Cherry blossoms viewing cycling spots in Tokyo Part 1

Meguro river cherry blossoms
Meguro river cherry blossoms
Meguro river cherry blossoms

Tokyo cherry blossoms spots for cycling Part 1

It’s a cherry blossoms season!

The popular Sakura, “Somei-Yoshino” cherry blossoms are almost in full bloom in Tokyo.

There are many well known spots such as, Ueno park or Imperial palace, but  we would like to give you some good spots for cycling as well.

The cherry blossom cycling spots we recommend are all close to the central Tokyo area, such as Shinjuku, Shibuya, Shinagawa.  If you are in the central Tokyo area, please check out!

First, Meguro river.

Meguro river cherry blossoms
Meguro river cherry blossoms

Meguro river is getting really famous for cherry blossoms recently.

Meguro river runs all the way from Tokyo bay area Tennozu-Isle to Nakameguro and even further.

Many cherry trees are on both sides of this Meguro river.

You can enjoy cycling all the way alongside the river.

Meguro river cherry blossoms
Meguro river cherry blossoms
Meguro river cherry blossoms
Meguro river cherry blossoms
Meguro river cherry blossoms
Meguro river cherry blossoms
Meguro river cherry blossoms
Meguro river cherry blossoms

 

Meguro river cherry blossoms
Meguro river cherry blossoms
Meguro river cherry blossoms
Meguro river cherry blossoms

Second is Yoyogi park.

Yoyogi park cherry blossoms
Yoyogi park cherry blossoms

Yoyogi park is located just behind JR Harajuku station and is well known, yet very big with lots of nature.

There are cycling roads in this park, and you can enjoy cycling as well.

Yoyogi park cherry blossoms
Yoyogi park cherry blossoms
Yoyogi park cherry blossoms
Yoyogi park cherry blossoms
Yoyogi park cherry blossoms
Yoyogi park cherry blossoms

Third is Kamuro zaka Dori street.

Kamuro zaka dori street cherry blossoms
Kamuro zaka dori street cherry blossoms

This is near Fudo-mae station, Tokyo Meguro line.

From the bottom of this street, you can enjoy the tunnel of cherry blossoms as you go up the street.

After passing Somei Yoshino Sakura trees, dark pink Sakura “Kawazu Zakura” cherry blossoms appear.

Kamuro zaka dori street cherry blossoms
Kamuro zaka dori street cherry blossoms
Kamuro zaka dori street cherry blossoms
Kamuro zaka dori street cherry blossoms
Kamuro zaka dori street cherry blossoms
Kamuro zaka dori street cherry blossoms

Fourth is “Tachiaigawa Green Way” in Nishi- Koyama area.

Tachiaigawa Greenway street cherry blossoms
Tachiaigawa Greenway street cherry blossoms

This street is not far from Kamuro Zaka Dori street.

It’s located near Nishi Koyama station, Tokyu Meguro line.

Tachiaigawa Green Way street cherry blossoms
Tachiaigawa Green Way street cherry blossoms

We will share more cherry  blossoms cycling spots in the next blog, Part 2!

 

 

Japanese cultural icon Mt. Fuji

Japanese painting hanging scroll Mt. Fuji Kakejiku art
Japanese painting hanging scroll Mt. Fuji Kakejiku art
Gorgeous kimono silk obi belt Japanese painting hanging scroll Mt. Fuji Kakejiku art

Japanese cultural icon – Mt. Fuji

If you have an interest in Japan, you must have heard this name “Mt. Fuji”.

Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan.

It’s 3,776.24m (12,389ft), located on Honshu.

Mt. Fuji is an active volcano, last erupted over 300 years ago.

The reason Mt. Fuji is very famous as cultural icon is because of its beautiful shape as well.

It stands on the flat wide area “Kanto plain” with symmetrical cone, and snow-capped on its top with the contrast of white and blue.

Because of its unique shape and height, it is very easy to be seen from even far away.

On a clear day in winter time, Mt. Fuji can be seen from greater Tokyo.

Even a glance of Mt. Fuji makes many Japanese people very happy.

I think that is because Mt. Fuji has been believed to be a symbol of god from its serene appearance.

Looking at Mt. Fuji is a very lucky thing.

Since long time ago, Japanese people loved Mt. Fuji, and Mt. Fuji has been depicted in art and photography.

We find Mt. Fuji in many Japanese paintings, Kakejiku hanging scrolls, ink paintings ”Sumie”, etc.

I love to paint Mt. Fuji as well.

Mt. Fuji has different attractions in different seasons and time.

This simple, yet perfect cone-shaped mountain never stops attracting many people.

Japanese painting calligraphy art hanging scroll Kakejiku wall decor -landscape Mt. Fuji, crane birds, Sakura
Japanese painting calligraphy art hanging scroll Kakejiku wall decor -landscape Mt. Fuji, crane birds, Sakura
Japanese painting ZEN Mt. Fuji in full moon and Sakura hanging scroll Kakejiku wall decoration
Japanese painting ZEN Mt. Fuji in full moon and Sakura hanging scroll Kakejiku wall decoration
Japanese painting calligraphy art hanging scroll Kakejiku wall decor crane bird, Mt. Fuji, Sakura
Japanese painting calligraphy art hanging scroll Kakejiku wall decor crane bird, Mt. Fuji, Sakura
Gorgeous Kimono silk obi belt Japanese painting Mt.Fuji, Sakura cherry blossoms & crane birds hanging scroll
Gorgeous Kimono silk obi belt Japanese painting Mt.Fuji, Sakura cherry blossoms & crane birds hanging scroll
Extra-large Mt.Fuji and Japanese Pine tree hanging scroll, Impressive landscape ZEN style wall decor
Extra-large Mt.Fuji and Japanese Pine tree hanging scroll, Impressive landscape ZEN style wall decor
Precious Kimono silk obi belt Japanese painting Mt.Fuji & crane birds in full moon Sakura night hanging scroll
Precious Kimono silk obi belt Japanese painting Mt.Fuji & crane birds in full moon Sakura night hanging scroll