Where To Stay During Cherry Blossom Season In Tokyo
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
Tokyo is a big city, so if you’re coming to see the cherry blossoms, it makes sense to stay near the best cherry blossom spots. Here are my suggestions.
[Cherry blossom trees in Shinjuku Gyoen Garden]
First, Book Well in Advance!
Cherry blossom season is peak tourist season in Tokyo and hotels can book out months in advance, especially good hotels in desirable areas, so be sure to book as early as possible.
Check Current Tokyo Hotel Availability
You can check current Tokyo hotel availability for mid-March to mid-April, when the cherry blossoms bloom, on Agoda.com and Booking.com
Best Areas to Stay in During Cherry Blossom Season
These areas are the most convenient to Tokyo’s best cherry blossom spots:
[Shinjuku Gyoen Garden with Shinjuku buildings in background:
travellight /
Shutterstock.com]
Shinjuku
Close to the major cherry blossom spots of Shinjuku Gyoen Garden and Meiji-jingu Shrine, Shinjuku is also packed with great hotels. See our recommended hotels in Shinjuku below.
[Hanami parties in Yoyogi-koen Park: KanokpolTokumhnerd /
Shutterstock.com]
Shibuya
Close to Yoyogi-koen Park and Meiji-jingu Shrine, Shibuya has a huge range of hotels to choose from.
[Ueno-koen Park at the peak of cherry blossoms: Travel Stock /
Shutterstock.com]
Ueno
Home to Tokyo’s single most famous cherry blossom spot, Ueno-koen Park, Ueno also has a wide range of inexpensive hotels and even some ryokan. See our Ueno hotel picks below.
[Cherry trees along Imperial Palace moat: travellight /
Shutterstock.com]
Tokyo Station Area
The Tokyo Station Area is not rich in cherry trees, but it’s close to the Imperial Palace, which is. And it’s also convenient to transport to other parts of town that have famous cherry blossom spots. See our Tokyo Station Area hotel picks below.
Recommended Tokyo Hotels for Cherry Blossom Season
The following hotels are all great choices for cherry blossom season in Tokyo.
Shinjuku
Shibuya
Ueno
Tokyo Station Area
Tokyo Cherry Blossoms Guide:
- When Is Cherry Blossom Season In Tokyo
- Where Is The Best Place To See Cherry Blossoms In Tokyo?
- Tokyo 2-Day Cherry Blossom Itinerary
- Best Places To See Cherry Blossoms In Tokyo Away from The Crowds
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.
Tokyo Vacation Checklist
- For a quick overview, see my First Time In Tokyo guide.
- Check if a visa is required for Japan
- Check Tokyo accommodation availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com.
- Buy Japan Rail Tickets and Shinkansen Tickets Online.
- For tips on where to stay, see Where To Stay In Tokyo.
- See my Packing List For Japan.
- Purchase an eSim or SIM card for Japan.
- Compare flight prices on Skyscanner.
- Consider a Japan Rail Pass - see if it’s worth for you.
- Consider a travel insurance.