In terms of major cities, Kyoto is generally considered the most popular cherry blossom capital; however, Tokyo arguably gives the city a run for its money. Watching the soft pink blossoms carpet the inner city streets and paint the typically grey facades of office complexes in delicate pink spots is a sight to behold. Another thing Tokyo does best in the spring months is hanami parties (cherry blossom-viewing parties), where the locals get a little loose in some of the biggest parks in the city.
Head straight to Yoyogi Park just behind Harajuku. This super central park is overflowing with festive picnic spreads, music and food stands. You’ll also probably spot a few salary men enjoying their boozy weekday office parties. In the northeastern corner of inner Tokyo is the sprawling Ueno Park, another local favourite, home to about 1,000 trees that regularly blossom before the rest in the city.
Another place worth adding to the itinerary is Nakameguro, where you can stroll along the Meguro River. Be prepared to get swept along by a river of people though – it’s arguably one of the most densely populated cherry blossom haunts.
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