Pink Tokyo｜Crimson Cherry Blossoms in Ueno Park

❤Recommended Reason: While late March in Tokyo still carries a hint of the lingering chill of spring, the branches in Ueno Park are already quietly surging with crimson undercurrents. The Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms, praised by Lu Xun as "crimson light clouds," are now in full bloom, transforming this century-old royal garden into a pink dream floating above the city with their collective vitality. Unlike the delicate courtyards of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, the cherry blossoms in Ueno are more like tassels untied by the spring breeze, cascading along the two-kilometer-long main road, the winding canal banks, and the tranquil temple courtyards, gently enveloping the stately Western-style buildings and the Zen-inspired dry landscape gardens. ✅Seven-Day Wonder: The full bloom period of the "petal storm" lasts only 3–5 days. Be sure to seize the following golden moments: 🉑Dawn's Early Light (6:00–7:30 am): Step onto the banks of Shinobazu Pond before the morning mist dissipates. The sleepy cherry branches are adorned with glistening dewdrops, and the trajectories of falling petals are drawn into golden threads by the rising sun. Photographers can capture the dynamic beauty of "sakura fubuki" (cherry blossom blizzard) here. 🉑Sunset's Golden Glow (4:30–6:00 pm): The setting sun filters through the branches, casting moving cherry blossom shadows on the Gothic dome of the concert hall. Capturing the composition of the architecture and cherry blossoms at this time is a golden rule of photography. 🉑Night Cherry Blossom Wonderland (7:00–9:00 pm): The park is specially illuminated with 2,000 LED lights. The lights pour down like the Milky Way on the "Night Cherry Blossom Tunnel," and the petals float in the halo like pink stardust. Paired with the distant lights of the Sumida River Fireworks Festival, it's like stepping into the Ghibli world of Hayao Miyazaki. 📌Practical Information Pack 🚌Transportation Tips: The exit of Ueno Park Station on the subway Hibiya Line leads directly to the West Garden entrance (the VIP area where it's easiest to take panoramic photos). Ueno Station on the JR Yamanote Line is a 15-minute walk away. You can also pass through the Ameya Yokocho second-hand shopping street to purchase cherry blossom souvenirs. 🎫Ticket Policy: Adults: JPY 500/day・visit Night lighting fee: An additional JPY 300, advance online reservation required 📝Tips: There are no trash cans in the park, so please bring your own eco-friendly bag. Prices in the dining area are higher on weekends. It is recommended to bring your own bento or buy a limited-edition cherry blossom bento at 7-Eleven.