As one of the imperial moats, Chidorigafuchi was named because of its wingslike shape. Planted along the bank, petals of up to 800 cherry trees scatter on the river in the breeze. Illumination is available in sakura festival till 22:00. Taking boat to enjoy the dreamlike blossoms is once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Admission: free of charge
Number of sakura trees: 800
The age of trees: 70 years
Variety: Somei Yoshino, Yamazakura
2019/2020 Cherry Blossom Viewing Dates at Chidorigafuchi Moat
Cherry blossom viewing period: late March to early April
Best time to view in 2019: early April
Best time to view in 2020 (estimated): early April
Light-up:
Cherry blossom festival in 2019: March 27 to April 7
How to visit
Access: Walk for 5 minutes from Kudanshita Station or Hanzomon Station.
Address: 1-1 Kitanomarukoen, Chiyoda 102-0091, Tokyo Prefecture
Japanese address: 東京都千代田区九段南2丁目～三番町先
