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Asukayama Park is the one of the great Hanami Spot in Tokyo. One of the great Shogun Yoshimune build this park about 300 years ago for Hanami. By the time there was not much Hanami spots in Edo (Tokyo). So, he build this park so that all people could enjoy Hanami. This park is the first park placed in Japan.
Northern Tokyo (王子、巣鴨、日暮里)
Terminal Station: Oji Station
Major Spots: Arakawa Nature Park, Arakawa Yuen, Toshimaen, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space.
Northern Tokyo is an area containing Adachi(足立区), Kita(北区), Itabashi(板橋区), and Nerima(練馬区). This area is known as a traditional residence area for higher class. Throughout Edo period, this area was occupied by rich and powerful. Today, this area is considered to be traditinonal, historical, and mature. Those who live in the area are respected to be the highest rank in cultural sense. Some of the famous spots in this area are Toshima-en, Asukayama, Sugamo, Komagome, and Nippori.
Fireworks at Arakawa River![]()
Hanami at Otonashi Park![]()
Hanami at Asukayama park![]()
Sugamo Jizo Strip![]()