Nationwide cherry blossom forecast for 2025 | When will it be in full bloom? Annual information and best viewing period

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Activity Japan Editorial Department

In this article, we will introduce information on cherry blossoms across the country in 2025, cherry blossom viewing spots, and cherry blossom viewing related activities. Kyushu , Shikoku , China (Sanin and Sanyo) , Kansai (Kinki) , Kanto , Koshinetsu , Hokuriku , Tokai , Tohoku , Hokkaido We will introduce them by region!

In 2025, nationwide, At or below normal The following flowering is predicted.
How to announce and observe cherry blossoms We will also explain about this! Reference for deciding the date of cherry blossom viewing Please do so!

Kansai (Kinki): Recommended cherry blossom viewing activities

Historical Landmarks There are also many Kansai teeth, Kimono rental It’s also the perfect place to do so! Kyoto or Nara So, with cherry blossoms in the background Commemorative photo taken in kimono etc. Traditional Culture Would you like to take part in an experience that will give you a real feel?
Besides, SUP or Canoeing and Kayaking We also recommend experiencing cherry blossom viewing. "City of Water" Also called Osaka Cherry blossom viewing cruises are also popular.

[Kyoto, Gojo] One-day Kyoto sightseeing in kimono and yukata, winter sightseeing, cherry blossom viewing "Kimono and yukata rental for couples" Recommended for couples

Kyoto Kimono Rental Yumeyakata
Around Kyoto Station
10,560 circle 8,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

Maybe just touring the famous sites of Kyoto isn't enough... Strolling around Kyoto in a kimono is very popular among couples and women. Come to the store empty-handed on the day and enjoy a day of sightseeing in a kimono! You can also choose a yukata in the summer (mid-May to mid-September)! Create wonderful memories in the city of Kyoto while strolling around famous sites such as cherry blossoms in spring, riverside terraces in summer, and autumn leaves in autumn. Return by 5:30 p.m. Optional: Return the kimono to the next day.

[Kyoto, Gojo] Recommended for sightseeing in Kyoto, winter sightseeing, cherry blossom viewing, and girls' trips ♪ Hair styling included, lace accessories make you even cuter! Lace coordination plan

Kyoto Kimono Rental Yumeyakata
Around Kyoto Station
9,900 circle 7,700 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

Make your kimono look even more gorgeous with lace accessories! This plan also includes a braided down hair set and ribbon. This is a recommended plan for those who want to enjoy a different atmosphere from the usual kimono! The kimono must be returned by 5:30 p.m. You can choose to return it the next day or have it delivered to your home. Adding a hair set on the day is 2,200 yen (tax included). Depending on the reservation situation,

[Kyoto, Gion] [Basic plan for women only♪] Kimono and yukata rental (with free obi accessory rental) Enjoy wearing a kimono♪

Kyoto Kimono Rental Rei
Gion, Higashiyama, and Kitashirakawa areas
2,800 Yen ~ (tax included)

Perfect for couples, friends, and families! We also recommend cherry blossom viewing in a kimono. You can also use the Go To Travel "Regional Common Coupon"! Optional hair styling is also available at a low price of 1,000 yen. Let's go sightseeing in Kyoto in a Japanese outfit at a reasonable price! With this plan, you can choose your favorite kimono or yukata. Yasaka Shrine is about a 2-minute walk away.

[Day Trip] Kyoto, Nara, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kimono Experience, Yasaka Shrine, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Nara Park, Todaiji Temple Day Trip (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)

Tuyi Group Japan Co., Ltd.
Around Kinkakuji Temple and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
8,000 circle 5,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

08:40 ▼ Nihonbashi Station Exit 2 (Namba-Shinsaibashi area) 09:50 ▼ Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit (in front of Seven-Eleven) 10:00 ▼ Kiyomizu-dera area (individual visit, free stroll, free lunch / about 3 hours) Recommended sightseeing course Course 1: Kiyomizu-dera (customer pays admission fee) - Ni-san-nen-zaka - Ishibe-koji - Gion · Hanami-koji-dori - Yasaka Shrine Physical strength

[Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple] Experience Japanese sweets in a kimono (yukata) for 7,000 yen (excluding tax). After the experience, you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing, which is also recommended for families and couples!

