Tokyo Cherry Blossom Season | Complete Guide to 5 Stunning Sakura Spots

📍Meguro River's Night Sakura: A Love Letter to Spring · 🌸 A must-visit cherry blossom hotspot in Tokyo, featuring breathtaking sakura petals falling like snow · 🌟 Recommended Reason: The pathways on both sides of the river are lined with soft pink cherry blossoms, creating a seasonal pink river as petals drift into the water. At night, the 4KM cherry blossom tunnel is illuminated in pink and purple hues, reflecting on the river's surface—a sight that leaves you speechless. · ✨ Tips: 🚅 JR Yamanote Line Meguro Station (8-minute walk), Tokyu Meguro Line Fudomae Station (8-minute walk), Tokyu Toyoko Line & Tokyo Metro Nakameguro Station (5-minute walk). 🕰️ Night sakura illumination time: 18:00-21:00 · 📍Ueno Park's Sakura Rain: Your Ticket to Spring · 🌸 The most classic cherry blossom viewing spot in Tokyo · 🌟 Recommended Reason: A cherry blossom tunnel combined with the cultural atmosphere of museum clusters. The sakura described in Lu Xun's writings can be found here. · ✨ Tips: 🚅 JR Ueno Station, directly accessible upon exit. Don’t forget to wear a kimono for a stunning sakura rain photoshoot. · 📍Shinjuku Gyoen's Sakura Rain: Falling into Your Coffee Cup · 🌸 A springtime romance in the former imperial garden · 🌟 Recommended Reason: If you want to enjoy cherry blossoms nearby while shopping, "Shinjuku Gyoen" is the place to go. With over 200 cherry blossom varieties, a picnic mat and sakura bento are the perfect way to enjoy it. · ✨ Tips: 🚅 Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line "Shinjuku Gyoenmae" Station, "Shinjuku Sanchome" Station, or JR Chuo Line "Sendagaya" Station (5-minute walk). Avoid weekend crowds for better photos. · 📍Chidorigafuchi's Sakura: A Boat Ride into a Manga Scene · 🌸 Tokyo's most beautiful cherry blossom waterway · 🌟 Recommended Reason: Row a boat through the cherry blossom tunnel, gently gliding over the water covered in pink petals. A rare and dreamy sight—super romantic! · ✨ Tips: 🚅 Tokyo Metro Kudanshita Station (15-minute walk). 🕰️ Boat rides require queuing; arrive before 10 AM for a better experience. · 📍Showa Memorial Park's Sakura Carpet · 🌸 A fairytale world in Tokyo's suburbs · 🌟 Recommended Reason: A 5KM cherry blossom avenue paired with tulip fields. Cycling 🚴🏻♂️ is the best way to explore. · ✨ Tips: Rent a bike to unlock the best cherry blossom tunnel photo spots. · 📅 Best Viewing Period: Late March to early April