Sakura trees are planted around the central pond in Inokashira Onshi Park which is built in 1917. You can rent boat to admire the blossoms. Ghibli Museum, designed by the well-known animation master Miyazaki Hayao, is located in the park and remember to book the sought-after tickets in advance.
Admission: free of charge
Number of sakura trees: 500, half are around the pond
The age of trees:
Variety: Somei Yoshino, Yamazakura, Yaezakura and Shidarezakura (Weeping Cherry)
2019/2020 Cherry Blossom Viewing Dates at Inokashira Onshi Park
Cherry blossom viewing period: early 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: not available
How to visit
Access: Walk for 5 minutes from Kichijoji Station on JR Keio Inokashira Line; Walk for 1 minute from Inokashira-Koen Station on Keio Inokashira Line
Address: 1-18-31 Gotenyama Musashino-shi Tokyo
Japanese address: 東京都武蔵野市御殿山1-18-31