The Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo

We’ve put together a list of some of the best Tokyo sakura (cherry blossom) viewing spots to get you in the mood for spring. For 2025, Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC)’s most recent forecast for Tokyo puts first bloom on March 26, with the best sakura viewing times right around April 2nd.

Some sakura varieties bloom earlier or later than the common varieties and in case you won’t be here at peak time, we’ve included some cool options for late and early blooming sakura spots too.