Japan Cherry Blossom Forecast 2021: Sakura Season Is Still On

Japan’s 2021 Cherry Blossom Forecast: Sakura Season Is Still On

A stunning sakura season as always.

While Japan is still closed to leisure travellers and Japanese visas are indefinitely suspended, there are things in the country that stay the same. Japan’s cherry blossom season, which is always a much-awaited annual event, will be seeing a smaller turnaround of visitors this year. But it will no doubt be just as beautiful and probably even more tranquil than it has ever been before. So although we’re confined to our homes, here is Japan’s cherry blossom 2021 forecast, for the record!

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1. Tokyo

Where to view cherry blossoms: Shinjuku Gyoen, Meguro River, Chidorigafuchi, Ueno Park, Sumida Park

When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 21 March; full bloom – 29 March

2. Fukuoka

Where to view cherry blossoms: Nishi Park, Atago Shrine, Fukuoka Castle, Uminonakamichi, Seaside Park

When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 21 March; full bloom – 31 March

3. Hiroshima

Where to view cherry blossoms: Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, Shukkeien Garden, Hijiyama Park, Miyajima

When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 23 March; full bloom – 1 April

4. Okayama

Where to view cherry blossoms: Okayama Korakuen, Asahi River Sakura Road, Kakuzan Park

When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 25 March; full bloom – 2 April

5. Nara

japan cherry blossom 2021

Where to view cherry blossoms: Nara Park, Nara Himuro-jinja Shrine, Wakakusa-yama, Koriyama-jo Castle Ruins, Further afield – Yoshino

When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 26 March; full bloom – 6 April 

6. Kyoto

Where to view cherry blossoms: Philosopher’s Walk, Daigoji Temple, Maruyama Park, Ninnaji Temple, Heian Shrine

When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 27 March; full bloom – 4 April 

7. Osaka

Where to view cherry blossoms: Expo ’70 Park, Kema Sakuranomiya Park, Osaka Castle, Osaka Mint Bureau, Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park

When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 28 March; full bloom – 5 April 

8. Nagano

japan cherry blossom 2021

Where to view cherry blossoms: Takato Castle Park, Mt. Hikarujoyama, Matsumoto Castle, Jikkasegi Cycling Route, Ariakeyama Shrine

When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 9 April; full bloom – 13 April

9. Fujiyoshida

Where to view cherry blossoms: Chureito Pagoda, Fujimi Kotoku Park, 2 Arakurayama Sengen Park, 4 Nyorai-ji Temple, 6 Katsuragawa Kasen Koen Park

When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 9 April; full bloom – 16 April

10. Fukushima

Where to view cherry blossoms: Miharu Takizakura, Hanamiyama Park, Miharu Takizakura, Kasumigajo Castle Park(Nihonmatsu City), Kannonji-gawa River

When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 10 April; full bloom – 15 April

11. Hirosaki

japan cherry blossom 2021

Where to view cherry blossoms: Hirosaki Castle Park

When to view cherry blossoms: Flowering – 24 April; full bloom – 28 April

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Japan’s cherry blossoms are undoubtedly a sight to behold no matter the year or pandemic. I’m one of the unlucky ones who haven’t experienced cherry blossoms in Japan yet, but I’m optimistic that I’ll be able to when the winds finally blow in my favour. For now, all of us will just have to stay on a lookout in social media for breathtaking photos of sakura in Japan. Let this cherry blossom 2021 forecast be your guide!

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Therese Sta. Maria
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Therese's close friends know that if they haven’t seen her around recently, then she’s probably having an adventure with her luggage and camera in hand. Though she loves staying at home and spending lazy afternoons with friends, there are times when she has to be "away from home to feel at home," — that’s when she’s bitten by the travel bug. See her travels on Instagram @reesstamaria.

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