Sakura 2019 Forecast – When is the right time to visit Japan for cherry blossom

Japan meteorological department releases the forecast for when will the cherry blossom across japan. There is lot of info on this but you just need to refer one image as below and you will be clear how to plan as per the location.

Also this would help if someone is visiting you from outside Japan for Sakura Blossom (Hanami)

Hanami can be enjoyed from March 18th(Kochi) to May 4th, spread across Japan.

Major cities are as follows for best viewing dates

1. Tokyo – March 22

2. Osaka -March 27

3. Kyoto – March 25

4. Nagano – April 9

5. Sapporo – May 4

JG mentions that, The cherry blossom (桜, sakura) is Japan’s unofficial national flower. It has been celebrated for many centuries and holds a very prominent position in Japanese culture.

There are many dozens of different cherry tree varieties in Japan, most of which bloom for just a couple of days in spring. The seasonal spectacle is celebrated with hanami(cherry blossom viewing) parties under the trees.