Cherry Blossom Forecast 2020
Season Finished
2020 Season Summary
The coronavirus cancelled hanami festivities across the country.
See average blossom timing2020 Nationwide Timing
Last update: May 6, 2020
Major Cities
| Opening Date | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Opened: March 14 | March 24 to April 2 |
End of Season |
| Kyoto | Opened: March 22 | March 30 to April 8 |
End of Season |
| Osaka | Opened: March 23 | March 31 to April 10 |
End of Season |
| Nagoya | Opened: March 22 | March 31 to April 9 |
End of Season |
| Fukuoka | Opened: March 21 | March 31 to April 9 |
End of Season |
Kyushu, Shikoku and Chugoku
| Opening Date | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka | Opened: March 21 | March 31 to April 9 |
End of Season |
| Kumamoto | Opened: March 23 | April 1 to 10 |
End of Season |
| Hiroshima | Opened: March 22 | March 31 to April 10 |
End of Season |
| Matsuyama | Opened: March 25 | April 4 to 12 |
End of Season |
| Takamatsu | Opened: March 23 | April 2 to 11 |
End of Season |
Kansai
| Opening Date | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | Opened: March 22 | March 30 to April 8 |
End of Season |
| Osaka | Opened: March 23 | March 31 to April 10 |
End of Season |
| Nara | Opened: March 26 | April 1 to 11 |
End of Season |
| Yoshino | Opened: March 25 | April 1 to 12 |
End of Season |
Kanto and Chubu
| Opening Date | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Opened: March 14 | March 24 to April 2 |
End of Season |
| Nagoya | Opened: March 22 | March 31 to April 9 |
End of Season |
| Yokohama | Opened: March 18 | March 25 to April 3 |
End of Season |
| Kanazawa | Opened: March 26 | April 1 to 10 |
End of Season |
| Takayama | Opened: April 8 | April 12 to 20 |
End of Season |
| Fuji Five Lakes | No forecast available |
Not Open Yet |
|
| Matsumoto | Opened: March 28 | April 6 to 15 |
End of Season |
Tohoku and Hokkaido
| Opening Date | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima | Opened: March 28 | April 2 to 11 |
End of Season |
| Sendai | Opened: March 28 | April 3 to 12 |
End of Season |
| Kitakami | No forecast available |
Not Open Yet |
|
| Kakunodate | No forecast available |
Not Open Yet |
|
| Hirosaki | No forecast available |
Not Open Yet |
|
| Hakodate | Opened: April 26 | April 30 to May 7 |
End of Season |
| Sapporo | Opened: April 30 | May 2 to 9 |
End of Season |
* The opening estimates are by Japan Weather Association, except Yoshino which is by Yoshino Town and Fuji Five Lakes 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 fall.
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