March 2010 trip - cherry blossom

Hi

I'm planning to go to Japan next year in March. My sister's graduation is on March 11th in Tokyo and I'm going to go to her graduation ceremony. My other reason of visiting Japan is also to see the Cherry blossom.

I'm just wondering though, is early March too early to see the cherry blossoms? I'm only planning to stay for about 2 weeks. Do you think I'll be able to see the cherry blossom? If so, where is the best place to go around this time to catch the viewing of Cherry Blossoms?

Thank you.

I'm just wondering though, is early March too early to see the cherry blossoms?

Yes, it is too early. They do not start bloom until around late March.

Small numbers of early blooming cherry tree varieties can be seen in some parks, though, e.g. Shinjuku Gyoen. It is just a few trees, but can also be enjoyable. Nothing like the actual season that starts in late March, though.

More information:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2011.html

Thanks Uji. If i stay until 28th march, would i b able to see the blossoms? I'm seeing if i can delay my stay until 28th mar.

Depends on the weather of next year. Maybe you could see them. Maybe not. See the following pages for more details:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2011.html
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2011_when.html