Tokyo Cherry Blossoms: Off-the-Beaten-Path Sakura Spots in Tokyo
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The cherry blossom season is right around the corner! And in Tokyo, tourists have started to flock.
Tokyo is home to a bunch of cherry blossom spots.
But as you may have guessed, they are all packed to the gills!
That’s why you are looking for this specific guide, right?
Don’t worry!
We’ve got you covered.
Just a disclaimer, though—when we say off-the-beaten, these cherry blossom spots in Tokyo are not really empty.
There’s no such thing in Tokyo, is there?
But jokes aside.
These spots are just less visited by tourists, hence they are on this list.
Without further ado, here are some off-the-beaten-path places to view sakura in Tokyo Metropolis:
1. Zenpuku-ji River Green Park (Suginami City)
Located just on the outskirts of Tokyo Metropolis, this park is home to a 4.2-kilometer green corridor dotted with 700-900 cherry trees.
In spring, these wonderful trees cover the tunnel over the water, making for a picture-perfect scenery.
Zenpuku-ji River Green Park is a popular spot for strolling and biking.
Admission: FREE
Hours: 24 hours daily
Address: 1 Chome-30-27 Naritanishi, Suginami City, Tokyo 166-0016, Japan
2. Harimazaka Sakura-namiki (Bunkyo City)
Bunkyo is home to several cherry blossom parks that you can visit.
But one which you should not miss is Harimazaka Sakura-namiki.
About 150 cherry trees cover the park.
Add to that the wide, pedestrian-friendly promenade.
Every spring, this park hosts cherry blossom festivals with food stalls, so you can enjoy local foods while enjoying the season.
Admission: FREE
Hours: 24 hours
Address: Japan, 〒112-0002 Tokyo, Bunkyo City, Koishikawa, 4 Chome ・５丁目堺目
3. Ōjima-Komatsugawa Park (Koto City)
Known for the "Komatsugawa Senbonzakura" (1,000 cherry trees), this spacious riverside public park offers massive grassy fields perfect for a relaxed picnic away from the central city hustle.
If you are planning to really enjoy a day at the park with your family or friends, this is the perfect place to have snacks and just soak in the moment.
Admission: FREE
Hours: 24 hours
Address: 9 Chome-9 Ojima, Koto City, Tokyo 136-0072, Japan
4. Aoyama Cemetery (Minato)
This might not be for everyone, but Aoyama Cemetery is actually a good place to see cherry trees in full bloom.
It has a 700-meter pavement lined with over 320 cherry trees, making the cemetery a different scene in spring.
Cherry blossom festivals are usually noisy, but here you get to enjoy them in peace.
Just a reminder—picnics and parties are NOT allowed here.
Admission: FREE
Hours: 24 hours
Address: 2 Chome-32-2 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan
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5. Senzokuike Park (Ota Ward)
In Tokyo’s largest city, you can find a massive natural pond surrounded by about 250 cherry trees.
In spring, they all bloom together, making the pond a wonderful place to be in.
You can rent swan boats to view the blossoms from the water, a more relaxed alternative to the packed Chidorigafuchi moat.
Admission: FREE
Hours: 24 hours
Address: 2 Chome-14-5 Minamisenzoku, Ota City, Tokyo 145-0063, Japan
While these cherry blossom spots in Tokyo can still get crowded at times, be sure to be around early in the morning or later in the afternoon if you really want to avoid droves of people.
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