2026 Cherry Blossom Forecast
Estimated bloom timeline by region — from southern Kyushu to northern Hokkaido. Dates are approximate; actual bloom depends on winter temperatures.
Bloom Timeline (March – May)
March
April
May
🌋Kyushu
Mar 22 – Apr 1
🌊Shikoku
Mar 25 – Apr 3
🏯Chugoku
Mar 27 – Apr 5
⛩️Kansai
Apr 1 – Apr 10
⛰️Chubu
Apr 5 – Apr 15
🗼Kanto
Mar 27 – Apr 7
🌾Tohoku
Apr 18 – May 1
🏔️Hokkaido
Apr 28 – May 10
🌊
Shikoku
First bloom
Mar 18
Peak
Mar 25 – Apr 3
Petals fall
Apr 12
🏯
Chugoku
First bloom
Mar 20
Peak
Mar 27 – Apr 5
Petals fall
Apr 14
⛩️
Kansai
First bloom
Mar 23
Peak
Apr 1 – Apr 10
Petals fall
Apr 18
Note: Bloom dates are estimates based on historical averages and early-season temperature forecasts. Actual peak bloom can vary by 1–2 weeks. Check local sources closer to your travel date.
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