Nakameguro is one of Tokyo’s most popular sakura spots, with cherry blossom trees lining the Meguro River that runs through the neighbourhood. This area is renowned for its cherry blossom trees, which create a canopy of pink over the water. You’ll find local restaurants and shops with stalls set up along the river, and the sakura trees lit up with pretty pink lanterns from sunset to 8pm.
This part of Nakameguro gets very crowded, especially on weekends during peak bloom, so there will be some restrictions and traffic control in place to manage the crowds. Eating and drinking while walking is discouraged, as is putting down a sheet to have a picnic under the trees. If you want to find some quieter spots, head over early in the morning or try to move further down the river away from Nakameguro Station.
While the light-up runs every evening until March 31, the Nakameguro Sakura Festival is happening for one weekend only on March 29 and 30 at the Goryuten Playground on the south side of Nakameguro Station. During this special event you'll be able to enjoy many events and live performances, including taiko drumming and more.
If you've missed the Nakameguro Sakura Festival and the light-ups, head to Nakame Ohanami Park Festival for some delicious matsuri grub to enjoy under the cherry trees. Ten food trucks will gather at Meguro River Park daily until April 6.