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Done with winter? Get ready for the 2025 cherry blossom season with this year's up-to-date Japan cherry blossom forecast. The Japanese archipelago runs on a roughly southwest to northeast axis, therefore the spring warmth -- and the cherry blossoms -- travel up the country from bottom to top. Pro tip: See our guide to Japan's number 1 cherry blossom spot. Before we go any further: Please remember that this is just a forecast. Individual trees, different sub-regions, and the weather (wind and rain especially) may affect flowering times. Also, check back regularly, because the cherry blossom season forecast is updated frequently. Below is the first 2025 sakura forecast for major cities in Japan, including the date when the cherry blossoms are expected to be in full bloom. Planning to stick around Tokyo? We've got you covered with details on Tokyo area cherry blossom season dates. 2025 Japan cherry blossom forecast for major cities Last updated: January 23, 2025 Kyūshū cherry blossoms City March April Fukuoka cherry blossoms Start: March 23rd Full bloom: April 1st Kagoshima cherry blossoms Start: March 23rd Full bloom: April 3rd Shikoku and Chūgoku cherry blossoms City March April Kōchi cherry blossoms Start: March 23rdFull bloom: March 30th – Hiroshima cherry blossoms Start: March 25th Full bloom: April 4th Kansai cherry blossoms City March April Kyoto cherry blossoms Start: March 27th Full bloom: April 5th Osaka cherry blossoms Start: March 28th Full bloom: April 4th Wakayama cherry blossoms Start: March 26th Full bloom: April 3rd Kōbe cherry blossoms Start: March 28th Full bloom: April 5th Nara cherry blossoms Start: March 31st Full bloom: April 7th Chūbu cherry blossoms City March April Nagoya cherry blossoms Start: March 25th Full bloom: April 3rd Shizuoka cherry blossoms Start: March 26th Full bloom: April 4th Kanazawa cherry blossoms – Start: April 2ndFull bloom: April 8th Niigata cherry blossoms – Start: April 8thFull bloom: April 12th Nagano cherry blossoms – Start: April 10thFull bloom: April 15th Kantō cherry blossoms City March April Tokyo cherry blossoms Start: March 24thFull bloom: March 31st – Yokohama cherry blossoms Start: March 25th Full bloom: April 2nd Tōhoku cherry blossoms City March April Sendai cherry blossoms – Start: April 4thFull bloom: April 11th Yamagata cherry blossoms – Start: April 11thFull bloom: April 16th Aomori cherry blossoms – Start: April 20thFull bloom: April 23rd Hokkaidō cherry blossoms City March April May Hakodate cherry blossoms – Start: April 28th Full bloom: May 2nd Sapporo cherry blossoms – Start: April 28th Full bloom: May 2nd Muroran cherry blossoms – Start: April 28th Full bloom: May 2nd Cherry blossom forecast data provided by the Japan Meteorological Corporation. Cherry blossom season in Japan: Average bloom dates Wondering how this year compares to previous cherry blossom seasons in Japan? We've put together a map of the average bloom dates across the country, based on data from the last 30 years. If you can't get out for hanami in March/April, fear not! There are various other varieties of sakura such as yaezakura, which flower 3 to 4 weeks after the most popular yoshino variety. While we do our best to ensure it’s correct, information is subject to change. Last updated on January 10, by Jane Pipkin.

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