Trip to feel the signs of spring through Japanese modern scenery & good old scenery! Recommended cherry-blossom spots in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto

In Tokyo, there are some spots where cherry blossoms have already bloomed. Located in the heart of Tokyo such as Asakusa and Ginza, Shinjuku and Tamachi, Hotel Gracery is within walking distance from popular sightseeing spots which are starting to be dyed cherry-blossom color. In addition, it’s are easy to move to other regions because you can head to Shinagawa Station or Tokyo Station by train in 20 minutes and hop on Shinkansen. For example, the Kansai region having Hotel Gracery Osaka Namba and Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo is about 2 hours and a half. By the way, it seems that three prefectures’ expected peak bloom dates are almost the same: Tokyo 24th March, Osaka 27th March, Kyoto 26th March. Why not visit Osaka and Kyoto as well as Tokyo?

This time, we’re going to introduce our recommended spots covered with cherry blossoms around Hotel Gracery in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto.

Tokyo where you can come across spring scenery making your heart dance while strolling

Areas within walking distance from Hotel Gracery are filled with spots with stunning views created by Tokyo’s landmarks and cherry blossoms. In “Sumida Park” close to Asakusa, there is a row of cherry trees stretching for about 1 km along Sumida River, and you can see TOKYO SKYTREE®︎ behind them. Besides, we also recommend “Zojoji Temple” having a panoramic view of cherry blossoms, Tokyo Tower and the temple with 600 years of history, “Shinjuku Chuo Park” where cherry blossoms are full in bloom against the background of towering Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and so on. It might be a good idea to view cherry blossoms while eating around “Nakamise-dori” or shopping at “Ginza Sakura-dori.”

Osaka has historical spots embracing you with gorgeous and luxurious scenery of cherry blossoms

Hotel Gracery Osaka Namba is located in the Namba area, which is said to be the largest downtown in Osaka. Near here, there are “Naniwa Park” and “Horie Park” popular among local people as a spot where anyone can feel free to enjoy cherry blossoms. In addition, “Shitennoji Temple” whose Japanese traditional garden and five-storied pagoda are colored by Yoshino cherry and weeping cherry and one of Osaka’s oldest parks “Sumiyoshi Park” where a cherry blossom-covered world spreads out in a plaza are approximately 10 minutes’ train ride. If you have enough time, how about visiting “Tempozan Park,” a well-kept-secret place? Just by riding a bus for about 30 minutes, you can meet a superb view with beautiful color contrast of cherry blossoms.

Kyoto where ancient cityscape is combined with cherry blossoms

Hotel Gracery Kyoto is located at Teramachi shopping district, one of Kyoto’s downtowns. Walking about 7 minutes along Sanjo-dori from the hotel, you will find a row of cherry trees stretching for about 1.8 km on the left bank of the “Kamo River.” Moreover, approximately 5 minutes’ walk from here brings you to the Shirakawa River in a popular sightseeing spot “Gion,” where Yoshino cherry and weeping cherry bloom proudly. Why not enjoy cherry blossoms while seeing Kyoto’s cityscape with a quaint atmosphere? In addition, the hotel is also great access to “Maruyama park” famous for an impressive weeping cherry tree and “Heian-jingu Shrine” where about 20 kinds of 300 cherry trees surround vermilion large buildings, “Chionin Temple” allowing you to see the collaboration of Japan’s largest ‘Sanmon (triple gates)’ and cherry blossoms, and more.