Cherry blossom forecast
Estimated first and full bloom dates for every region and park we track, updated against today's date and live weather.
Fukuoka and Kyushu
Usually the first main island to bloom, from late March.
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Kyoto
Temples, canals and night-lit gardens peak in early April.
Maruyama Park
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Philosopher's Path
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Arashiyama
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Osaka
Castle moats and river walks bloom a few days before Kyoto.
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Tokyo
The city reference tree at Yasukuni opens around late March.
Ueno Park
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Chidorigafuchi
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Shinjuku Gyoen
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Meguro River
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Mt Fuji area
Higher ground blooms one to two weeks after Tokyo.
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Gunma and Kanto north
Home to Japan's famous autumn and winter cherry trees.
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Tohoku
Castle parks and riverbanks peak in mid to late April.
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Hokkaido
The last stop, with blossoms arriving in early May.
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Dates are estimates based on long-term averages. Official forecasts are usually released from late February and can shift by a week depending on winter temperatures.