Written by Shyam Bhardwa
For a cherry blossom festival with history and tradition, check out the Bunkyo Cherry Blossom Festival.
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What happens?
Heading into its 54th year, the Bunkyo Cherry Blossom Festival is one of Tokyo’s most popular spots to see sakura. With swathes of traditional bunting and lanterns, it’s a great place to bathe in the blossoms.
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Schedule
From March 28 (Sat.) to 29 (Sun.) the avenue becomes a pedestrian paradise with stalls, food trucks, exhibits, performances, and guided tours.
How to get there
The festival will be held at the Harimazaka Cherry Blossom Avenue (Harimazaka Sakura Namiki). The quickest way to get there is a 7-minute walk from Myogadani Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.
