Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
We’ve put together a list of some of the best Tokyo sakura (cherry blossom) viewing spots to get you in the mood for spring. For 2025, Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC)’s most recent forecast for Tokyo puts first bloom on March 26, with the best sakura viewing times right around April 2nd.
Some sakura varieties bloom earlier or later than the common varieties and in case you won’t be here at peak time, we’ve included some cool options for late and early blooming sakura spots too.
Links:
⭐ Our article on the best spots to see Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo: tokyocheapo.com/entertainment/outdoors/tokyo-cherry-blossoms-top-hanami-spots
⭐ Tokyo 2025 Cherry Blossom forecast: tokyocheapo.com/entertainment/outdoors/tokyo-cherry-blossom-forecast
⭐ Japan 2025 Cherry Blossom forecast: japancheapo.com/living/japan-cherry-blossom-season-forecast
0:00 Intro
0:30 Ueno Park
1:03 Shinjuku Gyoen
1:30 Chidorigafuchi
1:56 Meguro River
2:25 Yoyogi Park
2:54 Sumida Park
3:19 Inokashira Park
3:43 Early blooming Kawazuzakura
4:26 Late blooming Yaezakura
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* Gundam Robot Statue in Odaiba flickr.com/photos/picsoflife/8154554047
* Japanese Salaryman Asleep flickr.com/photos/istolethetv
* Domestic Cat commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Alvesgaspar
* Saraninman commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:%E7%AB%B9%E4%B8%8B%E7%AB%A0%E5%A4%AA%E9%83%8E
* Wild Cat geograph.org.uk/profile/34298
* Ginza Holiday Promenade flickr.com/photos/yoshikazut
* Shibuya Crossing flickr.com/photos/31029865@N06
We’ve put together a list of some of the best Tokyo sakura (cherry blossom) viewing spots to get you in the mood for spring. For 2025, Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC)’s most recent forecast for Tokyo puts first bloom on March 26, with the best sakura viewing times right around April 2nd.
Some sakura varieties bloom earlier or later than the common varieties and in case you won’t be here at peak time, we’ve included some cool options for late and early blooming sakura spots too.
Links:
⭐ Our article on the best spots to see Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo: tokyocheapo.com/entertainment/outdoors/tokyo-cherry-blossoms-top-hanami-spots
⭐ Tokyo 2025 Cherry Blossom forecast: tokyocheapo.com/entertainment/outdoors/tokyo-cherry-blossom-forecast
⭐ Japan 2025 Cherry Blossom forecast: japancheapo.com/living/japan-cherry-blossom-season-forecast
0:00 Intro
0:30 Ueno Park
1:03 Shinjuku Gyoen
1:30 Chidorigafuchi
1:56 Meguro River
2:25 Yoyogi Park
2:54 Sumida Park
3:19 Inokashira Park
3:43 Early blooming Kawazuzakura
4:26 Late blooming Yaezakura
★★★ TokyoCheapo ★★★
Subscribe: dvr.jp/youtube
Website : tokyocheapo.com
Community : community.tokyocheapo.com
Twitter : twitter.com/TokyoCheapo
Newsletter : tokyocheapo.com/newsletter
★★★ Credits ★★★
Intro sequence by the most talented Peter Laugesen
Creative commons images used in the intro:
* Gundam Robot Statue in Odaiba flickr.com/photos/picsoflife/8154554047
* Japanese Salaryman Asleep flickr.com/photos/istolethetv
* Domestic Cat commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Alvesgaspar
* Saraninman commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:%E7%AB%B9%E4%B8%8B%E7%AB%A0%E5%A4%AA%E9%83%8E
* Wild Cat geograph.org.uk/profile/34298
* Ginza Holiday Promenade flickr.com/photos/yoshikazut
* Shibuya Crossing flickr.com/photos/31029865@N06
