EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 11 MIN
Shinjuku Gyoen: Tokyo's BEST Cherry Blossom Spot?
from Alex Travels Far · host Alex
In this Japan travel vlog, I test whether Shinjuku Gyoen is truly the best cherry blossom spot in Tokyo during peak sakura season. Want my Google Maps links? Join my free travel email list for tips and updates! https://www.alextravelsfar.com/home/#jumprope 💬 Want personalized travel advice? Book a 1:1 Travel Talk Session with me! https://www.alextravelsfar.com/contact 📲 CONNECT WITH ME!Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alextravelsfarvlogs/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alextravelsfarvlogsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlexTravelsFarPlanning a Japan trip for cherry blossom season? Here’s what it’s really like visiting Shinjuku Gyoen in Tokyo during sakura bloom.Every travel guide calls Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden the best cherry blossom spot in Tokyo — but I had to test that for myself. After completely missing the reservation window the day before, I came back with a strategy: arrive early, beat the crowds, and see if this iconic sakura park actually lives up to the hype.In this Japan travel vlog, I show you:• Whether Shinjuku Gyoen is worth visiting during cherry blossom season• How the reservation system works (and how to avoid messing it up)• The best time to arrive to avoid crowds• What the park looks like during early bloom• My ultimate cherry blossom photo secret that works anywhere in the worldWith over 1,000 cherry blossom trees spread across Japanese traditional, English landscape, and French formal gardens, Shinjuku Gyoen is one of Tokyo’s most famous spring destinations. But is it really the best sakura spot in Japan — or just the most popular?I’ll be ranking this against other Tokyo cherry blossom locations throughout the series, so subscribe to see which one wins.#ShinjukuGyoen #ShinjukuGyoenNationalGarden #CherryBlossoms #Sakura #SakuraSeason #TokyoCherryBlossoms #TokyoSakura #JapanCherryBlossom #CherryBlossomSeason #Hanami #TokyoTravel #JapanTravel #JapanTrip #JapanVlog #TokyoVlog #SpringInJapan #VisitJapan #ExploreTokyo #TokyoParks #JapanSpring #SakuraJapan #CherryBlossomPhotography #TokyoItinerary #JapanTravelGuide #TokyoAttractions #BestSakuraSpot #TokyoSpring #JapanAdventure #TravelJapan #AlexTravelsFar
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In this Japan travel vlog, I test whether Shinjuku Gyoen is truly the best cherry blossom spot in Tokyo during peak sakura season. Want my Google Maps links? Join my free travel email list for tips and updates! https://www.alextravelsfar.com/home/#jumprope 💬 Want personalized travel advice? Book a 1:1 Travel Talk Session with me! https://www.alextravelsfar.com/contact 📲 CONNECT WITH ME! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alextravelsfarvlogs/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alex...
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