Maiko Experience Studio Shiki / Rental Kimono Shiki Sakura
Gion, Higashiyama, and Kitashirakawa areas
8,800 circle 7,700 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

You can enjoy a Japanese sweets experience in a kimono!! We have a wide selection of kimonos (yukata) for women, men, and children (up to 5 people can be booked). Both kimono rental and Japanese sweets experience are available for ages 5 and up, so it is also recommended for families! [Price] Kimono (yukata) rental + Japanese sweets experience 7,700 yen (tax included) Kimono (yukata) rental

[Osaka's most popular plan] Cherry blossom viewing cruise 2025 OK for small groups! (shared)

Indy Cruise
Umeda area
4,200 Yen ~ (tax included)

Would you like to enjoy a special cherry blossom viewing experience that is only available in spring? Enjoy a blissful moment relaxing on a sofa and gazing at the riverside where the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. You can spend an elegant time on a cherry blossom viewing cruise with your family, friends, or colleagues. ?️ Features of the shared cherry blossom cruise plan✅ Relax and enjoy cherry blossom viewing on a sofa seat✅ Reservations can be made for small groups or even for one person!! (Maximum

[Sakuranomiya, Osaka] Limited time offer: SUP tour to view cherry blossoms from the water! Fully custom-made SUP experience (video and photo data will be given to those who post a review)

K.S.A.M
Osaka Castle, Kyobashi, and the eastern part of the city
10,000 circle 9,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

We will offer a completely custom-made SUP experience at Sakuranomiya Beach in Osaka City. We will ask you about your location, desired time, and whether or not you have experience, and let's have the best experience♪ One instructor will accompany you. We will flexibly respond to the content depending on your experience and your wishes. *The content and experience location may change depending on the weather and wind strength on the day.

[Shiga / Lake Biwa Canoe] Spring Sakura Cherry Blossom Viewing Canoe Tour (180 minutes) Photo data gift! *Limited time offer*

GOODTIMES Shirohigehama store
Nagahama/Hokoku
7,800 Yen ~ (tax included)

When it comes to famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Shiga, it's Kaizu Osaki in the north of the lake. About 600 cherry trees line the area for about 4 kilometers. Why not take your friends and family out for a relaxing cherry blossom viewing canoe ride from Lake Biwa this year? (Tour duration 180 minutes) This is a limited-time cherry blossom viewing event! Please contact us early!!!

[Shiga, Lake Biwa] SUP with a spectacular view of the cherry blossoms! Popular with women and couples ☆ SUP experience tour of the cherry blossoms in the water town of Omihachiman! ☆Limited time only in spring☆ [2-hour course]

ASOBIWA CHOMEIJI GATE
Kusatsu, Moriyama, Omihachiman
6,800 Yen ~ (tax included)

[Limited time only!!] A luxurious tour along the waterway lined with cherry blossom trees♪ Cherry blossom season is the best season! Immerse yourself in the countryside scenery while admiring the cherry blossoms and relieve your daily fatigue♪ We also offer an optional cherry blossom viewing lunch box to enjoy the bounty of Lake Biwa. Enjoying a cherry blossom viewing lunch box on a SUP is also a luxurious experience♪ The water town surrounded by reed forests is a maze of twists and turns, and goes under bridges.

Kanto: Cherry blossom forecast and full bloom comparison with normal years

Cherry blossoms in full bloom and the streets of Yokohama Minato Mirai
Images Courtesy: photoAC

Kanto Local cherry blossom forecasts are Average or slightly earlier than normal " is predicted.

February The temperature was quite low due to the cold wave. However, Temperatures are expected to be high in March Therefore, when the buds begin to swell, Flowering will progress quickly is.

Kanto
     2025
Cherry blossom forecast
2025
Cherry blossoms full bloom forecast
Average flowering date
Tokyo 3/24 Bloom 3/30 Full bloom 3/24
Ibaraki 3/27 Bloom 4/8 in full bloom 3/30
Tochigi 3/28 Bloom 4/11 3/30
Gunma 3/28 Bloom 4/7 in full bloom 3/29
Saitama 3/27 Bloom 4/7 in full bloom 3/27
Chiba 3/27 Bloom 4/7 in full bloom 3/30
Kanagawa 3/25 Bloom 4/4 in full bloom 3/25

Kanto: Recommended cherry blossom viewing spots

Kanto Located in the countryside, Recommended cherry blossom viewing spots We will introduce the following.

