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Sakura Season 2026 : Best Spots Near Tokyo (OFW Guide)

by Pritz Mirafuentes

Kung OFW ka dito sa Japan, isa sa mga bagay na hindi mo dapat palampasin ay ang sakura season. Hindi mo kailangan gumastos ng malaki or bumiyahe ng malayo—maraming magagandang spots sa Tokyo, Kanagawa, at Chiba na perfect for day off or quick gala.

Here’s your guide!

Kailan ang Full Bloom?

Sa Kanto area, usually ganito ang timing :

Tokyo : 26 March – 02 April
Kanagawa : 27 March 27 – 03 April
Chiba: 28 March 28 – 04 April

Tip : Saglit lang ang full bloom (mga 3–7 days), kaya timing is everything!

TOKYO : Pinaka Accessible

Ueno Park

Ito yung classic hanami spot—maraming sakura + food stalls + maraming tao.

Perfect for : barkada, picnic, chill inom

Meguro River

Super sikat sa gabi dahil sa lights.

Perfect for : pictures, dates, aesthetic lakad

Chidorigafuchi

Pwede ka mag-boat habang napapalibutan ng sakura.

Perfect for : unique experience

KANAGAWA : Mas Chill, Less Crowd

Sankeien Garden

Tahimik, traditional Japanese garden vibes.

Perfect for: solo muni-muni or relaxed date

Ooka River

Mahabang river na puno ng cherry blossoms.

Perfect for : after work stroll

Mitsuike Park

Iba-ibang klase ng sakura, so mas mahaba viewing season.

Perfect for : picnic + group hangouts

CHIBA : Hidden Gems (Less Tao!)

Aoba no Mori Park

May parang sakura tunnel—ganda sa photos!

Perfect for : chill hanami + content

Sakura-no-Yama Park

Sakura + airplanes (malapit sa airport)

Perfect for : kakaibang experience

Tokiwadaira Sakura Street

Mahabang road na puro sakura—lakad lang, solve na.

Perfect for: peaceful walks

Tipid Tips (OFW Edition)

Libre karamihan ng parks
Magbaon ng pagkain (onigiri/bento)
Iwas weekend kung ayaw ng siksikan
Visit early! (7–9 AM best time)

Real Talk (Para sa OFWs)

Iba ang dating ng sakura kapag OFW ka.

Habang nakatingin ka sa mga bulaklak, minsan mapapaisip ka:

“Ang bilis ng panahon…”
“Kailan kaya ako uuwi?”
“Worth it ba lahat ng pagod?”

At kahit saglit lang yung sakura… napaparamdam niya na okay lang magpahinga, kahit sandali

Hindi mo kailangan gumastos ng malaki para ma-enjoy ang sakura. Minsan, sapat na yung simpleng upo sa park, kain ng baon, at kwentuhan with friends.

So take that day off, lumabas ka, at i-enjoy mo yung moment.

Kasi tulad ng sakura… mabilis lang siya mawala

(Source : https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g303151-d1314680-Reviews-Tokiwadaira_Cherry_Blossom_Promenade-Matsudo_Chiba_Prefecture_Kanto.html)

Posted : 27 March 2026