Written by Adriana Paradiso
Researched by Aarohi Narain
A short, breezy walk from the Tokyo Skytree is Sumida Park, home to the Bokutei Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival).
What happens?
The festival centers around Sumida Park’s kilometer-long line of cherry trees and features night illuminations and festival stalls. Since the flowers stretch for such a long way, be sure to wear your good shoes and be prepared for a little bit of night chill to get the most out of your nocturnal hanami.
Schedule 2026
The cherry blossoms are lit up at night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. during the peak flowering period. Food stalls are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (depending on the day of the week).
Tip: You may even be able to spot geisha at the Mukojima Geisha Chaya tea event held. Details yet to be announced, so watch this space.
When does cherry blossom season start in Tokyo?
See our current Tokyo cherry blossom forecast to keep up to date.
For all the blossoms, see our Best Cherry Blossoms Spots in Tokyo Mega Guide, for late-night views check out our guide to yozakura events and for elsewhere in Japan check our forecast!
- 436 m from Honjo-azumabashi Station Asakusa Line (A19)
- 0.5 km from Tokyo Skytree Station Tobu Skytree Line (TS2)
- 0.8 km from Asakusa Station Ginza Line (G19)Asakusa Line (A18)Tobu Skytree Line (TS1)
