Cherry Blossom Forecast 2020
Blossoms Now
Updated: February 7, 2020
On February 6, the Japan Weather Association published its first cherry blossom forecast of the season. According to the forecast, the cherry blossoms are expected to generally open earlier than average this year. In Tokyo, they are predicted to open on March 21 and in Kyoto on March 23.
Based on average annual timing data.
Fukuoka
Not Open Yet
Kumamoto
3/30 - 4/7
Not Open Yet
Hiroshima
Not Open Yet
Matsuyama
Not Open Yet
Kyoto
3/29 - 4/6
Not Open Yet
Osaka
3/31 - 4/8
Not Open Yet
Tokyo
3/28 - 4/5
Not Open Yet
Nagoya
3/29 - 4/6
Not Open Yet
Kanazawa
Not Open Yet
Fukushima
Not Open Yet
Sendai
4/12 - 20
Not Open Yet
Hakodate
Not Open Yet
Sapporo
5/3 - 10
Not Open Yet
Late March - Early April
Early April
Mid April
Late April - Early May
Early - Late May
not open yet
in bloom now
finished
Late Mar. - Early Apr.
Early Apr.
Early - Mid Apr.
Mid Apr.
Late Apr. - Early May
Early - Late May
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Current forecast
Updated: February 7, 2020
Major Cities
| Est. Opening* | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | March 21 | March 28 to April 5 |
Not Open Yet |
| Kyoto | March 23 | March 29 to April 6 |
Not Open Yet |
| Osaka | March 25 | March 31 to April 8 |
Not Open Yet |
| Nagoya | March 22 | March 29 to April 6 |
Not Open Yet |
| Fukuoka | March 20 | March 28 to April 5 |
Not Open Yet |
Kyushu, Shikoku and Chugoku
| Est. Opening* | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka | March 20 | March 28 to April 5 |
Not Open Yet |
| Kumamoto | March 23 | March 30 to April 7 |
Not Open Yet |
| Hiroshima | March 23 | March 29 to April 6 |
Not Open Yet |
| Matsuyama | March 22 | March 30 to April 7 |
Not Open Yet |
| Takamatsu | March 25 | April 1 to 9 |
Not Open Yet |
Kansai
| Est. Opening* | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | March 23 | March 29 to April 6 |
Not Open Yet |
| Osaka | March 25 | March 31 to April 8 |
Not Open Yet |
| Nara | March 24 | March 30 to April 7 |
Not Open Yet |
| Yoshino | No forecast available yet |
Not Open Yet |
|
Kanto and Chubu
| Est. Opening* | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | March 21 | March 28 to April 5 |
Not Open Yet |
| Nagoya | March 22 | March 29 to April 6 |
Not Open Yet |
| Yokohama | March 22 | March 29 to April 6 |
Not Open Yet |
| Kanazawa | April 1 | April 5 to 13 |
Not Open Yet |
| Takayama | No forecast available yet |
Not Open Yet |
|
| Fuji Five Lakes | No forecast available yet |
Not Open Yet |
|
| Matsumoto | No forecast available yet |
Not Open Yet |
|
Tohoku and Hokkaido
| Est. Opening* | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima | April 6 | April 9 to 17 |
Not Open Yet |
| Sendai | April 7 | April 12 to 20 |
Not Open Yet |
| Kitakami | No forecast available yet |
Not Open Yet |
|
| Kakunodate | No forecast available yet |
Not Open Yet |
|
| Hirosaki | No forecast available yet |
Not Open Yet |
|
| Hakodate | April 27 | April 30 to May 7 |
Not Open Yet |
| Sapporo | May 1 | May 3 to 10 |
Not Open Yet |
* 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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