🏞️【Imperial Palace Spring Limited Opening】Catch the cherry blossoms in full bloom × last opening day! Surprise cherry blossom viewing experience in the heart of Tokyo 🌸

📝 Spring limited edition - a secret cherry blossom spot in the city! This spring, catch a "beautiful encounter between cherry blossoms and history" on the streets of Tokyo. We unexpectedly learned that April 6th was the last day of the Imperial Palace Kandori's spring opening. 4/4 of us happened to be nearby and had the time to make the pilgrimage, so we immediately decided to go. I didn’t expect that not only would the cherry blossoms be in full bloom, but I would also encounter clear blue skies and perfect light. It was truly a touching one-day trip with the perfect combination of time, place and people. 🏯 Imperial Palace Kanto Opening｜A limited-time wonder that only appears a few days a year The interior of the Imperial Palace is not open to the public on normal days and is only open for a few days in spring and autumn (the announcement time varies slightly each year). This special feeling of limited admission makes people feel full of ritual as soon as they step in. There were a lot of people on that day and we had to go through security checks before queuing up to enter, but the overall process was quite smooth and orderly, demonstrating the efficiency of Japanese activities. 🌸 Beautiful composition of cherry blossoms and ancient walls The cherry blossoms in the Imperial Palace are not densely distributed, but the landscape is rich and varied, whether it is: Yoshino cherry blossoms swaying along the moat Or the weeping cherry trees hanging down from the embankment There is also a solitary cherry tree planted in front of the stone wall They all show a unique "Japanese elegance". The most recommended thing to do when taking photos is to find an angle that captures the blue sky, white cherry blossoms, and gray stone walls together in the lens, naturally forming a series of spring landscape photos that do not require filters. 📷 A double test of luck and weather, encountering the golden day for cherry blossom viewing To be honest, cherry blossom viewing is also an art that depends on one’s character (laughs). I was very lucky to see the flowers in full bloom and the weather at its clearest on the last day of the open day. Walking inside the Imperial Palace, I felt like I was walking into a painting. Even though I had to queue up in many corners to take photos, I was willing to queue just for that perfect photo of "flowers and people". 🧐 Tips to share｜The cherry blossoms at the Imperial Palace are not just Yoshino cherry blossoms! Many people don’t know that there are actually more than 30 varieties of cherry blossoms planted in the Imperial Palace. In addition to the main character Yoshino cherry, you can also see: Guanshan cherry (deep pink, large flowers) Winter cherry (early blooming type, with slender petals) Yang Guifei cherry (rare species, light pink in color) If you are interested in cherry blossom varieties, you might as well slow down and observe the leaf and flower shapes, and you can discover a lot of "non-mainstream" beauty! ✅ Tips for viewing cherry blossoms at the Imperial Palace｜Don’t be afraid if you come here for the first time 📅 Opening period: late March to early April every year (subject to announcement by the Imperial Household Agency) 🕐 Recommended time: Enter before 10:00 am to avoid peak hours 👜 Admission instructions: You need to go through security check, avoid bringing large bags or drinks 📸 Shooting suggestions: It is recommended to use wide-angle and medium-distance lenses for framing 🗺️ Transportation: Take JR to Tokyo Station and walk about 10 minutes Take the subway to Nijubashi-mae or Otemachi station and walk about 5 minutes 💭 Summary｜Recommended to you... If this is your first time visiting Tokyo and it happens to be cherry blossom season, the spring opening of the Imperial Palace is one of the most worthwhile limited events to experience in "urban cherry blossom viewing". This place is not as bustling as other famous cherry blossom viewing parks, but has a more historical tranquility and the unique noble atmosphere of the Imperial Palace. Recommended for those who like cultural atmosphere, slow pace and want to avoid excessive tourist crowds. After admiring the flowers and taking some photos, you can take a walk and have a cup of coffee at nearby Marunouchi or Tokyo Station. The whole day will be perfect!