What does this page cover?

25 cherry blossom spots across Japan, grouped by region — Kansai, Kanto, Koshinetsu, Tokai, Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kyushu, Hokuriku, Chugoku, Shikoku and Okinawa. Each entry carries its dates or typical viewing window, venue and access, re-checked against the official source for that event.

When is the season for cherry blossom spots in Japan?

Across the 25 listed here, the earliest starts around Jan 20 and the latest around Apr 25, with the last of them running until about May 20. Japan is long from north to south, so the same season arrives weeks apart in Hokkaido and Kyushu.

Which are the largest?

By cherry trees, the biggest listed here are Mt. Yoshino Cherry Blossoms (~30,000), Matsumae Park Cherry Blossoms (~10,000) and Kawazu-zakura Cherry Blossoms (~8,000). Only entries with a published figure are counted, so this ranks what is documented rather than every cherry blossom spot in Japan.

Japan Cherry Blossoms 2027

25 of Japan's best sakura spots, by region — typical peak windows, night hanami illuminations and access.

Hokkaido

Typically Apr 25 – May 5
Goryokaku Park Cherry Blossoms
Hakodate, Hokkaido · ~1,500 cherry trees
Cherry blossoms
Typically Apr 20 – May 20
Matsumae Park Cherry Blossoms
Matsumae, Hokkaido · ~10,000 cherry trees
Cherry blossoms

Tohoku

Typically Apr 17 – May 5
Hirosaki Park Cherry Blossoms
Hirosaki, Aomori · ~2,600 cherry trees
Cherry blossoms
Typically Apr 1 – Apr 15
Shiraishi River Embankment Cherry Blossoms
Ogawara, Miyagi · ~1,200 cherry trees
Cherry blossoms

Kanto

Koshinetsu

Hokuriku

Typically Apr 1 – Apr 15
Kenrokuen & Kanazawa Castle Park Cherry Blossoms
Kanazawa, Ishikawa · ~420 cherry trees
Cherry blossoms

Tokai

Kansai

Chugoku

Typically Mar 25 – Apr 5
Kintai Bridge Cherry Blossoms
Iwakuni, Yamaguchi · ~1,500 cherry trees
Cherry blossoms

Shikoku

Typically Mar 25 – Apr 5
Kochi Park Cherry Blossoms
Kochi · ~180 cherry trees
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Kyushu

Okinawa

Typically Jan 20 – Feb 15
Nago Castle Ruins Park Cherry Blossoms
Nago, Okinawa
Cherry blossoms

Japan cherry blossoms: common questions

What does this page cover?: 25 cherry blossom spots across Japan, grouped by region — Kansai, Kanto, Koshinetsu, Tokai, Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kyushu, Hokuriku, Chugoku, Shikoku and Okinawa. Each entry carries its dates or typical viewing window, venue and access, re-checked against the official source for that event.
When is the season for cherry blossom spots in Japan?: Across the 25 listed here, the earliest starts around Jan 20 and the latest around Apr 25, with the last of them running until about May 20. Japan is long from north to south, so the same season arrives weeks apart in Hokkaido and Kyushu.
Which are the largest?: By cherry trees, the biggest listed here are Mt. Yoshino Cherry Blossoms (~30,000), Matsumae Park Cherry Blossoms (~10,000) and Kawazu-zakura Cherry Blossoms (~8,000). Only entries with a published figure are counted, so this ranks what is documented rather than every cherry blossom spot in Japan.