This Week: Tokyo Area Events For March 13-19

This week, before the hanami picnics fully kick in, enjoy a walk in the park, work on your fitness and social skills, watch a short film or enjoy an artistic day full of blossoms. Have an awesome week!

Magical Sakura

Sakura Festival Nihonbashi

Nihonbashi has a mission to become the capital's coolest sakura viewing venue and, we must say, it's getting quite close. This festival features a series of sakura-themed events: from projection mapping, light-up, sakura-special food and drink menus and more! A must-see is the Nihonbashi Sakura Gate—a magical entry to the area, which has the entire street turned into a sakura-filled river, with a sky of countless sakura colored strips of paper. As a measure against coronavirus, some events might get canceled, please check their website for more information.

Date

FRI, MAR. 17-SUN, APRIL 9, 2023

Time

VARIES UPON EVENT

Location

NIHONBASHI AREA, 2-2-1 NIHONBASHI MUROMACHI, CHUO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: PHOTOGRAPHERS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND COUPLES

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© Photo by Tokyo Midtown

Champagne Over Sakura

Midtown Blossom 2023

For a more upscale hanami experience head to Tokyo Midtown's spacious garden where cocktails and special sakura-inspired meal plans prepared by chefs at The Ritz-Carlton will be served throughout the day in a setting coming straight from a Manhattan movie scene.

Date

Wed, Mar. 15-Sun, Apr. 16, 2023

Time

12 p.m.-8 p.m.

Location

Tokyo Midtown Garden, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo - Map

Fee

VARIED

Info

Recommended for: Girls' Day Out, Friends, Couples

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© Photo by Uniqlo

Uniqlo Mini Theater

Sofia Coppola UT Theater

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the debut of Sofia Coppola, one of the leading female film directors of our time, a mini theater will be set up at the Uniqlo Harajuku store.

Date

NOW THROUGH THU, MAR. 16, 2023

Time

From 3 p.m. or 7 p.m.

Location

With Harajuku 1F & B1, 1−14−30 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR FILM FANS

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Cheer And Run

Shibuya Omotesando Women's Run

Based in the stylish pocket of Shibuya, the Omotesando Women's Run has become one of Tokyo’s most popular running events. Held annually, around 5,000 participants get together to enjoy the freedom of running through the Shibuya streets that are usually overrun with cars. Though the registration for this event is already closed, it’s worth making your way there just to enjoy the festivities and cheer the participants.

Date

Sun, Mar. 19, 2023

Time

From 9 a.m.

Location

Yoyogi Park Amphitheater Plaza, 2-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Free (to watch and cheer)

Info

Recommended for: Friends, Women, Families

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Blooming Entertainment

Sakura Aquarium By Naked

Produced by digital art masters Naked Inc, the team behind the ultra-popular show Flowers by Naked, this high-tech aquarium will be glowing in a variety of cherry blossom-inspired audiovisual programs and projection mapping played during the day and later in the evening. The entire aquarium will be celebrating the arrival of spring and there's really no other indoor event as Instagrammable as this one.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, APR. 23, 2023

Time

10 A.M.-10 P.M.

Location

MAXELL AQUA PARK SHINAGAWA, 4-10-30 TAKANAWA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO (INSIDE SHINAGAWA PRINCE HOTEL) - Map

Fee

¥2,500 (ADULTS)

Info

Recommended for: Couples, Instagrammers

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Spring Concerto

Tokyo Tower's City Light Fantasia

If you can't wait for the real cherry blossoms, take a tour to Tokyo Tower which has staged a special spring mapping projection of sakura in full bloom against the Tokyo night sky. A truly romantic experience, this is a place to go to impress your significant other (or your Instagram followers).

Date

Sat, Mar. 18 - Sun, May 7, 2023

Time

6:30 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

Location

Tokyo Tower, 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo - Map

Fee

¥1,200 (To access the Main Deck)

Info

Recommended for: Couples, Instagrammers

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© Photo by iStock: recep-bg

Seasonal Blossoms With Family And Friends

Hanami Picnics In The City

Following a number of cold weeks, the sakura around the city has finally started to begin to bloom. Although in most areas it may still be a little early, walking around in search of the cities hidden sakura spots is a fun way to spend the weekend. See the link for a list of Tokyo’s top family-friendly hanami spots if you're in search of somewhere to spread out a picnic.

Date

THROUGHOUT MARCH 2023

Time

WHENEVER YOU LIKE!

Location

VARIOUS - Map

Fee

VARIED

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, FOODIES, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS

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My Sakura, My Way

Join The Savvy Tokyo Sakura Photo Contest 2023

Submit your best sakura shots for the year for a chance to be featured on Savvy Tokyo, our official Instagram and win a fabulous prize!

Date

Wed, Mar. 1 - Mon, Apr. 24., 2023

Time

Anytime

Location

Anywhere

Fee

FREE! (WIN PRIZES)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: INSTAGRAMMERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS

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