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!

  • Kumamoto Castle / Kumamoto ・Kumamoto City
  • Hanadate Park / Miyazaki Nichinan City
  • Mt. Shiude / Kagawa ・Mitoyo City
  • Dogo Park/ Ehime Matsuyama City
  • Miyajima/ Hiroshima ・Hatsukaichi City
  • Daigo Sakura (cherry blossom) / Okayama ・Maniwa City
etc.

Kyushu, Shikoku, and Chugoku: Recommended cherry blossom viewing activities

Cultural Heritage and Cherry Blossom Collaboration Plans that you can enjoy, Outdoor activities while viewing cherry blossoms is popular.

[Hiroshima/Miyajima] Tour the World Heritage Site "Miyajima"! Private sightseeing taxi 4-hour plan

Carp Taxi Co., Ltd.
Hiroshima and Miyajima
31,060 Yen ~ (tax included)

This is a plan to visit Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima's most famous tourist destination. Itsukushima Shrine is one of the Three Most Scenic Spots of Japan and is a certified World Heritage Site. The large torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine, which stands on the sea, is one of the largest wooden torii gates in Japan! You can walk up to it at low tide. Be sure to take some photos ♪ Enjoy the mysterious space that is unique to Itsukushima Shrine.

[Hiroshima/Miyajima] Cruising the World Heritage Sea! SUP Experience School (half-day course)

Lazybones
Hiroshima and Miyajima
6,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

After gathering, we will have a thorough lesson and then set off towards the torii gates of Miyajima. This is a beginner-friendly SUP experience tour where you can enjoy circling the torii gates. (Wetsuits are required from autumn to winter.)

730 [Kumamoto Castle] Kumamoto Castle Special Opening - Wakuwakuza admission ticket and lunch buffet included

KASSE JAPAN Co., Ltd.
Kumamoto City
2,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

Tour code: A2-KM01-000730 This is a great value plan that includes a combined ticket for the special Kumamoto Castle opening and admission to Wakuwakuza Theater, plus a buffet lunch (usually priced at 1,800 yen) at Ginnand Restaurant in Josaien, or a hamburger lunch at Sakuranzaka. At the special Kumamoto Castle opening, you can see the current Kumamoto Castle, which is currently undergoing reconstruction, from an aerial corridor about 6 meters above the ground.

[Fukuoka・Umi-no-Nakamichi] Experience a Segway at the vast Umi-no-Nakamichi Seaside Park! Enjoy nature, the sea, history, and cherry blossom viewing! A guide will show you around on a Segway!

Umi-no-nakamichi Segway Tour
Fukuoka City (Hakata, Tenjin) and Dazaifu
9,000 circle 8,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

You can experience a Segway tour at Umi-no-Nakamichi National Government Park in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City! The vast grounds of the park are full of various attractions! Ride a Segway and enjoy the charms of the park, which you can't see everything in one day. You will go around the flower garden, off-road course, and cape overlooking the sea with a guide. In spring, you can enjoy the combination of cherry blossoms and nemophila, and in summer, you can feel the sea breeze.

[Tokushima・Nakacho] Cherry blossom viewing canoe

Human power planning (OUTDOOR SPORTS SQUARE)
Anan and Kaiyo
4,800 Yen ~ (tax included)

This is a cherry blossom viewing canoe experience at Ajisai Lake (Kawaguchi Dam Lake) in Naka-cho, Naka-gun, Tokushima Prefecture. Enjoy spring by canoeing around the lakeside, which is lined with beautiful cherry blossoms.

[Tokushima, Oboke Iya] A Thousand Years of Hide and Seek: Hidden Lands, Oku-Iya Tour (6-hour course)

Sora no Sato General Incorporated Association
Iya Valley and Mount Tsurugi
23,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

You will visit places such as Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi Bridge, an observation deck overlooking Ochiai village, which is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, and Iya Valley, which has been awarded two stars in the Michelin Green Guide, by chartered taxi.<観光スポット> All year round Ochiai Village Observation Point Visit the observation point overlooking Ochiai Village, which is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.

[Kochi・Niyodo River] Spring Special Tour March only Cherry blossom viewing SUP in the magnificent Niyodo Blue with cherry blossoms in bloom Recommended for girls' trips too!

