Cherry blossom (sakura) season lasts around a month across the country (generally from late March to early April), but trees are only bloom for a week or two and those dates vary from region to region. You can see how this starts to get tricky when trying to organise a trip, especially if travelling from overseas. If you are planning to catch the cherry blossom season this year then we have some good news for you. The first official 2025 cherry blossom forecast from the Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) is in.
When is cherry blossom season in Japan?