2025 Japan Cherry Blossom Forecast: Map, Flowering & Full Bloom Dates
Good news to all sakura lovers! 🌸 The Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) has released its 14th and last 2025 Japan Cherry Blossom Forecast.
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Japan cherry blossom forecast map
As of 24 April 2025, the earliest forecasted flowering dates were March 23 in Kochi, and March 24 in Tokyo and Kagoshima, while the last forecasted full bloom date is April 28 in Sapporo.
The capital city of Tokyo started flowering on March 24 with a full bloom date on March 30.
See table below for a summary of cherry blossom flowering and full bloom dates in different areas in Japan:
2025 cherry blossom flowering and full bloom forecast dates in popular cities in Japan
| Cities | Flowering Date Forecast | Full Bloom Date Forecast |
| Tokyo | March 24 | March 30 |
| Fukuoka | March 25 | March 28 |
| Nagoya | March 26 | April 4 |
| Osaka | March 27 | April 4 |
| Kyoto | March 27 | April 5 |
| Aomori | April 17 | April 22 |
| Sapporo | April 23 | April 28 |
Notes:
- See specific details of the cherry blossom forecast in all cities ofJapan.
- Download the Sakura Navi app on Google Play and App Store.
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Tip: Make your hanami experience in Japan extra special by going on a Mt. Fuji Hakone Kawaguchiko flower viewing tour. This already includes round-trip transfers from Tokyo and a professional guide. |
On our previous Japan spring trip, we were lucky to have ticked “cherry blossoms” off our travel bucket list. And we can say that it’s truly a magical phenomenon you must experience at least once in your life!
Do bookmark this page and see our list of the best Japan cherry blossom spots so you can plan your spring trip accordingly. Have fun this hanami season!
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