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Japan Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
The best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan, from Okinawa in January to Hokkaido in May, with typical peak times, evening illuminations, access, crowds and hanami etiquette. Peak periods, hours and prices are listed only when confirmed by official sources.
Calendar
Cherry Blossom Peak Calendar
Sorted by when the blossoms typically peak. The season starts in Okinawa in January; Kyushu, Kansai and Tokyo peak in late March to early April, Tohoku in mid to late April and Hokkaido around early May.
Mid Jan
Late Jan
- Nakijin Castle Ruins(Okinawa)
- Nago Central Park (Nago Castle Park)(Okinawa)
Mid Mar
- Sankeien Garden(Tokyo & Around)
Late Mar
- Oka Castle Ruins(Kyushu)
- Kokura Castle(Kyushu)
- Fukuoka Castle Ruins (Maizuru Park)(Kyushu)
- Akizuki Suginobaba Street(Kyushu)
- Kumamoto Castle(Kyushu)
- Daigo-zakura Cherry Tree(Chugoku & Shikoku)
- Matsue Castle (Matsue Shiroyama Park)(Chugoku & Shikoku)
- Matsuyama Castle (Shiroyama Park)(Chugoku & Shikoku)
- Kochi Castle(Chugoku & Shikoku)
- Shukugawa Park (Shukugawa Riverside Green Space)(Kansai)
- Osaka Castle Park(Kansai)
- Daigo-ji Temple(Kansai)
- Maruyama Park (Gion Shidare-zakura)(Kansai)
- Himeji Castle(Kansai)
- Nakagawa River Cherry Blossoms (Matsuzaki)(Tokyo & Around)
- Meguro River Cherry Blossoms(Tokyo & Around)
- Inokashira Park(Tokyo & Around)
- Chidorigafuchi(Tokyo & Around)
- Dankazura and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu(Tokyo & Around)
- Ueno Park(Tokyo & Around)
- Matsukawa River Cherry Blossoms(Chubu & Hokuriku)
- Nagoya Castle(Chubu & Hokuriku)
- Senkoji Park(Chugoku & Shikoku)
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden(Tokyo & Around)
- Showa Kinen Park(Tokyo & Around)
- Odawara Castle Park(Tokyo & Around)
- Kenroku-en Garden(Chubu & Hokuriku)
Early Apr
- Arashiyama (Togetsukyo Bridge)(Kansai)
- Nijo-jo Castle(Kansai)
- Philosopher’s Path(Kansai)
- Heian Jingu Shrine Garden(Kansai)
- Ninna-ji Temple (Omuro Cherry Blossoms)(Kansai)
- Mount Yoshino(Kansai)
- Kaizu-Osaki Cherry Blossoms(Kansai)
- Arakurayama Sengen Park (Chureito Pagoda)(Tokyo & Around)
- Matsumoto Castle (National Treasure)(Chubu & Hokuriku)
- Garyu Park(Chubu & Hokuriku)
- Takato Castle Ruins Park(Chubu & Hokuriku)
- Kajo Park (Yamagata Castle Ruins)(Tohoku)
- Shiroishi River Hitome Senbon Zakura(Tohoku)
Mid Apr
- Garyu-zakura(Chubu & Hokuriku)
- Miharu Takizakura(Tohoku)
- Ishiwarizakura (Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree)(Tohoku)
- Kakunodate Samurai District and Hinokinai River Embankment(Tohoku)
- Tsurugajo Castle (Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle)(Tohoku)
- Kitakami Tenshochi Park(Tohoku)
- Towada Kanchogai-dori Avenue (Koma Kaido)(Tohoku)
Late Apr
- Kongo-zakura at Rinnoji Temple(Tokyo & Around)
- Shokawa-zakura(Chubu & Hokuriku)
- Ashino Park(Tohoku)
- Maruyama Park(Hokkaido)
- Hakodate Park(Hokkaido)
- Goryokaku Park(Hokkaido)
- Matsumae Park(Hokkaido)
Early May
- Shizunai Nijukken Road Cherry Blossom Avenue(Hokkaido)
- Temiya Park(Hokkaido)
Hokkaido
Cherry Blossoms in Hokkaido
Park
Park
Park
Castle
Avenue & old townShizunai Nijukken Road Cherry Blossom Avenue
Hokkaido ・ Shinhidaka
🌸 Typical peak: Early May – Mid May
ParkTohoku
Cherry Blossoms in Tohoku
CastleKajo Park (Yamagata Castle Ruins)
Tohoku ・ Yamagata, Zao & Yamadera
🌸 Typical peak: Early Apr – Mid Apr
✦ Night sakura
RiversideShiroishi River Hitome Senbon Zakura
