The street is open to the public twice a year to coincide with the spring cherry blossom season and the autumn foliage season.
The practice began in 2014 to commemorate the 80th birthday in 2013 of then-Emperor Akihito, father of current Emperor Naruhito and now holding the title of Emperor Emeritus.
There are some 100 cherry trees along the street, including the Somei-Yoshino and Satozakura species. Visitors can enter the 750-meter street through the Sakashita gate and exit through the Inui gate. The street is open between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. each day until March 29.
