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Updated: May 1, 2024

Bokutei Sakura-matsuri Festival 墨堤さくらまつり

1, 2, and 5 Mukojima, Sumida City, Tokyo
2024-3-16 - 2024-4-7

Note: The 2024 installment of this event has already taken place.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), Yoshimune, the eighth Tokugawa shogun (military commander), ordered the planting of cherry blossom ("sakura" in Japanese) trees along both banks of the Sumida River. Ever since, the river has been one of Tokyo's most famous cherry blossom spots.

The kilometer-long sakura boulevard running from Azumabashi Bridge to Sakurabashi Bridge is especially popular and has attracted large crowds for centuries. At night, the cherry blossoms are lit up, as is the towering TOKYO SKYTREE. You can stop by booths run by local councils, business associations such as the Meihin Meitenkai Cooperative, and tourism associations, as well as geisha teahouses run by the Mukojima Bokutei Cooperative. Another popular thing to do is charter a yakatabune (a traditional Japanese boat) to take you out on the river to view the blossoms.

How to Get There

  • Honjo-azumabashi Station | 10 min on foot
    Asakusa Line
  • Tokyo Skytree Station | 10 min on foot
    Tobu Skytree Line

Your current location:

Eastern Tokyo

Asakusa

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Opening Hours

  • Around 11:00-21:00 (depending on the day of the week)
  • *The event may be cancelled in bad weather.

Facility Info

  • Restrooms | Dining facilities |
    The food and drink facilities are temporary.

Please check the official event website for the latest updates on opening dates and times, prices, and other information.