Tokyo's Hanami Wow

#cherryblossom2024 Take a walk along the moat of Edo Castle The moat to the northwest of the Imperial Palace was named "Chidorigafuchi" because of the color resembling the color of a plover bird, in Japanese — "chidori". How to get there The Chidorigafuchi trail around the moat starts a five-minute walk from Kudanshita and Hanzomon Railway Stations. In spring, it turns into a picturesque 700-meter tunnel of cherry blossoms. Reflection of flowers in the moat In late March and early April, the banks of the moat turn pink from cherry blossoms. The Sakura Chiyoda Festival is held at this time. Until the cherry blossoms, all the trees are illuminated at night. The magical sight attracts tourists and residents of Tokyo: walking through the luminous flower tunnel is unforgettable. Boat trips under the cherry blossoms Later, the moat is almost completely covered with petals and turns into a fantastic pink river. Around Tidorigafuti Nearby is the Yasukuni Jinja Temple. Here you can admire the flowering trees in spring and the bright leaves in autumn. You can also visit the National Showa Memorial Museum, Nippon Budokan Arena and the Jimbote Bookstore District.