This week, before the hanami picnics fully kick in, enjoy a walk in the park, work on your fitness and social skills, watch a short film or enjoy an artistic day full of blossoms. Have an awesome week!
Magical Sakura
Sakura Festival Nihonbashi
Nihonbashi has a mission to become the capital's coolest sakura viewing venue and, we must say, it's getting quite close. This festival features a series of sakura-themed events: from projection mapping, light-up, sakura-special food and drink menus and more! A must-see is the Nihonbashi Sakura Gate—a magical entry to the area, which has the entire street turned into a sakura-filled river, with a sky of countless sakura colored strips of paper. As a measure against coronavirus, some events might get canceled, please check their website for more information.
Date: FRI, MAR. 17-SUN, APRIL 9, 2023
Time: VARIES UPON EVENT
Location: NIHONBASHI AREA, 2-2-1 NIHONBASHI MUROMACHI, CHUO-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: PHOTOGRAPHERS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND COUPLES
Champagne Over Sakura
Midtown Blossom 2023
For a more upscale hanami experience head to Tokyo Midtown's spacious garden where cocktails and special sakura-inspired meal plans prepared by chefs at The Ritz-Carlton will be served throughout the day in a setting coming straight from a Manhattan movie scene.
Date: Wed, Mar. 15-Sun, Apr. 16, 2023
Time: 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
Location: Tokyo Midtown Garden, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: VARIED
Info: Recommended for: Girls' Day Out, Friends, Couples
Uniqlo Mini Theater
Sofia Coppola UT Theater
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the debut of Sofia Coppola, one of the leading female film directors of our time, a mini theater will be set up at the Uniqlo Harajuku store.
Date: NOW THROUGH THU, MAR. 16, 2023
Time: From 3 p.m. or 7 p.m.
Location: With Harajuku 1F & B1, 1−14−30 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR FILM FANS
Cheer And Run
Shibuya Omotesando Women's Run
Based in the stylish pocket of Shibuya, the Omotesando Women's Run has become one of Tokyo’s most popular running events. Held annually, around 5,000 participants get together to enjoy the freedom of running through the Shibuya streets that are usually overrun with cars. Though the registration for this event is already closed, it’s worth making your way there just to enjoy the festivities and cheer the participants.
Date: Sun, Mar. 19, 2023
Time: From 9 a.m.
Location: Yoyogi Park Amphitheater Plaza, 2-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo - Map
Fee: Free (to watch and cheer)
Info: Recommended for: Friends, Women, Families
Blooming Entertainment
Sakura Aquarium By Naked
Produced by digital art masters Naked Inc, the team behind the ultra-popular show Flowers by Naked, this high-tech aquarium will be glowing in a variety of cherry blossom-inspired audiovisual programs and projection mapping played during the day and later in the evening. The entire aquarium will be celebrating the arrival of spring and there's really no other indoor event as Instagrammable as this one.
Date: NOW THROUGH SUN, APR. 23, 2023
Time: 10 A.M.-10 P.M.
Location: MAXELL AQUA PARK SHINAGAWA, 4-10-30 TAKANAWA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO (INSIDE SHINAGAWA PRINCE HOTEL) - Map
Fee: ¥2,500 (ADULTS)
Info: Recommended for: Couples, Instagrammers
Spring Concerto
Tokyo Tower's City Light Fantasia
If you can't wait for the real cherry blossoms, take a tour to Tokyo Tower which has staged a special spring mapping projection of sakura in full bloom against the Tokyo night sky. A truly romantic experience, this is a place to go to impress your significant other (or your Instagram followers).
Date: Sat, Mar. 18 - Sun, May 7, 2023
Time: 6:30 p.m.-10:50 p.m.
Location: Tokyo Tower, 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: ¥1,200 (To access the Main Deck)
Info: Recommended for: Couples, Instagrammers
Seasonal Blossoms With Family And Friends
Hanami Picnics In The City
Following a number of cold weeks, the sakura around the city has finally started to begin to bloom. Although in most areas it may still be a little early, walking around in search of the cities hidden sakura spots is a fun way to spend the weekend. See the link for a list of Tokyo’s top family-friendly hanami spots if you're in search of somewhere to spread out a picnic.
Date: THROUGHOUT MARCH 2023
Time: WHENEVER YOU LIKE!
Location: VARIOUS - Map
Fee: VARIED
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, FOODIES, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS
My Sakura, My Way
Join The Savvy Tokyo Sakura Photo Contest 2023
Submit your best sakura shots for the year for a chance to be featured on Savvy Tokyo, our official Instagram and win a fabulous prize!
Date: Wed, Mar. 1 - Mon, Apr. 24., 2023
Time: Anytime
Location: Anywhere
Fee: FREE! (WIN PRIZES)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: INSTAGRAMMERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS
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