Hanami cherry blossom viewing: a chance to reflect on the ephemeral nature of life or a good excuse for a party; whichever way you look at it, hanami in Ueno Park is something special since there are over 800 cherry trees.
Bring something to eat, drink, a ground-sheet to sit on and warm clothes for when the sun goes down. Expect crowds – which adds to the atmosphere – and have fun!
Naturally, the actual dates of this ‘festival’ very much depend on when Mother Nature allows the cherry blossoms to flower.
For a general forecast of cherry blossom season across Japan, check out our map on Japan Cheapo.
| Dates: | – |
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| Venue: | Ueno Park |
| Recommended hotel | Tokyo Ueno New Izu Hotel |
| Web: | http://www.city.taito.lg.j... (Link in Japanese) |
| Entry: | Free |
| Closest station(s): | JR Ueno Station (3 min), Keisei Ueno Station (3 min), Tokyo Metro Ueno Station (5 min). |
| Area: | Ueno |
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