Tohoku ・ Ogawara, Miyagi
🌸 Typical peak: Early Apr – Mid Apr
✦ Night sakura
Famous single tree
Famous single treeIshiwarizakura (Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree)
Tohoku ・ Morioka & Koiwai
🌸 Typical peak: Mid Apr – Late Apr
Avenue & old townKakunodate Samurai District and Hinokinai River Embankment
Tohoku ・ Kakunodate, Lake Tazawa & Nyuto Onsen
🌸 Typical peak: Mid Apr – Late Apr
✦ Night sakura
CastleTsurugajo Castle (Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle)
Tohoku ・ Aizu-Wakamatsu & Ouchi-juku
🌸 Typical peak: Mid Apr – Late Apr
✦ Night sakura
Park
Avenue & old townTowada Kanchogai-dori Avenue (Koma Kaido)
Tohoku ・ Towada
🌸 Typical peak: Mid Apr – Early May
✦ Night sakura
ParkTokyo & Around
Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo & Around
Garden
RiversideNakagawa River Cherry Blossoms (Matsuzaki)
Tokyo & Around ・ Matsuzaki, West Izu, Shizuoka
🌸 Typical peak: Late Mar – Early Apr
✦ Night sakura
RiversideMeguro River Cherry Blossoms
Tokyo & Around ・ Central Tokyo
🌸 Typical peak: Late Mar – Early Apr
✦ Night sakura
Park
Riverside
Avenue & old townDankazura and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
Tokyo & Around ・ Kamakura & Enoshima
🌸 Typical peak: Late Mar – Early Apr
Park
Garden
Park
Castle
ParkArakurayama Sengen Park (Chureito Pagoda)
Tokyo & Around ・ Fuji Five Lakes
🌸 Typical peak: Early Apr – Mid Apr
Famous single treeChubu & Hokuriku
Cherry Blossoms in Chubu & Hokuriku
RiversideMatsukawa River Cherry Blossoms
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
🌸 Typical peak: Late Mar – Early Apr
✦ Night sakura
Castle
Garden
CastleMatsumoto Castle (National Treasure)
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Matsumoto / Kamikochi
🌸 Typical peak: Early Apr – Mid Apr
✦ Night sakura
Park
CastleTakato Castle Ruins Park
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Ina, Nagano
🌸 Typical peak: Early Apr – Mid Apr
✦ Night sakura
Famous single tree
Famous single treeKansai
Cherry Blossoms in Kansai
RiversideShukugawa Park (Shukugawa Riverside Green Space)
Kansai ・ Nishinomiya, Hyogo
🌸 Typical peak: Late Mar – Early Apr
✦ Night sakura
Park
Temple
ParkMaruyama Park (Gion Shidare-zakura)
Kansai ・ Kyoto City
🌸 Typical peak: Late Mar – Early Apr
✦ Night sakura
Castle
Mountain
Castle
Avenue & old town
Shrine
Temple
Mountain
LakeChugoku & Shikoku
Cherry Blossoms in Chugoku & Shikoku
Famous single treeDaigo-zakura Cherry Tree
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Maniwa, Okayama
🌸 Typical peak: Late Mar – Early Apr
✦ Night sakura
CastleMatsue Castle (Matsue Shiroyama Park)
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Izumo & Matsue
🌸 Typical peak: Late Mar – Early Apr
✦ Night sakura
CastleMatsuyama Castle (Shiroyama Park)
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Matsuyama & Dogo Onsen
🌸 Typical peak: Late Mar – Early Apr
✦ Night sakura
Castle
ParkKyushu
Cherry Blossoms in Kyushu
Castle
Castle
CastleFukuoka Castle Ruins (Maizuru Park)
Kyushu ・ Fukuoka & Dazaifu
🌸 Typical peak: Late Mar – Early Apr
✦ Night sakura
Avenue & old town
CastleOkinawa
Cherry Blossoms in Okinawa
MountainMt. Yaedake (Yaedake Sakura no Mori Park)
Okinawa ・ Motobu & Churaumi
🌸 Typical peak: Mid Jan – Early Feb
Castle
ParkPeak periods, hours, prices and access are based on official sources such as the spot’s own website, local governments and tourism associations. Bloom conditions and event details can change, so check the official website before you go.
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