20 Mar Capture Flowers in Tokyo All Year Round
Cherry blossom certainly is the most popular flower in Japan, both among tourists and local Japanese. It is just breath taking when cherry blossoms are in full bloom and the pink petals dance and flutters in the air.
Because of its popularity, cherry blossom season is considered peak season and flights and hotels tend to be more expensive.
Don’t want to spend too much money on the flight but still want to enjoy the beautiful seasonal flowers in Japan? No worries! Japan offers beautiful flowers through the year.
Here is the flower calendar in and around Tokyo to give you an idea of what flowers you can enjoy each season!
FEBRUARY
Plum Tree: Mid February – Early March
Recommended Spots: Yoshino Baigo, Shinjuku Gyoen Park, Ikegami Baien Park, Koishikawa Park
Photo by mrhayata
Photo by ajari
MARCH
Canola Flower: March – April
Recommended Spots: Hamarikyu Park, Showa Memorial Park
Photo by Takashi .M
Cherry Blossom: Mid March – Early April
Recommended Spots: Meguro River, Edogawa Park, Yoyogi park, Shinjuku Gyoen Park
Photo by mrhayata
APRIL
Azalea: Early April – Early May
Recommended Spots: Nezu shrine, Rikugien park, Kiyosumi park
Photo by Guilhem Vellut
Tulip: April – May
Recommended Spots: Showa Memorial Park
Photo by Saku Takakusaki
Poppy: Early April – Late May
Recommended Spots: Showa Memorial Park
Photo by ajari
Nemophila: Mid April – Early May
Recommended Spots: Hitachinaka Seaside Park
Photo by t.kunikuni
MAY
Shibazakura: Mid April – Early May
Recommended Sports: Mt. Fuji
Photo by ajari
JUNE
Hydrangea: Mid June – Late June
Recommended Spots: Kamakura, Hakusan Shrine
Photo by shin kawamura
JULY
Lavender: Mid June – Mid July
Recommended Spots: Lake Kawaguchiko
Photo by shuzo serikawa
AUGUST
Sunflower: Throughout August
Recommended Spots: Showa Memorial Park
Photo by Zengame
SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER
Cosmos: September – October
Recommended Spots: Hamarikyu Park, Showa Memorial Park, Kasai Rinkai Park
Photo by Takashi .M
Kokia/Fireballs: Mid October
Recommended Spots: Hitachinaka Seaside Park
Photo by t.kunikuni
NOVEMBER – DECEMBER
Autumn Foliage
Recommended Spots: Yoyogi park, Hibiya Park, Meijijingu
Photo by Yoshikazu TAKADA