Kochi SUP Club
Kochi Ino
7,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

■Recommended♪ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄・Experience SUP on the Niyodo River, the "miraculous pure stream" where cherry blossoms bloom! ・Photographs will be taken on the day. The data will be sent the next day. ・Stunning seasonal cherry blossom viewing SUP that can only be seen from SUP. ■Time ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄①9:00②13:00 ※Approximately 2 hours required (including changing clothes, etc.)■Schedule ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄①Meeting and check-in as soon as possible

Kansai (Kinki): Cherry blossoms forecast for full bloom and comparison with normal years

Sawaguchi Tamon Tower and cherry blossoms at Hikone Castle, a national treasure in the northern part of Kohoku, Omi
Images Courtesy: photoAC

Late January to February, It was quite cold Therefore, Kansai Local cherry blossom forecasts are Average or slightly later than normal " is predicted.

In March High temperatures are expected to continue But, The impact of low temperatures in February That's why.

Kansai (Kinki)
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Cherry blossom forecast
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Cherry blossoms full bloom forecast
Average flowering date
Osaka 3/26 4/3 3/27
Shiga 4/1 4/8 4/1
Kyoto 3/26 4/3 3/26
Hyogo 3/28 4/4 3/27
Nara 3/29 4/6 3/28
Wakayama 3/24 4/1 3/24

Kansai (Kinki): Recommended cherry blossom viewing spots

Kansai Local, Recommended cherry blossom viewing spots This is an introduction.

  • Osaka Castle Park/ Osaka ・Osaka City
  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple/ Kyoto ・Kyoto City
  • Ninnaji Temple / Kyoto ・Kyoto City
  • Hasedera Temple / Nara ・Sakurai City
  • Mount Yoshino / Nara ・Yoshino Town, Yoshino District
etc.

Kansai (Kinki): Recommended cherry blossom viewing activities

Together with cherry blossom viewing Immersed in manufacturing Or, Commemorative photo taken in a kimono with cherry blossoms in the background And so on. A truly Japanese experience What do you think?

[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!

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[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

[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!!!

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
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Cherry blossoms full bloom forecast
Average flowering date
Tokyo 3/21 3/28 3/24
Ibaraki 3/27 4/4 3/30
Tochigi 3/28 4/6 3/30
Gunma 3/28 4/4 3/29
Saitama 3/25 4/2 3/27
Chiba 3/27 4/3 3/30
Kanagawa 3/22 3/29 3/25

Kanto: Recommended cherry blossom viewing spots

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

  • Ueno Onshi Park / Tokyo ・Taito Ward
  • Meguro River (Nakameguro) / Tokyo ・Meguro Ward
  • Imperial Palace Chidorigafuchi Greenway / Tokyo ・Chiyoda Ward
  • Sumida River (Sumida Park) / Tokyo ・Sumida Ward
  • Shinjuku Gyoen / Tokyo ・Shinjuku Ward
  • Satte Gongendo Sakura Tsutsumi / Saitama ・Satte City
etc.

Kanto: Recommended cherry blossom viewing activities

Enjoy cherry blossom viewing in the city There are many plans. Buildings and Contrast with cherry blossoms Would you like to have some fun?

[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!

[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

<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.

この時期限定! cherry blossomsandスカイツリーのお花見カヤックの美景! スカイツリーカヤックツアー 少人数でプライベート感覚で楽しめます.

Outdoor Sports Club ZAC
Skytree Ryogoku
6,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

We are holding a tour where you can experience canoeing (kayaking) on the waterways of central Tokyo. A local guide will guide you through the river and talk about the local area. Feel the pleasant breeze that you wouldn't expect to find in the city and refresh your mind. It is close to the station and is recommended for solo activities and girls' get-togethers. In spring, you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing canoeing while looking at cherry blossoms, and in autumn, you can enjoy autumn leaves canoeing.

[Tokyo] For beginners! SUP school (certified by the Japan Stand Up Paddle Board Association)

Tokyo SUP School
Skytree Ryogoku
6,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Land lessons: Basic knowledge of SUP and how to use a paddle Water lessons: How to turn using a paddle This plan allows beginners to fully master SUP through two curriculums. Around the end of March, this is a spot where you can enjoy SUP while looking at the cherry blossoms. ◆ Reservation to experience process ① Tentative reservation ・Choose your desired date and make a tentative reservation. → Number of remaining seats

[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.

