Cherry Blossom Forecast 2019
Season Finished
2019 Season Summary
The cherry blossoms started opening early in 2019, but a cold weather period slowed them down as they were opening, causing some unusual blooming patterns. A warm April led to an early season in northern Japan.
The first cherry blossom forecast for 2020 is expected to be published around mid to late January 2020.
See average blossom timingThe first cherry blossom forecast for 2020 is expected to be published around mid to late January 2020.
2019 Nationwide Timing
Last update: May 19, 2019
Major Cities
| Opening Date | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Opened: March 21 | March 28 to April 8 |
End of Season |
| Kyoto | Opened: March 27 | April 5 to 10 |
End of Season |
| Osaka | Opened: March 27 | April 4 to 10 |
End of Season |
| Nagoya | Opened: March 22 | March 31 to April 9 |
End of Season |
| Fukuoka | Opened: March 21 | March 29 to April 8 |
End of Season |
Kyushu, Shikoku and Chugoku
| Opening Date | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka | Opened: March 21 | March 29 to April 8 |
End of Season |
| Kumamoto | Opened: March 26 | March 30 to April 8 |
End of Season |
| Hiroshima | Opened: March 22 | March 30 to April 9 |
End of Season |
| Matsuyama | Opened: March 22 | March 30 to April 9 |
End of Season |
| Takamatsu | Opened: March 26 | April 4 to 10 |
End of Season |
Kansai
| Opening Date | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | Opened: March 27 | April 5 to 10 |
End of Season |
| Osaka | Opened: March 27 | April 4 to 10 |
End of Season |
| Nara | Opened: March 29 | April 5 to 10 |
End of Season |
| Yoshino | Opened: March 31 | April 8 to 16 |
End of Season |
Kanto and Chubu
| Opening Date | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Opened: March 21 | March 28 to April 8 |
End of Season |
| Nagoya | Opened: March 22 | March 31 to April 9 |
End of Season |
| Yokohama | Opened: March 21 | March 29 to April 9 |
End of Season |
| Kanazawa | Opened: April 1 | April 7 to 13 |
End of Season |
| Takayama | Opened: April 16 | April 20 to 26 |
End of Season |
| Fuji Five Lakes | Opened: April 7 | April 14 to 22 |
End of Season |
| Matsumoto | Opened: April 7 | April 14 to 21 |
End of Season |
Tohoku and Hokkaido
| Opening Date | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima | Opened: April 5 | April 11 to 19 |
End of Season |
| Sendai | Opened: April 5 | April 11 to 19 |
End of Season |
| Kitakami | Opened: April 17 | April 22 to 26 |
End of Season |
| Kakunodate | Opened: April 23 | April 25 to 30 |
End of Season |
| Hirosaki | Opened: April 19 | April 24 to 29 |
End of Season |
| Hakodate | Opened: April 24 | April 29 to May 5 |
End of Season |
| Sapporo | Opened: April 24 | April 29 to May 5 |
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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