Contents
- 1. Rikugien Garden (Bunkyo Ward) Eating and drinking OK
- 2. Chidorigafuchi (Chiyoda Ward) Eating and drinking OK
- 3. Shinjuku Gyoen (Shinjuku Ward) Eating and drinking OK
- 4. Yasukuni Shrine (Chiyoda Ward) Eating and drinking OK
- 5. Edogawa Park (Bunkyo Ward) Eating and drinking OK
- 6. Harimazaka (Bunkyo Ward) Eating and drinking OK
Overview
Here are 6 cherry blossom viewing spots in the northwest of Tokyo’s 23 wards (Chiyoda Ward, Bunkyo Ward, Shinjuku Ward), from famous spots to relatively hidden gems.
1. Rikugien Garden (Bunkyo Ward) Eating and drinking OK
A Japanese garden where you can see weeping cherry blossoms in addition to Somei-Yoshino. Nighttime illuminations are only available during the cherry blossom season.
https://tokyo-encyclopedia.site/en/rikugien/
2. Chidorigafuchi (Chiyoda Ward) Eating and drinking OK
A popular spot for the cherry blossoms blooming above the pond. You can enjoy them up close by renting a boat.
https://tokyo-encyclopedia.site/en/chidorigafuchi/
3. Shinjuku Gyoen (Shinjuku Ward) Eating and drinking OK
It’s a famous cherry blossom spot, but the grounds are spacious, so you can enjoy eating and drinking at your leisure.
https://tokyo-encyclopedia.site/en/shinjuku-gyoen/
4. Yasukuni Shrine (Chiyoda Ward) Eating and drinking OK
The cherry blossoms in the grounds are the standard for declaring the blossoms in full bloom. A cherry blossom festival is also held at the same time.
https://tokyo-encyclopedia.site/en/yasukuni-shrine/
5. Edogawa Park (Bunkyo Ward) Eating and drinking OK
Cherry blossoms line both sides of the Kanda River, which is similar to the Meguro River but is not as crowded.
https://www.city.bunkyo.lg.jp/bosai/midori/kuritukouen/kouen/edogawa.html
6. Harimazaka (Bunkyo Ward) Eating and drinking OK
More than 100 cherry blossom trees line the promenade. The area is lit up at night.
https://www.city.bunkyo.lg.jp/bunka/kanko/spot/shiseki/harimazaka.html
