Savvy Tokyo Sakura Photo Contest 2023: Our Top 10 Photos

And the grand prize goes to...

Unfortunately the peak of the sakura season this year was seen with so much wind and rain. However, we were so happy to see our readers head out to capture a picture of the beautiful blossoms this year anyway. We were simply amazed at the immense talent and creativity that we saw in all photos submitted for our annual #SavvySakura photo contest.

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who contributed—although you certainly made it extremely difficult, with help from the different departments in our office, we did manage to narrow down the submissions to our 10 favorites.

And don’t forget, the lucky top three photos get an adorable sakura prize box filled with various sakura-inspired goodies, plus a few extras. Our favourite of the three winners also receives a ¥3,000 gift card for Starbucks Japan! And for those who didn’t win this time—stay tuned for more contests coming up very soon. Thank you all! #SavvySakura2023

Without further ado, here are our top 10 favorite photos in order from No. 10 to No. 1. The No.1 photo is our grand prize winner.

10. In Kawagoe

© Photo by Instagram: judy4travel

Photo by: Instagram user @judy4travel

9. Mt. Fuji view

© Photo by Instagram: ___sarah___jp

Photo by: Instagram user @___sarah___jp

8. Sakura signs

© Photo by Instagram: babeehime

Photo by: Instagram user @babeehime

7. Random street

© Photo by Instagram: ginomempin

Photo by: Instagram user @ginomempin

6. Yozakura

© Photo by Instagram: vj_verdi

Photo by: Instagram user @vj_verdi

5. Local sakura

© Photo by Instagram: hascik

Photo by: Instagram user @hascik

4. Swans and sakura

© Photo by Instagram: 2_b_anne

Photo by: Instagram user @2_b_anne

We’d like to say a special congratulations to our three sakura box prize winners…

3. Kimono cutie

© Photo by Instagram: eupho_ria_n

Photo by: Instagram user @eupho_ria_n (You will receive one of our sakura box prizes!)

2. Sakura and airplanes

© Photo by Instagram: kristenyarber

Photo by: Instagram user @kristenyarber (You will receive one of our sakura box prizes!)

And our grand prize winner is…

1. One of those dreams

© Photo by Instagram: jessicaverhille

Photo by: Instagram user @jessicaverhille (You will receive one of our sakura box prizes along with a ¥3,000 Starbucks gift card, congratulations!)

Savvy comment: “There was so much rain this year during cherry blossom season. This photo represents that well in a beautiful shot.”

You can view all photos submitted for this contest on Instagram #savvysakura2023.

What is your favorite photo of the ten? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Note: Those who submitted the top three winning photo will be contacted directly to be awarded their prize. If for any reason they are unable to claim their prize or do not respond to our direct message on Instagram within one week, Savvy Tokyo reserves the right to award the prize to anyone else on this list.