{"id":11245,"date":"2024-02-22T11:02:21","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T00:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=11245"},"modified":"2026-01-22T13:26:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T02:26:39","slug":"japan-cherry-blossom-season-forecast-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/japan-cherry-blossom-season-forecast-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"When and Where to See Japan\u2019s Famous Cherry Blossoms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From March to May, here are the best spots to view cherry blossoms in Japan<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As pink petals drift onto footpaths from Tokyo to Hokkaido, Japan<\/a> awakens to the arrival of spring. \u00a0For those travelling to take part in the centuries-old tradition of hanami<\/em> (flower viewing), read on to discover the best places \u2013 and times \u2013 to see the sakura <\/em>bloom.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

When does the cherry blossom season start in Japan? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Going dormant in the winter months, the blossoms awaken after spates of warm days, allowing forecasters to predict the blooming cycle. In the more temperate southern reaches, they bloom closer to March; for the cooler northern areas, blooms occur closer to May. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fukuoka  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Considered one of Japan\u2019s most picturesque locations for flower viewing, Fukuoka\u2019s lush parks and shrines offer an enchanting backdrop. For over a century, Nishi Park has enticed visitors with the breathtaking beauty of 1,300 cherry blossom trees. Atago Shrine complements its delicate pink petals, which bloom from trees on the shrine grounds, with sweeping views of Hakata Bay. During hanami <\/em>season, food and drink stalls open and special light shows illuminate the trees at night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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