  • Ueno Park (Ueno Park) / Tokyo ・Taito Ward
    Ueno Park was planted during the Edo period and has since become one of Tokyo's most famous cherry blossom viewing spots. There are plenty of other things to enjoy besides the cherry blossoms, such as museums, zoos, and art galleries.
  • Meguro River (Nakameguro)/ Tokyo ・Meguro Ward
    Nowadays, Meguro River is a popular cherry blossom viewing spot in Tokyo. Cherry blossom viewing at stylish cafes and restaurants gives you a slightly luxurious feeling.
  • Imperial Palace Chidorigafuchi Greenway (Chidori Fuchiryokudo) / Tokyo ・Chiyoda Ward
    The promenade around the moat of the Imperial Palace is beautifully decorated with cherry blossoms. It's fun to take a rowboat and look up at the cherry trees from the moat.
  • Sumida River (Sumida Park)/ Tokyo ・Sumida Ward
    A cherry blossom viewing spot overlooking Tokyo Skytree. Take a stroll around the park and enjoy the cherry blossoms blooming along the Sumida River. We also recommend taking a water bus or a houseboat ride.
  • Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (Shinjuku Business School) / Tokyo ・Shinjuku Ward
    Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, which was the garden of the Imperial Family during the Meiji Period, is home to approximately 65 varieties of cherry blossoms. Because there are so many varieties, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms for a long period of time, from around February to late April.
  • Odawara Castle / Kanagawa ・Odawara City
    At Odawara Castle Ruins Park, over 300 Yoshino cherry trees adorn the castle tower and gates. Why not take a look at the fantastical illumination of the cherry blossoms at night and reminisce about history?
  • Satte Gongendo Cherry Blossom Embankment (Sattegongendou Sakura Tsutsumi) / Saitama ・Satte City
    Approximately 1,000 Yoshino cherry trees bloom in abundance over an area of about 1 km within the Prefectural Gongendo Park. In recent years, this has become a popular spot where you can enjoy not only cherry blossoms but also rape blossoms.
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Kanto: Recommended cherry blossom viewing activities

Tokyo or Kanagawa etc. Kanto for, SUP , Canoe Kayak , Segway etc. Cherry blossom viewing in the city There are many tours and plans available.
Lunch and sake tasting included cruise So, just a moment Rich and luxurious It would be nice to spend some time together. The contrast between the buildings and the cherry blossoms I hope you enjoy it.

[Shared] Meguro River Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise 2025 70 minutes

Tokyo Waterways
Meguro
4,800 Yen ~ (tax included)

We are now selling the very popular "Meguro River Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise"! It's a big hit! This is the standard plan for the "Meguro River Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise", which has over 4,000 guests boarding every year. It's a 70-minute cherry blossom viewing cruise that departs from Tennozu Pier (pier) and turns around in front of Hotel Gajoen Tokyo (Meguro Gajoen). What is cherry blossom viewing from land?

Cherry Blossom Garden, Takanawa Cherry Blossom Festival, Meguro River Cherry Blossom Tunnel, Weeping Cherry Blossom Bus Tour - Lunch at Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa [029029-1035]

Pokecal
Shinagawa Ward and Ota Ward
11,990 Yen ~ (tax included)

This tour will take you to the Takanawa Cherry Blossom Festival, where approximately 210 cherry trees of 17 varieties are planted in a Japanese garden covering an area of approximately 20,000 square meters, Toyosu Chikaku Banrai, which opened on February 1, 2024, and Meguro River Cherry Blossom Avenue, one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo!

<2025 Cherry Blossom Viewing> Sumida River Senbonzakura Cruise & Selectable Nigiri Sushi Lunch at Tsukiji's Popular Sushi Zanmai Restaurant [029029-11]

Pokecal
Ginza and Tsukiji
7,900 Yen ~ (tax included)

*The Pokecal Customer Service Center will be closed during the New Year holidays (12/28-1/5). Please note that cancellations will only be accepted during our business days and business hours (9:00-13:00). *We will respond to inquiries regarding reservation availability and other inquiries in order of receipt from 1/6 onwards. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please understand in advance.

Departing from Nihonbashi! Enjoy a cherry blossom viewing boat ♪ Cherry blossom canal exploration, 3 major canal cherry blossom viewing cruises & Nihonbashi lunch [029029‐1033]

Pokecal
Akihabara, Kanda, Suidobashi
9,990 Yen ~ (tax included)

The popular cherry blossom viewing cruise is back again this year! Departing from Nihonbashi, it will run from March 24th to April 6th! Enjoy a 90-minute cruise exploring the little-known cherry blossom spots of the big city! Plus, enjoy a meal at Coredo Muromachi.

Lose track of time in the middle of the city! Skytree Kayak Tour Enjoy a private experience with a small group.

Outdoor Sports Club ZAC
Skytree Ryogoku
6,000 circle 5,700 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

*The cherry blossoms will be enjoyable until the weekend. We are now accepting reservations for Golden Week. We are holding a tour where you can experience canoeing (kayak) on the waterways of central Tokyo. A local guide will guide you through the river and talk about the history of the river. Feel the pleasant breeze that you would never expect to find in the city and refresh your mind. In spring, you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing canoeing while looking at the cherry blossoms, and in autumn, you can enjoy autumn leaves canoeing, so you can enjoy the four seasons.

[Tokyo, Oji] Experience sake tasting at a historic sake brewery that is an important cultural property, enjoy cherry blossom viewing in a premium seat, and enjoy a cherry blossom viewing lunch!

