by globe trotter on April 4, 2001
Although the park is open year round the best time to go is during the 'ohanami' (cherry blossom viewing) season (end of March/beginning of April). In my opinion it is one of the best places in Tokyo to see the beautiful blossom. They have over 1,000 trees throughout the park - some are the 'double blooming' type which last after the regular blossoms have fallen off - so hence the '5/6 day' season is a little longer here than in most places in Tokyo. It's also very easily accessible - as the park is directly above the subway station of the same name (on the Marunouchi line). As well as viewing the trees it's also a great cultural experience as you're bound to see hundreds of Japanese sitting on the obligitory blue plastic mats under the trees enjoying traditional food & drink! If you're feeling brave bring your own mat & picnic & join in the fun! There is also a nice indoor botanical garden, lakes, a Japanese traditional garden & tea houses here if you're here at another time of year.
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