2024 Japan Cherry Blossom Forecast

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).

First sakura forecast of the year.

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. 

Sakura at Shinjuku Gyoen on March 27, 2023.

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).

Cherry buds are opening in Maruyama Park, Sapporo.

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.

Cherry Blossom Forecast Map for 2023. Photo Credit: Kyuhoshi.com

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.

Cherry blossoms in Nakajima Park, Sapporo. Photo Credit: Kyuhoshi.com.

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.

PlaceEstimated Average First BloomEstimated Average Full BloomCurrent State
OkinawaLate January (Opened)First Week of February through late FebruaryEnded
KawazuLate JanuaryMid-February through Late-FebruaryEnded
KumamotoMarch 23, 2024 (Opened)April 1 - 9, 2024Blossoms opening
Nagasaki March 26, 2024 (Opened)April 1 - 10, 2024Blossoms opening
FukoukaMarch 27, 2024 (Opened)April 2 - 10, 2024Blossoms opening
MatsuyamaMarch 27, 2024 (Opened)April 2 - 10, 2024Blossoms opening
HiroshimaMarch 25, 2024 (Opened)March 31 - April 8, 2024Blossoms opening
KochiMarch 23, 2024 (Opened)March 30 - April 8, 2024Blossoms opening
TokyoMarch 29, 2024April 3 - 11, 2024
OkayamaMarch 29, 2024April 3 - 11, 2024
YokohamaMarch 30, 2024April 3 - 11, 2024
KanazawaApril 1, 2024April 5 - 13, 2024
MatsumotoApril 2, 2024April 6 - 14, 2024
Fuji Five Lake AreasApril 6, 2024April 10 - 18, 2024
TakayamaApril 9, 2024April 13 - 21, 2024
NagoyaMarch 28, 2024April 3 - 11, 2024
Hikone March 30, 2024April 3 - 11, 2024
KyotoMarch 29, 2024April 3 - 11, 2024
OsakaMarch 31, 2024April 4 -12, 2024
NaraMarch 29, 2024April 3 - 11, 2024
Yoshino March 30, 2024April 5 -13, 2024
WakayamaMarch 29, 2024April 4 -12, 2024
ShizuokaMarch 30, 2024April 5 -13, 2024
NiigataApril 4, 2024April 10 - 18, 2024
Nagano April 6, 2024April 12 - 21, 2024
Fukushima April 3, 2024April 7 - 14, 2024
Sendai April 2, 2024April 6 - 14, 2024
Aomori (Hirosaki)April 18, 2024April 22 - 30, 2024
Akita (Kakunodate)April 21, 2024April 24 - May 3, 2024
Iwate (Kitakami)April 12, 2024April 16 - 23, 2024
YamagataApril 11, 2024April 16 - 25, 2024
Hakodate April 25, 2024April 27 - May 5, 2024
SapporoApril 27, 2024April 29 - May 7, 2024

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