Cherry Blossom Forecast 2021
Season Finished
2021 Season Summary
2021 saw one of the earliest seasons in recorded history. In many parts of the country, the season took place one to two weeks earlier than average.
See average blossom timing2021 Nationwide Timing
Last update:
Major Cities
| Opening Date | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Opened: March 14 | March 23 to 30 |
End of Season |
| Kyoto | Opened: March 16 | March 24 to April 1 |
End of Season |
| Osaka | Opened: March 19 | March 25 to April 2 |
End of Season |
| Nagoya | Opened: March 17 | March 24 to April 1 |
End of Season |
| Fukuoka | Opened: March 12 | March 20 to 28 |
End of Season |
Kyushu, Shikoku and Chugoku
| Opening Date | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka | Opened: March 12 | March 20 to 28 |
End of Season |
| Kumamoto | Opened: March 17 | March 22 to 28 |
End of Season |
| Hiroshima | Opened: March 11 | March 24 to April 1 |
End of Season |
| Matsuyama | Opened: March 15 | March 24 to 31 |
End of Season |
| Takamatsu | Opened: March 15 | March 24 to April 1 |
End of Season |
Kansai
| Opening Date | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | Opened: March 16 | March 24 to April 1 |
End of Season |
| Osaka | Opened: March 19 | March 25 to April 2 |
End of Season |
| Nara | Opened: March 21 | March 27 to April 2 |
End of Season |
| Yoshino | Opened: March 23 | March 29 to April 4 |
End of Season |
Kanto and Chubu
| Opening Date | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Opened: March 14 | March 23 to 30 |
End of Season |
| Nagoya | Opened: March 17 | March 24 to April 1 |
End of Season |
| Yokohama | Opened: March 17 | March 24 to 31 |
End of Season |
| Kanazawa | Opened: March 23 | March 27 to April 4 |
End of Season |
| Takayama | Opened: April 1 | April 7 to 12 |
End of Season |
| Fuji Five Lakes | Opened: March 31 | April 2 to 7 |
End of Season |
| Matsumoto | Opened: March 26 | March 31 to April 5 |
End of Season |
Tohoku and Hokkaido
| Opening Date | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima | Opened: March 25 | March 29 to April 6 |
End of Season |
| Sendai | Opened: March 28 | April 2 to 10 |
End of Season |
| Kitakami | Opened: April 6 | April 14 to 21 |
End of Season |
| Kakunodate | Opened: April 14 | April 17 to 24 |
End of Season |
| Hirosaki | Opened: April 14 | April 19 to 24 |
End of Season |
| Hakodate | Opened: April 20 | April 23 to 30 |
End of Season |
| Sapporo | Opened: April 22 | April 26 to 30 |
End of Season |
* 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 fall.
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