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Weather check for northern Tohoku, gateway to Hirosaki Castle in late April.
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Tohoku cherry blossom forecast
Castle moats covered in petals in late April, three weeks after Tokyo.
Mid to late April Full bloom around 23 April
When do cherry blossoms bloom in Tohoku?
Northern Honshu blooms roughly three weeks after Tokyo. Hirosaki Castle Park is often ranked the finest cherry blossom spot in Japan, with around 2,600 trees and a festival that runs through the peak.
A few days after full bloom the outer moat fills with fallen petals, creating the famous pink carpet seen in so many photos.
Tips for Tohoku
- The petal carpet appears just after full bloom
- Book hotels in Hirosaki early
- Night illumination runs during the festival
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Tohoku cherry blossom questions
When is the Hirosaki cherry blossom festival?
Usually from around 20 April to early May, timed to the bloom.
When is the petal carpet at Hirosaki?
Typically two to four days after full bloom, once petals start to fall.
