Nakameguro is one of Tokyo’s most popular sakura spots, with cherry blossom trees lining the Meguro River that runs through the neighbourhood. This area is renowned for its cherry blossom trees ...

TOKYO -- In Japanese, “sakura” means cherry blossoms and ... to view the illuminated blossoms that line the Meguro River. We were not the only ones to have that idea as thousands of people ...

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.

For a quieter spot, check out the Bokutei Sakura Festival along the Sumida River. Outside of Tokyo, the Ōoka River Promenade in Yokohama and the Shukugawara Moat in Kawasaki are beautiful.

A 2-kilometer “sakura tunnel” of approximately 800 cherry trees runs along the Hii River bank in the city of Unnan. The trees were planted early in the Shōwa era and continue to delight ...