Meguro River
Meguro River
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Neighborhood: Shibuya / Harajuku / Ebisu
There are countless opportunities to shop in the Shibuya and Harajuku districts, especially in shops that focus on Japan's "Kawaii" culture. The trendiest areas are around Shibuya’s Center district, Harajuku's Takeshita-dori and in Omotesando. If you need to recharge from all the shopping, you can easily refresh yourself in Meiji Jingu or Sasaki Park. In contrast, Ebisu has a more grown up ambiance of calm and cool. At the Museum of Yebisu Beer you can learn about the beer that was responsible for the town’s name, and enjoy dining at the popular noodle shops in the surrounding area.
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Thekeekinator
Kelowna, Canada301 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We read that night time cherry blossoms were beautiful because they light up alongside the river. We got there at 7:58 PM to start walking. To our surprise, all the lights went out at 8 PM. During peak cherry blossom season. This was very surprising as we read that night time cherry blossoms were a thing at this location.
Took one picture before the lights went out.
Took one picture before the lights went out.
Written April 14, 2023
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Mark T
Ageo, Japan602 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
I believe Meguro River is the best place to enjoy Hanami-sakura cherry flowers viewing Tokyo. You need to check when the flowers bloom on the internet before you visit. You can walk from JR Meguro Station to Naka Meguro Station. Or You can start from Naka Meguro Station. It takes around one hour. You also need to check the weather forecast. Enjoy!
Written April 11, 2024
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Jay C
187 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
I was hoping that the leaves would've changed color by the time I went (like in the US), but nope. It seems I was a month too early. Without golden-colored leaves in the Fall or Cherry Blossoms in the Spring to line the river, it's just a plain river. Don't go unless you know there will be foliage.
Written November 6, 2023
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Dr Sanjeev K
Lucknow District, India37 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
We had seen lots of its Cherry Blossom photos and videos and were very excited to visit there but upon arrival, we were highly frustrated finding a dry river with leafless, flowerless cherry trees and few lit lanterns along a small walking road. The entire credit goes to our poor planner tour agent JNC of Pune,who took us there on 25th march. The place could be perfect during first week of April with proper cherry blossom .
Written April 30, 2024
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shopping74
Tokyo, Japan6,329 contributions
Apr 2015 • Solo
Hanami street are located on the riverside. Naka-meguro station on Hibiya line is the closest.
I recommend also Meguro rive cruise organizing by a cruise company. It departs from a pier close to Tennoz Isle station.
There are frequent cruises from the end of week March to the first week of April. Try it and you see wonderful various kinds of Sakura trees.
I recommend also Meguro rive cruise organizing by a cruise company. It departs from a pier close to Tennoz Isle station.
There are frequent cruises from the end of week March to the first week of April. Try it and you see wonderful various kinds of Sakura trees.
Written December 24, 2015
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swift314
Sheffield, UK12,103 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
I guess from the reviews this area is stunning in May at cherry blossom time, but in October it is much plainer, but still a really nice place to wander with lots of cafe and restaurants you cant fail to find a great spot to relax and just people watch
Written November 2, 2015
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crybaby21sg
Singapore, Singapore200 contributions
Nov 2019
Meguro River is 2km long, so you can get there by a lot of train stops. Get off at Nakmeguro for food and shopping. There are a lot of shops and eateries lining the canal here, and the trees line the river with their branches hanging over the river. I was there in early autumn, and you could understand why this is a popular spot during the cherry blossoms season. The Meguro River illuminations are nearer the Osaki and Golanda train stations. We felt rather underwhelmed by the illuminations, perhaps because it was early autumn when we were there, so the effect of the illuminations wasn't great. It may be nicer when the trees have fully turned red.
Written November 24, 2019
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1secondlate
Singapore, Singapore213 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Meguro river park is a 10 mins walk from JR Ebisu station. the park, which is situated along Meguro river is one of the hottest spot to see Cherry blossom during spring time.
The place is filled with tourist sipping strawberry cocktails sold by the stalls along the river as well as local shutters happily taking photos of the magnificent view.
Come night time, the lights illumine the sakura trees, making it one of the best scenes in the world. the only downside is that the place is terribly crowded you will not be able to stand there and admire the view. Just 1-2 pictures and you will leave the front because someone behind you will be edging you out.
Go during the night as the scene will be best :)
The place is filled with tourist sipping strawberry cocktails sold by the stalls along the river as well as local shutters happily taking photos of the magnificent view.
Come night time, the lights illumine the sakura trees, making it one of the best scenes in the world. the only downside is that the place is terribly crowded you will not be able to stand there and admire the view. Just 1-2 pictures and you will leave the front because someone behind you will be edging you out.
Go during the night as the scene will be best :)
Written April 11, 2018
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BearAndTheCat
Houston, TX104 contributions
Mar 2014 • Family
Very easy walk from the station or Ebisu Garden place (not that close, but easy walk) and it's a very rewarding sight if you're there during cherry blossom season! We've been there on a few different occasions and last year (2014) was very nice (though some days were cloudy).
You'll see young, old, workers, students, etc. all enjoying a leisurely stroll along the river or eating their lunches on a bench.
Very relaxing and somewhat of an "oasis" in Tokyo - enjoy it at your own pace!
You'll see young, old, workers, students, etc. all enjoying a leisurely stroll along the river or eating their lunches on a bench.
Very relaxing and somewhat of an "oasis" in Tokyo - enjoy it at your own pace!
Written February 3, 2015
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Dan Theman
New York99 contributions
Aug 2019
I've never been here during the cherry blossoms season but I can only imagine how beautiful it must be.
However, even without it I think this is a pretty nice spot to come and just hangout and be by the river. I especially enjoy running on the walkway of the Meguro river. Especially late night when everyone is home from work and school or super early mornings on the weekends, before everyone else gets on the Meguro river walkway to run. Much less obstructive then many other places to run in Tokyo.
However, even without it I think this is a pretty nice spot to come and just hangout and be by the river. I especially enjoy running on the walkway of the Meguro river. Especially late night when everyone is home from work and school or super early mornings on the weekends, before everyone else gets on the Meguro river walkway to run. Much less obstructive then many other places to run in Tokyo.
Written September 30, 2019
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你好。 2019年櫻花祭 我想 ４月初旬。 中目黒 也 有名 桜。
nakameguro (中目黒）is also famous for the cherry trees.
Due to change in weather, last year we had cherry earlier in 3月。
３月末。 end of March we had cherry flowers.
Written February 2, 2019
Hi, can anyone recommend a river cruise company to view the cherry blossoms along Meguro river this coming April, thanks John.
Written January 11, 2019
HI John, for current, no such cruise available but you can try to ask at the local. Sorry for the late reply. I truly hope you have a good experience in Meguro. I prefer to walk along the river to view the beautiful scenic of sakura.
Written May 18, 2019
mimicouture
Paris, France
Bonjour, ma fille étudiante doit venir effectuer un stage a partir de 3/4/2015 pour 5 mois. Nous recherchons un lieu d'habitation style auberge de jeunesse ou collocation dans le secteur de MEGURO.
Merci beaucoup pour votre aide
Cordialement
Written March 13, 2015
What is the shortest route from Shinjuku Gyoen to Meguro River
Written February 3, 2015
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