We might have missed 2022’s cherry blossom season because of the pandemic, but fret not! Here’s all you need to know about the blossom dates in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and beyond for your next Japan spring getaway.
March is upon us and you know what that means — Cherry blossoms! Also known as sakura, cherry blossoms symbolise spring and a time of renewal — the perfect representation of the New Year. Unfortunately, cherry blossom seasons are usually quite short, lasting for about two weeks, so it’s essential to catch these pink blooms at the right time! So if you’re determined to catch the gorgeous spectacle of pink and white, then this guide’s for you — here’s the range of dates to help you better plan your next trip to catch the Japan 2023 cherry blossom season.
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Japan 2023 Cherry Blossom Season: Where Can I View Cherry Blossoms?
According to the experts at Japan Starts Here, it all begins in the south and west (Kyushu and Shikoku islands) of Japan before moving northwards and eastwards after. It all ends in Hokkaido at the start of May where you’ll witness the last petals fall.
Japan 2023 Cherry Blossom Season: When Is It?
Prefecture | Location | First Bloom | Full Bloom |
Yamanashi | Fuji Five Lakes | 5/4 | 14/4 |
Hokkaido | Hakodate | 25/4 | 29/4 |
Aomori | Hirosaki | 16/4 | 20/4 |
Hiroshima | Hiroshima | 26/3 | 3/4 |
Ishikawa | Kanazawa | 30/3 | 5/4 |
Fukuoka | Fukuoka | 21/3 | 31/3 |
Kochi | Kochi | 20/3 | 28/3 |
Kumamoto | Kumamoto | 23/3 | 2/4 |
Kyoto | Kyoto | 23/3 | 2/4 |
Nagano | Matsumoto | 4/4 | 10/4 |
Aichi | Nagoya | 21/3 | 1/4 |
Osaka | Osaka | 25/3 | 2/4 |
Miyagi | Sendai | 3/4 | 8/4 |
Tokyo | Tokyo | 18/3 | 25/3 |
Miyagi | Sendai | 3/4 | 8/4 |
Hokkaido | Sapporo | 28/4 | 1/5 |
Usually, the Japan Meteorological Corporation will forecast the flowering and full bloom dates for each area based on low temperatures during autumn and winter, tree growth status, cumulative temperatures, and past data for each area. While we have yet to know what the weather will be like come autumn and winter, we are basing our guesses on the past two years’ blooms — 2022’s cherry blossoms bloomed as expected, and the 2021 cherry blossom season was said to be the earliest in more than 1,000 years.
As a rule of thumb, full bloom occurs 5 to 7 days after the first bloom, and petals start to fall 7 days after full bloom. These viewing times may be shortened due to unpredictable weather such as wind and rain.
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