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

1, 2, and 5 Mukojima, Sumida City, Tokyo

2025-3-15 - 2025-4-13

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Eastern Tokyo

Asakusa

Note: The 2025 installment of this event has already taken place.

During the Edo period (1603-1867), 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 and groups such as the Meihin Meitenkai Cooperative, and tourism associations, as well as geigi 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
Toei Asakusa Line

Tokyo Skytree Station | 10 min on foot
Tobu Skytree Line

Keywords

Opening Hours	Around 11:00-21:00 (depending on the day of the week) *The event may be cancelled in bad weather. Temporary toilets: 13:00-18:00 Night cherry blossom light-up: 18:30-21:00
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.