Kuramae

Tokyo

The gorgeous bright pink cherry blossoms that bloom right at the entrance of Kuramae Shrine. 

They are a cherry blossom that blooms early, a few weeks ahead of the more common Somei-yoshino cherry blossoms. One of the great things about this season is that you can enjoy different types of cherry blossoms at different times of the season. So if you think you're too early/late for the Somei-yoshino blooms, walk around the city and you will find at least a few cherry trees in full bloom!

Closest Station: Kuramae Station on the Toei Oedo Line.
The gorgeous bright pink cherry blossoms that bloom right at the entrance of Kuramae Shrine. 

They are a cherry blossom that blooms early, a few weeks ahead of the more common Somei-yoshino cherry blossoms. One of the great things about this season is that you can enjoy different types of cherry blossoms at different times of the season. So if you think you're too early/late for the Somei-yoshino blooms, walk around the city and you will find at least a few cherry trees in full bloom!

Closest Station: Kuramae Station on the Toei Oedo Line.
蔵前橋から見た東京スカイツリー
Kuramae
Kuramae Shrine is surrounded by high-rise apartments but still makes a statement, especially this time of year with the gorgeous sakura in full bloom.

The locals call these cherry blossoms "Kuramae Sakura," although I'm pretty sure they are a type of yama-zakura. I like that they are so fond of these blossoms that they named it :)

Location: Kuramae Station on the Toei Oedo Line. For a Tokyoite, it's just a short walk from Asakusa or Ueno.

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Other neighbourhoods around Kuramae

Akihabara

Akihabara

While you're in Akihabara, take in top sights like Akihabara Electric Town and jump on the metro at Suehirocho Station to see more of the city.

Akihabara
Taito featuring a city and street scenes

Taito

4.5/5(171 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Taito. Sensoji Temple is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Iriya Station or Tawaramachi Station to see more of Tokyo.

Taito
Ueno

Ueno

4.5/5(46 area reviews)

Travelers choose Ueno for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Ueno-okachimachi Station or Ueno-hirokoji Station and check out top sights like Ameyoko Shopping District.

Ueno
Sensō-ji Temple showing a temple or place of worship, signage and religious aspects

Asakusa

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

Discover Sensō-ji, a renowned Buddhist temple, and savor traditional Japanese cuisine at local eateries. Explore Kappabashi-dori for kitchenware, cruise the Sumida River, and stay in a cozy ryokan near the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line subway.

Asakusa
Marunouchi showing a skyscraper, a city and a fountain

Marunouchi

5/5(12 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Marunouchi. Spend some time visiting top spots like Imperial Garden Theatre, and catch the metro at Nijubashimae (Marunouchi) Station or Otemachi Station to see more of the area.

Marunouchi
Akihabara Electric Town featuring a city, signage and shopping

Chiyoda

4.5/5(194 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Chiyoda. Tokyo Imperial Palace is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Kudanshita Station or Takebashi Station to see more of Tokyo.

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