OMAKASE LLC
Itabashi Ward, Kita Ward, Arakawa Ward
20,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

The long-awaited cherry blossom season is here. Who will you enjoy cherry blossom viewing with this year? ☆ Night cherry blossoms create a beautiful contrast with the blue-lit Otonashi River ☆ Delicate cherry blossoms heralding the arrival of spring in warm sunlight Which cherry blossom do you prefer? *****Oji is known as a famous cherry blossom spot that has continued since the Edo period. Asukayama, where Shibusawa Eiichi spent his later years, was the site of the 8th Tokugawa Shogun.

[Tokyo, Tachikawa] Enjoy nature and cherry blossom viewing! Experience a Segway at Showa Memorial Park! No experience necessary! A guide will guide you through the vast park!

Showa Memorial Park Segway Tour (Segway Japan)
Tachikawa, Chofu, Kichijoji
9,000 circle 8,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

Located about 30 minutes from the city center, the National Showa Memorial Park is a park rich in nature, boasting an area equivalent to about 39 Tokyo Domes. It is a true urban oasis where you can see flowers and wild birds of every season. It is a bit tiring to explore on foot, but you can enjoy it easily on a Segway. The well-maintained park is one of the best flower spots in Tokyo. Spring

[Saitama Forest Park] Segway tour in a vast national park! Enjoy the greenery, cherry blossoms, nature and breeze ☆ [Free photo data included]

Musashino Hills Forest Park Segway Tour (Segway Japan)
Higashimatsuyama and Sakado
8,500 circle 7,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

Riding a Segway is a mysterious experience that makes your heart flutter. The forest park is fun to walk through, but riding a Segway gives you a fresh perspective on the forest scenery. "I want to see that! What is that?" Curiosity naturally arises. On this tour, the Segway takes full advantage of this, and you can experience places you normally wouldn't see, accompanied by a guide who is well versed in how to enjoy the forest park.

[Yokohama] Enjoy Yokohama's famous sights and cherry blossoms on a Segway! Tour the fashionable streets, cherry blossom viewing, seaside breeze, and historical sites since the opening of Yokohama Port!

Yokohama Segway Tour
Yokohama
9,800 circle 8,800 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

Why not take a tour of Yokohama Minato Mirai on a Segway? This is a guided tour of the famous sightseeing spots of Minato Mirai, such as Kishamichi, the Red Brick Warehouse, the Ferris Wheel, and Elephant's Trunk. Why not experience the history and culture of the city while feeling the pleasant sea breeze? In spring, you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing, and in autumn, you can enjoy the autumn leaves of the cherry blossoms along Kishamichi, and the ginkgo trees along Bashamichi and Nihon-Odori.

[Yokohama] Cherry Blossom Viewing SUP Tour

Mizubeso General Incorporated Association
Yokohama
5,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Mizubeso's home slope, Ooka River, is one of Yokohama's most famous cherry blossom viewing spots. When the cherry blossoms are in bloom, the river is at its busiest. This SUP tour takes you up the Ooka River lined with cherry trees, where you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing to your heart's content. It is a fantastical experience that is out of this world. The weather is unsettled in spring, but even during light rain, the life-filled cherry blossoms will make you feel excited. The blossoms are starting to fall, and the petals are blowing away.

Koshinetsu, Hokuriku, and Tokai: Cherry blossoms blooming and full bloom forecasts & comparison with normal years

Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms in full bloom as seen from Lake Kawaguchi
Images Courtesy: photoAC

January to February The strong cold wave caused record snowfall , Koshinetsu Hokuriku Tokai Local. Cherry blossoms bloom on " Average or slightly later than normal " is predicted.

Temperatures are expected to be high in March However, due to the influence of snowfall and low temperatures in February, Flowering does not accelerate significantly I guess so.

Koshinetsu
     2025
Cherry blossom forecast
2025
Cherry blossoms full bloom forecast
Average flowering date
Nagano 4/8 bloom 4/13 4/11
Yamanashi Blooms on 3/26 4/4 in full bloom 3/25
Niigata Blooms on 4/6 4/11 4/8
Hokuriku
     2025
Cherry blossom forecast
2025
Cherry blossoms full bloom forecast
Average flowering date
Toyama 4/2 bloom 4/6 in full bloom 4/3
Ishikawa 3/29 Bloom 4/6 in full bloom 4/3
Fukui 4/4 bloom 4/9 Full bloom 4/1
Tokai
     2025
Cherry blossom forecast
2025
Cherry blossoms full bloom forecast
Average flowering date
Aichi Blooms on 3/26 4/4 in full bloom 3/24
Gifu 3/25 Bloom 3/31 Full bloom 3/25
Shizuoka Blooms on 3/26 4/3 in full bloom 3/24
triple 3/28 Bloom 4/2 in full bloom 3/29

Koshinetsu, Hokuriku, and Tokai: Recommended cherry blossom viewing spots

Koshinetsu Hokuriku Tokai Local, Recommended cherry blossom viewing spots This is an introduction.

