2019 Cherry Blossom (Sakura) Forecast for Japan

This year’s cherry blossom forecast is expected to open earlier than average in both central and southern Japan due to a mild winter and warm temperatures continuing into March. Average to warmer than usual winter temperatures across Japan since October may speed up the blossoms by several days in some areas.

The cherry blossoms have past their peak in many parts of western and eastern Japan. The cherry blossom front is now moving from the southern Hokkaido area towards the northern Hokkaido area.

The cherry blossoms have reached their later stages in Hakodate and Sapporo with the cherry blossom front moving across the island to northern and eastern Hokkaido.

The Cherry Blossom season typically starts in January in Okinawa and sweeps up the mainland to Hokkaido in May.

The best time for viewing the cherry blossoms varies between a few days to a week from the first bloom, so don’t leave it too late to see the beautiful blossoms.

We have created a table below for the major places in Japan with the estimate start date and peak bloom of the cherry blossoms. This is only a predication and is based on long term forecasts for February and March. Please refer back to this page for regular updates and reports.

Information from the Japan Meteorological Corporation

2019 Cherry Blossom Forecast Chart for Japan

Updated 5th May 2019