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5 spectacular cherry blossom illuminations in Tokyo in 2024

Sakura are gorgeous in the day, but the light-ups at parks and shrines prove that the blossoms look even better at night

Youka Nagase
Emma Steen
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Youka Nagase
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Emma Steen
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With the weather warming up, we're not far away from Tokyo's cherry blossom season, with the flowers expected to start blooming from mid-March. Hanami (cherry blossom-viewing) picnics are one of the most popular ways to enjoy the flowers during the daytime, but there are plenty of opportunities to admire the pink blossoms in the evening, too.

Many parks, gardens, temples, shrines and streets in Tokyo have special illuminations and light-up events when the sakura trees are in full bloom – so you can still admire these pink blossoms in the dark. Here are some of the best places in Tokyo to see spectacular cherry blossom illuminations in the evening. 

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