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桜 Sakura! ...but also Azaleas and Shibazakura
End of March/ start of April (for Kanto region) they are back: Cherry blossoms. So here are some spots in Tokyo I'd suggest to visit.
Apart from Sakura, in April many flowers start blooming, which makes April a busy month. Shortly after Sakura, there are Azaleas (Mid/ End April and Shibazakura, Wisteria end April/ early May
Arakawa Akabane Sakura
A neat spot for cherry blossoms along Arakawa river - if you're lucky regarding the timing combined with colouful Shibazakura Location:...
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8. Apr. 20201 Min. Lesezeit
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Shinkawa Senbonsakura matsuri
I can't judge from "normal" times but even in times without matsuri action due to corona virus the spot is really a must see. Not just...
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22. März 20201 Min. Lesezeit
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Hiking 大野山 (Mt. Onoyama)
It's convienient to reach from Tokyo, it offers splendid views on Mt Fuji and it's more a walk than a hike, though in nature. Plus: It is...
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20. März 20201 Min. Lesezeit
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Wisteria Madness in Ashikaga Flowerpark
Late April to early May for maybe two or three weeks Ashikaga Flower Park turns into a hotspot for flowerlovers. Wisteria in Kameido...
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4. Mai 20191 Min. Lesezeit
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Like Tulips? Akebonoyama park!
Mid to late April. Like Shibazakura in Chichibu this might not be something for those on a time budget. It's distant, it's just one spot...
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21. Apr. 20191 Min. Lesezeit
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つつじ祭り Azalea Matsuri at 根津神社Nezu Shrine
Late April for a short time Azaleas get to full bloom and most famous spot in Tokyo to see them is Nezu shrine. Don't be too late or too...
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21. Apr. 20191 Min. Lesezeit
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Shibazakura in Chichibu
Late April. It's kind of a trip from Tokyo - though not that difficult from Ikebukuro. Also I wouldn't recommend for tourists as they...
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21. Apr. 20191 Min. Lesezeit
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Sakura tunnel in Tatsumi no mori koen
Places you would never go to in Tokyo except for Sakura? Tatsu no mori park is probably such a place. On one of the islands east from...
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2. Apr. 20191 Min. Lesezeit
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Asukayama Park
Pretty local thing - and pretty crowded. But nice colours in this park and due to the hilly landscape bit different from other parks....
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2. Apr. 20191 Min. Lesezeit
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(Yo)Sakura at Tokyo Midtown + Ropongi Hills
Always worth a short visit as a stopover for other spots.
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31. März 20191 Min. Lesezeit
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Yaesu Sakuradori and Fukagawa Sakura at Monzen-Nakacho
Though actually not really close to each other it is possible to walk from Tokyo station Yaesu exit along Sakura dori in nort-east...
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31. März 20191 Min. Lesezeit
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Inokashira Sakura
Fullblown hanami-action and a nice scenery in Inokashirapark Location: Take inokashira line to Kijojoji (worth a stroll by the way)...
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31. März 20191 Min. Lesezeit
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Sakura in Kinutakoen
Enjoy the tall and large cherry trees ins Kinutakoen - plus it's much less crowded than tourist spots like Yoyogi. Location: Best access...
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31. März 20191 Min. Lesezeit
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Wisteria at Kameido Tenjin
Mid Apr- early May, a bit later than Azaleas, Wisteria enters the stage. Again dont be too late. And early May can be too late. Within...
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16. Jan. 20191 Min. Lesezeit
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Hotel Chinzanso Sakura Lightup and Kanda River
Naka Meguro is much too hyped and crowded? Want to explore different sites for sakura and have a decent lightup? Head to Edogawabashi...
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16. Jan. 20191 Min. Lesezeit
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Firewalking Matsuri at Takao
10th of March (2019). Walking over hot coal is something you always wanted to try? Or you are just eager to watch a huge fire burn down?...
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14. Jan. 20191 Min. Lesezeit
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Sakura - an Iidabashi - Akasaka walk along the canal
A nice and not so crowded walk along one of the countless water canals Tokyo has. With cherry trees. Start at Iidabashi station and spot...
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14. Jan. 20191 Min. Lesezeit
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Rikugi-en Sakura Lightup - 夜桜
Everything is nicer with cherryblossoms. And cherryblossoms are nicer when lit up. Watching Sakura at night as even a word in Japanese:...
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14. Jan. 20191 Min. Lesezeit
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Naka Meguro
Widely advertised, Naka Meguro river... well canal... is all but a secret spot to admire cherry blossoms. Still it's amazing to see "the...
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10. Jan. 20191 Min. Lesezeit
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Chidorigafuchi Park
One of the most famous sakura spots around in Tokyo - for a reason. Especially the light-up is highly recommended. No need to mention...
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10. Jan. 20191 Min. Lesezeit
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