The cherry blossom (÷, sakura) is Japan's unofficial national flower. It has been celebrated for many centuries and holds a very prominent position in Japanese culture. There are many dozens of different cherry tree varieties in Japan, most of which bloom for just a couple of days in spring. The seasonal spectacle is celebrated with hanami (cherry blossom viewing) parties under the trees.
Tokyo
Late Mar - Early Apr
Kyoto
Early Apr
Osaka
Early Apr
Nagoya
Early Apr
Fukuoka
Late Mar - Early Apr
Kumamoto
Late Mar - Early Apr
Hiroshima
Early Apr
Kanazawa
Early-Mid Apr
Matsumoto
Mid Apr
Fukushima
Mid Apr
Sendai
Mid Apr
Kitakami
Mid-Late Apr
Kakunodate
Late Apr - Early May
Hirosaki
Late Apr - Early May
Hakodate
Early May
Sapporo
Early May
Late Mar. - Early Apr.
Early Apr.
Early - Mid Apr.
Mid Apr.
Late Apr. - Early May
Early - Late May
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