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Below is a list of some of Tokyo's most popular spots for cherry blossom viewing (hanami). See also our nationwide list of famous cherry blossom spots.
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Ueno Park
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A few steps from Ueno Station
No admission fee
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One of Japan's most crowded, noisy and popular cherry blossom spots, Ueno Park features more than 1000 trees along the street leading towards the National Museum and around Shinobazu Pond. Trees are lit up in the evenings.
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Shinjuku Gyoen
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5-10 minute walk from Shinjuku Station
200 yen, 9:00 to 16:30 (entry until 16:00)
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In its Western and Japanese style gardens, Shinjuku Gyoen features more than one thousand cherry trees of over a dozen species, including numerous late blooming yaezakura. There are spacious lawn areas, and the atmosphere is calm and peaceful.
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Chidorigafuchi
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Kudanshita Station
No admission fee
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Cherry trees decorate the moats of former Edo Castle around Kitanomaru Park. Rowing boats are available for rent. Trees are lit up in the evenings. Many food stands, can be found at nearby Yasukuni Shrine, where another one thousand cherry trees are planted.
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Sumida Park
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A few steps from Asakusa Station
No admission fee
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The park stretches for a few hundred meters along both sides of Sumida River. Some food stands are available. Cherry blossom viewing (hanami) can also be enjoyed from boats that cruise the river. Trees are lit up in the evenings.
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Aoyama Cemetery
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5 minute walk from Nogizaka Station
No admission fee
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The straight road leading through the cemetery is lined and covered by hundreds of cherry trees. As a grave yard, Aoyama Cemetery does not provide the ideal surrounding for hanami parties.
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Koishikawa Botanical Garden
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10 minute walk from Hakusan or Myogadani Station
330 yen, 9:00 to 16:30 (entry until 16:00)
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Koishikawa Botanical Garden is a spacious park with many cherry trees of different varieties and a Japanese landscape garden. Because it requires entry and is a place of study, it remains relatively calm.
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Meguro River
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Nakameguro Station
No admission fee
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About 800 cherry trees line Meguro River for several hundred meters. During the Nakameguro Sakura Festival, the trees are lit up in the evenings.
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Inokashira Park
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South of Kichijoji Station
No admission fee
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There are a few hundreds of trees in this spacious, public city park, which features a central pond. Boats can be rented in order to view the blossoms from the water.
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Hotel and Ryokan
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Sakura Hostel
Perfect for budget travelers and backpackers! Largest hostel in Tokyo. Friendly staff, cozy rooms, 24-hour internet lounge.
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Khaosan Tokyo Guest House
No.1 Hostel Group in Tokyo. 4 branches located in Asakusa & Akihabara area. Finally opened a new branch "SAMURAI"!
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Aizuya-inn
Free internet, hot drinks, friendly foreign staff, and a warm welcome are what you will find at this Tokyo inn.
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Oak Hotel
Budget hostel & hotel in the heart of Tokyo. Group booking, ISIC discount accepted.
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Hotel Kawase
A convenient hotel only 1 min walk to Asakusa Sta. Great access to Ueno and 2 airports. Budget "Capsuleh rooms available.
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