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
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Average flowering date
Nagano 4/7 4/12 4/11
Yamanashi 3/26 4/4 3/25
Niigata 4/6 4/10 4/8
Hokuriku
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Average flowering date
Toyama 4/2 4/8 4/3
Ishikawa 4/2 4/8 4/3
Fukui 4/1 4/6 4/1
Tokai
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2025
Cherry blossoms full bloom forecast
Average flowering date
Aichi 3/24 4/3 3/24
Gifu 3/25 4/3 3/25
Shizuoka 3/24 4/2 3/24
triple 3/29 4/3 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 / Nagano Ina City
  • Lake Kawaguchi/ Yamanashi ・Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru District
  • Takada Castle Ruins Park / Niigata Joetsu City
  • Kenrokuen Garden / Ishikawa Kanazawa City
  • Cherry blossom trees along the Funagawa River / Toyama ・Asahi Town, Shimoniikawa District
etc.

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

Mount Fuji and Enjoy the cherry blossoms at the same time etc. Experience the collaboration of magnificent nature and cherry blossoms You can't miss it!

[Yamanashi / Lake Kawaguchi] Kimono rental - Enjoy a seasonal stroll and take extraordinary selfies at a popular photogenic spot that changes with the seasons!

Kimono experience service Kotobukiya
Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Saiko, Fujiyoshida, Lake Shoji, Lake Motosu
9,350 Yen ~ (tax included)

The seasonal scenery of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko changes with the seasons, making it a great photo spot, and it has recently become a popular wedding photo spot. You can enjoy seasonal walks with cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery and fireworks in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and snow on Mt. Fuji in winter. It is easily accessible by car from Tokyo, and there are also many public transport options, including buses and trains from Shinjuku.

[Yamanashi, Fuji Five Lakes, Kawaguchiko] "Your own private plan" Kayak on the water with Mt. Fuji in the background! ☆ Eco guided tour of the lake at the foot of Mt. Fuji

Native Fuji (by Hokuroku Works)
Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Saiko, Fujiyoshida, Lake Shoji, Lake Motosu
5,600 Yen ~ (tax included)

*The experience time varies depending on your desired start time. ・[Starting at 5:30 or 6:00] Make it in time before breakfast at your accommodation! "Sunrise Plan" 90 to 120 minutes ・[Starting at 7:00] If you start early in the morning, you can enjoy plenty of time afterwards! "Morning Plan" 120 to 180 minutes Please choose from the above. Morning Kayaking at Lake Kawaguchi with great access

[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."

~ 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)
Discount campaign underway!

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
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Cherry blossoms full bloom forecast
Average flowering date
Miyagi 4/5 4/10 4/8
Aomori 4/18 4/22 4/22
Akita 4/13 4/17 4/17
Iwate 4/14 4/18 4/18
Yamagata 4/10 4/14 4/13
Fukushima 4/4 4/8 4/7
Hokkaido
     2025
Cherry blossom forecast
2025
Cherry blossoms full bloom forecast
Average flowering date
Central Hokkaido (Sapporo) 4/24 4/28 5/1
Northern Hokkaido (Asahikawa) 4/28 4/30 5/4
Eastern Hokkaido (Kushiro) 5/7 5/10 5/16
Southern Hokkaido (Hakodate) 4/22 4/26 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.

  • Shiroishi River Bank Hitome Senbon Sakura (Shiroishi River Bank Hitome Senbon Sakura) Miyagi ・Shibata-cho, Shibata District - Ogawara-cho
  • Hirosaki Park / Aomori ・Hirosaki City
  • Kakunodate Samurai Residences Street / Akita ・Semboku City
  • Exhibition area / Iwate Kitakami City
  • Miharu Takizakura / Fukushima ・Miharu Town, Tamura County
  • Goryokaku Park / Hokkaido Hakodate City
etc.

Tohoku and Hokkaido: Recommended cherry blossom viewing activities

More than other regions, The cherry blossom viewing season comes late Tohoku Hokkaido Local area. Golden Week Until around Enjoy the cherry blossoms There is a place too!

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.

[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!

※本記事の内容は20253月現在の情報is.
Featured image provided by: photoAC

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