One of the most stunning and top tourist destinations right now is Japan and since it’s the pink-hued, soft cherry blossom season, now is the ideal time to take a trip to Japan. The blooming tree of the Prunus subgenus Cerasus is the cherry blossom, sometimes referred to as sakura. Once you arrive, you will notice the vanilla-like scent emanating from the decorative cherry trees’ blossoms.
Japan itself has a captivating vibe and is a stunning country. The Japan Meteorological Corporation issued its ninth forecast on March 21st, predicting when it will begin to bloom (Kaika) and reach its full bloom (Mankai). There will be over 1,000 Cherry Blossom viewing spots spread out across the nation, from Hokkaido to Kagoshima, according to their estimates.
The entrance of spring is signaled by these delicate cherry blossoms with a vanilla fragrance. Many Tourists have made it a goal to see this season, which is currently peppered with these trees from Hokkaido to Kagoshima.
When is Japan’s cherry blossom season in 2025?
The Japan Meteorological Corporation’s most recent and final spring 2025 projection states that this bloom season in Tokyo will begin on March 24 and in Hokkaido as late as April 28.
In addition to the breathtaking natural beauty of Sakura blooms, there are even more reasons to book your next Trip To Japan during this time of year. The country is energized from top to bottom by the appearance of cherry blossoms. This unique yearly event is celebrated with a variety of culinary delights and cultural festivals.
Where to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo?
People are so excited about Tokyo’s Cherry Blossoms that they are practically prepared to witness them. In Tokyo, you can see it in the following locations:
- Aoyama Cemetery
- Asakusa (Senso-ji Temple & Sumida River)
- Chidori-ga-fuchi
- Ikegami Honmon-ji Temple
- Inokashira Park
- Kasai Rinkai Park
- Kinuta Park and Yoga Sakura Tunnel
- Koganei Park
- Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
- Meguro River
- Rikugien Gardens
- Roppongi
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
- Ueno Park
- Yoyogi Park
‘Somei-yoshino’ (Yoshino cherry) is the most widely grown cherry blossom variety in Japan. Its flowers are almost entirely white with a little pink undertone, particularly near the stem. They typically blossom and fall a week before the leaves appear. As a result, the trees appear almost entirely white.