Famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Kanto area

東京都内の桜は、主にソメイヨシノが多く、都市の中でも自然の美を感じさせる貴重な存在です。特に上野恩賜公園や千鳥ヶ淵、井の頭恩賜公園などは、桜の名所として知られ、毎年多くの花見客が訪れます。上野公園では、約1,200本の桜が開花、千鳥ヶ淵では、桜並木が水面に映り込み、幻想的な風景を作り出します。桜の開花時期に合わせて、ライトアップイベントも多く開催され、夜桜もまた格別の美しさを誇ります。

The slopes that spread out at the foot of the southern face of Mt. Myogi are known as the Prefectural Forest Park Sakura no Sato, and are equipped with walkways and rest areas. There are 5,000 cherry trees of 45 different varieties planted here, including Somei-Yoshino and many double-flowered cherry trees such as Kanzan and Fugenzo, which bloom at different times and can be seen blooming from mid-Apr. to mid-May..

The spectacular row of cherry trees, Akagi Nanmen Senbonzakura, is a representative sight of Maebashi.
When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the approximately 1.3 km long city road becomes a spectacular "cherry blossom tunnel."
The sight of nearly 60-year-old Yoshino cherry trees blooming in full glory over an area of approximately 1.3 km is truly spectacular!
The Moss Phlox, planted by local residents, bloom from mid-Apr. to early May., allowing you to enjoy the beautiful combination of cherry blossoms and Moss Phlox.

During the cherry blossom season, railroad enthusiasts gather along Watarase Keikoku Railway. The main attraction is the train that runs along the rows of cherry trees. The period-like carriages perfectly match the cherry blossoms and scenery, captivating railroad photography enthusiasts.

The approximately 2-kilometer scenic road becomes a tunnel of cherry blossoms, a beauty that will make you forget time for a while. The weeping cherry tree at the base of the mountain, said to be 360 years old, is also a must-see.

"Spring's Ura-no-Sumida-river, up and down the river, the funa-people..."
The Sumida River sung in the song "Hana", which everyone has sung at least once, has been called "Okawa" (big river) since the Edo period, when "Sumizutsumi no Sakura" was crowded with many people as a place to visit along with "Ryogoku" and "Sensoji".

It is said that Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune planted the cherry trees along the Sumida River bank, and visitors can enjoy the elegant hanami experience from a houseboat, viewing the rows of cherry trees on both banks.

Chidorigafuchi Greenway is lined with about 260 cherry trees, including Somei-Yoshino and Oshima-zakura, which are in full bloom and delight the eyes of people walking along the promenade. It is one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Tokyo, and many people visit every year. During the Sakura Festival, the trees are lit up at night, and the night cherry blossoms reflected on the water are worth seeing.
During the Cherry Blossom Festival, you can also board a boat at night, allowing you to enjoy the illuminated cherry blossoms from the waters of Chidorigafuchi.

The sample tree that the Japan Meteorological Agency uses to announce when cherry blossoms have bloomed in Tokyo every year is located at Yasukuni Shrine.
Within the grounds, there are about 400 to 600 cherry trees, including Somei-Yoshino and Yamazakura, and during the Sakura Festival,
The cherry blossoms and large torii gates are lit up at night, and the shrine is bustling with many visitors and cherry blossom-viewing visitors until late into the night.

It is one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo, attracting a total of nearly 2 million people during the cherry blossom viewing season! Currently, there are about 1,200 cherry trees, and the "night cherry blossoms" illuminated by the lights of the snow caves are especially picturesque.

Mt. Takao is one of the world's leading hiking and mountain climbing spots, attracting tourists from all over Japan and the world. Somei-yoshino and mountain cherry blossoms bloom in full glory from early to late Apr. depending on the altitude. On clear days, you can enjoy the contrast between Mount Fuji and the cherry blossoms from the summit.

This garden was designed and opened by Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu, a chamberlain to the 5th Tokugawa Shogun, Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, at his secondary residence, in an attempt to express the world of waka poetry through the garden. In 1953, it was designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty by the national government. Its most famous feature is the enormous weeping cherry tree that appears before your eyes the moment you pass through the inner garden gate at the center of the garden. Since 2001, the garden has been lit up to coincide with the blooming of the weeping cherry tree, in commemoration of the 300th anniversary of its construction.

When you pass through the main gate, Gedatsumon, you will see weeping cherry trees in front of you and Tokyo Tower towering behind the majestic main hall. First, enjoy this magnificent collaboration. If you go around to the back of the spacious grounds, you will see about 400 Somei Yoshino cherry trees in full bloom, which is also a sight to behold.

This is one of the most popular cherry blossom spots in Tokyo, with a 4km-long row of cherry trees, mainly Somei Yoshino cherry trees. During the flowering season, you can enjoy the cherry blossom festival and illuminations.

Inokashira Park is decorated with approximately 500 cherry trees within the park, and approximately 250 around the pond.
The sight of the cherry blossoms in full bloom spilling out over the pond as viewed from Nanai Bridge is a spectacular sight, and the cherry blossom snow falling on the water's surface is also beautiful.
Another attraction is that you can enjoy various types of cherry blossoms from early Mar. to late Apr..

Weeping cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in the grounds of Jindaiji Temple, one of the three temples that are said to ward off evil spirits. The rows of cherry trees along the approach to the temple are also a delight to visitors.

Shiba-zakura-no-oka Chichibu The entire lawn, created on the slopes of Hitsujiyama Hill at the foot of Mt. Mukou (1,304 m), the symbol of the city, is literally a "patchwork of flowers. The area extends over approximately 17,600 square meters and boasts more than 400,000 lawn cherry trees of nine varieties, including pink, white, purple, and other colors. Visitors can enjoy taking a good look at the different colors and petal shapes as they stroll around.

Every year from Mar. to Apr., about 1,000 Somei-Yoshino cherry trees bloom along a 1km-long bank, creating a spectacular "cherry blossom tunnel." Next to the bank is a field of rapeseed flowers, and the contrast between the pink of the cherry blossoms and the yellow of the rapeseed flowers under the blue sky is a spectacular sight that you'll want to take photos of.

At Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, the early-blooming cherry blossoms such as Tamanawa cherry blossoms, Daikan cherry blossoms, and Oshima cherry blossoms are at their best from around the end Feb., and after the Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms, the double-flowered cherry blossoms reach their peak.
At Komyo-ji Temple, a cherry blossom viewing event is held during the cherry blossom season, and you can also see beautiful cherry blossoms at Engaku-ji Temple, Genjiyama Park, and Kencho-ji Temple.