Update, March 25: Due to the delayed and slow blooming of cherry blossoms, Rikugien is extending its evening light-up event for three more days from Friday March 29 to Sunday March 31. Tickets are now available online.
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Rikugien is often considered one of Tokyo’s most gorgeous landscape gardens, featuring a traditional Edo period (1603-1868) aesthetic. Its huge cherry trees, including the majestic weeping variety, along with the rest of the Japanese garden will be lit up in the evening from March 16 to 24. To make the most of the season, the park will also stay open later than usual until 9pm (evening admission starts at 6.30pm, with last entry at 8pm).
You can purchase tickets on the day for ¥1,100, or get a ¥200 discount if you buy them online in advance.