Cecelia ChangJapan’s iconic pink petals are just around the corner! The Japan cherry blossom 2026 season is a “once-a-year” event you don’t want to miss. To make the most of your trip, careful planning is a must, time your visit well to ensure you’re there for the peak bloom and can fully indulge in the beauty of Japan’s spring!
Here’s when we can expect to see cherry blossoms in Japan in 2026, according to the latest data from the Japan Meteorological Corporation. We have included the top flower-viewing spots for each destination, too!
Note: Below is the Japan cherry blossom 2026 forecast, as of 18 Dec 2025. We will be updating this article every time a new forecast is released.
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Japan cherry blossom 2026: Best time and locations to see them
This Japan cherry blossom 2026 forecast includes 14 different regions in the country.
1. Tokyo
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Where to view cherry blossoms: Shinjuku Gyoen, Meguro River, Ueno Park, Yoyogi Park, Chidorigafuchi, Sumida Park, Rikugien Garden, Mohri Garden, Showa Memorial Park, The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 19 Mar; Full bloom – 26 Mar
2. Hokkaido (Sapporo)
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Where to view cherry blossoms: Goryokaku Park, Maruyama Park, Matsumae Park, Odori Park, Moerenuma Park, Nakajima Park, Asahigaoka Park, Nijukken Road Cherry Blossoms
When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 28 Apr; Full bloom – 1 May
3. Kyoto
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Where to view cherry blossoms: Himeji Castle, Arashiyama district, Toji Temple, Kyoto Botanical Gardens, the Philosopher’s Path, Maruyama Park, Ninna-ji Temple, Yoshimine-dera Temple, Daigoji Temple
When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 24 Mar; Full bloom – 31 Mar
4. Osaka
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Where to view cherry blossoms: Osaka Castle Park, Settsukyo Park, Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Satsukiyama Park, Kema Sakuranomiya Park, Osaka Mint Bureau, Kyu-Yodo River
When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 24 Mar; Full bloom – 31 Mar
5. Aomori
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Where to view cherry blossoms: Ashino Park, Hirosaki Park, Higashi Park, Tsugaru Fujimi Lake Park, Mount Iwaki, Towada City Kanchogai-dori street
When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 19 Apr; Full bloom – 22 Apr
6. Miyagi (Sendai)
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Where to view cherry blossoms: Funaoka Joshi Park, Hitome Senbonzakura, Shiogama Shrine, Mikamine Park, Tsutsujigaoka Park, Nakajimacho Park, Tohoku University Katahira Campus
When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 5 Apr; Full bloom – 10 Apr
7. Ishikawa (Kanazawa)
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Where to view cherry blossoms: Kenrokuen Garden, Saigawa River Terrace, Kanazawa Castle Park, Kazue-machi Chaya district, Mount Utatsu, Rojo Park, Enuma Shrine
When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 31 Mar; Full bloom – 6 Apr
8. Nagano
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Where to view cherry blossoms: Ueda Castle Park, Takato Castle Park, Koboyama Koen, Oide Park, Suzaka Garyu Park, Matsumoto-jo Castle, Mount Kobo, Obuse Riverside Park
When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 6 Apr; Full bloom – 11 Apr
9. Aichi (Nagoya)
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Where to view cherry blossoms: Nagoya Castle and Meijo Park, Okazaki Park, Four Seasons Road, Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Tsuruma Park, Arakogawa Park, Togokusan Fruits Park, Meiji Mura, Inuyama Castle, Gojo River
When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 19 Mar; Full bloom – 28 Mar
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10. Wakayama
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Where to view cherry blossoms: Negoro-ji Temple, Kimii-dera Temple, Wakayama Castle, Heisogen Park
When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 26 Mar; Full bloom – 2 Apr
11. Hiroshima
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Where to view cherry blossoms: Senkoji Park, Miyajima Island, Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, Shukkeien Garden, Hijiyama Park, Shobara-Ueno Park, Tamayugawa River, Hikawa River, Matsue Castle, Kintaikyo Bridge, Tsuyama Castle,
When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 22 Mar; Full bloom – 30 Mar
12. Kochi
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Where to view cherry blossoms: Mount Soda, Kagamino Park, Wakamiya Uemachi Park, Kochi Castle, Kure Osakadani Riverside, The Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden, Hyotan Sakura Park
When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 20 Mar; Full bloom – 27 Mar
13. Fukuoka
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Where to view cherry blossoms: Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, Kokura Castle, Maizuru Park, Minami Park, Nishi Park, Ogi Park, Oka Castle Ruins, Nokonoshima Island Park
When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 20 Mar; Full bloom – 29 Mar
14. Kagoshima
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Where to view cherry blossoms: Yoshino Park, Sengan-en Garden, Tadamoto Park, Kannongaike Citizen’s Forest, Hirakawa Zoo, Sakurajima Nature Dinosaur Park, Kotsuki River
When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 24 Mar; Full bloom – 3 Apr
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So there you have it, the full list of where to see sakura in Japan in 2026 and when to see them. Which region are you planning to visit to admire the cherry blossoms in Japan in 2026? It’s not too early to plan your trip to Japan and visit these gorgeous places for sakura-watching! Stay tuned and follow our Facebook page for the latest updates, too.
