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Enjoy Spring in Tokyo: Stroll Along the Cherry Blossoms at Chidorigafuchi Greenway
If you are looking to enjoy cherry blossom viewing in Tokyo, one place you should definitely visit is Chidorigafuchi Greenway. Located on the western side of the Imperial Palace, this scenic walkway stretches for about 700 meters and is known as one of the city’s most famous cherry blossom spots. In spring, around 140 cherry trees—mainly Somei Yoshino—bloom all at once, creating a beautiful spring landscape together with the surrounding waterside scenery.
One of the main attractions of Chidorigafuchi Greenway is its open view along the Imperial Palace moat. Cherry branches extend out over the water, creating an impressive sight that makes visitors feel as if they are walking through a tunnel of blossoms. As you stroll along the path at a relaxed pace, you can enjoy the soft pink flowers above your head and the calm waterside scenery at the same time—an experience unique to this location.
For those who want to enjoy the cherry blossoms in an even more special way, the Chidorigafuchi Boat Pier is highly recommended. Surrounded by many trees and rich natural scenery, visitors can ride a boat and admire the cherry blossoms from the water. Viewing the blossoms from a boat offers a completely different perspective from looking up at them from the shore. The fully bloomed cherry trees overhead create the feeling that the sky itself is filled with flowers, while the reflections on the moat add to the peaceful atmosphere—making it hard to believe you are in the heart of Tokyo.
At night, the cherry blossoms along Chidorigafuchi Greenway are illuminated, creating a magical atmosphere completely different from the daytime view. The softly lit blossoms reflected on the water produce a romantic scene that attracts many visitors. The area offers two distinct experiences: a refreshing spring stroll during the day and a dreamy nighttime view of illuminated cherry blossoms.
Despite being located in central Tokyo, Chidorigafuchi Greenway allows visitors to fully enjoy natural beauty and a tranquil waterside landscape. It is easy to see why this special cherry blossom spot attracts so many people every spring. Why not spend a relaxing spring moment here, surrounded by fully blooming cherry blossoms?
| Hours | Chidorigafuchi Greenway: Open at all times Boat Pier Operation: March 5, 2026 (Thu) – April 22, 2026 (Wed) Illumination: Held during the same period as the boat pier operation |
| Address | Kudanminami 2-chome to Sanbancho area, Chiyoda City, Tokyo |
| Access | Hotel Tavinos Hamamatsucho: Take the JR Yamanote Line from Hamamatsucho Station to Tokyo Station. Transfer to the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line to Otemachi Station. Transfer to the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line and get off at Hanzomon Station. About a 5-min. walk from the station. Hotel Gracery Ginza: Walk about 6 min. to Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. Get off at Hibiya Station. Transfer to the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line at Otemachi Station and get off at Hanzomon Station. About a 5-min. walk from the station. |
| URL | https://www.city.chiyoda.lg.jp/shisetsu/koen/chidorigafuchi-boat.html |
Base of this trip
Hotel Tavinos Hamamatsucho
2-min walk from Takeshiba station on the Yurikamome Monorail / 8-min walk from JR Hamamatsucho station and Daimon station on the Toei Oedo line
Hotel Gracery Ginza
3-min walk from Ginza station on the Ginza line / 8-min walk from JR Yurakucho and Shinbashi station
