Tokyo cherry blossom progress report 2025: it's not all gone, yet

As seen on Friday April 11

The cherry blossom trees along the Meguro River are well past their peak, with most branches showing green leaves. However, some blooms still remain, with trees holding on to around 30 percent of their blossoms — offering a final glimpse of the season’s beauty.

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 Wednesday April 9

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 Sakuragaoka in Shibuya are now past full bloom, with fresh green leaves starting to appear. As the days grow warmer and the sunshine more abundant, the blossoms are expected to last only a few more days. Catch a glimpse of the cherry trees before they’re completely gone.

As seen on Wednesday April 9

The cherry blossoms at Tokyo Midtown are now past their peak, with only around 50-60 percent of the blooms remaining. 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 Wednesday April 9

The cherry trees along this quiet residential street near the Roppongi Hills shopping centre are still holding on, with about 60 percent of their blossoms remaining. However, a mild breeze is causing the petals to fall more quickly.

For more sakura, stop by the Roppongi Hills Mohri Garden as you'll find more trees dotted around the area.

As seen on Monday April 7

The trees along a section of Meiji-dori between Hiroo and Ebisu are now past 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. Last week's rain has caused many petals to drift from the trees, leaving the ground speckled with delicate pink blossoms.

As seen on Sunday April 6

Flanked by sakura trees, the Kanda River is an underrated cherry blossom attraction. It's busy but not crowded, so you can get a nice, leisurely stroll in while admiring the beautiful blooms. The trees here are now past peak bloom, with some already shedding petals. To visit this stretch of the river, get off at Edogawabashi Station and head for Exit 1a.

As seen on Saturday April 5 

This breathtaking garden, managed by the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Science, boasts a magnificent cherry blossom alley lined with towering, age-old sakura trees. As of Saturday April 5, the park’s Somei Yoshino trees were just past full bloom, along with a few other varieties of sakura dotted around the grounds. It's a popular place to set up a picnic, but be sure to show up early as the park closes at 4.30pm.

As seen on Friday April 4

The cherry blossoms along this scenic moat are finally open. The trees closer to the water have taken a while to open up, but are now at full bloom. The trees along the upper walkway are slightly further along, with some already shedding petals. 

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 April 3

If you’re looking to appreciate the iconic Meguro River cherry blossoms with fewer crowds, walk downstream from Nakameguro towards Meguro Station for spectacular views of the river with considerably less people.

The cherry trees along this section of the Meguro River are still on their way to full bloom, with around 80 percent of the buds open. The cold spell last weekend seems to have delayed their full bloom. Expect to see the blossoms in bloom this weekend. 

As seen on Sunday March 30 

If you’re looking to enjoy hanami without the crazy crowds, head south across the Tama River to Shukugawara in Kawasaki for this famous canal flanked by cherry blossoms. Unlike at the Meguro River, the cherry trees here have not been pruned and form a complete tunnel of pink blossoms above the river, creating a perfect backdrop for memorable photos.

The best way to get there is by taking the Odakyu Odawara Line to Noborito Station. From there, it's a 15 minute walk.

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.