Sakura Viewing Spot

Sakura Viewing Spot

The appearance of cherry blossoms, known as sakura, signals the beginning of spring season in Japan. The arrival of these flowers is an annual event so significant, even there are forecasts pinpointing exactly when and where the flowers are expected to bloom. The fact that sakura are only in bloom for a maximum of about two weeks, it's understandable that people would want to find out both the ‘kaika’ (blooming) and ‘mankai’ (full bloom) predictions in order to make the most out of the ‘hanami’ (flower viewing) season. Not only just japanese, even tourist from all around the world is wanting to experience this event. So, it's not an exageration that this event is the event that the people waiting for.

This spot bellow is most popolar spot in tokyo area for ‘hanami’ (flower viewing):

 

 
 
 
 
 
- Shinjuku Gyouen Park

Shinjuku Gyoen features more than one thousand cherry trees of over a dozen varieties, including numerous
early and late blooming trees. There are spacious lawn areas, and the atmosphere is calm and peaceful.       But beware, Alcoholic beverage is prohibited here.

 

- Ueno Park
One of Japan's most crowded, noisy and popular spots for cherry blossom parties, Ueno Park features more
than 1000 trees along the street leading towards the National Museum and around Shinobazu Pond. If you           want a good spot, better come early.

 

 
 
 
 
- Chidorigafuchi

Hundreds of cherry trees decorate the moats of former Edo Castle around Kitanomaru Park, creating one of       Tokyo's most outstanding cherry blossom sights, viewing cherry blossom while riding a boats.

 

- Yoyogi Park
Over 600 cherry trees are planted around the spacious Yoyogi Park, offering pleasant picnic opportunities.

 

- Sumida Park

The park stretches for a few hundred meters along both sides of Sumida River with views of the Tokyo Sky
Tree. Some food stands are available. Cherry blossom viewing can also be enjoyed from boats that cruise the
river. Trees are lit up in the evenings.

 

- Koishikawa Korakuen
A few dozen cherry trees, including a beautiful, prominently located weeping cherry tree stand around
Koishikawa Korakuen, one of Tokyo's most attractive traditional Japanese landscape gardens.