  • Takato Castle Ruins Park (Takato Ojo Park) / Nagano Ina City
    It is one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the country, attracting many visitors from the Tokyo metropolitan area. The endemic Takatookohiganzakura, also known as the best cherry blossom in the world, is a must-see.
  • Lake Kawaguchi / Yamanashi ・Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru District
    You can enjoy the combination of Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms around Lake Kawaguchi. The average temperature around the lake is low, so the cherry blossoms tend to bloom a little later than in the surrounding areas.
  • Takada Castle Site Park (Takada Park) / Niigata Joetsu City
    Takada Castle Park is counted among the top three places for viewing cherry blossoms at night in Japan. The cherry blossoms, moat, and towers lit by the lanterns are beautiful, making it a popular photo spot.
  • Kenrokuen Garden (Kenrokuen) / Ishikawa Kanazawa City
    Needless to say, Kenrokuen is one of the three most famous gardens in Japan. You can enjoy around 40 different kinds of cherry blossoms, including rare varieties such as Kikuzakura and Yang Guifei.
  • Cherry blossom trees along the Funagawa River / Toyama ・Asahi Town, Shimoniikawa District
    On both sides of the Funagawa River, rows of cherry blossom trees stretch for about 1.2 km. Don't miss this miraculous quartet of Somei-Yoshino cherry blossoms, rape blossoms, and tulip fields, with views of the snow-capped Northern Alps in the distance.

Koshinetsu, Hokuriku, and Tokai: Recommended cherry blossom viewing activities

Mount Fuji and the Northern Alps such as Koshinetsu In the midst of the magnificent nature cycling , SUP , Canoeing and Kayaking Why not try this and feel the spring coming?
Kenrokuen Garden, Shirakawa-go etc. Hokuriku or Tokai Don't miss the cherry blossoms blooming at this famous spot. Kimono rental or Bus Tours Why not join us for a cherry blossom viewing party? Helicopter tour Like A special experience is also popular!

[Yamanashi, Lake Yamanaka] Only on Saturday, April 26th! Cherry blossom viewing SUP / Beginners and dogs welcome

SUP CAMPER
Lake Yamanaka and Oshino
6,000 circle 5,800 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

Only for one day on April 26th! Why not try some cherry blossom viewing SUP with a spectacular view at Lake Yamanaka at the foot of Mt. Fuji? We also have big SUPs and kayaks available, so if you don't want to get wet, you can choose those too. Tea and snacks are included. Children and dogs are welcome to join us!

[Yamanashi, Mt. Fuji, Fuji Five Lakes] Rent a mountain bike and freely explore the tourist attractions at the foot of Mt. Fuji! Optional guide included!

Mount Fuji Cycle Activity Shop BonVelo
Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Saiko, Fujiyoshida, Lake Shoji, Lake Motosu
3,300 Yen ~ (tax included)

[Hanami pottering while watching Mt. Fuji in the cherry blossom season♪] This is a pottering course where you cycle around Lake Kawaguchi at the foot of Mt. Fuji on a high-grade mountain bike. If you go around Lake Kawaguchi elegantly from our shop, you can enjoy the natural breeze and the majestic view of Mt. Fuji on this approximately 20km course.

[Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa Kenrokuen Store] Kimono rental plan with location photo shoot! 50 shots per hour delivered!

Kimono Rental VASARA Kanazawa Kenrokuen Store
Kanazawa/Hakui
34,078 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

This plan includes kimono rental and a professional photographer accompanying you on a stroll around town. It would be a shame to just take a selfie while wearing your gorgeous kimono, so why not capture the perfect photo? A photographer will accompany you on your stroll and take plenty of photos of you in your beautiful kimono, so you can take plenty of photos with compositions other than just selfies, and photos of you blending into the city in your traditional Japanese attire! [

[Kanazawa Kenrokuen store] ★Plan including full kimono, hair styling, and dressing! Free umbrella rental on rainy days♪

Kimono Rental VASARA Kanazawa Kenrokuen Store
Kanazawa/Hakui
4,378 circle 3,278 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

This plan includes full kimono rental and free dressing. For women, a free standard hair set is included, so you can feel free to try on a kimono. This kimono rental shop is located right at the entrance to Kenrokuen. There are many spots that look great in a kimono, such as Kenrokuen, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa Castle, and Higashi Chaya District! Why not make this your memorable stay in Kanazawa?

