Popular 50 spots for cherry blossom viewing in Tokyo. [vol.2]

This article is the second part of 50 popular spots for cherry blossom viewing in Tokyo. Cherry trees typically bloom from late-March to mid-April in Tokyo. Cherry blossoms gloriously bloom not only in the historical temples and shrines, Japanese style garden, and moats and stonewalls of the castle ruins but also against a backdrop of the area of high-rise buildings. Illuminated cherry blossoms in Tokyo are especially awesome and romantic, attracting Japanese people all day long.

Equestrian Park (JRA)

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Spot Information

	Name	Equestrian Park (JRA) (JRA馬事公苑)
	Best Viewing	Late March – Mid-April
	Address	2-1-1 Kamiyoga, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	9:00-17:00
	Fees	–
	Access	15 minute walk from Yoga or Sakura-shinmachi Station (Toku-Denentoshi line) / 20 minute walk from Kyodo Station (Odakyu line)
	Website	http://company.jra.jp
	Map	Google Map

Yoyogi Park

20150220-289-4-tokyo-Cherry-blossoms photo by photolibrary.jp

Spot Information

	Name	Yoyogi Park(代々木公園)
	Best Viewing	Late March – Early April
	Address	Jinnan-cho, Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	–
	Fees	–
	Access	2 minute walk from Harajyuku Station (JR Yamanote line)
	Website	–
	Map	Google Map

Aoyama Cemetery

20150220-289-6-tokyo-Cherry-blossoms photo by ashinari.com

Spot Information

	Name	Aoyama Cemetery(青山霊園)
	Best Viewing	Late March – Early April
	Address	2-32-2 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	–
	Fees	–
	Access	10 minute walk from Gaien-mae Station (Ginza line) / 15 minute walk from Nogizaka Station (Chiyoda line)
	Website	http://www.tokyo-park.or.jp
	Map	Google Map

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

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Spot Information

	Name	Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden(新宿御苑)
	Best Viewing	Late March – Late April
	Address	11 Naito-machi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	9:00-16:30 (Last Entry:16:00)
	Fees	Adults 200yen, Elementary and junior high school students 50yen, Infants Admission Free
	Access	5 minute walk from Sendagaya Station (JR line) or Shinjyuku-gyoenmae Station (Marunouchi line)
	Website	http://www.env.go.jp
	Map	Google Map

Nakano Street

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Spot Information

	Name	Nakano Street(中野通り)
	Best Viewing	Late March – Early April
	Address	5-chome Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	–
	Fees	–
	Access	2 minute walk from Nakano Station (JR line, Tozai line)
	Website	–
	Map	Google Map

Otonashishinsui Park

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Spot Information

	Name	Otonashishinsui Park(音無親水公園)
	Best Viewing	Late March – Mid-April
	Address	1-1-1 Ohjihoncho, Kita-ku, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	–
	Fees	–
	Access	2 minute walk from Oji Station (JR line)
	Website	–
	Map	Google Map

Hikarigaoka Park

20150220-289-14-tokyo-Cherry-blossoms photo by photolibrary.jp

Spot Information

	Name	Hikarigaoka Park(光が丘公園)
	Best Viewing	Late March – Early April
	Address	4-1-1 Hikarigaoka, Nerima-ku, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	–
	Fees	–
	Access	8 minute walk from Hikarigaoka Station (Oedo line) / 15 minute walk from Narimasu Station (Tobu-tojo line, Fukutoshin line, Yurakucho line)
	Website	–
	Map	Google Map

Tamagawadai Park

20150220-289-16-tokyo-Cherry-blossoms photo by flickr/OiMax

Spot Information

	Name	Tamagawadai Park(多摩川台公園)
	Best Viewing	Late March – Early April
	Address	1-63-1 Denenchofu, Ota-ku, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	–
	Fees	–
	Access	3 minute walk from Tamagawa Station (Tokyu-toyoko line, Tokyu-meguro line, Tokyu-tamagawa line)
	Website	–
	Map	Google Map

Ikegami Honmonji Temple

20150220-289-18-tokyo-Cherry-blossoms photo by flickr/kobakou

Spot Information

	Name	Ikegami Honmonji Temple(池上本門寺)
	Best Viewing	Late March – Early April
	Address	1-1-1 Ikegami, Ota-ku, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	–
	Fees	–
	Access	10 minute walk from Ikegami Station (Tokyu-Ikegami line)
	Website	http://www.honmonji.jp
	Map	Google Map

Hibiya Park

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Spot Information

	Name	Hibiya Park(日比谷公園)
	Best Viewing	Late March – Early April
	Address	1-6 Hibiya-koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	–
	Fees	–
	Access	2 minute walk from Kasumigasaki Station (Marunouchi line, Chiyoda line, Hibiya line) or Hibiya Station (Hibiya line)
	Website	–
	Map	Google Map

Yasukuni Shrine

20150220-289-22-tokyo-Cherry-blossoms photo by ashinari.com

Spot Information

	Name	Yasukuni Shrine(靖国神社)
	Best Viewing	Late March – Early April
	Address	3-1-1 Kudan-kita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	6:00-18:00
	Fees	–
	Access	5 minute walk from Kudanshita Station (Tozai line, Hanzomon line)
	Website	http://www.yasukuni.or.jp
	Map	Google Map

Roppongi Hills

20150220-289-24-tokyo-Cherry-blossoms photo by ashinari.com

Spot Information

	Name	Roppongi Hills(六本木ヒルズ)
	Best Viewing	Late March – Early April
	Address	6 Roppogi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	–
	Fees	–
	Access	Direct Connection from Roppongi Station (Hibiya line) / 5 minute walk from Roppongi Station (Oedo line)
	Website	http://www.roppongihills.com
	Map	Google Map

Shiba Park

20150220-289-26-tokyo-Cherry-blossoms photo by ashinari.com

Spot Information

	Name	Shiba Park(芝公園)
	Best Viewing	Late March – Early April
	Address	4-10-17 Shiba-koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	–
	Fees	–
	Access	2 minute walk from Shiba-Koen or Onarimon Station (Mita line) / 2 minute walk from Akabane-bashi Station (Oedo line) / 10 minute walk from Hamamatsu-cho Station (JR line)
	Website	–
	Map	Google Map

Zojoji Temple

20150220-289-28-tokyo-Cherry-blossoms photo by ashinari.com

Spot Information

	Name	Zojoji Temple(増上寺)
	Best Viewing	Late March – Early April
	Address	4-7-35 Shiba-koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	–
	Fees	–
	Access	3 minute walk from Onri-mon or Shiba-koen Station (Mita line) / 10 minute walk from Hamamatsu-cho Station (JR line, Tokyo Monorail)
	Website	http://www.zojoji.or.jp
	Map	Google Map

Sumida Park

20150220-289-30-tokyo-Cherry-blossoms photo by flickr/KimonBerlin

Spot Information

	Name	Sumida Park(隅田公園)
	Best Viewing	Late March – Early April
	Address	1 Mukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	–
	Fees	–
	Access	5 minute walk from Asakusa Station (Tobu line, Ginza line) / 7 minute walk from Honjo-azumabashi Station (Asakusa line)
	Website	–
	Map	Google Map