Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival

Recommended Add-On during a Cherry Blossom Japan Tour.

The Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival, or Sakura Matsuri, is one of the best spots to view the cherry blossoms in Tokyo. Held annually in the popular Ueno Park, the festival starts when the cherry blossom flowers first begin to bloom and last until the petals begin to fall. Many people, citizens and tourists alike, spend the day under the cherry blossoms enjoying the view, food, drinks, and overall atmosphere. At night, hundreds of cherry blossoms are illuminated by thousands of lanterns that are hung up among the trees to create a spectacular sight. Aside from viewing the cherry blossoms, there are also Yatai stalls & booths set up in the park selling food, souvenir items, and popular festival games for family and friends to enjoy. While there are numerous Japanese flower festivals, the Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival continues to be one of Japan's most popular matsuri events.

As Ueno Park continues to be one of the most popular hanami spot to enjoy cherry blossoms in Tokyo, it's no surprise many locals and tourists flock to here to see the cherry blossoms. Japan Deluxe Tours recommends heading to the park grounds early to secure a great spot to view the cherry blossoms. While we are sure you'll enjoy yourself at this beautiful park, we want to remind you to be courteous of your surroundings, not to litter, and please do not pick flowers off the cherry blossom trees. If you wanted to see some extra cherry blossoms before or after your Japan tour begins, Japan Deluxe Tours highly recommends adding this festival to your vacation plans. Visit the Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival to catch the beautiful cherry blossom illuminations before your vacation ends. You can always customize your vacation with Japan Deluxe Tour's pre or post stay options to add the Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival to your Cherry Blossom Japan Tour in March or April!