Cherry blossom season has become a global peak tourist season. Therefore, not only is rooms availability a problem, but also prices. We strongly suggest you book hotels months before your trip.
During cherry blossom season, we recommend hotels that are near viewing spots and feature convenient transportation. Below are the best areas in Tokyo to stay in cherry blossom season. Please note that the prices are estimated rates during cherry blossom season in 2020.
Shinjuku
Close to the major cherry blossom spots of Shinjuku Gyoen Garden, Meiji-jingu Shrine and Yoyogi Park.
3-star hotels
nine hours Shinjuku-North
Address: 1-4-15 Hyakunincho | 3 to 8F Nine Hours Kita Shinjuku Bldg., Shinjuku 169-0073, Tokyo Prefecture
〒169-0073 東京都新宿区百人町1-4-15ナインアワーズ北新宿ビル3-8F
Average price: $148
Access: a 2-minute walk from JR Shin-Okubo Station
Suitable for solo travellers, couples and friends.
All capsules are air conditioned and heated. Bathroom facilities including showers are shared. Many restaurants are around the property.
Toyoko Inn Tokyo Shinjuku Kabukicho
Address: 2-20-15, Kabukicho, Shinjuku 160-0021, Tokyo Prefecture
〒160-0021 東京都新宿区歌舞伎町2-20-15
Access: a 6-minute walk from Higashi-Shinjuku train station
Average price: $100
Suitable for all types of travellers.
The property is an excellent choice for travellers visiting Shinjuku, providing free breakfast and close to many landmarks.
4-star hotels
Hotel Sunroute Higashi Shinjuku
Address: 7-27-9 Shinjuku, Shinjuku 160-0022, Tokyo Prefecture
〒160-0022 東京都新宿区新宿7-27-9
Access: across the street from Higashi Shinjuku Subway Station.
Average price: $400
Suitable for all types of travellers.
The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the famous Isetan Department Store. The nearby subway station provides direct access to Roppongi, Yoyogi and Tsukiji Market. Western and Japanese breakfast foods are available.
Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku
Address: 2-3-1 Yoyogi, Yoyogi, Shibuya 151-0053, Tokyo Prefecture
〒151-0053 東京都渋谷区代々木代々木 2-3-1
Access: a 4-minute walk from Shinsen-Shinjuku Station and JR Shinjuku Station
Average price: $110
Suitable for all types of travellers.
Shinjuku Gyoen Park, the Kabukicho area, Yoyogi Park and the famous Isetan Department Store are all less than a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
5-star hotels
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Address: 2-2-1, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku 160-0023, Tokyo Prefecture
〒160-0023 東京都新宿区西新宿2-2-1
Access: a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Train Station
Average price: $600
Suitable for all types of travellers.
Japanese, French, Italian, Chinese and Korean delicacies are offered. Meiji Jingu Shrine and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden are both about a 20-minute walk away.
Park Hyatt Tokyo
Address: 3-7-1-2 Nishi Shinjuku, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku 163-1055, Tokyo Prefecture
〒163-1055 東京都新宿区西新宿西新宿3-7-1-2
Access: a 15-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Train Station
Average price: $1250
Suitable for all types of travellers.
Shinjuku Gyoen is a 20-minute walk. The wide windows of Park Hyatt Tokyo’s spacious rooms offer beautiful views of Mount Fuji or Shinjuku.
Ueno/ Asakusa
Close to the major cherry blossom spots of Ueno Park and Sumida Park.
3-star hotels
Ueno Touganeya Hotel
Address: 3-17-5 Higashi-Ueno, Taito 110-0015, Tokyo Prefecture
〒110-0015 東京都台東区東上野3-17-5
Access: a 2-minute walk from JR Ueno Train Station
Average price: $90
Suitable for all types of travellers.
Ueno Park is a 5-minute walk away. Ueno Subway Station is only a 1-minute walk away and offers direct access to the Asakusa and Akihabara areas.
Andon Ryokan
Address: 2-34-10 Nihonzutsumi, Taito 111-0021, Tokyo Prefecture
〒111-0021 東京都台東区日本堤2-34-10
Access: a 5-minute walk from Minowa Subway Station
Average price: $113
Suitable for all types of travellers.
The property is a 20-minute walk from the historical Asakusa. Breakfast is included. The Ryokan offers cultural activities such as tea ceremony and flower arrangement classes.
4-star hotels
THE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC
Address: 2-16-11 Kaminarimon, Taito 111-0034, Tokyo Prefecture
〒111-0034 東京都台東区雷門2-16-11
Access: a 2-minute walk from Asakusa Subway Station
Average price: $280
Suitable for all types of travellers.