[Nagano, Omachi City] Cherry blossom viewing and spring blossoms galore! Take a leisurely ride around Shinano Omachi at the foot of the Northern Alps on a rental bicycle

Omachi Lake Aoki Adventure Club
Azumino and Omachi
2,170 Yen ~ (tax included)

Recommended for cherry blossom viewing season. Rent a bicycle and enjoy the changing seasons in the nature-rich Shinano Omachi area at the foot of the Northern Alps. Course 1: A course for viewing flowers. A course around Lake Aoki, Lake Nakatsuna, and Lake Kizaki, visiting seasonal flowers, and the location of the 2011 NHK drama series "Ohisama." Nagano Prefecture

[Nagano, Omachi City, Cherry Blossom Viewing/Sakura Story] Cherry Blossom Viewing Tour at Lake Nakatsuna, the Legendary Golden Bell Lunchtime/Teatime

Omachi Lake Aoki Adventure Club
Azumino and Omachi
5,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

We recommend this tour during the cherry blossom viewing season. Enjoy the food of Shinano Omachi and enjoy nostalgic activities at Lake Nakatsuna, where the golden bells of cherry blossoms bloom. Board a Voyageur canoe on Lake Nakatsuna and savor delicious Shinano Omachi sweets or a lunch box filled with Shinano Omachi dishes while admiring the Ooyamazakura cherry blossoms, which are often featured in Nagano Prefecture brochures and Omachi City tourism posters.

[Nagano, Ikeda Town, Cherry Blossom Viewing, Cherry Blossom Story] Cherry Blossom Viewing Trekking in Azumino Ikeda Rikugo "Osenkyo"

Omachi Lake Aoki Adventure Club
Azumino and Omachi
3,050 Yen ~ (tax included)

We recommend this place during the cherry blossom viewing season. Thousands of wild cherry trees have been spread across the mountain village by small birds! Go on a cherry blossom viewing trek through the mountain village with the Northern Alps in the background! This is a famous spot for wild cherry trees, known as "Yoshino in the west" and "Rikugo in the east." A trekking guide will take you on a leisurely tour. In the mountain village of Rikugo in Ikeda-cho, Azumino, Shinshu, there is a famous cherry blossom spot called "Osenkyo Gorge."

[Near Karuizawa / Shinshu Nagano, Kanto Gunma] 4 years old and up, family OK! Canoeing and kayaking experience in Karuizawa ◎ Fresh greenery in spring ☆ Autumn leaves in autumn ★ Outdoor outdoor play and nature experience

Outdoor Play Experience Tour Earth
Karuizawa, Saku, Komoro
6,600 Yen ~ (tax included)

Experience canoeing and kayaking in Karuizawa. We will guide you to special spots according to the season, such as cherry blossom viewing and fresh greenery in spring, water play in summer, and autumn leaves in autumn. Outdoor outdoor nature experience tour to enjoy the four seasons. Beautiful scenery of the mountains and sky reflected on the clear water surface. Relax in nature and take a walk on the water. Experience the floating sensation of floating on the water! A fun outing that even children can enjoy for the first time. A safe guided tour.

~ Fukui, Wakasa ~ [Held in March and April] Cherry blossom viewing from the lake! Spring Suigetsu Lake Course <2 hours>

Let's play in nature
Tsuruga and Wakasa
7,150 Yen ~ (tax included)

*We accept children from the first grade of elementary school. *Minors cannot participate alone. ◆This is what the tour is like◆・There are two time slots. (10:00-12:00 OR 13:30-15:30)・Enjoy riding a stable two-seater kayak. ・Enjoy the plum blossoms in full bloom. White cherry blossom viewing tour (early March to mid-March)・Full-bloom

[Day trip] Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go Gassho-style village

Tuyi Group Japan Co., Ltd.
Hida/Takayama
9,400 circle 7,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
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Let's start today's fun trip▼8:30 Meeting place: Nagoya Station (Ministop at the back gate of Bic Camera, Nagoya Station West Exit) Address: 5-10 Tsubakichō, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken 453-0015 *The bus will depart on time. Please arrive with plenty of time (approx.

[Gifu, World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go] Sightseeing from the sky! Enjoy Golden Week with the family! Enjoy the fresh greenery of the mountains surrounding the huge Miboro Dam by helicopter! (2-person experience course, approx. 6 minutes)

SINet General Incorporated Association
Shirakawa-go and Shogawa
26,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

★Helicopter cruising in the southern area of Shirakawa-go, a World Heritage Site famous for its Gassho-style houses★ From late April to early May, Shirakawa Village is in the season of Shokawa cherry blossoms blooming and new green leaves sprouting. The fresh greenery of the mountains surrounding the huge Miboro Dam, Japan's first rock-fill dam, which was called the "pyramid of the 20th century" when it was completed, and the sheer beauty of Hakusan National Park (Lake Shiramizu, Shiramizu Falls, remaining snow on Mt. Hakusan) are also on display.

