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Below is a list of some of Tokyo's most popular spots for cherry blossom viewing (hanami), including the typical timing for best viewing in the average year and japan-guide.com ratings. See also our nationwide list of famous cherry blossom spots. Shinjuku Gyoen Early April 10 minute walk from Shinjuku Station, 200 yen, 9:00 to 16:30 In its Western and Japanese style gardens, Shinjuku Gyoen features more than one thousand cherry trees of over a dozen varieties, including numerous early and late blooming trees. There are spacious lawn areas, and the atmosphere is calm and peaceful. Thanks to the early and late blooming trees, Shinjuku Gyoen is a recommended hanami destination for those who miss the main season by a week or two. Ueno Park Early April A few steps from Ueno Station, no admission fee One of Japan's most crowded, noisy and popular spots for cherry blossom parties, Ueno Park features more than 1000 trees along the street leading towards the National Museum and around Shinobazu Pond. Ueno Park is a good hanami destination if you visit Tokyo early in the season, as the blossoms there follow a slightly faster schedule (typically two or three days faster) than the blossoms in other spots in the city. Chidorigafuchi Early April Kudanshita Station No admission fee Hundreds of cherry trees decorate the moats of former Edo Castle around Kitanomaru Park, creating one of Tokyo's most outstanding cherry blossom sights. Rowing boats are available for rent. Trees are lit up in the evenings. Many food stands can be found at nearby Yasukuni Shrine, where another one thousand cherry trees are planted. Sumida Park Early April A few steps from Asakusa Station No admission fee The park stretches for a few hundred meters along both sides of Sumida River. Some food stands are available. Cherry blossom viewing (hanami) can also be enjoyed from boats that cruise the river. Trees are lit up in the evenings. Yoyogi Park Early April Five minute walk from Harajuku Station No admission fee Over 600 cherry trees are planted around the spacious Yoyogi Park, offering pleasant picnic opportunities. A few food stands are available. The park gets closed during the night. Meguro River Early April Nakameguro Station No admission fee About 800 cherry trees line Meguro River for several hundred meters and create an amazing sight. However, as a concrete canal, Meguro River does not offer a very natural surrounding for blossom viewers. During the Nakameguro Sakura Festival, the trees are lit up in the evenings. Koishikawa Korakuen Early April Ten minute walk from Iidabashi or Korakuen Stations Admission: 300 yen, Open 9:00 to 17:00 A few dozen cherry trees, including a beautiful, prominently located weeping cherry tree stand around Koishikawa Korakuen, one of Tokyo's most attractive traditional Japanese landscape gardens. Note that the weeping cherry tree typically reaches full bloom a few days before the other trees. Koishikawa Botanical Garden Early April 10 minute walk from Hakusan or Myogadani Station Admission: 330 yen, Open 9:00 to 16:30 Koishikawa Botanical Garden is a spacious park with many cherry trees of different varieties and a Japanese landscape garden. Because it requires an admission fee and is a place of study, it remains relatively calm. Inokashira Park Early April South of Kichijoji Station No admission fee There are a few hundreds of trees in this spacious, public city park, which features a central pond. Boats can be rented in order to view the blossoms from the water. Aoyama Cemetery Early April Five minute walk from Nogizaka Station No admission fee The straight road, which leads through the cemetery, is lined and covered by hundreds of cherry trees. However, as a grave yard, Aoyama Cemetery does not provide the ideal surrounding for hanami parties. Ratings:    best of the best    best of Japan    outstanding Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

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