Cherry Blossom Forecast 2019
Season Status
March 22, 2019 —
The cherry blossoms officially opened in Tokyo on March 21, five days earlier than average. Because the weather is forecast to remain relatively warm, we expect the best viewing period in Tokyo to start already around the 27th. In Kyoto, the blossoms are forecast to start opening on March 26 and to reach full bloom in the early days of April.
Fukuoka
3/28 - 4/5
Kumamoto
3/29 - 4/6
Hiroshima
4/2 - 10
Matsuyama
3/31 - 4/8
Kyoto
4/3 - 11
Osaka
4/3 - 11
Yoshino
4/6 - 15
Tokyo
3/27 - 4/4
Nagoya
3/29 - 4/6
Kanazawa
4/4 - 12
Matsumoto
4/7 - 15
Fukushima
4/4 - 12
Sendai
4/6 - 14
Kitakami
4/18 - 25
Kakunodate
4/22 - 5/1
Hirosaki
4/21 - 29
Hakodate
4/29 - 5/6
Sapporo
5/2 - 9
not open yet
in bloom
finished
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Major Cities
| Est. Opening* | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Opened: March 21 | March 27 to April 4 |
Blossoms Opening |
| Kyoto | March 26 | April 3 to 11 |
Not Open Yet |
| Osaka | March 27 | April 3 to 11 |
Not Open Yet |
| Nagoya | Opened: March 22 | March 29 to April 6 |
Blossoms Opening |
| Fukuoka | Opened: March 21 | March 28 to April 5 |
Blossoms Opening |
Kyushu, Shikoku and Chugoku
| Est. Opening* | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka | Opened: March 21 | March 28 to April 5 |
Blossoms Opening |
| Kagoshima | March 27 | April 3 to 11 |
Not Open Yet |
| Kumamoto | March 22 | March 29 to April 6 |
Not Open Yet |
| Hiroshima | March 24 | April 2 to 10 |
Not Open Yet |
| Matsuyama | March 23 | March 31 to April 8 |
Not Open Yet |
| Takamatsu | March 25 | April 1 to 9 |
Not Open Yet |
Kansai
| Est. Opening* | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | March 26 | April 3 to 11 |
Not Open Yet |
| Osaka | March 27 | April 3 to 11 |
Not Open Yet |
| Nara | March 25 | April 2 to 10 |
Not Open Yet |
| Yoshino | March 31 | April 6 to 15 |
Not Open Yet |
Kanto and Chubu
| Est. Opening* | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Opened: March 21 | March 27 to April 4 |
Blossoms Opening |
| Nagoya | Opened: March 22 | March 29 to April 6 |
Blossoms Opening |
| Yokohama | Opened: March 21 | March 27 to April 4 |
Blossoms Opening |
| Kanazawa | March 30 | April 4 to 12 |
Not Open Yet |
| Takayama | April 7 | April 11 to 19 |
Not Open Yet |
| Fuji Five Lakes | April 5 | April 9 to 17 |
Not Open Yet |
| Matsumoto | April 3 | April 7 to 15 |
Not Open Yet |
Tohoku and Hokkaido
| Est. Opening* | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima | April 1 | April 4 to 12 |
Not Open Yet |
| Sendai | April 1 | April 6 to 14 |
Not Open Yet |
| Kitakami | April 14 | April 18 to 25 |
Not Open Yet |
| Kakunodate | April 19 | April 22 to May 1 |
Not Open Yet |
| Hirosaki | April 17 | April 21 to 29 |
Not Open Yet |
| Hakodate | April 26 | April 29 to May 6 |
Not Open Yet |
| Sapporo | April 30 | May 2 to 9 |
Not Open Yet |
* Cherry tree opening estimates by Japan Weather Association, except Yoshino which is by Yoshino Town and Fuji Five Lakes which we try to estimate ourselves. Best viewing periods are estimated by japan-guide.com.
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