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Yasukuni Shrine Night Cherry Blossom Viewing

Yasukuni Shrine Night Cherry Blossom Viewing

March 26–31, 2026 | 2026年3月26日~31日

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Ended / 終了Free / 無料

Date / 日付

March 26–31, 2026

2026年3月26日~31日

Location / 会場

Yasukuni Shrine

靖国神社

東京都千代田区九段北3-1-1

Price / 料金

Free

Time / 時間

18:00–20:00 (Shinmon Gate Open)

About This Event / イベントについて

For just six evenings each spring, Yasukuni Shrine opens the doors of its grand Shinmon gate after dark, revealing the inner garden's cherry trees bathed in soft illumination. The effect is striking — a quiet, mysterious landscape that feels worlds apart from the bustling daytime hanami crowds.

This yozakura mode (night cherry viewing) runs from 18:00 to 20:00, March 26 through 31. It's a short, free event — perfect as the centerpiece of an evening cherry blossom walk from Akihabara through Chidorigafuchi and Yasukuni.

Highlights / 見どころ

✦ 6 evenings only✦ Shinmon gate opened after dark✦ Illuminated inner garden✦ Mysterious night atmosphere✦ Free admission

Schedule & Venues / スケジュール・会場

Mar 26 – Mar 31, 2026

The Shinmon gate doors are specially opened for 6 evenings only.

18:00

– 20:00

Shinmon Gate Open/ 神門開放

Yasukuni Shrine Shinmon Gate(靖国神社 神門)

神門の扉が期間限定の6日間のみ夜間開放されます。

Tips / アドバイス

💡

Only 6 evenings — March 26–31. Check bloom status before going.

3月26日~31日の6日間のみ。開花状況を確認してから。

🎒

The gate closes promptly at 20:00 — arrive by 19:30.

神門は20:00閉門。19:30までに到着を。

🌧️

Pair with Chidorigafuchi night illumination for a full evening.

千鳥ヶ淵の夜桜ライトアップと組み合わせて。

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