The Japan Meteorological Agency announced on the 20th that cherry blossoms (variety Somei Yoshino) are in bloom in the central area of ??Tokyo. The flowering time is 6 days later than last year and 4 days earlier than normal. It is expected to bloom in the next 1 week to 10 days, ushering in the best viewing period.

"Somei Yoshino" took the lead in blooming in Fukuoka City on the 17th. So far, blooms have also been observed in Miyazaki City and Kochi City.

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Minato-ku, Tokyo is famous for many tourist attractions such as Tokyo Tower and Roppongi. There are many urban-specific cherry blossom viewing spots where you can enjoy shopping and delicious food while admiring the flowers. . We will introduce you to carefully selected attractions and event information suitable for visiting during the cherry blossom season from late March to early April.

Tokyo Midtown

Tokyo Midtown is a comprehensive facility integrating offices, hotels, cultural facilities, restaurants, etc. . There is a cherry blossom avenue about 200 meters long, which complements the flowers blooming at the same time and the surrounding green plants, presenting a unique colorful landscape in spring. There are more than 40 cherry blossom trees in the nearby Minato City Hinokicho Park. These two attractions are a must-stop on the walking route during this period.

Sakura Avenue

Address

Tokyo Midtown: 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku

Minato-ku Hinokicho Park: Minato Akasaka 9-chome 7-9

Event information

MIDTOWN BLOSSOM 2022

Roppongi Hills

Roppongi Hills is a comprehensive facility integrating offices, restaurants and art. There are two cherry blossom viewing spots here: Roppongi Sakurazaka and Mori Garden.

Roppongi Sakurazaka is a cherry blossom path about 400 meters long. There are more than 70 Somei Yoshino cherry trees. The spectacular cherry blossom scenery makes tourists full of praise.

Roppongi Sakurazaka

Mori Garden is a large Japanese garden that was once the daimyo's residence before the end of the Edo period. Here you can leisurely enjoy cherry blossoms, the murmuring of ponds and streams, and the different plants of the four seasons.

Night Sakura at Mori Garden

These two attractions are lit up at night during the cherry blossom season, and you can enjoy cherry blossoms at night.

Event information

This year’s light-up event has not yet been decided.

Address

Roppongi Sakurazaka: Roppongi 6-chome, Minato-ku

Mori Garden: Roppongi Hills, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku

Tokyo Tower and Zojoji Temple

Zojoji Temple, where generations of Tokugawa generals are buried, has more than 200 Somei Yoshino cherry trees and weeping cherry trees. Here you can enjoy the unique view of cherry blossoms, traditional architecture and Tokyo Tower behind it. In addition, the nearby Shiba Park is also a cherry blossom viewing spot. There are about 60 cherry blossoms. You can go there at the same time when you come to Zojoji Temple to enjoy the cherry blossoms.

Tokyo Tower and Zojoji Temple

Address

Tokyo Tower: 4-2-8 Shiba Park, Minato-ku

Zojoji Temple : Shiba Park 4-7-35, Minato-ku

Shiba Park: Shiba Park 1, 2, 3, and 4-chome, Minato-ku

Gift of Inokashira Park

Address: 1-18-31 Gotenyama, Musashino City, Tokyo

Inokashira Park is located in Kichijoji, adjacent to the Mitaka Municipal Animation Museum, with a quiet and literary atmosphere. Although it is not a popular cherry blossom viewing spot in the city, it has a different atmosphere and emotion.

There are about 500 cherry blossoms planted in the garden, and more than 200 are blooming beside the pond. The flower branches rise and fall one after another, spreading on the surface of the pond. The water in the pond reflects a beautiful soft pink color. When you take a boat to roam on the lake, the people and the boat become a painting within a painting.

Address of the Philosophical Path: Wakaji Bridge to Jodoji Bridge, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

The Philosophical Path has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Famous Roads and was named after the philosopher Kitaro Nishida I often come here to take a walk and think about the philosophy of life. This place is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Kyoto. During the cherry blossom season, it can welcome crowds of people and is very popular.

Since 1922, about 500 cherry blossom trees have been planted on this approximately 2-kilometer promenade. When spring arrives, the Guanxuezakura blooms along the way, forming a tunnel of cherry blossoms. When the flowers fade, the petals scatter on the water, creating a unique style.

Arashiyama

Address: Arashiyama Area, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Arashiyama is famous for cherry blossom viewing in spring and maple viewing in autumn. It is a must-go place in Kyoto! During the cherry blossom season, you can watch Arashiyama from Togetsukyo Bridge. The pink cherry blossoms all over the mountain are cute and lively. From a distance, they seem to be dyed red by a thin layer of red. It has the unique atmosphere of Kyoto and is intoxicating.

For cherry blossom viewing in Arashiyama, of course I recommend the "Sakura Tunnel" train! The Sakura Tunnel refers to the railway line between Arashiyama Electric Railway's Kitano Line and Naetsu. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom on both sides of the railway, it looks like a dreamy tunnel. If you have enough time, it is better to buy a one-day ticket for Randen (500 yen/person), ride it repeatedly, and experience this magnificent scene with different moods ~

Hirosaki Park Address: Shirogane-cho, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture 1-1

Hirosaki Park is definitely the most spectacular cherry blossom viewing place in the Tohoku region every year. There are 52 kinds of cherry blossoms, mainly Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms, among which there are about 3,000 Somei Yoshino cherry trees and Sato cherry blossoms. There are 1,500 weeping cherry trees and 500 weeping cherry trees... The entire Hirosaki Park is soaked in cherry blossoms during the spring cherry blossom season, which is charming and spectacular.

In addition, there will be the "Hirosaki Sakura Festival" during the Hanami period. There will be food stalls, yatai, Tsugaru folk singing and the Nebuta Festival parade. At night, the night under multi-colored lights The cherry blossoms are even more illusory and real, attracting more than 2 million tourists every year. It is very lively!