[2024 Edition] A Guide to Cherry Blossom Scenery and Events to Enjoy in Tokyo

With the arrival of spring, Tokyo is decorated with beautiful cherry blossoms (cherry blossoms).

This season, locals and tourists from all over the world gather to spend a special time under the cherry blossoms.

Why don't you go out and enjoy the spectacular scenery and events that Tokyo is proud of in the spring of 2024?

In this article, we'll introduce cherry blossom events to be held in Tokyo in 2024 and famous places to see cherry blossoms that you can't miss.

An event to enjoy cherry blossoms in Tokyo to be held in 2024

Chiyoda Cherry Blossom Festival

The “Chiyoda Cherry Blossom Festival,” which will be held at the Chidorigafuchi Ryokudo next to the Imperial Palace from 2024/3/22 to 4/2, is a fantastic event that colors spring nights.

Over a span of about 700 meters, 260 cherry trees illuminate the night sky and enchant visitors.

You can also enjoy cherry blossoms at night from the water from the boat, which is specially open at night. Let's enjoy the night in Tokyo while drifting under the cherry blossoms swaying in the spring breeze.

Event Period: 2024/3/22 (Fri) to 2024/4/2 (Tue)

Light up time: 18:00 to 22:00 /boat 9:00 to 20:00

Location: Along Chidorigafuchi

Access: 5 minute walk from exit 2 of Kudanshita subway station, 5 minute walk from exit 5 of Hanzomon subway station

Sumida Park Cherry Blossom Festival

A cherry blossom festival held on the Taito district side along the Sumida River, a famous place for cherry blossoms that has continued since the Edo period.

At Sumida Park along the Sumida River, approximately 510 cherry trees welcome visitors.

Held between Sakurabashi and Azumabashi from March 17 to April 7, this festival conveys the atmosphere of Edo to the present.

Cherry blossom viewing on a houseboat or water bus, along with spectacular views of the Sumida River and Tokyo Skytree, offers an unforgettable experience.

Event period: 2024/3/17 (Sun) to 4/7 (Sun)

Location: Sumida Park

Access: 3 minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line; 3 minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Tobu Sky Tree Line; 5 minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Toei Subway Asakusa Line

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333 “carp streamers” and “Pacific saury streamers”

Tokyo Tower's annual spring event, 333 “carp streamers” and “Pacific saury streamers.”

From March 20 to May 6, 333 colorful carp streamers will dance in the sky at Tokyo Tower to herald the arrival of spring.

Among them, there is also the only “Pacific saury streamer.” This landscape symbolizes traditional Japanese culture and the desire for reconstruction.

Let's enjoy a spring day with the koi streamers floating in the Tokyo sky in the background.

Event Period: 2024/3/20 (Wed) to 5/6 (Mon)

Location: In front of the main entrance on the 1st floor of Tokyo Tower

Access: 5 minute walk from Akabanebashi Station on the Toei Oedo Line; 7 minute walk from Kamiyacho Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line; 6 minute walk from Onarimon Station on the Toei Mita Line

Bunkyo Cherry Blossom Festival

At Harimazaka in Bunkyo Ward, 120 cherry trees adorn the tree-lined street.

From March 23 to April 7, the cherry blossom trees become a pedestrian paradise, and you can enjoy local food and music.

This is a great opportunity to experience the charms of Bunkyo under the spring flowers.

Event Period: 2024/3/23 (Sat) to 4/7 (Sun)

Location: Harimazaka Cherry Blossom Trees

Address: Koishikawa 4-chome, 5-chome border, Bunkyo-ku

Access: 7 minutes on foot from Myogadani Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line

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Koganei Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 — A festival of flowers and music

A flower and music festival will be held at Koganei Park on March 23 and 24.

Local performing arts and live performances are performed under 1,400 cherry trees, and over 40 food stalls are lined up.

Cherry blossoms are also scheduled to be illuminated at night, making spring nights a special moment.

Let's celebrate the arrival of spring with family and friends while being surrounded by flowers and music.

Event Period: 2024/3/23 (Sat) to 3/24 (Sun)

*Cherry blossom illumination at night will also be held on the 23rd (canceled in case of rain)

Location: Tokyo Metropolitan Koganei Park Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum Square

Address: 3-7 Sakuramachi, Koganei, Tokyo

access:

5 minutes by bus from Musashi-Koganei Station on the JR Chuo Line and get off at Koganei Park West Exit

From Higashi-Koganei Station, take the CoCo bus for 7 minutes, get off at Tatemono-en Iriguchi and walk for 3 minutes.

5 minutes by bus from Hana-Koganei Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line and get off at Koganei Park West Exit.

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Tips for tourists

When viewing cherry blossoms, be sure to follow the rules in the park and take your trash home with you.

Observe cherry blossom viewing manners

In order for everyone to enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms, please follow the rules in the park and take your trash home with you.

Check the cherry blossom blooming information

The best time to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo is from late March to early April, but there are changes depending on the year.

Check the information beforehand so you don't miss the best time to see the cherry blossoms.

Avoid crowds

Famous places for cherry blossoms are very crowded.

If possible, we recommend visiting early in the morning or evening on weekdays.

Cherry blossoms in Tokyo are a special experience where you can not only enjoy beautiful scenery, but also feel the arrival of spring in Japan.

Tokyo's cherry blossoms give visitors the joy of spring and a sense of new beginnings.

The cherry blossom events introduced above are all places where you can fully feel the charm of spring that Tokyo is proud of.

Please take this opportunity to experience the spectacular cherry blossoms and cultural events that color spring in Tokyo.

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