Spring in The Heart of Tokyo: Top Recommended Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Ginza, Asakusa, Tamachi, and Shinjuku Areas

This time, we’re going to introduce selected cherry blossom spots around the 4 Hotel Gracery: Ginza, Asakusa, Tamachi and Shinjuku in Tokyo. You can get to the spots from Hotel Gracery in approximately 15 minutes.

You Can Experience the Contrast of Cherry Blossoms, Pond and Fountain in the Urban Oasis at Shiba Park

You can experience cherry blossoms at Hibiya Park,(日比谷公園) a business district and so-called urban oasis. According to the cherry blossom forecast, In 2023, the best time to see them will be from late March to early April. The area around ‘Kumogata-ike’ (雲形池, pond) offers a picturesque scenery with a traditional atmosphere, as cherry trees reflect on the water’s surface. You can also enjoy the collaboration between the fountain and Somei-Yoshino (the most planted cherry tree in Japan) at ‘Kamome-no Hiroba’ (かもめの広場 square). Let’s try to find the best spot while walking in the park.

Opening Hours	Open All Year Round
Address	1-6 Hibiyakōen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	An 11-minute walk from Hotel Gracery Ginza
URL	https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index037.html#googtrans(en)

You Can See Cherry blossoms with Ohanami Cruise, Skyscrapers, Bridge Light up from Bank.

Sumida Park, (隅田公園) is lined with cherry blossom trees on both banks for about 1km. Ieyasu Tokugawa planted these trees in 1717, and now approximately 1,000 cherry blossoms are in full bloom. In 2023, the best time to see them will be from late March to early April. Ohanami Cruise with Edo atmosphere will run during the cherry blossom viewing period. If the timing is right, You can take pictures of the Sumida River, cherry blossoms, skyscrapers and the Ohanami Cruise in one photo. In addition, 12 bridges are lit up at night time, you can enjoy the contrast between the colored lighting of the bridges and the fantastic lights reflecting on the water’s surface, as well as the nighttime cherry blossoms swaying in the darkness, creating a mysterious atmosphere.

Opening Hours	Open All Year Round
Address	1-3 Mukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	A 4-minute walk from Hotel Gracery Asakusa

Shiba Park Creates a Nostalgic Scenery in Collaboration With Tokyo Tower and Cherry Blossom

“Shiba Park”,(芝公園) is one of the oldest parks in Japan. The best time to see cherry blossoms in 2023 is from late March to early April. Shiba Park has 140 cherry blossom trees and you can appreciate Somei-Yoshino blooms against the backdrop of Tokyo Tower, considered a symbol of Tokyo. Tokyo Tower and Cherry Blossoms which look great in the spring sky, create a nostalgic scenery. At night, The cherry blossom trees are illuminated by the tower’s light, creating a different atmosphere from the daytime and allowing you to appreciate a unique view of the park.

Opening Hours	Open All Year Round
Address	1,2,3 and 4 Chome, Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	From Hotel Gracery Tamachi to Shibakoen: A 2-minute walk from Shibakoen Station which is 1 station away from Mita Station on the Toei Mita Line
URL	https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index001.html#googtrans(en)

You Can Enjoy a Beautiful Gradation of 900 Pink Cherry Blossoms of about 70 Different Types

‘Shinjuku Gyoen'(新宿御苑) where 900 cherry blossoms of about 70 types are in full bloom. The best time to see cherry blossoms in 2023 is from mid-February to late April. The recommended point is a square right after entering “Okido Gate”(大木戸門). From the spacious area, you can enjoy a beautiful gradation of pink cherry blossoms. It’s a perfect place to enjoy cherry blossom viewing on the glass. For your information, a light-up event that fused cherry blossoms and art is held this year. Enjoy the cherry blossom trees illuminated by fantastic lights in the dark night.

Opening Hours	1st October – 14th March 9:00AM – 4:00PM (Closing Time 4:30PM) 15th March- 30th June, 21st August – 30th September 9:00AM – 5:30PM (Closing Time 6:00PM) 1st July – 20th August 9:00AM – 6:30PM (Closing Time 7:00PM)
Address	11 Naitomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	From Hotel Gracery Shinjuku to Shinjuku Gyoen: A 1-minute walk from Shinjukugyoen Station which is 4 stations away from SHINJUKU WE BUS
URL	https://fng.or.jp/shinjuku/en/