The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Senso-ji Temple and a 7-minute walk from Hanayashiki Theme Park. Ueno and Akihabara areas can be reached within a 5-minute subway ride.
Hotel Hokke Club Asakusa
Address: 1-4-17 Komagata, Taito 111-0043, Tokyo Prefecture
〒111-0043 東京都台東区駒形1-4-17
Access: a 3-minute walk from both Asakusa Subway Station on the Asakusa Line and Kuramae Subway Station on the Oedo Line.
Average price: $120
Suitable for all types of travellers.
Iconic Kaminari-mon Gate and Senso-ji Temple are within a 15-minute walk from the hotel. The Asakusa Subway Station offers a direct train link to both Narita Airport, a 60-minute ride, and Haneda Airport, a 45-minute ride away.
The hotel offers a Japanese and Western breakfast buffet from 06:30-10:00.
Tokyo Station Area
Close to the major cherry blossom spots of Hibiya Park, Yaesu Sakura Street and Hamarikyu Gardens.
3-star hotels
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nihombashi Ningyocho
Address: 1-15-4 Nihonbashi Kakigaracho, Chuo 103-0014, Tokyo Prefecture
〒103-0014 東京都中央区日本橋蛎殻町1-15-4
Access: a 3-minute walk from both Ningyocho Station exit 2 and Suitengu-mae subway stations exit 8.
Average price: $90
Suitable for all types of travellers.
The hotel in a polished building is 3 km from the legendary Tsukiji Fish Market and 5 km from the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Japanese- and Western-style breakfast buffet (surcharge) is offered.
Tokyo Hotel Horidome Villa
Address: 1-10-10 Nihombashi Horidomecho, Chuo 103-0012, Tokyo Prefecture
〒103-0012 東京都中央区日本橋堀留町1-10-10
Access: a less than 5-minute walk from Kodenmacho Station and Ningyocho Station on the Hibiya Subway Line.
Average price: $88
Suitable for all types of travellers.
The hotel is a 20-minute walk from Tokyo Station. From Kodenmacho Station it takes by subway 2 minutes to electronics area Akihabara, and 5 minutes to cultural area Ueno. There are drinks vending machines, and complimentary morning coffee is available in the lobby. Many restaurants and bars are around the hotel.
4-star hotels
Hotel Musse Ginza Meitetsu
Address: 7-12-9 Ginza, Ginza, Chuo 104-0061, Tokyo Prefecture
〒104-0061 東京都中央区銀座銀座7-12-9
Access: a 5-minute walk away from Higashi Ginza Station and a 6-minute walk from Shinbashi Station.
Average price: $250
Suitable for all types of travellers.
Guests can take a 10-minute walk down to Tsukiji Market. Tokyo Tower is a 10-minute drive away from the hotel. Guests can visit Tokyo Imperial Palace via a 30-minute train ride from the property. Buffet breakfast is provided.
Hotel Ryumeikan Tokyo
Address: 1-3-22 Yaesu, Chuo 103-0028, Tokyo Prefecture
〒103-0028 東京都中央区八重洲 1-3-22
Access: a 3-minute walk from Tokyo Station.
Average price: $200
Suitable for all types of travellers.
The hotel is a 4-minute walk from Tokyo train station and a 21-minute walk from Tokyo Imperial Palace. There's an airy restaurant with city views, an English-style pub and a traditional tearoom.
5-star hotels
The Tokyo Station Hotel
Address: 1-9-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda 100-0005, Tokyo Prefecture
〒100-0005 東京都千代田区丸の内1-9-1
Access: Its entrance is right next to the Marunouchi South Exit of Tokyo Station.
Average price: $487
Suitable for all types of travellers.
The hotel is just a 10-minute walk to the Ginza area and a 20-minute walk from the Imperial Palace. The property boasts a Japanese and European style buffet breakfast with approximately 110 items.
Imperial Hotel Tokyo
Address: 1-1-1 Uchisaiwaicho, Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda 100-8558, Tokyo Prefecture
〒100-8558 東京都千代田区内幸町内幸町1-1-1
Access: a 4-minute walk from Hibiya subway station.
Average price: $437
Suitable for all types of travellers.
The hotel is 3 km from Tokyo Imperial Palace. The nearby Ginza, Hibiya and Yurakucho stations offer direct access to various locations in Tokyo. The Imperial Hotel offers wide range of dining options with 13 restaurants and 3 bars.