Tohoku and Hokkaido: Cherry blossom forecasts and comparison with previous years

Cherry blossoms and Tsuruga Castle (Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima)
Images Courtesy: photoAC

In February, the whole country was hit by a cold wave. Tohoku Hokkaido The cherry blossoms in the region are blooming Earlier than average " is predicted.

In northern Japan, The cold winter doesn't have much of an effect on cherry blossom blooming. , it is said. There are many warm days from March onwards Because it is expected that Flowering also accelerates In particular, it is expected that cherry blossoms will bloom about one week earlier than normal in Hokkaido.

Tohoku
     2025
Cherry blossom forecast
2025
Cherry blossoms full bloom forecast
Average flowering date
Miyagi 4/4 bloom 4/13 4/8
Aomori 4/15 4/19 4/22
Akita 4/12 4/16 4/17
Iwate 4/12 4/16 4/18
Yamagata 4/9 4/13 4/13
Fukushima 4/4 bloom 4/8 in full bloom 4/7
Hokkaido
source: Weather News Specimen Tree Cherry Blossom Forecast Date *The target for northern and eastern Hokkaido is Siberian wild cherry.
     2025
Cherry blossom forecast
2025
Cherry blossoms full bloom forecast
Average flowering date
Central Hokkaido (Sapporo) 4/22 4/26 5/1
Northern Hokkaido (Asahikawa) 4/27 4/29 5/4
Eastern Hokkaido (Kushiro) 5/7 5/10 5/16
Southern Hokkaido (Hakodate) 4/21 4/25 4/28

Tohoku and Hokkaido: Recommended cherry blossom viewing spots

Located in the Tohoku and Hokkaido regions, Recommended cherry blossom viewing spots We will introduce the following.

  • Shiraishi River Bank Hitome Senbonzakura (White Stone River Cherry Blossoms) Miyagi ・Shibata-cho, Shibata District - Ogawara-cho
    With the Zao mountain range in the background, the Shiraishigawa Bank Hitome Senbonzakura blooms on the banks of the Shiraishigawa River. The pink of the more than 1,000 cherry trees is reflected in the clear blue of the river, creating a magnificent view.
  • Hirosaki Park (Hirosaki Park) / Aomori ・Hirosaki City
    The cherry trees in Hirosaki Park are carefully maintained by cherry blossom guardians. They are pruned using the same techniques used to cultivate apples, a specialty of Aomori, and are characterized by their voluminous blossoms.
  • Kakunodate Samurai Residences Street (Kakunodate-bu Keyashiki Street) Akita ・Semboku City
    We recommend taking a stroll through the impressive Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street, known as the Little Kyoto of Michinoku, and enjoying cherry blossom viewing.
  • Exhibition site (Tenshouchi) / Iwate Kitakami City
    Tenshochi Park is one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in the Tohoku region. Approximately 10,000 cherry trees are planted in Tenshochi Park. Cherry trees of various varieties continue to bloom until early May.
  • Miharu Takizakura (Miharu Takizakura) / Fukushima ・Miharu Town, Tamura County
    This cherry tree is over 1,000 years old and has been designated a natural monument. One theory is that it came to be called Takizakura (Waterfall Cherry Blossom) because the pink blossoms look like a cascading waterfall.
  • Goryokaku Park (Public park) / Hokkaido Hakodate City
    Hokkaido's cherry blossoms bloom a little later than in Honshu, around Golden Week. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, you can see the star-shaped castle in pink if you climb Goryokaku Tower.

Tohoku and Hokkaido: Recommended cherry blossom viewing activities

The cherry blossoms will finally be in full bloom in Japan. Tohoku or Hokkaido . Around Golden Week to Enjoy the cherry blossoms There is a place for that too.
Goryokaku Park, etc. Sightseeing Taxi in Cherry blossom viewing spots Why not take a look around the following places? Guided tours Enjoy cherry blossom viewing at Segway Experience , SUP experience is also recommended.

Cherry blossom viewing course 2 hours Regular taxi

Donan Hire Co., Ltd.
Hakodate, Onuma, Matsumae
13,760 Yen ~ (tax included)

[2-hour course] Start - Goryokaku Park (40-minute tour) - Kashiwagi-cho Sakuragaoka-dori (20-minute tour) - Destination 12,480 yen (tax included) This is a plan to travel for about 2 hours while sightseeing at beautiful cherry blossom spots. If you want to visit tourist spots efficiently in a short amount of time, we recommend a sightseeing taxi. *The above itinerary can be freely changed according to your preferences.

