Hey, OS friends! Ready to fall in love with pink again? Cherry blossom season is here—join the hanami fever right around Otherspace Asakusa (3-4-10 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032)!
Where: Upper Ueno Park, Sumida Park, Sensōji Temple area
When: Start blooming around March 26 ~ Full bloom around April 3
Cost: Free to enjoy!
What’s the Vibe?
Spring in Tokyo is pure poetry. Cherry blossoms have bloomed in Japan for over 1,000 years, symbolizing the fleeting beauty of life and celebrated with hanami (flower-viewing) picnics since the Heian period. Today, millions gather under the pink canopy to eat, drink, laugh, and make memories.
Top hanami spots nearby:
- Ueno Park — one of Tokyo’s most famous sakura spots with over 800 cherry trees lining the paths and Shinobazu Pond.
- Sumida Park — romantic riverside views with sakura tunnels along the water and Tokyo Skytree in the background.
- Sensōji Temple & Asakusa area — cherry blossoms frame the iconic Kaminarimon Gate, pagoda, and Nakamise-dori for a perfect blend of tradition and bloom.
Pro Tip: No need to fight crowds or carry heavy bags! Otherspace is your perfect hanami base—super close to all three spots, plus our rooftop terrace offers a private, elevated view of cherry blossoms around Sensōji and the glittering Tokyo Skytree at night.
Why Otherspace?
- Unbeatable location — walk to Ueno Park (~15 min by subway), Sumida Park (~10 min walk), and Sensōji cherry trees (~2 min walk).
- Private rooftop magic — our exclusive rooftop terrace (guests only) gives you front-row, crowd-free views of sakura + Skytree — the best seat in Asakusa.
- Hanami picnic boxes & surprises — we prepare delicious, portable picnic boxes so you can bring our tasty bites under every cherry tree and on every lawn. Plus, more sakura-themed little surprises are hidden around the hotel — come discover them!
How to Join the Fun
- Get There: From Otherspace Asakusa (3-4-10 Asakusa)
- Sensōji sakura: 3 min along Nakamise-dori
- Sumida River / Sumida Park: 8–10 min toward the river
- Ueno Park: ~15 min subway or ~25 min walk
- Capture the Moment: Snap your sakura moments and share with us (@otherspace.asakusa) for a chance to be featured on our Instagram!
- Book Your Stay: Lock in your spot at https://otherspacehotel.com and make Otherspace your sakura headquarters! Stay in sleek rooms blending Japanese aesthetics with American cool, or try our KOAGARI-style tatami rooms for an authentic vibe. Grab your picnic box, head to the rooftop terrace for sunset sakura & Skytree views, sip cocktails at the semi-open terrace bar, or enjoy our all-day Japanese-American fusion restaurant.
Don’t miss Tokyo’s most romantic season! Book your room at Otherspace Asakusa today and bloom with us! 🌸
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