Cherry Blossom Forecast 2026
Fukuoka
Mar 28 - Apr 5
Now:Not Open Yet
Kumamoto
Mar 27 - Apr 4
Now:Not Open Yet
Hiroshima
Mar 28 - Apr 5
Now:Not Open Yet
Matsuyama
Mar 29 - Apr 6
Now:Not Open Yet
Kyoto
Mar 31 - Apr 8
Now:Not Open Yet
Osaka
Apr 1 - 9
Now:Not Open Yet
Tokyo
Mar 25 - Apr 2
Now:Not Open Yet
Kanazawa
Apr 5 - 13
Now:Not Open Yet
Fukushima
Apr 5 - 13
Now:Not Open Yet
Sendai
Apr 9 - 17
Now:Not Open Yet
Hakodate
Apr 28 - May 5
Now:Not Open Yet
Sapporo
Apr 28 - May 5
Now:Not Open Yet
Still closed
In bloom
Finished
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Temperatures, rain and wind have a strong effect on the process of the season, for example, they can accelerate, delay or shorten it considerably. Note also that the timing of blossoms within a single city can vary by several days between different hanami spots. Please use these forecasts at your own risk. Forecasts published before early March, in particular, have not rarely been a little inaccurate in the past.
2026 Blossoms Forecast
Last updated:
Major Cities
| Place | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | March 25 - April 2 |
Not Open Yet |
| Kyoto | March 31 - April 8 |
Not Open Yet |
| Osaka | April 1 - 9 |
Not Open Yet |
| Nagoya | March 30 - April 7 |
Not Open Yet |
| Fukuoka | March 28 - April 5 |
Not Open Yet |
Kyushu, Shikoku and Chugoku
| Place | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka | March 28 - April 5 |
Not Open Yet |
| Kumamoto | March 27 - April 4 |
Not Open Yet |
| Hiroshima | March 28 - April 5 |
Not Open Yet |
| Matsuyama | March 29 - April 6 |
Not Open Yet |
| Takamatsu | March 31 - April 8 |
Not Open Yet |
Kansai
| Place | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | March 31 - April 8 |
Not Open Yet |
|
| Osaka | April 1 - 9 |
Not Open Yet |
|
| Nara | March 31 - April 8 |
Not Open Yet |
|
| Yoshino | No forecast available | ||
Kanto and Chubu
| Place | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | March 25 - April 2 |
Not Open Yet |
|
| Nagoya | March 30 - April 7 |
Not Open Yet |
|
| Yokohama | March 29 - April 6 |
Not Open Yet |
|
| Kanazawa | April 5 - 13 |
Not Open Yet |
|
| Takayama | No forecast available | ||
| Fuji Five Lakes | No forecast available | ||
| Matsumoto | No forecast available | ||
Tohoku and Hokkaido
| Place | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima | April 5 - 13 |
Not Open Yet |
|
| Sendai | April 9 - 17 |
Not Open Yet |
|
| Kitakami | No forecast available | ||
| Kakunodate | No forecast available | ||
| Hirosaki | No forecast available | ||
| Hakodate | April 28 - May 5 |
Not Open Yet |
|
| Sapporo | April 28 - May 5 |
Not Open Yet |
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* We estimate the best viewing periods based on first-opening (kaika) predictions by the Japan Weather Association and independent on-site observations in combination with our own prediction algorithm. We consider "best viewing" to start a little bit before full bloom and last into the period when petals start to fall.
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