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

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Spring in Japan is a dreamlike picture.

From mid-March to early May,

Japan's national flower, the cherry blossom, adorns the country with shades of pink,

captivating visitors and locals alike.

2024 Cherry Blossom Forecast

* Blooming Dates

The cherry blossom season begins in Kyushu, southwestern Japan, and then moves northward. Starting in March, official updates on the blooming status are provided daily. Somei Yoshino cherry trees, with their double-layered pale pink flowers, are the most common variety in Japan. The elegant weeping cherry trees, often seen in parks and along riverbanks, are also not to be missed.

Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots and Blooming Times

Every spring, cherry blossoms bloom across Japan, creating the most beautiful seasonal scenery. There are countless cherry blossom viewing spots for visitors to enjoy these splendid flowers. In the southern regions of Kyushu and Shikoku, with their warm climate, cherry blossoms bloom in early spring, while in mountainous areas, as well as Tohoku and Hokkaido, late spring is the best time for viewing.

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

Yodogawa Riverside Park

Most Popular Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Nagoya (2024)

Gojō River (Oguchi Town)

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

Niwashiyama Forest Nature Park

Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Caihong Hotel

Osaka Hommachi Caihong Hotel

Nagoya Sakae Caihong Hotel