Tokyo cherry blossom progress report 2025: mid-bloom approaching peak bloom

As seen on Friday March 28

The Meguro River sakura are well on their way to hitting full bloom. Due to the warm weather over the last few days, the trees lining the river are about 60 percent open. According to this year’s forecast, Tokyo’s cherry blossoms will hit full bloom by Sunday March 30 and the riverside trees seem likely to reach their peak around then, too.

As this is one of Tokyo's most popular cherry blossom spots, the river can get quite busy, especially around Nakameguro Station. A good time to visit is early morning before the crowds start to gather. Otherwise, grab a seat at one of these riverside cafés and restaurants with the best sakura views in Nakameguro.

As seen on Thursday March 27

The immediate surroundings of Shibuya Station are what can only be described as sheer chaos. Near the station’s South Exit, however, there’s a small road lined with cherry trees that catches the attention of every busy commuter this time of year.

The cherry blossoms along Sakura-dori in Sakuragaokacho are well on their way to full bloom, with 50 percent of the delicate pink buds now unfurled. With the Shibuya Sakuragaoka Sakura Matsuri illuminations beginning tomorrow, the street is sure to be packed. 

As of Thursday, the trees lining the right side of the street boast especially vibrant blooms, thanks to receiving more sunlight.

As seen on Thursday March 27

Shinjuku Gyoen is looking lovely in pink and white, but some of the sakura varieties haven’t even begun to bloom yet, so it’s a bit of a mixed bag. Given the park’s wide range of sakura types – all with somewhat different blooming schedules – it’s well worth multiple visits throughout the hanami season. If your preference is the iconic white Somei Yoshino variety, though, you might want to head to the park asap, as their blooms are well underway.

As seen on Thursday March 27

The cherry blossoms along this scenic moat still have a ways to go before they reach full bloom. The trees closer to the water and around the boating dock have only opened up about 10 to 15 percent while the trees along the upper walkway are further along – probably about 30 percent open. 

The Chiyoda Cherry Blossom Festival illuminations run until April 8 (from sunset to 9pm), but the entire festival will continue until April 23. This year, you can also make advance reservations to secure yourself a boat during the peak period.

As seen on Thursday March 27

The cherry trees along this residential street near the Roppongi Hills shopping centre are blooming nicely. As of Thursday, the cherry blossoms here are at around 30 percent in bloom. It should be lovely this weekend with nicely illuminated blooms.

For more sakura, stop by the Roppongi Hills Mohri Garden while you’re in the area. Spring festivities will begin at Roppongi Hills Arena from April 4.

As seen on Thursday March 27

The cherry blossoms around Tokyo Midtown are about 40 percent open, and will most likely be in full bloom over the next couple of days. The Midtown Blossom event is ongoing until April 13 and highlights include beautiful evening illuminations (5pm-11pm) as well as a pop-up lounge serving spring-inspired food and cocktails.

As seen on Thursday March 27

The trees along a section of Meiji-dori between Hiroo and Ebisu are about halfway to reaching peak bloom. One side of the road gets a fair bit more sunshine than the other, resulting in one side looking a bit more full. With its current progress, this entire road should be in full bloom sometime next week.