Latest update: Cherry blossoms have opened in Kochi on March 23rd! Early April would be the best time to view cherry blossoms in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara.
Early and peak blooming dates may slightly vary from the last year sakura forecast. Knowing it as a reference you can estimate yourself when would Japan cherry blossoms bloom in 2024. Every year, blooming period in particular places across Japan vary slightly from the previous years.
Usually, between late march and early April is the best time to see cherry blossoms (Somei Yoshino) in Japan. Every year, blooming period in particular places across Japan vary slightly from the previous years.
Japan Cherry Blossom 2024 Report
January 10, 2024 – Japan’s first official cherry blossom forecast has been published by the Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC).
Japan Cherry Blossom 2023 Report
January 26, 2023 – JMC has released its 2nd forecast of the dates when cherry blossoms will start to bloom, mentioning Tokyo will be in full bloom on March 29th. and Kyoto on April 4th.
February 9, 2023 – According to Weather Map Co., Ltd. the date of full bloom in Tokyo may reach around March 30, 2023.
March 3, 2023 – Japan Meteorological Corporation has released its 6th sakura forecast of the year 2023, indicating the possible first bloom in Tokyo may happen on March 16th and full bloom on March 24th.
March 13, 2023 – This year’s cherry blossoms will bloom earlier than usual in Japan!
Tokyo – Estimated flowering date: March 16, full bloom: March 23.
Kyoto – Estimated flowering date: March 21, full bloom: March 27.
Osaka – Estimated flowering date: March 22, full bloom: March 28.
Hiroshima – Estimated flowering date: March 18, full bloom: March 27.
Fukuoka – Estimated flowering date: March 16, full bloom: March 25.
Sendai – Estimated flowering date: March 25, and full bloom: March 29.
Sapporo – Estimated flowering date: April 23, and bloom: April 26.
March 14, 2023 – Cherry blossoms have begun blooming in Tokyo. Full bloom is around March 21.
March 22, 2023 – Sakura have bloomed in many parts of Japan now. People in Tokyo are experiencing full bloom.
March 26, 2023 – Tokyo was rainy today, though a lot of people visited Ueno park, one of the best sakura viewing spots in Tokyo. Sakura trees at full bloom in Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Yokohama, Hiroshima and other cities.
March 28, 2023 – There are plenty of sakura to see in Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan. Visit Odawara Castle, Kamakura Daibutsu, Hasedera Temple, and Yokohama’s Sakura Dori for viewing tons of cherry blossoms.
April 4, 2023 – Sakura season this year has ended in Tokyo.
April 10, 2023 – Many visitors are now traveling around the Tohoku region of Japan to see sakura.
April 16, 2023 – Cherry blossom season has arrived in Hokkaido. Sakura buds are opening, while you can spot many early blooming sakura and ume (plum blossoms).
April 23, 2023 – Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Sapporo!
The map shown below indicates how the cherry blossom viewing season (Hanami) of Japan for 2022 goes upward (Hokkaido) from the lower elevations (Okinawa).
Every year, Japan’s first cherry blossoms appear in Okinawa (southern Japan) in late January then move northwards to Hokkaido by early May.
The dates of the first bloom and full bloom are subject to change due to the temperatures, wind, and rain. We strongly suggest you to check out the sakura forecast often so that you get the latest updates regarding this matter.
The average time for appearing cherry blossom may vary depending on the weather conditions. You better keep an eye on this year cherry blossom forecast for 2024 in order to catch all the action of sakura in different regions of Japan.
If somehow you miss hanami in Tokyo or Kyoto, we suggest you to head to the Tohoku and Hokkaido region of Japan. Hopefully, you won’t miss visiting some remarkable hanami spots that you would like to visit in 2024.
Now take a look at the cherry blossom forecast for 2024. Please note that these dates are tentative and subject to change.
We will keep updating this table in the upcoming days.
Place | Estimated Average First Bloom | Estimated Average Full Bloom | Current State |
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Okinawa | Late January (Opened) | First Week of February through late February | Ended |
Kawazu | Late January | Mid-February through Late-February | Ended |
Kumamoto | March 23, 2024 (Opened) | April 1 - 9, 2024 | Blossoms opening |
Nagasaki | March 26, 2024 (Opened) | April 1 - 10, 2024 | Blossoms opening |
Fukouka | March 27, 2024 (Opened) | April 2 - 10, 2024 | Blossoms opening |
Matsuyama | March 27, 2024 (Opened) | April 2 - 10, 2024 | Blossoms opening |
Hiroshima | March 25, 2024 (Opened) | March 31 - April 8, 2024 | Blossoms opening |
Kochi | March 23, 2024 (Opened) | March 30 - April 8, 2024 | Blossoms opening |
Tokyo | March 29, 2024 | April 3 - 11, 2024 | |
Okayama | March 29, 2024 | April 3 - 11, 2024 | |
Yokohama | March 30, 2024 | April 3 - 11, 2024 | |
Kanazawa | April 1, 2024 | April 5 - 13, 2024 | |
Matsumoto | April 2, 2024 | April 6 - 14, 2024 | |
Fuji Five Lake Areas | April 6, 2024 | April 10 - 18, 2024 | |
Takayama | April 9, 2024 | April 13 - 21, 2024 | |
Nagoya | March 28, 2024 | April 3 - 11, 2024 | |
Hikone | March 30, 2024 | April 3 - 11, 2024 | |
Kyoto | March 29, 2024 | April 3 - 11, 2024 | |
Osaka | March 31, 2024 | April 4 -12, 2024 | |
Nara | March 29, 2024 | April 3 - 11, 2024 | |
Yoshino | March 30, 2024 | April 5 -13, 2024 | |
Wakayama | March 29, 2024 | April 4 -12, 2024 | |
Shizuoka | March 30, 2024 | April 5 -13, 2024 | |
Niigata | April 4, 2024 | April 10 - 18, 2024 | |
Nagano | April 6, 2024 | April 12 - 21, 2024 | |
Fukushima | April 3, 2024 | April 7 - 14, 2024 | |
Sendai | April 2, 2024 | April 6 - 14, 2024 | |
Aomori (Hirosaki) | April 18, 2024 | April 22 - 30, 2024 | |
Akita (Kakunodate) | April 21, 2024 | April 24 - May 3, 2024 | |
Iwate (Kitakami) | April 12, 2024 | April 16 - 23, 2024 | |
Yamagata | April 11, 2024 | April 16 - 25, 2024 | |
Hakodate | April 25, 2024 | April 27 - May 5, 2024 | |
Sapporo | April 27, 2024 | April 29 - May 7, 2024 |
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