Hanami does not have to mean a picnic! Here is my pick of the best hanami walking routes in Tokyo, and where to enjoy riverside sakura views.
3 amazing places to enjoy plum blossoms in Tokyo
If you’re in Japan at the end of February, you’ll find plum trees in full bloom. Here are the 3 best spots to enjoy plum blossoms in Tokyo.
Best parks for families near Tokyo: Forest for the 21st Century
Looking for a spacious park in Tokyo to get in touch with nature and relax with your family? Forest for the 21st Century is the place for you!
Best summer car trip from Tokyo: enjoy palm trees at the Motosuka Beach
If you are looking for a quiet place to sit and enjoy the sunset, try Motosuka Beach in Chiba.
Best parks for families in Tokyo: Mizumoto Park
Looking for a spacious park in Tokyo to relax with your family? Mizumoto Koen is the place for you! With large meadows, wooded areas, shady ponds and quite a sizeable lake, Mizumoto Park is the place to go for some quality family time in nature.
Beautiful Horikiri Iris Garden in Tokyo: a walk through
Rainy season is the best time to enjoy some of Tokyo’s most spectacular flower festivals: irises in the Horikiri Iris Garden (堀切菖蒲園).
Amazing Hydrangeas in Tokyo: a visit to the Hondo-ji
With 50,000 Hydrangea bushes planted around a spacious temple complex, Hondo-ji is my favourite spot for Hydrangeas near Tokyo.
My best less crowded hanami spots in Tokyo: Ohanajaya
Looking for less crowded hanami spots? For a taste of the shitamachi culture, try Ohanajaya: a scenic canal lined with sakura trees!