Cherry Blossoms, Cherry Blossom Viewing Tours and Travel 2025

The earliest flowering time is around late Jan. in Okinawa, which has a mild climate, late Mar. in the ancient capital Kyoto, Tokai, Kanto, and Koshinetsu, mid Apr. in Tohoku, and late Apr. in the latest Hokkaido. Flowering time may vary depending on weather conditions.

Other recommended sights include the cherry blossoms at Takato Mt. Shinokura Ruins Park, known as "the best Kohigan cherry blossom in the world" (Source: Ina City Hall), as well as the cherry blossoms of Yoshino, the Instagrammable Arakurayama Sengen Park, the famous cherry blossom spot Chidorigafuchi in Tokyo, Hirosaki Park Aomori, and Goryokaku Park in Hokkaido.

There are many recommended night cherry blossom spots across the country, including Hirosaki Park, Nabana no Sato, and Goryokaku Park, which offer breathtaking views that will make you gasp in admiration.

The area attracts visitors with an overwhelming number of trees, including the approximately 30,000 cherry blossoms at Yoshino, a World Heritage Site, as well as approximately 10,000 in Matsumae Park, 10,000 in Kitakami Tenshochi, and 8,000 in Kawazu Town.

The "Three Great Cherry Trees of Japan" (Source: Miharu-cho/Kitamoto City/Gifu Prefecture Tourism Associations) are three giant cherry trees: the Miharu waterfall cherry tree in Fukushima Prefecture, the Yamataka Jindai cherry tree in Yamanashi Prefecture, and the Neotani Usuzumoku cherry tree in Gifu Prefecture. The three giant cherry trees plus Ishidogama-zakura in Saitama Prefecture and Kariyado no Shimoma-zakura in Shizuoka Prefecture are the five largest cherry trees in Japan (source: Kitamoto City Hall / Suruga Bay Tourism Federation).

There are nine original species of cherry blossoms in Japan, and including varieties, there are over 100 wild cherry blossoms. Among them, the most famous are Somei-Yoshino, Weeping Cherry, Edo Higan, and Yaezakura.

Even though it is spring, the cherry blossom viewing season still has temperature differences, so we recommend wearing clothes that are easy to put on and take off. It is also a good idea to have a blanket or a hand warmer. As for what to bring, at the very least, a mat, garbage bags, and wet tissues will allow you to enjoy the cherry blossom viewing without worry.