Cherry blossoms on Chidorigafuchi Green Road -SAKURA x HYAKKEI-

2020.03.30

Tokyo Chidorigafuchi is one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Tokyo, where the shape of the cherry blossoms reflected on the water surface and the contrast with the greenery of the Imperial Palace are beautiful. Access is good, and it is lit up at night, so it is full of plenty of flowers on weekdays. Varieties such as Somei Yoshino, Yamazakura, and Oshimazakura are seen, and the 700m-long “Chidorigafuchi Ryokudo” is a highlight.

A masterpiece of "Sakura Tunnel" that lasts 700m

The highlight of the Chidorigafuchi cherry blossoms is the “Sakura Tunnel” created by the cherry blossoms that fill the moat of the Imperial Palace. Rental boats are also very popular with couples. The cherry blossoms seen from the moat are exceptional.

Fantastic night cherry blossoms

It is lit up at night and the sight is fantastic and you may forget you are in the middle of Tokyo. The collaboration with Tokyo Tower, which is visible in the distance, is very popular, and it is crowded with many people even at night. Why not try it once?



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