Seven Sakura-Viewing Restaurants in Tokyo for a Romantic Dining Experience

By MOOK Scenic Spots / Shun

Japan's cherry blossom season is just around the corner. The Japan Meteorological Corporation updated its 2017 blooming forecast on March 9th. In Tokyo, the earliest blooming date is expected to be March 22nd, with peak bloom (full bloom) occurring on March 29th. Many tourists are getting ready to visit the Land of the Rising Sun to witness the most beautiful blossoms. Below are seven sakura-viewing restaurants located within Tokyo, where you can enjoy a delicious meal and admire cherry blossoms in a relaxing afternoon — one of the most delightful travel experiences.

Thrush Cafe
Located in Hakone Goryu’s Hakkaisan Garden in Shirokanedai, Thrush Cafe is a scenic restaurant where you can dine outdoors while enjoying cherry blossoms. At night, the view becomes even more enchanting under the beautiful lighting.

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Thrush cafe
Address: Hakkaisan Garden, 1-1-1 Shirokanedai, Minato City, Tokyo
Phone: +81 – 334 – 433 - 105

Tully's Coffee Sumida Park Branch
Tully's Coffee, with branches all over Japan, is a very popular everyday café. Its Sumida Park branch features semi-outdoor seating where you can enjoy coffee and light meals while admiring the cherry blossoms in Sumida Park.

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Tully's Coffee (タリーズコーヒー 渋谷宇田川町 渋谷スクランブルスクエア店 / 渋谷区宇田川町 / Sumida Park Branch)
Address: 81-1-31 Hanakawabata, Taito City, Tokyo, Sumida Park
Phone: +81 – 352 – 464 - 320

Huit
Formerly a famous sakura spot in Tokyo, Nakameguro has remained hugely popular after being featured in TV dramas. Huit, a café and light meals restaurant along the Meguro River, has several multi-petaled cherry blossom trees right outside its windows, making it one of the best spots for sakura viewing.

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Huit (ユイット)
Address: 1-10-23 Nakameguro, Meguro City, Tokyo, Riviera Building
Phone: +81 - 337 – 608 - 898