[Hokkaido, Hakodate] Enjoy nature, wildlife, and cherry blossoms while viewing them! Ride a Segway around Lake Onuma! [2 hours 30 minutes]

Hakodate Onuma Segway Tour (Segway Japan)
Hakodate, Onuma, Matsumae
9,600 circle 8,600 Yen ~ (tax included)
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You will ride a futuristic vehicle called a "Segway" and explore the magnificent nature of Onuma with a nature guide. First, you will learn the basic operation of the Segway in a one-hour riding lesson, and then you will depart on the tour with a nature guide who is well acquainted with the joys of the field! There are mountains, valleys, grasslands... a fascinating trail with a lot of variety. You can also see animals such as red foxes.

[Hokkaido, Sapporo] Explore the great outdoors ♪ Cherry blossom viewing in spring! Ride a Segway and explore the vast area of Takino Suzuran Hillside Park!

Sapporo Takino Suzuran Segway Tour
Sapporo
9,600 circle 8,600 Yen ~ (tax included)
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A Segway tour of Takino Suzuran Hillside Park where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Hokkaido!! On this tour, you will travel by Segway through the magnificent nature of Takino Suzuran Hillside Park. Fresh air, beautiful flowers, and vast green scenery await you. Segways are easy to operate and can be enjoyed by anyone. You can become one with nature while learning a new way to exercise.

[Miyagi/Zao] Cherry blossoms in full bloom! Hands-free cherry blossom viewing SUP tour

Stripes SUP Tours
Shiroishi and Zao
6,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

This is a 3-hour SUP tour with a total length of about 4km. This is a SUP tour that goes down a very calm river with no current, so beginners, women, and children can enjoy it safely! You will take photos of yourself enjoying SUP with the remaining snow of Zao and the full-bloomed Hitome Senbonzakura in the background, so it is sure to be a lifelong memory! First, we will do some warm-up exercises and explain how to use the paddle.

[Yamagata, Tsuruoka City] Oku no Hosomichi Dewaji E-Bike Tour "Cherry Blossom Tour"

Foodlight Shonai Co., Ltd. (Japan E-Bike Tours)
Sakata, Tsuruoka, and Dewa Sanzan
15,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

・Traveling on a high-grade E-Bike means no fatigue ・No need for secondary transportation as it starts and ends at JR Tsuruoka Station ・Free to get on and off whenever and wherever you want without worrying about parking spaces ・You can freely create a course according to your desires and physical strength. ・An E-Bike tour around Tsuruoka Park, which has been selected as one of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots, as well as hidden cherry blossom spots known to locals.

Cherry blossom announcement and prediction/observation methods

A specimen cherry tree at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo
Images Courtesy: photoAC

Next, The mechanism behind cherry blossom blooming and how to observe the blooming We will briefly explain about this.

The mechanism behind cherry blossom blooming

Cherry blossom buds go into a dormant state at the end of autumn, then... Awakened by the winter cold Masu." Breaking dormancy This is a process called "
Due to the warm weather after dormancy is broken The buds grow And make the flowers bloom.

Cherry blossom forecast

As for cherry blossom forecasts, Average Temperature and Maximum Temperature Using Individuals can predict Did you know?
This is just a simple prediction, but if you try it, Surprisingly interesting That's right!

[ The 400°C rule The cherry blossoms bloom on the day when the total average daily temperature from February 1st exceeds 400 degrees.
[ The 600°C rule The cherry blossoms will bloom on the day when the total daily maximum temperature from February 1st exceeds 600 degrees.

In addition, as cherry blossom forecasts are being issued by various private weather information services, The Japan Meteorological Agency has not announced any forecasts for when the cherry blossoms will bloom. .

Cherry blossoms blooming announcement

The cherry blossoms are declared to be in bloom at Japan Meteorological Agency but Specimen tree The survey was conducted by observing cherry trees in designated areas around the country (Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Osaka Castle Park in Osaka, etc.) Announcement of flowering and full bloom dates I will.

[Cherry Blossom Blooming Date] The first day when 5-6 or more flowers were in bloom on each specimen tree
[Cherry Blossom Full Bloom Day] The first day when over 80% of the specimen trees were in bloom.

No computers or machines are used Visual observation by local Meteorological Agency staff It is said that right before the flowers bloom, they can be spotted more than twice a day!

By the way, this is information that is commonly communicated every day, Only in Japan does cherry blossom blooming make the news This shows just how deeply Japanese people feel about cherry blossoms.

Summary of cherry blossom blooming and full bloom times across Japan in 2025

Description
Images Courtesy: photoAC

That's all, Cherry blossom information for the whole country We have summarized the following.

As the season progresses, Flowering information may change. The information will be updated from time to time. Check frequently Please do!

*The content of this article is current as of April 2025.
Featured image provided by: photoAC

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