Cherry blossom light-up at Sakuragaoka in Shibuya
Photo: Machaa/Pixta | Cherry blossom light-up at Sakuragaoka in Shibuya
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13 spectacular cherry blossom illuminations in Tokyo in 2025

Sakura are gorgeous in the day, but the light-ups at parks and shrines prove that the blossoms look even better at night

Youka NagaseEmma Steen
Contributor: Shota Nagao
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With the weather warming up, we're not far away from Tokyo's cherry blossom season, with the flowers expected to start blooming from mid-March. Hanami (cherry blossom-viewing) picnics are one of the most popular ways to enjoy the flowers during the daytime, but there are plenty of opportunities to admire the pink blossoms in the evening, too.

Many parks, gardens, temples, shrines and streets in Tokyo have special illuminations and light-up events when the sakura trees are in full bloom – so you can still admire these pink blossoms in the dark. Here are some of the best places in Tokyo to see spectacular cherry blossom illuminations in the evening. 

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