Japan’s Top 100 Blossoms: Inokashira Park (Tokyo)
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Inokashira Park opened in 1917 as Japan’s first suburban public park. Given the subsequent spread of Tokyo’s urban sprawl, it has become a valued place to relax for area residents. The fallen petals from the approximately 500 cherry trees around Inokashira Pond create a magical, light pink carpet on the water’s surface.
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Inokashira Pond has long been known as a site of scenic beauty, being portrayed by ukiyo-e artist Hiroshige in his series of “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo,” and was also an important source of water for Edo (now Tokyo) residents. Boats can be rented for ¥600 an hour, giving visitors a view of the blossoms from the water. Other attractions in the park include a zoo and the Ghibli Museum, Mitaka (reservations required), featuring the works of animation filmmaker Miyazaki Hayao.
Inokashira Park (Tokyo)
- Varieties: Somei yoshino, yamazakura, etc.
- No. of trees: 400
- When: Late March to early April
- Hours: Open 24 hrs. (no picnicking after 22:00)
- Admission: Free
- Address: 1-18-31 Goten’yama, Musashino-shi, Tokyo
- Website: Inokashira Park
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(Translated from Japanese. Banner photo © Pixta.)
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