Meguro River Cherry Blossoms
Hundreds of cherry trees arch over the Meguro River, and at night pink paper lanterns turn the canal into a dream.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/03/26 01:00 – 2026/04/06
- Where
- Meguro River (Nakameguro area)（Along Meguro River, Meguro City, Tokyo）
- City
- Tokyo
- Getting there
- At Nakameguro Stn
- Price
- Free
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- At Nakameguro Stn Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- date night, groups of friends
Highlights
- Cherry trees arching over the canal
- Evening paper-lantern illuminations
- Riverside cafes and pop-up stalls selling sakura drinks
Background & story
Nakameguro's tree-lined river has become one of Tokyo's most photographed spring scenes, especially after dark.
Good to know
It's very popular and busy — visit on a weekday or early evening, and buy a sparkling sakura wine from a riverside stall.