The cherry blossom season in Japan in 2025 is expected to start around late March and last through early April in most popular regions. Specifically:
- Tokyo: Cherry blossoms start blooming on March 24, with full bloom around March 30.
- Kyoto: Blossoms open on March 27, reaching full bloom around April 5-6.
- Osaka: Bloom begins around March 27-29, with full bloom by early April (April 4-5).
- Northern regions like Hokkaido experience blossoms later, with bloom starting around late April.
The viewing period for cherry blossoms typically lasts about one week to nine days around the full bloom, depending on the weather and region. The season starts in the south in places like Kyushu in late March and progresses northwards until early May in Hokkaido. Thus, if you want to see cherry blossoms in Japan, the best time is generally from late March to early April in central Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka) and later in April moving northward.
