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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Nishiaraidaishi Souji Temple

Spot Information

	Name	Nishiaraidaishi Souji Temple(西新井大師)
	Best Viewing	Late March – Early April
	Address	1-15-1 Nishiarai, Adachi-ku, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	6:00-18:00
	Fees	–
	Access	5 minute walk from Daishi-mae Station (Tobu Daishi Line)
	Website	http://www.nishiaraidaishi.or.jp
	Map	Google Map

Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens

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Spot Information

	Name	Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens(小石川後楽園)
	Best Viewing	Late March – Early April
	Address	1-6-6 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	9:00-18:00 (Last Entry:17:30)
	Fees	Adults 300yen, Senior 150yen, Elementary and junior high school students Admission Free
	Access	10 minute walk from Iidabashi Station (JR Sobu line, Tozai line, Yurakucho line, Nanboku line) / 8 minute walk from Korakuen Station (Marunouchi line, Nanboku line)
	Website	http://www.tokyo-park.or.jp
	Map	Google Map

Rikugien Gardens

photo by flickr/Yoshikazu TAKADA

Spot Information

	Name	Rikugien Gardens(六義園)
	Best Viewing	Mid-March – Early April
	Address	6-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	9:00-21:00 (Last Entry:20:30)
	Fees	Adults 300yen, Senior 150yen, Elementary and junior high school students Admission Free
	Access	8 minute walk from Komagome Station (JR Yamanote line, Nanboku line) / 10 minute walk from Sengoku Station (Mita line)
	Website	http://www.tokyo-park.or.jp
	Map	Google Map

Oyoko River

Spot Information

	Name	Oyoko River(大横川)
	Best Viewing	Late March – Early April
	Address	Botan, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	–
	Fees	–
	Access	3 minute walk from Monzen-naka-cho Station (Tozai line, Oedo line)
	Website	–
	Map	Google Map

Inokashira Park

photo by flickr/toooooool

Spot Information

	Name	Inokashira Park(井の頭恩賜公園)
	Best Viewing	Late March – Early April
	Address	1-18-31 Gotenyama, Musashino City, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	–
	Fees	–
	Access	5 minute walk from Kichijoji Station (JR line) / 1 minute walk from Inokashira-koen Station (Keio-Inokashira line)
	Website	–
	Map	Google Map

Kotta River

Spot Information

	Name	Kotta River(乞田川)
	Best Viewing	Late March – Mid-April
	Address	1-chome Tsurumaki & 1-chome Hizirigaoka, Tama City, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	–
	Fees	–
	Access	2 minute walk from Keio-Tama-center Station (Keio-Sagamihara line) or Tama-center Station (Odakyu line)
	Website	–
	Map	Google Map

Musashino Park

Spot Information

	Name	Musashino Park(武蔵野公園)
	Best Viewing	Early March – Late April
	Address	2-24-1 Tama-cho, Fuchu City, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	–
	Fees	–
	Access	1 minute walk from Musashino-koen bus stop on Keio bus for Chofu Station from Musashi-Koganei Station (JR Chuo line)
	Website	http://musashinoparks.com
	Map	Google Map

Jindai Botanical Gardens

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Spot Information

	Name	Jindai Botanical Gardens(神代植物公園)
	Best Viewing	Mid-March – Mid-May
	Address	5-31-10 Jindaiji-Motomachi, Chofu City, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	9:30-17:00 (Last Entry:16:00)　*Night open during festival
	Fees	Adults 500yen, Senior 250yen, Junior high school students 200yen, Elementary school students Admission Free
	Access	Jindai-Shokubutsukoen-mae bus stop on Keio Bus for Jindaiji from Tsutsujigaoka Station (Keio line) / Jindai-shokubutsu-koen-mae bus stop on Odakyu Bus for Kichijoji or Mitaka from Chofu Station (Keio line).
	Website	–
	Map	Google Map

Tachikawa Park

Spot Information

	Name	Tachikawa Park(立川公園(根川緑道)
	Best Viewing	Late March – Early April
	Address	5-chome Shibasaki-cho & 6-chome Nishiki-cho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	–
	Fees	–
	Access	10 minute walk from Shibasaki-Taiikukan Station (Tama-Monorail)
	Website	–
	Map	Google Map

Lake Oku-tama

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Spot Information

	Name	Lake Oku-tama(奥多摩湖)
	Best Viewing	Mid-April – Early May
	Address	Hara, Okutama-machi, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo, Japan

	Hours	–
	Fees	–
	Access	5 minute walk from Oku-tamako bus stop on Nishi-Tokyo Bus for Tanba or Kosuge from Oku-Tama Station (JR line)
	Website	–
	Map	Google Map