Spring in Tokyo is full of color. Beyond cherry blossoms, many different flowers bloom across the city from February to May.
Blooming: Late March – Early April
The most iconic spring flower in Japan. Tokyo transforms into a pink wonderland during sakura season.
Best spots in Tokyo:
Ueno Park (Taito)
Shinjuku Gyoen (Shinjuku)
Meguro River (Nakameguro)
Chidorigafuchi (near the Imperial Palace)
Blooming: February – Early March
Plum blossoms bloom before sakura and have a sweet fragrance. They are slightly rounder and more delicate-looking than cherry blossoms.
Where to see them:
Yushima Tenjin Shrine (Bunkyo)
Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
Perfect if you visit Tokyo in late winter or very early spring.
Blooming: April – May
Bright and colorful tulips fill large open gardens once cherry blossom season ends.
Best spot:
Showa Memorial Park (Tachikawa)
Thousands of tulips bloom in neat rows, creating a rainbow-like landscape.
4. Wisteria (Fuji)
Blooming: Late April – Early May
Wisteria flowers hang down in soft purple and white clusters, forming beautiful flower tunnels.
Where in Tokyo:
Kameido Tenjin Shrine (Koto Ward)
This shrine is famous for its wisteria festival and evening illuminations.
Blooming: April – May
Azaleas bloom in bright pink, red, and white. You’ll see them in many parks and temple gardens.
Best viewing spot:
Nezu Shrine (Bunkyo)
The hillside covered with thousands of azalea bushes is one of Tokyo’s hidden spring gems.
Blooming: April – May
Small sky-blue flowers that look like tiny pieces of the sky.
In Tokyo:
Showa Memorial Park
While the most famous fields are outside Tokyo, you can still see beautiful patches within the city.
Blooming: March – April
Bright yellow flowers that often bloom alongside cherry blossoms.
Where to see them:
Riverside parks and open fields around Tokyo
Edogawa riverbanks
They create a stunning contrast with pink sakura trees.
February–March: Plum blossoms
Late March–Early April: Cherry blossoms
April–May: Wisteria, azaleas, tulips, nemophila
Spring in Tokyo lasts longer than just sakura season. Even after the cherry blossoms fall, the city continues blooming in waves of color.
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