Spring in Japan: A Guide to Cherry Blossom Viewing in 2024 (with Cherry Blossom Bloom Forecast)

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Japan's spring is a dreamlike picture.

From mid-March to early May,

Japan's national flower, the cherry blossom, adorns various parts of Japan in shades of pink,

captivating both tourists and local residents.

2024 Cherry Blossom Bloom Forecast

* Bloom dates

The cherry blossom season begins in Kyushu, southwestern Japan, and then moves northward. Starting in March, official daily updates on cherry blossom blooming are released. The Somei-Yoshino cherry, with its soft pink double petals, is the most common variety in Japan. The elegant weeping cherry, often found in parks and along riverbanks, is also a must-see.

Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots and Blooming Times

Every spring, cherry blossoms bloom one after another across Japan, creating the most beautiful scene of springtime. There are countless famous cherry blossom viewing spots for tourists to enjoy these gorgeous flowers. In the warm climates of southern Kyushu and Shikoku, blossoms open in early spring, while in mountainous areas and in Tohoku and Hokkaido, late spring is the best time for cherry blossom viewing.

Most Popular Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Kyoto Prefecture (2024)

Yodogawa Riverside Park

Most Popular Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Nagoya (2024)

Gojo River (Oguchi-cho)

Most Popular Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Osaka Prefecture (2024)

Expo '70 Commemorative Park

Most Popular Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Hokkaido (2024)

Moerenuma Park

Nihe Mountain Forest Natural Park

Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Saihong Hotel

Osaka Honmachi Saihong Hotel

Nagoya Sakae Saihong Hotel