Opened in 1981, 60,000-square-meter Hikarigaoka Park is an off the beaten path cherry blossom viewing spot. The uncrowded place boasting 1000 sakura trees is nice for picnicking, doing sports and barbecuing.
Admission: free of charge
Number of sakura trees: 1,000
The age of trees:
Variety: Somei Yoshino, Yamazakura and Oosimazakura
2019/2020 Cherry Blossom Viewing Dates at Hikarigaoka Park
Cherry blossom viewing period: late March to early April
Best time to view in 2019: late March to early April
Best time to view in 2020 (estimated): late March to early April
Light-up:
Cherry blossom festival in 2019: March 24, April 6 and 7
How to visit
Access: 0.6 km from Hikarigaoka Station on Oedo Line (E38)
Address: 2 Chome-1 Hikarigaoka, Nerima City, Tokyo
Japanese address: 東京都練馬区光が丘4-1-1
