Where To Stay During Cherry Blossom Season In Tokyo

Tokyo is a big city, so if you’re coming to see the cherry blossoms, it makes sense to stay in a place with easy access to the cherry blossom spots. Here are my suggestions along with my favorite hotels. I’ve stayed in most of these hotels and inspected the rest.

Greenery and cherry blossom trees arounding a pond in Shinjuku Gyoen national garden, Tokyo, Japan.

Cherry blossom trees in Shinjuku Gyoen Garden

First, Book Well in Advance!

Cherry blossom season is peak tourist season in Tokyo and hotels can book out months in advance, especially good hotels in desirable areas, so be sure to book as early as possible.

Check Current Tokyo Hotel Availability

You can check current Tokyo hotel availability for mid-March to mid-April, when the cherry blossoms bloom, on Agoda.com and Booking.com

Best Areas to Stay in During Cherry Blossom Season

These areas and hotels are the most convenient to Tokyo’s best cherry blossom spots:

Boats on the Imperial Palace moat in Tokyo in cherry blossom season.

Cherry trees along Imperial Palace moat © travellight / Shutterstock.com

Tokyo Station Area

The Tokyo Station Area is not rich in cherry trees, but it’s close to the Imperial Palace, which is. And it’s also convenient for transport to other parts of town that have famous cherry blossom spots. Here are some great hotels in the Tokyo Station area:

A spacious luxury hotel room with high ceilings and classic European decor. Two twin beds with tall, tufted grey headboards take up the right side, dressed in white linens with deep purple runners and patterned bolster pillows. A gold chandelier with multiple lampshades hangs centrally. On the left, a dark wood dresser holds a flat-screen TV. A lime-green armchair sits near a tall window draped with sheer and heavy curtains at the far end of the room, standing on a carpet with a geometric maroon and beige pattern.

The Tokyo Station Hotel guest room © Chris Rowthorn

Tokyo Station Hotel: Directly above Tokyo Station, this hotel is among my favorite hotels in Japan. It’s an immaculate and well-run luxury hotel with real old-world charm and some of the most spacious rooms in the city (see my photo above). And, it’s the perfect base for traveling to places like Ueno and the Chidori-ga-fuchi to enjoy the cherries. Read our review or view on Booking.com or Agoda.com.

A spacious, luxury hotel room featuring two beds with gold runners and a long wooden media console on the left. A large floor-to-ceiling window provides a panoramic daytime view of the Tokyo skyline, next to a seating area with a round table and a chaise lounge.

Mandarin Oriental guest room © Chris Rowthorn

Mandarin Oriental Tokyo: A short walk north of Tokyo Station in Nihombashi, the Mandarin Oriental is the pinnacle of luxury in the city. Check out the view from the guest rooms in my photo above. Read our review or view on Booking.com or Agoda.com.

A compact hotel room interior showing a work desk cluttered with cables and personal items, positioned next to a luggage rack. To the right, a bed with white linens features a set of folded pajamas and towels, illuminated by warm bedside lamps.

Ryumeikan Hotel guest room © Chris Rowthorn

Hotel Ryumeikan Tokyo: This is where I stay when I’m in Tokyo. It’s a superb mid-range hotel just steps from Tokyo Station. They get everything right here and I’m always happy to be back. See the picture I took above to get a feeling for the rooms here. Read our review or view on Booking.com or Agoda.com.

Shinjuku Gyoen Garden with Shinjuku buildings in background © travellight / Shutterstock.com

Shinjuku

Close to the major cherry blossom spots of Shinjuku Gyoen Garden and Meiji-jingu Shrine, Shinjuku is also packed with great hotels. Here are two of our favorite hotels in Shinjuku:

A bright, modern luxury hotel room featuring two twin beds with white linens and light walls. Large, angled corner windows offers panoramic daytime views of the Tokyo skyline, including a dense parkland. At the back of the room, a seating area includes comfortable window seats and a cabinet with a flat-screen TV.

Hotel Century Southern Tower guest room

Hotel Century Southern Tower: With eye-popping views, comfortable rooms and extremely reasonable rates, this mid-range hotel is a personal favorite and I’ve enjoyed my stays here. I have recommended this to many consulting clients and they love it. Read our review or view on Booking.com or Agoda.com.

A sophisticated hotel bedroom at night with a moody, luxurious atmosphere. Large twin beds with white linens are pushed close together, to the left, while the right side features two sets of wide windows, looking out onto the nighttime illuminated office buildings. A sliding door at the back is partially open to reveal the large bathroom mirror and sink.

JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Shinjuku guest room

JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Shinjuku: This well-run hotel is an easy walk to Shinjuku Station, which is a great base for exploring the city. The rates hover on the border between midrange and luxury. It’s a good value for the price. Read our review or view on Booking.com or Agoda.com.

Hanami parties in Yoyogi-koen Park © KanokpolTokumhnerd / Shutterstock.com

Shibuya

Close to cherry blossom spots like Yoyogi-koen Park and Meiji-jingu Shrine, Shibuya has a huge range of hotels to choose from. Here are two of our favorites:

A modern, atmospherically-lit hotel room featuring twin beds with white linens, separated by a bedside cabinet and a ligt checked pattern on the wall behind. The window has a dramatic daytime view of the Tokyo skyline and purple seating with a small round table. There is a floor lamp and desk area with a flat-screen TV.

Cerulean Tower Tokyo hotel guest room

Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel: Among the most reasonably priced luxury hotels in Tokyo, the Cerulean Tower is a great value with spacious rooms, good restaurants and a super-convenient Shibuya location. Read our review or view on Booking.com or Agoda.com.

A contemporary and highly-stylised compact hotel room with a king-sized bed in front of a teal wall with a selection of album covers. Directly next to the bed is a futon-style sofa with plush, colourful fabrics, a reading chair, and small table. The floor is light, varnished wool, partially covered by a patterned rug. The floor-to-ceiling window, partially obscured by a pillar, features views down over Tokyo office blocks.

Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya guest room

Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya: With great style and a location in the heart of the action in Shibuya, we love the Indigo Shibuya. Many rooms have great views and if yours doesn’t, you can still enjoy the views from the outdoor patio. Read our review or view on Booking.com or Agoda.com.

Ueno

Home to Tokyo’s single most famous cherry blossom spot, Ueno-koen Park, Ueno also has a wide range of inexpensive hotels and even some ryokan. Here is my favorite hotel in Ueno:

A modern, minimalist hotel suite featuring a living area in the foreground with a light grey sofa and two accent chairs in green and burnt orange. In the background, two twin beds are visible near large windows draped with light beige curtains.

Deluxe twin room at the Nohga Hotel Ueno Tokyo

Nohga Hotel Ueno Tokyo: I’ve stayed at the Nohga Hotel Ueno Tokyo and I loved it. It’s a clean, comfortable and well-run hotel with reasonable mid-range rates. I liked the proximity to the Keisei Skyliner for quick access to/from Narita Airport, and the fact that I could walk from the hotel to my favorite spots in Ueno-koen Park. Read our review or view on Booking.com or Agoda.com.

For more great places to stay in Tokyo, see Where To Stay In Tokyo 2026.

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