🌸 Avoid the Cherry Blossom Crowds! Hidden Sakura Spots in Tokyo 🌸

#cherryblossom25 Spring is here, and it's cherry blossom season! If you don't want to fight the crowds at places like Shinjuku Gyoen or Ueno Park, check out these 3 hidden gem cherry blossom spots in Tokyo, where you can enjoy the beauty of sakura without the chaos. 📸💕 Old Nakagawa Kawazu Cherry Blossoms 🌸 Early Blooming Sakura Master Best Time: Late February to mid-March (about a month earlier than other cherry blossoms). This 1km stretch along the river is lined with Kawazu Sakura, forming a dreamy pink tunnel, and the best part? Almost no tourists! Come in the evening when the lights come on for an even more romantic atmosphere. Perfect for taking soft, pastel-colored photos or Japanese-style portraits in a flowing dress. 💖🌷 Roppongi Mori Garden 🌸 Secret Cherry Blossom Garden in the Heart of the City Tucked away inside Roppongi Hills, this Japanese garden has a collection of weeping cherry trees that cascade like pink waterfalls. The reflection in the pond makes for stunning photos. The garden is free to visit and has far fewer visitors compared to other spots, making it ideal for peaceful, undisturbed cherry blossom viewing. After enjoying the sakura, you can even visit the Mori Art Museum nearby. 🏙️🌸 Azabu-Juban Sakura Hill 🌸 Unique Tokyo Slope with Sakura A little-known gem, even for locals! This steep hill is lined with cherry trees, and if you shoot from above, you’ll get the same beautiful angle featured in films like Our Little Sister (海街日記). Arrive early in the morning to capture the soft light filtering through the sakura, and the gentle glow of sunrise. 🌅🌸 📸 Photography Tips: Old Nakagawa: Shoot early in the morning or at dusk for a more peaceful experience. Mori Garden: Use a wide-angle lens to capture the entire weeping cherry tree with its reflection. Sakura Hill: Try wearing a school uniform or trench coat for a fashionable, cinematic shot. #travel