Information on cherry blossom spots around The Capitol Hotel Tokyu
Cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward: Nagatacho, Tameike Sanno, and Akasaka, around The Capitol Hotel Tokyu. Enjoy the seasonal experience of the beautiful blooms.
Chidorigafuchi Road / Chidorigafuchi Park
A 700-meter long promenade on the west side of the Imperial Palace, along the moat. Extending from the entrance of Chidorigafuchi Cemetery to Yasukuni Street, a variety of approximately 170 cherry trees are in bloom including Yoshino and Yamazakura. Enjoy the mystical atmosphere of the delicate pink hues reflected in the deep green water of the Hanzo moat and Chidorigafuchi.
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Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Hanzomon Station, Exit 5, 5 minutes on foot
- Distance from Hotel
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About 10mins by car
Yasukuni Shrine
There are about 600 cherry trees, mainly Yoshikoshino and Yamazakura in the surrounds of Yasukuni Shrine. One of the responsibilities of the Meteorological Agency include forecasting and tracking cherry blossoms to report the first bloom and full bloom. Metropolian Tokyo’s “index tree” is located on the right side of Yasukuni Shrine from the second torii gate.
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Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Kudanshita Station, Exit 3a, 5 minutes on foot
- Distance from Hotel
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About 10mins by car
Kita No Maru Park / Nippon Budokan
Kita No Maru Park
Nippon Budokan
Nippon Budokan is located within the Imperial Palace grounds at Kita No Maru Park. Tabunoki and Mizuki trees are amoungst the cherry trees which can be viewed from above, with branches hanging so low almost touching the water surface. The reflection of cherry blossom petals on the water surface makes for a spectaculater sight.
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Tokyo Metro Kudanshita Station, Exit 2, 5 minutes on foot
- Distance from Hotel
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About 10mins by car
Sotobori Park
A promenade apprimately 2-km long along the outer moats of Ushigome, Shinmitsuke and Ichigayabori. A prominent viewing spot where you can enjoy a relaxing stroll under a cherry blossom tunnel.
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JR Ichigaya Station, Iidabashi Station, Yotsuya Station, 1 minute on foot
- Distance from Hotel
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About 10mins by car
Tokiwa Bridge (Tokiwabashi)
Tokiwabashi was the point of entry in the outer moat of Edo castle, now restored as a part of a park. A cherry blossom cruise departs from the Tokiwabashi Disaster Prevention Dockyard where beautiful weeping cherry trees bloom.
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Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Mita Line, Chiyoda Line, Tozai Line, Marunouchi Line, Otemachi Station, 3 minutes on foot
- Distance from Hotel
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About 15mins by car