Chidorigafuchi is an astounding moat in the northwest area of the Imperial Palace, a historic site created in the Edo period. Its name comes from its shape, which is reminiscent of plovers, or chidori in Japanese, and is most notable for its 700-meter long walking path sheltered by roughly 260 cherry trees from a number of species. This tranquil place welcomes more than one million visitors yearly, most of whom come during late March and early April to enjoy the ethereal pedestrian path lined with cherry blossoms. During this season, the cherry trees are lit up with twinkling lights at night, offering a truly romantic setting.

Kudanminami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, Phone: 81-03-35-56-03-91

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