Activities
Meguro River Cherry Blossoms
Todd WojnowskiFamous for its daytime cherry blossoms, Naka-Meguro really comes to life during the evening each March/April for the cherry blossom illumination.
The Meguro River (目黒川, Meguro-gawa) is a river that flows through Tokyo, Japan. Its tributaries include the Kitazawa River and the Karasuyama River. The river flows into Tokyo Bay near the Tennōzu Isle Station. [Wikipedia]
/139.7141956,35.6299045,9/397x132?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiamFwYW50cmF2ZWxtYXBzIiwiYSI6ImNqbXBtOXYxbDB5Z3ozbHFrazJuYWMwOGYifQ.v15fy_mcFWtgopmz8PhwqA)
The Meguro River riverfront is decorated with beautiful illuminations in winter.
5-minute walk from Meguro or Nakameguro station
Famous for its daytime cherry blossoms, Naka-Meguro really comes to life during the evening each March/April for the cherry blossom illumination.
One beautiful early April day I took a walk along the Meguro canal river and saw the mesmerizing cherry blossom trees in full bloom. Many people were walking around and enjoying the sights, taking photos as well as eating and drinking the various foods and beverages offered at the stalls near the river side.
800 sakura trees along the banks of the Meguro River
Cherry Blossoms along Meguro River: The pink petals scattered in the wind and eventually fell down to the river to form a beautiful pink blanket.
Meguro river which flows from Setagaya Ward to Shinagawa Ward in Tokyo is famous for its beautiful cherry trees from late March to early April. The river in Meguro Ward is about 3.8km long and there are more than 800 cherry trees there.
Meguro River is one of Tokyo's best locations for waterside cherry blossoms against an urban setting. During springtime, the river and surrounding area play host to numerous festivals, from daytime performances to nighttime illuminations. Typically, Meguro River will have several events during cherry blossom season that span multiple days. Highlights Approximately 800 cherry trees Illuminated pink lanterns along the river for mesmerizing nighttime views Food trucks and performances during the day 2025 Events Meguro City Event name Timeframe Venue Nakame Ohanami Park Mar 20–Apr 6; 11am–8pm Funairi-ba Nakameguro Cherry Blossom Festival Mar 29–Mar 30; 10am–5pm Goryuten Playground Meguro East Area Cherry Blossom Festival Mar 29–Mar 30; 10am–5pm Dendo Hiroba Park Fureibashi Bridge Meguro River Illumination From when cherry blossoms bloom to Mar 31; 5pm–8pm Nambubashi Bridge to Saikachibashi Bridge Paper Lantern Illumination For 14 days after the cherry blossoms bloom; 5pm–8pm Area around Ikejiri-ohashi Station to Nakazatobashi Bridge Please review the Cherry Blossoms Guidance MAP for more information. Daytime festivities During the day, you can enjoy aesthetic views of pastel blossoms against blue skies and watch fallen petals float gently on the Meguro River. In the past, the river has featured orchestra performances (at Gotanda Fureai Mizube Square) and food trucks selling a variety of cuisines, which are generally available from morning to evening. You will likely see numerous people picnicking on the grassy areas along the river. Nighttime Illuminations Meguro River will be adorned with lines of pink lanterns, which are illuminated from roughly 5pm–8pm. The cherry trees along the river will also be lit up at the same time.
Just minutes from Shinagawa Station, the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa is surrounded by lush greenery in the Takanawa area, with rooms offering balcony views of the nearby gardens and the surrounding Tokyo cityscape. This urban resort features convention facilities like the Hiten banquet hall, the international Convention Center Pamir, as well as a wide variety of Japanese, Chinese and Western restaurants.
![Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo Seafort [Closed]](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/poi-385-214313/360x240!/tokyo-dai-ichi-hotel-tokyo-seafort-214313.jpg "Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo Seafort [Closed]")
Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo Seafort is part of the Hankyu-Hanshin luxury hotels group. Since 1938, this luxury hotel has been opening its doors to guests who seek a comfortable stay with convenient access to central Tokyo.
Located right next to Shinjuku Chuo Park, THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku is a modern hotel with an exceptional design and easy access to the nearby Shinjuku train station and the Meiji Shrine. The 14-story hotel building was renovated and reopened in August 2018 as THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku . The western-style rooms offer a park view on the top floor as well as a newly opened terrace suite. The spacious atrium design offers a relaxed atmosphere and connects the restaurant, bar, lounge and lobby with one another. One of the highlights of THE KNOT is the delicious dishes. There are six areas in which food and drinks are offered. From the grill area to high-quality black tea and fresh bread, everything is on offer.
There is a restaurant right in front of the Meguro station where you can eat your own fish. All kinds of Japanese dishes and fresh seafood are also served. In some pools inside the restaurant you can catch your own fish with a fishing rod and net and then let the staff know which table it should be brought to. You can watch the fish being prepared in the kitchen and let you know in advance how the fish should be prepared: whether as sashimi, grilled, boiled, deep-fried (with tempura) or as sushi. If you don't manage to catch your own fish, then you can of course order a fish from the menu. However, the price is much lower if you want to have your own catch cooked .
In the Highball Bar Sunny Side 1923 in Gotanda Shinagawa, guests enjoy freshly tapped beers and, in addition to a dinner menu, of course, highballs are offered. These consist of a basic spirit and, for example, soda water or ginger ale. They can also contain other ingredients and are extremely popular in Japan. The menu is also available in English, so that even foreign-speaking visitors will have no problems enjoying a relaxing evening. The bar offers 26 seats and 30 standing places and children are also welcome. The bar also offers a very special bonus with its own room for small private groups. Users of Japanese mobile phone networks are given the opportunity to use high-speed WiFi from the providers Softbank, NTT Docomo or AU.
Enjoy some yakiniku meat at this popular Japanese BBQ restaurant. The limited "Hamideru Kalbi" (Japanese black beef rib), comes recommended by regulars.
This theater was rebuilt in 1955 as the theater for the Kita-ryu School, a prestigious Noh school that has been active since the Edo period. Before that, the stage was destroyed by the great Kanto earthquake of 1923 and a second time Destroyed in the great air raid on Tokyo in 1945 after it had already been rebuilt once. Highly skilled actors and musicians work together to recreate the supernatural and magical stories of the classic Noh dramas. Filled with spirits, demons, and monsters, Noh is a strictly codified discipline that depicts the life of the Japanese between the 12th and 16th centuries. Magnificent robes and masks make this experience something very special. The traditional pieces listed are in Japanese, but you will receive a detailed summary in English to read in advance, as well as further information about the Noh, so that you can simply enjoy the theater visit perfectly prepared.
Large store engaged in buying and selling of books, CDs, DVDs, digital appliances, brand goods and more. Video games and books are on 1F and menswear, DVDs, and comics are on 2F.
The planetarium of the cultural center in Gotanda Shinagawa offers visitors instructive and at the same time entertaining performances for everyone who is enthusiastic about space. In addition to regularly repeated performances, there are also special performances and various events. The state-of-the-art facility offers visitors a full 360 degree all-round projection, so that, while sitting on the comfortable deck chairs, one has the feeling of floating through the infinite universe.