Koganei Park debuted in 1954, however, even some residents in Tokyo have no idea of the place. Therefore, the park boasts more cherry blossom trees and less viewers. Featuring 1,700 sakura trees and 50 kinds, the spacious and secluded park is designated as one of 100 most famous cherry-blossom-viewing spots in Japan.
Admission: free of charge
Number of sakura trees: 1,700
The age of trees: some are over 100 years
Variety: Yaezakura, Kanhizakura, Yamazakura and Somei Yoshino
2019/2020 Cherry Blossom Viewing Dates at Koganei Park
Cherry blossom viewing period: late March to late April
Best time to view in 2019: early to mid April
Best time to view in 2020 (estimated): early to mid April
Light-up:
Cherry blossom festival in 2019: March 30 to May 31
How to visit
Access: Take Seibu bus about 10 minutes from JR Musashi-Koganei Station "Koganei Park west exit”; Take Seibu bus about 10 minutes from JR Higashi-Koganei Station
Address: 1 Chome-13-1 Sekinocho, Koganei, Tokyo
Japanese address: 東京都小金井市関野町1-13-1
