12 Tokyo Cherry Blossom Spots in 2026 – Don’t Skip These!

The first time I visited Tokyo during cherry blossom season, I was able to catch the beginning to mid-peak before heading to Kyoto.

Before I flew to Japan, I made sure to research the spots that would be worth visiting even if at mid-peak, plus some hidden gems.

Here are all of the cherry blossom spots in Tokyo I visited to add to your list.

I also included a list of spots at the end that I wasn’t able to get to and would save for next time.

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Tips for Visiting Tokyo During Cherry Blossom Season

• Check the weather. One rainy day can wipe out cherry blossom trees.
• So try to save the most popular cherry blossom sites for the beginning of your trip.
• Cherry blossom spots in Tokyo are spread out. You’ll have to travel a bit for some sites.
• Some parks and shrines will have special night events to see cherry blossom trees illuminated. Check this website for updated events.
• Many shrines & parks are free or have a small fee, and some may have an additional fee to enter gardens with cherry blossoms.
• To help plan my trip, I color-coded all the cherry blossom sites on a Google Map. Colors like pink, then purple for sakura spots to view at night.

1. Ueno Park

Ueno Park is one of the most popular cherry blossom spots in Tokyo.

Cherry blossom trees line a large pond. I went earlier in the day, but even with crowds the area is big enough to walk around and enjoy the scenery.

I also revisited at night, and there’s a walking path where cherry blossom trees are lit up.

This area does get quite busier in the evening as there’s food stalls too.

2. Chidorigafuchi Moat

Chidorigafuchi Moat was one of my favorite cherry blossom spots in Tokyo, but also the most packed location since you walk a narrow pathway.

For this site, try to visit earlier in the day if you can.

Still, walking under the blooming cherry blossom trees was a special experience.

You can also rent a rowboat for a another view of the sakura.

3. Sumida Park / River Walk

Sumida Park and the riverwalk was one of my favorite cherry blossom spots to visit at night in Tokyo.

Sakura trees are illuminated and you’ll see a lot of locals having picnics under the trees.

Walk farther from the area to get views like this:

This park stretches along the Sumida River and you’ll see views of the Tokyo Skytree lit up as well.

I stayed near here, so I made sure to walk by as often as I could.

4. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is one of the most popular parks in Tokyo during cherry blossom season, so you’ll see quite a bit of people.

But the park is huge with lots of grass areas. You’ll see a combo of light pink and darker pink cherry blossoms.

Cost: 500 yen ($3.25 USD)

If you’re a fan of the anime film “Your Name,” the popular stairs is about a 20-minute walk away and the shrine at the top of the stairs has cherry blossom trees too:

5. Yoyogi Park

Yoyogi Park is a free park with plenty of cherry blossom trees. It’s also a quieter park.

Yoyogi Park is located right below the Mejii Shrine so I combined both sites.

🎥 Watch my cherry blossom in Japan vlog:

6. Yasukuni Shrine

Yasukuni Shrine Shinto shrine honors Japan’s war dead and features a large torii gate.

The walkway to the shrine also has cherry blossom trees.

When I went, there were news stations covering a specific tree that is used to mark the start of the cherry blossom season.

7. Meguro River

The canal-like Meguro River is lined with cherry blossom trees that create a tunnel of sakura in spring.

It goes on for quite a while.

It’s illuminated at night, though unfortunately I wasn’t able to come back in the evening since it was farther out from my stay.

If you can, go around sunset time and stay til evening.

8. Imperial Palace

The Imperial Palace is the primary residence of Japan’s Imperial Family, but the East Gardens are open and free to the public.

The palace is surrounded by moats, stone walls and gardens, and houses the Edo Castle Ruins.

This is also where the Chidorigafuchi Moat encircles, but you’ll see cherry blossom trees in the park too.

9. Hanazono Shrine

I stumbled on this hidden shrine near the main Shinjuku area while walking past commercial streets.

Hanazono Shrine is popular for it’s red gates and you’ll see some cherry blossom trees here.

10. Nakamise Shopping Street

Nakamise Shopping Street is one of the main tourist sites in the historic Asakusa area.

This is where I stayed near during my first trip to Tokyo and passed by often.

You’ll mostly see cherry blossoms hanging over the shopping street, as well as a few small trees in front of the temples.

11. Shibuya Street

There are a few streets next to the Shibuya station that are known to have streets lined with cherry blossoms.

One is Sakura Street, where you’ll be able to view it from the Shibuya station overpass walkway.

I visited a bit too early and the trees weren’t in full bloom, but you could see some darker variations.

12. Odaiba Seaside Park

Odaiba Seaside Park is a bit farther out but was one of my favorite places I visited in my first trip to Tokyo.

This waterfront park has views of Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Bay, plus a replica of the Statue of Liberty.

There are some cherry blossom trees facing Odaiba Bay, though I didn’t catch their full bloom.

Still worth going to if you have time and make sure to stay in the evening to see the whole bridge lit up.

More Cherry Blossom Spots in Tokyo

These were additional Tokyo cherry blossom spots on my list that I had researched prior, but wasn’t able to visit.

Most are farther from central Tokyo and will require a train ride.

They’re known for having cherry blossoms:

• Hamarikyu Gardens
• Inokashira Park
• Asukayama Park
• Rikugien Gardens
• Midtown Garden
• Mohri Garden
• Koganei Park
• Showa Memorial Park