It is still cold in Japan, but spring will arrive soon after the cold weather. In spring, hanami is the most important thing on our minds.
When is the best time to go Hanami?
Let us introduce you to the best season.
The best time to go Hanami in 2024
It is important to know when the “blooming” and “full-bloom” periods are.
Hanami is best when the weather is clear, but it is not always clear when the flowers are in full bloom. So, keep the blooming and full-blooming times in mind, and then decide when to go Hanami by checking the weather forecast.
According to the annual trend, most places start blooming around March 20 and are in full bloom at the end of March. However, in some areas, such as Hokkaido and Tohoku, the flowers are still in bloom in May, so decide according to where you are going.
2024 Forecast of bloom and full bloom in various regions of Japan
*For the latest information, please see the information from the Japan Meteorological Agency.
https://www.data.jma.go.jp/sakura/data/sakura_mankai.html
Tokyo
Flowering: March 24
Full bloom: March 31
Osaka
Flowering: March 27
In full bloom: April 4
Kyoto
Flowering: March 26
In full bloom: April 4
Cherry blossoms begin to bloom from the south.
Therefore, traveling from south to north to view cherry blossoms is a very luxurious way to view cherry blossoms.
