Shinjuku Gyoen Cherry Tree Area — Attraction in Tokyo

It is easy to access this park for you at the subway, it’s about 10 minutes walking distance from the Yoyogi station. This walk takes you through a quiet neighborhood of Tokyo, which I found surprising given how busy it is at other locations in the city.

It was recommended by the hotel concierge to see the Sakura blooms on March 15th.

The park is not ver busy. It apparently has 600 cherry trees, some of them of the early blooming kind called Kawazu-sakura (i’m told the these trees are prevalent at the Kawazu town located a couple of hours from Tokyo).

For us, this was a very nice visit. We were resigned to leaving Japan without a real bloom. Thus, this park unexpectedly, really light up our cameras :-).

Most of the people were Japanese families. The restrooms are clean, there is a Starbucks also( albeit with a very long line).

There is a column of trees on the way that have undressed for winter, so worth...

Sakura blossoms, also known as cherry blossoms, are one of the most beautiful and iconic symbols of Japan. These delicate pink and white flowers bloom for just a few short weeks each spring, but during that time they transform the entire country into a magical wonderland.

Walking under a canopy of sakura blossoms is an unforgettable experience. It's as if the world is painted in shades of pink and white, and the air is filled with the sweet scent of the flowers. People gather to have picnics under the trees, enjoying the beauty of nature and the company of friends and family.

Sakura blossoms represent the fleeting and precious nature of life, reminding us to appreciate every moment and to find beauty in even the most fleeting of things. Their beauty has inspired poets, artists, and writers for centuries, and they continue to captivate people all...

We were blessed to see the cherry trees while in Japan! Our hopes were derailed as it was SNOWING mid March in Kyoto when we arrived. Tokyo weather didn’t look much better on the projected forecast. Somehow by some miracle, by the time we got to Tokyo the following week, Shinjuku cherries were blossoming!! All that to say, the very next day.. it poured. Our photographer said we lucked out. As rain and winds would cause the cherries to shed/not be vibrant for a few days. Like I said, just a miracle and Shinjuku Gyoen did not disappoint!!!

We had a 10 year anniversary shoot here. Our local photographer said, this was the best location for “dreamy” pics. She was absolutely right. The place was pretty busy. We arrived around 4pm and stayed til sunset. Grounds were massive. Central Park is nothing compared to how clean and beautiful...