By Video Street View Japan

In this atmospheric video, the creator of Video Street View Japan takes viewers on a mesmerizing rainy night walk through a hidden cherry blossom spot in Tokyo — the backstreets of Roppongi Ark Hills. Filmed on April 1st, 2025, during an unseasonably cold spring night (a chilly 6°C/43°F), the video captures a side of Tokyo’s sakura season that is both mystical and serene.

The walk begins just steps away from the modern and bustling city life of Roppongi but quickly transitions into a tranquil neighborhood adorned with fully bloomed sakura trees. Despite the constant drizzle throughout the day, the cherry blossoms are at their peak, with rain-soaked petals reflecting city lights and adding to the ethereal beauty. The lantern-lit paths and ambient street soundscape, captured in high-quality binaural audio, deepen the immersive experience.

Highlights of the video include stunning views from overpasses, where one can gaze down at the softly glowing pink blossoms framed by urban architecture. These elevated vantage points offer unique perspectives of the sakura-lined paths below, transforming them into dreamlike corridors. Around 18:36, viewers witness the challenges of filming in the rain, as the creator pauses to wipe the camera lens — a reminder of the raw and real conditions during this nighttime stroll.

Ark Hills is not traditionally known as a top-tier cherry blossom viewing spot, making this video a gem for those seeking quieter, less touristy hanami experiences in Tokyo. Its tucked-away feel, combined with the pleasant surprise of a full bloom on a rainy April evening, captures one of Tokyo’s many contrasts — a balance between modernity and natural beauty.

Whether you're planning a spring visit to Japan or simply want to enjoy a calming virtual walk, this rainy sakura tour offers a captivating slice of Tokyo’s cherry blossom season you won’t want to miss.