Yoshinoyama
Cherry Blossom Forecast 2013
As of May 18, 2013
The cherry blossom season has come to an end in most of Japan, except in Hokkaido. After a slow down due to unseasonally low temperatures during most of April and early May, the cherry blossom front reached Hokkaido with a delay of about a week compared to the average year.
Below are the forecast dates of cherry trees opening their blossoms this year (according to the Japan Weather Association, except Yoshino which is according to Yoshino Town) and the estimated best viewing periods (estimated by japan-guide.com based on the aforementioned forecasts). Rain, wind and temperatures can have a strong effect on the process of the season, for example, they can accelerate, delay or shorten it considerably. Therefore, use the forecasts on your own risk.
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Location
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Opening
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Estimated Best Viewing
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Tokyo
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 Opened March 16
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 March 22 to 31
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Kyoto
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Opened March 22
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March 30 to April 6
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Kagoshima
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Opened March 15
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March 23 to 31
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Kumamoto
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Opened March 16
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March 20 to 29
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Fukuoka
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Opened March 13
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March 20 to 30
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Hiroshima
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Opened March 22
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March 29 to April 6
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Takamatsu
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Opened March 22
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March 30 to April 6
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Osaka
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Opened March 21
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March 29 to April 6
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Nara
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Opened March 22
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March 29 to April 6
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Yoshino
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Opened March 29
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April 4 to 10
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Nagoya
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Opened March 19
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March 28 to April 5
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Yokohama
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Opened March 18
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March 22 to 31
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Kanazawa
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Opened March 30
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April 5 to 13
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Takayama
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Opened April 7
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April 16 to 22
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Matsumoto
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Opened April 3
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April 7 to 14
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Fukushima
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Opened April 5
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April 13 to 21
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Sendai
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Opened April 9
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April 14 to 22
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Kitakami
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Opened April 23
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May 1 to 7
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Kakunodate
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Opened May 4
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May 7 to 12
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Hirosaki
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Opened April 28
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May 6 to 12
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Hakodate
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Opened May 8
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 May 11 to 18
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Sapporo
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Opened May 13
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May 17 to 23
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Guide to Cherry Blossom Viewing:
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