Chidorigafuchi, the cherry tree alley in the moat of Edo Castle

The moats of the Tokyo Imperial Palace

The moat of the Tokyo Imperial Palace

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Hanami in the shadow of the Edo Castle

Chidorigafuchi is a charming alley located in the Chiyoda district. Along the moat of the old Edo castle, it is very popular with visitors who want to take a breath of fresh air in the heart of the Japanese capital. Especially in spring, when its 260 cherry trees bloom.

A place appreciated for its cherry blossoms

 

Built in the 17th century by the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, Edo Castle was the central element around which the city was organized.

Although only vestiges remain today, traces of its glorious past are still visible around the Imperial Palace that the site now houses. And in particular towards the gardens of the latter, where we find the Chidorigafuchi alley which runs along the old moat of the castle.

L'allée Chidorigafuchi débouche sur un parc

Chidorigafuchi Alley leads to a park

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Il est possible de louer une barque pour admirer les cerisiers

It is possible to rent a boat to admire the cherry trees

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L'allée Chidorigafuchi est ouverte exceptionnellement jusqu'à 22h lors de hanami

Chidorigafuchi alley is exceptionally open until 10 p.m. during hanami

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Address, timetable & access

  • Address

  • Timetable

    A few minutes' walk from Kudanshita station (subway Hozomon, Tozai and Toei Shinjuku lines)
  • Price

    Boat rental: 500 yen for 30 minutes ($4/3.50€)
  • Access

    from the end of March to the beginning of April, from 9 am to 10 pm.

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