Spring Blossoms in Nihonbashi: Okame Sakura and More in 2025

By akkz01

This stunning 4K60fps walking tour takes viewers through Nihonbashi, Tokyo, capturing the beautiful Okame Sakura (阿亀桜) in full bloom along Ajisai Street (あじさい通り). The video, filmed on March 14, 2025, in the late afternoon, showcases the arrival of spring in the bustling cityscape of Tokyo, offering a serene contrast to its urban environment.

The walk begins at the iconic Nihonbashi Kirin Statue (日本橋麒麟像), before stopping at the official Dragon Quest shop in Nihonbashi, a must-visit location for fans of the classic video game franchise. Continuing along Edozakura Street (江戸桜通り), the camera captures the vibrant Okame Sakura, one of the earliest blooming cherry blossoms, adding a vivid splash of pink to the surroundings of Ajisai Street.

Further along, the walk explores Fukutoku Shrine (福徳神社), also known as Mebuki Inari, a historic Shinto shrine sitting amid the modern skyline of Nihonbashi. Nearby, the video captures carp streamers (こいのぼり) fluttering in the wind around Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower (日本橋三井タワー) and the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, making for an unforgettable springtime view.

The journey then leads along Chuo-dori Avenue (中央通り) to Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store (日本橋三越本店), one of Tokyo’s most famous department stores. Nihonbashi’s unique blend of traditional and modern elements, from historic temples to bustling commercial hubs, offers a quintessential Tokyo experience. If you’re planning a spring trip to Tokyo, this video provides an excellent window into what you can expect during the sakura season.

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