[Tokyo] You're missing out if you don't go! Forget the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the cherry blossoms. *There are food stalls too.

📝Overview "Ikozan Homyoji" in Toshima-ku, Tokyo is a historic temple founded in 810. Known as a famous cherry blossom spot since the Edo period, the Somei-Yoshino cherry blossoms blooming on the approach to the temple attract visitors. This is a recommended spot for those who want to forget the hustle and bustle of the city and quietly enjoy the cherry blossoms. ✨Recommended points * Cherry blossom tunnel The Somei-Yoshino cherry blossoms blooming on the approach to the temple look like a cherry blossom tunnel. You can enjoy a stroll through the beautiful scenery. * Quiet atmosphere Although it is in the city, it has a quiet and calm atmosphere. You can enjoy the cherry blossoms at your own pace. * Historic temple A historic temple founded in 810. You can feel the history along with the cherry blossoms. 👀Pay attention here! * Cherry blossom trees on the approach to the temple Somei-Yoshino cherry blossoms bloom on both sides of the approach to the temple gate, attracting visitors. * Asagaozuka Within the temple grounds is Asagaozuka, a memorial stone for morning glories, which was popular during the Edo period. It is a spot that evokes history. * Ikou Inari-do The temple grounds also contain Ikou Inari-do, with its impressive red torii gate. Viewing it together with the cherry blossoms will give you a sense of the long history of Homyoji Temple. ℹ️Information * Address: 3-18-18 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo * Access: * About 15 minutes on foot from the east exit of JR Ikebukuro Station * About 7 minutes on foot from Kishimojin-mae Station on the Toden Arakawa Line * ​​About 10 minutes on foot from Zoshigaya Station on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line * ​​Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (only the temple grounds, main hall cannot be viewed) * Fee: Free 🚶Sightseeing information in the area * Zoshigaya Kishimojin Temple A hall dedicated to Kishimojin, known as the goddess of safe childbirth and child-rearing. In the temple grounds, there is a large ginkgo tree that is about 700 years old. * Zoshigaya Cemetery A cemetery where many famous people, including Natsume Soseki and Koizumi Yakumo, rest. A spot that gives you a sense of history. * Sunshine City A complex with an observation deck, an aquarium, a shopping mall, and more. You can enjoy it all day long. 🖋️Summary Ikozan Homyoji Temple is a recommended spot for those who want to forget the hustle and bustle of the city and quietly enjoy the cherry blossoms. Please visit once and spend a relaxing time. We are providing information on tourist spots all over the country! Please check out our other articles! #SeasonalPlacesInJapan #Sakura2025