Tokyo Attractions｜Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom~Ueno Park, a Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot in Tokyo

#Flower Viewing Attraction: Ueno Park 📍Address: Ikenotabata 3-chome, Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 🕰️Business hours: 5:00-23:00 💞Recommendation reason: I came to Tokyo in March and I was used to taking the Keijo SKY LINER directly to Ueno Station. At night, the Ueno Park next to the hotel was bustling with people. It turned out that the cherry blossoms were in bloom~ At the entrance of Ueno Park, the white weeping cherry trees on the left are a famous landmark. The "big boulder" below the weeping cherry trees is engraved with the words "Ueno Park", which is already a famous landmark. The history of weeping cherry blossoms is very old. They have been known to people since the Heian period about 1,200 years ago. Their most distinctive feature is the thin branches that hang down to the ground. Because these thin branches sway in the air like silk threads, they are also called weeping cherry blossoms and large ito cherry blossoms. Transportation tips: Take the JR Yamanote Line and get off at Ueno Station. The nearest exit to Ueno Park is the Shinobazu Exit, but other exits such as the Park Exit and the Yamashita Exit are not far from the main entrance of Ueno Park. There are about 1,200 cherry trees in the 150-year-old Ueno Park. In addition to the weeping cherry, the most common are Somei Yoshino cherry and Yamazakura, and there are about 40 other varieties. The flowering period is generally from late March to mid-April. Leave the hotel during the day and take a walk. The entire park, including Ueno Zoo and the area around Shinobazu Pond, is full of cherry blossoms. The Central Avenue in particular is completely surrounded by cherry blossoms on both sides. When the wind blows, the cherry blossom petals fall one after another, which is beautiful and romantic. As the wind blows the cherry blossom petals, they dance all over the sky, as if it is snowing. Therefore, the Japanese call this scene "桜吹雪". It is said that the cherry blossom season is not long. Usually, you can enjoy the flowers for about 10 to 14 days after they bloom. The 7th to 10th days are in full bloom, and then they begin to wither, so you have to try your luck to enjoy the cherry blossoms.