Japan's Cherry Blossom Blooming Forecast 2025

Japan's Cherry Blossom Blooming Forecast 2025

Japan's cherry blossoms, or sakura, are a breathtaking sight that attracts millions of visitors each year. The forecast for 2025 promises to be a spectacular display of nature's beauty. Below is the detailed blooming forecast for various prefectures across Japan.

Location Forecasted Flowering Date Flowering Deviation (days) Forecasted Full Bloom Date Full Bloom Deviation (days) Flowering Date in Average Year
Sapporo 4/27 -4 5/1 -5 5/1
Aomori 4/20 -2 4/24 -2 4/22
Sendai 4/6 -2 4/11 -2 4/8
Tokyo 3/23 -1 3/31 0 3/24
Kanazawa 4/6 3 4/11 3 4/3
Nagano 4/12 1 4/17 1 4/11
Nagoya 3/26 2 4/5 3 3/24
Kyoto 3/29 3 4/6 2 3/26
Osaka 3/30 3 4/6 2 3/27
Wakayama 3/28 4 4/5 2 3/24
Hiroshima 3/29 4 4/7 4 3/25
Kochi 3/25 3 4/1 2 3/22
Fukuoka 3/26 4 4/4 4 3/22
Kagoshima 3/25 -1 4/5 0 3/26

Some of the best locations to visit during the cherry blossom blooming season include Ueno Park in Tokyo, Maruyama Park in Kyoto, and the Hirosaki Castle in Aomori. Each of these sites offers a unique experience, surrounded by stunning cherry blossoms and vibrant festivities.