Meguro River — Attraction in Tokyo

🌸 Meguro River Cherry Blossoms Festival - A Magical Spring Experience 🌸

Visiting the Meguro River during cherry blossom season is an absolute must! The stunning sakura trees lining the river create a breathtaking pink tunnel, especially when illuminated at night. The reflections on the water add an ethereal charm, making it a dreamlike spot for photos.

The festival vibes are fantastic, with food stalls offering delicious snacks and drinks like sakura-themed cocktails and treats. It can get crowded, but the atmosphere is lively and joyful, with everyone soaking in the beauty of spring.

Pro tip: Arrive early in the evening for a good spot to enjoy the lights and blossoms. Wear comfortable shoes and take your time strolling along the river—each view is better than the last!

Highly recommend this for anyone visiting Tokyo in spring. Truly a magical experience that showcases Japan’s love for nature and...

We strolled along the scenic Meguro River in the morning, heading towards Shibuya.

The tranquility allows you to sort through your thoughts and appreciate nature. We chanced upon morning joggers, dog walkers, elderly with strollers (animals) and fellow nature enthusiasts.

The plump pigeons caught our attention, a good indicator that they are well taken care of. We find it amusing, hence the photos.

There's currently a winter illumination called Minna no Illumination (translated to everyone's illumination). Event description indicates that the pink led uses the waste product of the city to generate the electricity for this light up. Even though we stayed at Togoshi, we couldn't find a night with ample free time to check it out. But if you are in the area of Gotanda, you can take a moment to behold the early...

The Meguro River is lined with hundreds of cherry blossom trees, creating a picturesque avenue of pink and white blossoms that stretches for approximately 4km along the riverbank. They form a stunning canopy overhead, enveloping the river in a delicate veil of petals and foliage.

In the evenings, the Meguro River is illuminated by decorative lanterns and lights, casting a soft and romantic glow over the cherry blossoms. The illuminated trees create a magical ambiance that enchanted us as we strolled along the riverbank.

We prefer and would recommend visiting at night to experience the ethereal beauty of the illuminated cherry blossoms reflected in the shimmering waters of the river. The nighttime views offer a different perspective of the blossoms, highlighting their delicate beauty against the...