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Best 100 Sakura Spots in Japan | Asakusa Sumida Park - Cherry Blossom Viewing
Written by Shirley T   
Wednesday, 21 April 2010 00:00
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Asakusa is a vibrant neighborhood, used to be a major entertainment area and it is the oldest Geisha district in Tokyo. When I walked along KaminariMon Street in Asakusa, I could sense that this is a town that never sleep!
Bustling street at Asakusa
If this bustling atmosphere is not your cup of tea, take a few steps from Asakusa Subway Station, walk towards the river side. It gives you something of a total opposite. The highly energtic mood is transformed into a calm and peaceful tunnel with a stretch of sakura trees by a river - The Sumida Park.     
Landmark of Asahi Breweries - A beer glass and a golden object
Sumida Park that is named after the river that flows adjacent to it - Sumida River, is one of top 100 best spots to view cherry blossom in Japan during spring. A thousand trees of sakura were planted along the river side and when the spring greets with blooming sakura, it creates the atmosphere of affection. The best sighting period usually falls between end of March until mid of April. Folks from near and far would flock to enjoy the spectacle of sakura and hanami or an outdoor party under these flowering cherry trees. Dancing and singing are also common sights during this season of spring celebration.
What a romantic stroll in the evening!
Refreshing evening
Hanami - a couple are having picnic under cherry trees
At the beginning, Sumida Park was a private park of Shogun family. The reign of 8th Shogun of Tokugawa, Yoshiie decided to open some parts of the park to public to enjoy Hanami. Since then, it serves as a public park for everybody.
Flowers color the park by Sumida-gawa (Sumida River)
There are in fact to walkways, one is adjacent to the water with the fences hugging the river and the other, lies above by the cherry trees. When we were there, we strolled by the water to enjoy the sight of the river and returned via the sakura tunnel.
Sakura - the emblem of love and spring!
A perfect park to stroll or bike with loved ones and friends
Besides Sakura and Hanami, Sumida River Cruise can be boarded here at Asakusa Pier. It provides a pleasant sightseeing opportunity. On top of that, one gets to go through a few bridges, survey the geography of this historic town and senses the spirit of old Edo.
Sumida Park - Calm, relaxing and picturesque spring
Sakura tunnel - a sight to behold!
If you are there in July, do not miss the Sumida River Firework Festival which is usually held on the last
Saturday of the month.

Getting there?
Board subway to Asakusa Station (by Ginza Line or Asakusa Line)
Then, walk 100 m towards east or river bank.
Admission: Free


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