokyo imperial palace. alongside the palace’s moat, about 260 sakura grow, stretching for 700 meters. trees branches arch over the path, providing visitors with a light-pink sakura tunnel. rowing boats are a popular attraction. you can enjoy the sakura close up on a boat. at night, sakura trees are lit up, and the path resembles a scene from a fairytale. walking through the sakura tunnel, you can enjoy a once-in-life-time experience.
no.1 meguro river from ikejiri-ohashi station to fudo-mae station, over 800 sakura trees bloom along the meguro river 3.8 kilometers. visitors can enjoy the magnificent views while strolling leisurely along the banks. sakura here stand at narrow intervals, appearing to cover the entire sky. when the walk has stimulated your appetite, a variety of stalls and restaurants on the street will serve you well. like chidorigafuchi, the meguro river is lit up at night, revealing its fantastic face to locals and travelers.
massive sakura spanning the river form a spectacular view that can be seen nowhere but here. thanks for watching japanesquest. japan is beautiful, and we want to share it with you, so that you can learn about japan and enrich your trip. if this is the first time you have seen one of our videos, please click the “subscribe†button, and let’s continue our journey together! if you are already a subscriber, thank you for watching, see you in the next episode!