The Japan Meteorological Corporation has released the latest cherry blossom forecast 2025 on March 21st, sharing the 9th update for bloom and full bloom dates. While we shared the first forecast in February, this new one is the most up-to-date. Use this information to plan your trips and enjoy the cherry blossoms in 2025.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Trends for the 2025 Cherry Blossom Bloom
This season, cherry blossoms will bloom later than usual across Japan. In Tokyo, the bloom started on March 24, and it will soon reach Kyushu and Shikoku. In Northern Japan, warmer temperatures will make the bloom happen earlier than usual. However, in Sapporo, the bloom will happen in late April, so there will still be time to enjoy the cherry blossoms during Golden Week.
If you want to see both day and night cherry blossoms during Golden Week, check the article below.
Chapter 2: Blooming and Full Bloom Forecast for Major Cities
Please refer to the blooming forecast for major cities below.
| Area | Expected Bloom Date | Expected Full Bloom Date |
|---|---|---|
|
Sapporo |
April 26th |
April 30th |
|
Aomori |
April 18th |
April 22nd |
|
Sendai |
April 5th |
April 10th |
|
Tokyo |
March 24th |
March 30th |
|
Kanazawa |
April 3rd |
April 9th |
|
Nagano |
April 10th |
April 15th |
|
Nagoya |
March 26th |
April 4th |
|
Kyoto |
March 28th |
April 6th |
|
Osaka |
March 29th |
April 5th |
|
Wakayama |
March 27th |
April 4th |
|
Hiroshima |
March 27th |
April 6th |
|
Kōchi |
March 23rd |
April 1st |
|
Fukuoka |
March 25th |
April 4th |
|
Kagoshima |
March 24th |
April 5th |
We hope you enjoy the Cherry Blossom Season in Japan in 2025. For helpful tips on how to fully appreciate the cherry blossom viewing experience, please refer to the article below.
