If you’re visiting the city during springtime, you can have a wonderful hanami experience in the residential neighbourhood of Nakameguro. Over 800 sakura trees grow alongside the Meguro River, turning the streets into a pink and white paradise. When evening falls, the riverside promenade bedazzles with the nighttime lights.

Compared to other tourist mainstays like Ueno Park or Yoyogi Park, Nakameguro isn’t as chock-full of foreign tourists — though it remains a popular attraction among the locals. Whether you’re picnicking, biking along the path, or simply heading out for a coffee run at Onibus Coffee, this area is one of the hidden gems of Tokyo you can’t miss.

Address: 2-2 Nakameguro, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0061, Japan