Festivals & Events
Sumida Park Cherry Blossom Festival 隅田公園桜まつり
(c)The Asakusa Tourism Federation 365ASAKUSA
Pink blossoms in a riverside park
For centuries, many have sat under the blooming cherry trees of Sumida Park to celebrate the arrival of spring. If your visit coincides with this season, do the same and enjoy views of Tokyo Skytree 
at the same time.
Don't Miss
- A photo of Tokyo Skytree with cherry blossoms in the foreground
- Enjoying hanami (cherry blossom viewing) under the cherry trees
- The view of the cherry blossoms from a yakatabune pleasure boat
How to Get There
The festival takes place on the Taito ward side of the Sumida River.
Sumida Park's entrance is a three-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza and Toei Subway Asakusa lines, and 5 minutes from Asakusa Station on the Tobu Skytree Line.
(c)The Asakusa Tourism Federation 365ASAKUSA
Spring in Asakusa
Around 510 cherry trees bloom in the park from mid-March to early April. The blossoms provide a stunning backdrop to the nearby Tokyo Skytree . After dark, the tunnel of cherry blossoms is lit up. Join the locals in the revelry of hanami.
For an extra special experience, book a cruise on a yakatabune pleasure boat to get a perfect view of the flowering trees from the water.
* The information on this page may be subject to change due to COVID-19.
