
Planning your spring getaway to Japan? On January 10, 2019 the Japan Meteorological Corporation released its most recent cherry blossom forecast for Japan, and the anticipated bloom dates are slightly earlier this year! Follow along as we share the forecast and where the best places to see cherry blossoms are in Japan.
In Japan, the appearance of cherry blossoms, known as sakura, signals the beginning of spring. The arrival of these flowers is an annual event so significant, that there are forecasts pinpointing exactly when and where the flowers are expected to bloom.
From an outsider's perspective, this may seem excessive. However, when taking into account the fact that sakura are only in bloom for a maximum of about two weeks, it's understandable that people would want to find out both the ‘kaika’ (blooming) and ‘mankai’ (full bloom) predictions in order to make the most out of the ‘hanami’ (flower viewing) season.
When will cherry blossoms bloom in Tokyo 2019?

The Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC)'s cherry blossom forecast is based on various factors, such as the low temperatures during autumn and winter, cumulative temperatures, past area data, and cherry tree growth status.
For 2019, Tokyo’s sakura blossoms are expected to start opening around March 22, with peak bloom around March 29.
When will cherry blossoms bloom in Japan 2019?
Later Blossoms in Northern Japan

In the colder areas of Northern Japan, cherry blossom season typically occurs later than the rest of the country. Sakura in Aomori in the Tohoku Region are forecast to open on April 24. The last cherry blossoms opened are expected to be in Hokkaido: Hakodate on May 2, Sapporo on May 8.
Hokkaido and Tohoku Region: Sakura forecast 2019
- Forecast flowering:
- May 3
- Forecast full bloom:
- May 6
- Forecast flowering:
- May 4
- Forecast full bloom:
- May 8
- Forecast flowering:
- April 25
- Forecast full bloom:
- April 29
- Forecast flowering:
- April 11
- Forecast full bloom:
- April 16
- Forecast flowering:
- April 8
- Forecast full bloom:
- April 12
Kanto-Koushin Region: Sakura forecast 2019
- Forecast flowering:
- March 24
- Forecast full bloom:
- March 31
- Forecast flowering:
- March 26
- Forecast full bloom:
- April 3
- Forecast flowering:
- March 28
- Forecast full bloom:
- April 4
- Forecast flowering:
- April 9
- Forecast full bloom:
- April 14
Hokuriku and Tokai Region: Sakura forecast 2019
- Forecast flowering:
- April 3
- Forecast full bloom:
- April 9
- Forecast flowering:
- March 24
- Forecast full bloom:
- April 2
Kinki Region
- Forecast flowering:
- March 26
- Forecast full bloom:
- April 3
- Forecast flowering:
- March 27
- Forecast full bloom:
- April 3
- Forecast flowering:
- March 28
- Forecast full bloom:
- April 5
- Forecast flowering:
- March 27
- Forecast full bloom:
- April 3
Chugoku and Shikoku Region: Sakura forecast 2019
- Forecast flowering:
- March 23
- Forecast full bloom:
- April 1
- Forecast flowering:
- March 23
- Forecast full bloom:
- April 2
Kyushu Region: Sakura forecast 2019
- Forecast flowering:
- March 22
- Forecast full bloom:
- March 31
- Forecast flowering:
- March 21
- Forecast full bloom:
- March 30
Based on information available on the Japan Meteorological Corporation's website.
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