2025 Must-See! Complete Guide to Tokyo Night Sakura Illumination Times!

While planning your daytime cherry blossom viewing itinerary in Tokyo, don't forget the enchanting beauty of Japan's night sakura! The Tokyo cherry blossom season in 2025 is predicted to begin on March 26. Missing the night sakura is almost like missing the essence of Japan! Here's a curated list of 7 top "night sakura spots" with illumination schedules and transportation details. Save this guide and plan your trip effortlessly! 👇 🌟 Meguro River Location: Ohashi to Shimomeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo Transportation: 10-minute walk from JR Yamanote Line "Meguro" Station, 10-minute walk from Tokyu Meguro Line "Fudomae" Station, 2-minute walk from Tokyu Toyoko Line/Metro Hibiya Line "Nakameguro" Station 🔥 Illumination: March 19–March 30, 2025, from sunset to 8:00 PM 🌟 Roppongi Tokyo Midtown Location: 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Transportation: Direct access from Toei Oedo Line/Metro Hibiya Line "Roppongi" Station, 3-minute walk from Metro Chiyoda Line "Nogizaka" Station 🔥 Illumination: March 14–April 13, 2025 🌟 Chidorigafuchi Location: 2 Kudanminami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Transportation: 5-minute walk from Toei Shinjuku Line/Metro Tozai Line/Metro Hanzomon Line "Kudanshita" Station Cherry Blossom Festival: "Chiyoda Sakura Festival" March 12–April 23, 2025 🔥 Illumination: From sunset to 9:00 PM 🌟 Rikugien Garden Location: Honkomagome 6-chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Transportation: 7-minute walk from JR Yamanote Line "Komagome" Station or 10-minute walk from "Sengoku" Station 🔥 Illumination: March 14–March 30, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM 🎫 Admission Fee: Online pre-purchase 900 yen, on-site ticket 1,100 yen (daily entry limit applies) 🌟 Ueno Onshi Park Location: 5-20 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo Transportation: 2-minute walk from JR Yamanote Line/Metro Ginza Line/Metro Hibiya Line "Ueno" Station, 1-minute walk from Keisei Main Line "Keisei Ueno" Station 🔥 "Ueno Sakura Festival" March 15–April 6, 2025 Illumination: 11:00 AM–11:00 PM 🌟 Sumida Park Location: Mukojima 1–Mukojima 5, Sumida-ku, Tokyo Transportation: 5-minute walk from Metro Ginza Line/Tobu Isesaki Line "Asakusa" Station, 8-minute walk from Toei Asakusa Line "Honjo Azumabashi" Station 🔥 Cherry Blossom Festival: March 15–April 13, 2025 🌟 Nihonbashi Mitsui Bank Area Location: Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Transportation: 1-minute walk from Metro Hanzomon Line/Ginza Line "Mitsukoshimae" Station, direct access from JR Sobu Line "Shin-Nihonbashi" Station 🔥 Cherry Blossom Festival: "SAKURA FES NIHONBASHI 2025" March 19–April 6, 2025 Illumination: Starts at 5:00 PM