
2025 Japan Cherry Blossom Report: Tokyo At Peak Bloom
- Written by: LIVE JAPAN's editorial team
Our 2025 Japan Cherry Blossom Report offers regular updates on sakura in the Greater Tokyo and Kansai regions. Stay informed on the best spots to experience spring’s vibrant colors, from city parks to scenic temples and mountain landscapes. Check back often as the season progresses to catch the peak of Japan’s gorgeous blossoms, and help decide where to visit next.
Tokyo
Tokyo (March 24: Official start to Tokyo's sakura season)
When will the sakura bloom in Tokyo? Cherry blossom season is determined by the bloom of Somei Yoshino cherry trees, the most common variety in Japan. Tokyo's bloom officially begins when five or more blossoms open on the "reference tree" located at Yasukuni Shrine. During our visit at 6:45 in the morning, we saw several buds that might pop open by the afternoon! In fact, the start of the 2025 season was officially announced at 2 PM that day.
If you're in Tokyo this week, don't miss the cherry blossoms along Chidorigafuchi Moat near the Imperial Palace—one of the city's top viewing spots. The Somei Yoshino variety here is especially beautiful in the evening. Learn more about this area here.
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Address
3-1-1, Kudankita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-8246
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Nearest Station
Kudanshita Station (Tokyo Metro Tozai Line / Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line / Toei Shinjuku Line)
5 minutes on foot
- Phone Number 03-3261-8326
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Address
3-1-1, Kudankita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-8246
Tokyo (March 28: Near full bloom)
Hibiya Park, located about a 10-minute walk southwest of Tokyo Station, opened in 1903 as the country's first Western-style park. In spring, it comes alive with small clusters of gorgeous cherry trees, plus rapeseed flowers, tulips, and nemophila ('baby blue eyes'). Despite its central location, Hibiya Park was not particularly crowded during our visit in the late afternoon, and many folks were relaxing on the park benches while gazing out at the beautiful scenery.
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Address
1-6, Hibiyakouen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0012
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Nearest Station
Hibiya Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line / Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line / Toei Mita Line)
3 minutes on foot
- Phone Number 03-3501-6428
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Address
1-6, Hibiyakouen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0012
Tokyo (March 28: Near full bloom)
Many areas around the city - including this 'sakura tunnel' between the Bank of Japan and Nihombashi Mitsukoshi - are still in glorious bloom.
But with rain forecast for much of this week, the delicate petals will likely remain for only a few days more in the greater Tokyo area.
Meanwhile, areas in northern Japan will start seeing their own blooms over the next two weeks.
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Address
2-1-1, Nihonbashihongokucho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0021
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Nearest Station
Mitsukoshimae Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line)
1 minute on foot
- Phone Number 03-3279-1111
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Address
2-1-1, Nihonbashihongokucho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0021
Tokyo's cherry blossoms officially peaked on March 30, a day earlier than average.
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