Cherry Blossom Forecast 2025
2025 Nationwide Timing
Last updated:
Major Cities
| Place | Best Viewing |
|---|---|
| Tokyo | March 31 - April 8 |
| Kyoto | April 4 - 10 |
| Osaka | April 5 - 10 |
| Nagoya | April 1 - 9 |
| Fukuoka | March 30 - April 8 |
Kyushu, Shikoku and Chugoku
| Place | Best Viewing |
|---|---|
| Fukuoka | March 30 - April 8 |
| Kumamoto | March 28 - April 5 |
| Hiroshima | April 2 - 9 |
| Matsuyama | April 1 - 8 |
| Takamatsu | April 3 - 10 |
Kansai
| Place | Best Viewing |
|---|---|
| Kyoto | April 4 - 10 |
| Osaka | April 5 - 10 |
| Nara | April 1 - 9 |
| Yoshino | April 8 - 12 |
Kanto and Chubu
| Place | Best Viewing |
|---|---|
| Tokyo | March 31 - April 8 |
| Nagoya | April 1 - 9 |
| Yokohama | April 2 - 10 |
| Kanazawa | April 5 - 11 |
| Takayama | April 19 - 24 |
| Fuji Five Lakes | April 14 - 22 |
| Matsumoto | April 9 - 15 |
Tohoku and Hokkaido
| Place | Best Viewing |
|---|---|
| Fukushima | April 9 - 16 |
| Sendai | April 9 - 16 |
| Kitakami | April 18 - 24 |
| Kakunodate | April 23 - 27 |
| Hirosaki | April 22 - 28 |
| Hakodate | April 27 - May 2 |
| Sapporo | April 28 - May 2 |
* The opening estimates are by Japan Weather Association, except Yoshino which is by Yoshino Town and Fuji Five Lakes (referring to the situation around Lake Kawaguchiko) which is estimated by japan-guide.com. The best viewing periods are estimated by japan-guide.com. We consider "best viewing" to start a little bit before full bloom and last into the period when petals start to fall.
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