Tokyo Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom: Crowds Flock to Popular Sakura Viewing Spots

Every year from mid-March to early May, Japan’s national flower, the cherry blossom, decorates the country with varying shades of pink, creating a stunningly beautiful flower sea that captivates both tourists and local residents. Tokyo’s cherry blossom season in 2025 has arrived as scheduled, with large crowds flocking to the capital’s famous cherry blossom viewing spots to enjoy this rare and beautiful moment.

Following the announcement on March 24 that the cherry blossoms (Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms) in Tokyo had bloomed, the Japan Meteorological Agency declared last Saturday (March 30) that Tokyo had entered the peak bloom period for cherry blossoms. Generally, the peak bloom period refers to when 80% of the flowers on the trees have opened. In central Tokyo, cherry blossoms are usually in full bloom by the end of March.

Given that the entire cherry blossom tree only blooms for about two weeks and individual flowers last even shorter, typically just around a week, many people are making efforts to visit Tokyo to admire the blossoms.

Especially in the first few days after the cherry blossom season begins, famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo such as Ueno Park, Chidorigafuchi, and Meguro River are crowded with visitors during both day and night. Some people stroll through the cherry blossom forest, while others sit under the trees with drinks and songs. Some even take small boats to leisurely appreciate the beauty of cherry blossoms in full bloom on both sides of the river, creating a spring-like atmosphere everywhere.

According to the forecast by the Japanese private meteorological company Weathernews, many places in western Japan will experience cherry blossoms in full bloom this week, with the Hokuriku and Tohoku regions also gradually seeing the flowers blooming. Hokkaido is expected to welcome cherry blossoms from late April to early May.