Cherry blossoms look great against a blue sky, but don’t let nightfall stop you. Japan has a long tradition of appreciating the blossoms when the sun goes down. There is even a word for it — yozakura.

Cherry blossoms look great against a blue sky, but don’t let nightfall stop you. Japan has a long tradition of appreciating the blossoms when the sun goes down. There is even a word for it — yozakura. Several of Tokyo’s best cherry blossom locations and festivals also moonlight as yozakura spots. At dusk, the lanterns and illuminations come on, creating a magical atmosphere. Here are the very best of Tokyo’s nighttime cherry blossom light-ups. Some have food stalls and/or space for picnics, so you can make an evening of it.

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																				1. Chidorigafuchi Park
						
																				2. Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown
						
																				3. Ueno Park
				

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