Planning · 6 min read
Expected 2027 dates
Tokyo: first bloom around March 22, full bloom around March 29.
Kyoto and Osaka: first bloom around March 25, full bloom around April 2.
Hiroshima and Fukuoka: first bloom around March 22 to 25.
Sendai: early to mid April. Hirosaki and Kakunodate: around April 20 to 25.
Sapporo: around early May.
These are averages from recent years, not an official prediction. Recent springs have often bloomed a few days earlier than the long-term mean.
When official forecasts come out
Japanese weather companies publish their first sakura forecasts in January and update them every week or two until the bloom. The Japan Meteorological Agency announces first and full bloom on the day it happens using sample trees in each city.
We update our forecast page as the season approaches, so check back from February onwards.
How to plan around uncertainty
Book flexible hotels and aim for the middle of the expected window. If you can, stay at least five days in one area so you overlap with full bloom even if dates shift.
Have a backup plan: if the city blooms early, head into the mountains or north. If it blooms late, look for early varieties such as Kawazu zakura or weeping cherries.
Frequently asked questions
When will cherry blossoms bloom in Tokyo in 2027?
Based on averages, first bloom is expected around March 22 and full bloom around March 29, 2027. Check our live forecast closer to the date.
When is the official 2027 sakura forecast released?
The first forecasts from Japanese weather companies usually appear in January and are updated regularly until April.