As the fifth largest urban park in downtown Tokyo, the spacious Yoyogi Park is fairly accessible. Owing to more than 10,000 trees, the park features fresh air and leisurely atmosphere, especially in cherry blooming season. People often arrive at early time to occupy good seats under or near cherry blossom trees. Don’t forget to visit the adjacent Meiji Shrine where you can find 400 sakura trees as well.
Admission: free of charge
Number of sakura trees: totally 730 and 400 at adjoining Meiji Shrine
The age of trees:
Variety: Somei Yoshino, Kanzan and Kawazu
2019/2020 Cherry Blossom Viewing Dates at Yoyogi Park
Cherry blossom viewing period: the middle of March to the middle of 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