Enjoy Romantic Scenery and Delicious Food: Tokyo’s Top 7 Cherry Blossom Viewing Restaurants

By MOOK Traveler 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 March 22nd, while the full bloom period—ideal for flower viewing—will be on March 29th. Many travelers are getting ready to visit the Land of the Rising Sun to witness the most beautiful blossoms. Below are seven cherry blossom viewing restaurants located in Tokyo, where you can enjoy delicious food and scenic blooms during a relaxing afternoon—one of the most delightful travel experiences.

Thrush Cafe
Located in the Hakonechloa Garden area of 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: Hakonechloa 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 popular everyday café. Its Sumida Park branch features semi-outdoor seating where you can enjoy cherry blossoms from the park along with coffee and light meals.

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Tully's Coffee (タリーズコーヒー 渋谷宇田川町 サマーハウス内 Sumida Park branch)
Address: 81-1-31 Hanakawabata, Taito City, Tokyo, Sumida Park
Phone: +81 – 352 – 464 - 320

Huit
Once one of Tokyo’s famous cherry blossom spots, Nakameguro has grown even more popular after being featured in TV dramas. Huit, a café and light meal restaurant along the Meguro River, has several eight-petaled cherry blossom trees right outside its windows, making it one of the best places for cherry blossom 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