Best Places To See Tokyo Cherry Blossoms Away From The Crowds

Tokyo is packed with tourists and locals during cherry blossom season and the popular cherry blossom spots will be mobbed. Here’s a list of places where you can enjoy the cherries without the crowds.

[Walkway under the Sakura Tree]

Tokyo Cherry Blossoms Away From The Crowds

[Hamarikyu Gardens during cherry blossom season: Richie Chan / Shutterstock.com]

Hamarikyu Gardens (Shimbashi, Shiodome, Hamamatsucho And Shinagawa)

This superb bayside garden near Shiodome and Shimbashi stations has enough space to absorb lots of people without feeling crowded. And there are some stunning trees here.

[Aoyama Cemetery with cherries: Takashi Images / Shutterstock.com]

Aoyama Cemetery (Harajuku and Aoyama)

Roughly between Roppongi and Harajuku, close to Gaienmae Station on the Ginza subway line, this cemetery has some lovely cherry trees. Needless to say, parties and picnics are not allowed.

[Cherry blossoms at Kitanomaru-koen: StreetVJ / Shutterstock.com]

Kitanomaru-koen Park (Imperial Palace Area)

At the north end of the Imperial Palace, not far from Kudanshita Station, this spacious park is a great place for peaceful cherry blossom viewing. And don’t miss nearby Yasukuni-jinja Shrine, which also has some nice trees.

[Cherry tree in Yanaka Cemetery: image_vulture / Shutterstock.com]

Yanaka Cemetery (Ueno)

Two stops north of Ueno on the Yamanote Line, this cemetery is a great place for a stroll among the cherry trees. It may be a graveyard but the atmosphere is not at all somber. Just keep in mind that parties and picnics are not permitted.

[Zojo-ji during cherry blossom season: Makhh / Shutterstock.com]

Zojo-ji Temple (Shimbashi, Shiodome, Hamamatsucho And Shinagawa)

In the shadow of Tokyo Tower, this huge temple has some really find trees scattered about its grounds. The surrounding Shiba-koen Park is also home to some great cherry trees.

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• Where To Stay In Cherry Blossom Season In Tokyo

Where Are These Places Located?

• Open the Tokyo map
• You will see the list of places on the left hand side. (Click the 3-line icon in the top left corner if not). Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want.
• Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
• Map pins are color coded - BLUE: Hotels / Ryokan / Guesthouses | VIOLET: Ryokan | PINK: Places to Eat | GREEN: Shops | YELLOW: Things to See and Do
• If you’re using the map on your phone, open the map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.

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