Cherry blossoms are a fleeting beauty; the delicate pink blooms are at their peak for just a few days. However, you can still get into the hanami (cherry blossom viewing) mood at Tokyo National Museum’s annual cherry blossom exhibition.
From March 14 to April 9, the museum is showcasing a collection of Japanese art from the Edo period that celebrates the sakura season. There will be paintings, scrolls, kimono, tableware and more.
To see the actual flowers, walk over to the northern part of the museum’s garden. Here you’ll find ten kinds of cherry sakura trees in bloom.
Admission is ¥1,000 for adults and ¥500 for university students.