2025/01/28

Latest Cherry Blossom news for 2025!

Hello, spring is just around the corner!
If you are planning to visit Japan during the cherry blossom season, please take the latest Sakura information 2025 and the tips for must-go spots for watching Sakura blooming presented by Sakura Hotel staff.

Estimated blooming date in Tokyo : 24th March

Expected full bloom date in Tokyo : 30th March

Source: Japan Meteorological Corporation
Temperatures from last October to this February are expected to be around average or slightly higher than normal, so the blossoms are expected to bloom around average.

We still have available rooms in Sakura Hotels & Hostel in the period, please check it on our booking page!

Recommended spots

① Shinjuku Gyoen

This cherry blossom paradise is located in the heart of Shinjuku, about a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station. With 900 cherry trees of 70 varieties planted on a 58.3-hectare site, it may get crowded on weekends! The cherry blossoms in the Japanese garden are a must-see！

Access
5 minutes walk from Tokyo Metro Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station
10 minutes walk from JR Shinjuku station

② Roppongi Area

You can do shopping at ”Tokyo Midtown”, and visit a museum of ”The National Art Center, Tokyo” with watching beautiful Sakura.

Access
Tokyo Midtown : Directly connected from Roppongi Station Exit 8 on Toei Oedo Line
The National Art Center, Tokyo : Directly connected to Nogizaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line

③ Sumida River

Blooming both sides of the Sumida River for 1 km is breath-taking, and the combination with Tokyo Skytree makes for a great photo spot!

Access
Near Asakusa Station on the Toei Asakusa Line and Tokyo Metro Ginza Line

④ Rikugien Garden

This historic Japanese garden is famous for its weeping cherry tree, which is approximately 15m tall and 20m wide. You can also enjoy the breath-taking night illuminations during the limited cherry blossom season.

Access
7 minutes walk from Komagome Station on the JR Yamanote Line

⑤ Chidorigafuchi

Approximately 260 Somei-Yoshino cherry trees are in full bloom along the 700m promenade, which are lit up during the period. Taking a boat and see the cherry blossoms from the moat of the Imperial Palace are the best!

Access
5 minutes walk from Kudanshita Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line and Toei Shinjuku Line
5 minutes walk from Hanzomon Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line

⑥ Yanaka Cemetery

This is a hidden spot in Yanaka, a downtown area of ​​Tokyo. Drinking is prohibited here, but if you take a stroll around Yanaka Ginza and the Yanesen area, you can find stylish souvenir shops.

⑦ Jingu Gaien

Jingu Gaien is famous for its rows of ginkgo trees, but the cherry blossoms are also beautiful. The combination of the cherry blossoms with the National Stadium and Jingu Baseball Stadium is also beautiful. It's a hidden gem without the crowds!

Access
5 minutes walk from JR Shinanomachi station
5 minutes walk from JR Sendagaya station
7 minutes walk from Kokuritsu Kyogijo station on Toei Oedo Line

⑧ Imperial Palace & Kitanomaru Park

This is a great spot to see cherry blossoms while sightseeing at the Imperial Palace. It's also within walking distance of Ginza and Hibiya, making it a convenient route around the center of Tokyo.

5 minutes walk from Kudanshita Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line or Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line
5 minutes walk from Takebashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line

⑨ Meguro River

Meguro River is a popular area with stylish restaurants and general stores. It is easily accessible from Shibuya and is a course where you can spend a whole day.

Access
1 minute walk from Nakameguro station on Tokyu-Toyoko Line