From late March to early April, Tokyo's Sumida Park, with around 500 sakura trees, erupts in cherry blossoms. Sumida Park has been selected as one of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan by the Nihon Sakura Association. The park is located near TOKYO SKYTREE®, which at 634 meters high, is the tallest freestanding tower in the world. It is also celebrating its 10th anniversary this May!
From Sumida Park, sakura enthusiasts can snap photos with SKYTREE in the frame.
Sumida Park is divided into two districts on either side of the Sumida River: Taito Ward, including Asakusa Sensoji Temple and Sumida Ward featuring TOKYO SKYTREE. Historically, sakura viewing in Sumida Park began around 300 years ago, during the Edo era. The Eighth Shōgun, Tokugawa Yoshimune, planted about 900 cherry trees in 1717 – 500 to 600 trees on the Taito side and about 330 on the Sumida side. One of the best ways to experience the blossoms is to take a leisurely stroll (about ten-minutes) east or west across the SUMIDA RIVER WALK.
Video of the cherry blossoms at Sumida Park and TOKYO SKYTREE area.
TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN Spring Events
TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN, the shopping, dining and entertainment complex at the base of TOKYO SKYTREE, offers a wide array of spring events from March 1 to April 10, 2022.
TOKYO SKYTREE Special Lighting "Mai"Tokyo Skytree Mai Lighting (©TOKYO-SKYTREE)
TOKYO SKYTREE will be illuminated with a special lighting called "Mai," representing the beauty of cherry blossom petals dancing in the air.
March 1 (Tue) – March 9 (Wed) 6:45PM - 10:00PM
March 15 (Tue) – March 30 (Wed) 6:45PM - 10:00PM
March 31 (Thu) - April 10 (Sun) 7:00PM - 10:00PM
- On March 26, from 8:30PM to 9:30PM, the lights will be turned off in support of "EARTH HOUR 2022."
TOKYO Solamachi Sakura FestivalThis festival is highlighted by cherry blossom viewing at Solamachi Square, on the first floor of TOKYO Solamachi. The adjacent Solamachi Shopping Street will sell seasonal takeout food and other products reminiscent of spring.
March 26 (Sat) – April 10 (Sun)
YORIMICHI Cafe StreetYORIMICHI CAFE STREET is a coffee and snack event in collaboration with "Oz Magazine" that will be held for first time this year. About ten gourmet and general stores, near TOKYO SKYTREE, will setup outposts at the TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN Sky Arena. Patrons will be able to savor delicious coffee and sweets outdoors, while gazing up at the TOKYO SKYTREE.
Sakura Cocktail at Tokyo YORIMICHI CAFE STREET
March 19 (Sat) - 21 (Mon)
March 26 (Sat) - 27 (Sun)
11:00AM - 7:00PM
at TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN 4F Sky Arena
* The event may be canceled in inclement weather.
Sakura Welcome Dome at Konica Minolta Planetarium "TENKU"Once the doors open, but before the main program begins, a welcome video will be projected on the dome screen, simulating sakura filling the ceiling dome.
February 21 (Mon) – April 17 (Sun)
at Konica Minolta Planetarium at TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN 7th Floor
*Purchased tickets for main program is required.
*See details at Konica Minolta Planetarium "TENKU"
Spring Sweets Fair at TOKYO Solamachi and TOKYO mizumachiSakura Mochi
In addition to TOKYO Solamachi, TOKYO mizumachi, a commercial complex located between Asakusa and TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN, will be featuring a variety of spring and cherry blossom themed sweets for limited time only. Visitors can relax on the terrace overlooking the peaceful Sumida River and take part in cherry blossom viewing, with their takeout food. All while surrounded by a lush park.
March 1 (Tue) – April 10 (Sun)
at TOKYO Solamachi and TOKYO mizumachi
*Note: All event dates and times are subject to change due to covid-19.
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