The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
It's never too early to plan for spring.
Tokyo is often described as busy, crowded and futuristic, but there are also traditional shrines and gardens where you can swap the hustle and bustle of the city for peace and quiet.
8 perfect picks, from parks to shopping streets.
Light-ups have been extended, since the blossoms were so late this year.
Choose from parks, traditional gardens, mountains and more.
Must-see cherry blossom, moss phlox, and wisteria locations — all easily accessible from Tokyo.
Where to go for street food, music — and lots of sakura.
One of Tokyo’s most magical spots in spring.
Discover a wealth of gardens and galleries, with guided tours and castle ruins.
What of hanami picnics if cherry blossom festivals are canceled (again)?
Hanami hikes are the best kinda hikes.
With over 100 wild species of ornamental cherry trees and up to 600 cultivars in Japan, there's a lot more variety in appearance and flowering periods than you might think.
With mild temperatures, fairy tale-like floral scenes & traditional festivals, what's not to love about this season?
We're talking cherry blossoms in a cemetery, on a boat—and even in your birthday suit!
Joining a hanami party is a quintessential Japanese experience.
Take a stroll through this neighborhood for that "million-miles-away" feeling.
Parades and performances, blossoms and Buddha's birthday.
Peak weekend for cherry blossom viewing, plus the Kanamara "Penis" Matsuri.
According to the forecast, this is the best weekend to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo.
Some of the historic cherry tree sites in Tokyo that makes it one of the most popular spring destinations in the world!
Tokyo's biggest fireworks event, a Taiwanese night market, a traditional Eisa dance festival and more.
Kanamara "Penis" Festival, Earth Day Market at Yoyogi Park, African Festival 2016 and hanami boat rides.
Cherry blossom festivals, outdoor markets, art, music and more!