Japan’s 2025 Cherry Blossom Forecast: Tokyo Bloom Date Delayed

The cherry blossom forecast for Japan has been updated, now predicting later bloom dates for Tokyo (March 24) compared to earlier dates for Kyushu, starting with Miyazaki Prefecture on March 22. Despite the delays, the overall sakura season in 2025 is expected to be longer than average, with full blooms set for various regions throughout the country.

The latest cherry blossom forecast for Japan, provided by Weather News, indicates a shift in bloom dates, particularly for Tokyo. The cherry blossoms are now anticipated to begin blooming on the southwestern island of Kyushu, starting with Miyazaki Prefecture on March 22, followed by Kagoshima on March 23. In contrast, Tokyo’s bloom date has been pushed back to March 24, three days later than initially predicted.

In the updated forecast for 2025, several prefectures have notable blooming dates. Key dates include: Akita on April 13, Aomori on April 18, and Kanazawa on April 2, while Osaka is set for March 26. The changes reflect a general trend where warmer weather in western and southern regions arrives sooner, prompting the earlier bloom in those areas compared to Tokyo.

The cherry blossom experience at popular locations has also been affected. For instance, Ueno Park’s bloom date has shifted from March 22 to March 25. Other sites like Maizuru Park, Kumamoto Castle, and Kochi Park are now expected to see blossoms starting on March 23. Cherry blossoms typically take a few days to reach full bloom, and a regional forecast for each area has been provided.

The full-bloom forecast lists dates for each region across Japan. For Kyushu, Fukuoka is expected to see full bloom on April 1. The Kansai region sees bloom by April 3 in both Kyoto and Osaka. Tokyo’s full bloom is now expected on March 31, which represents a three-day delay from the prior prediction. Similarly, regions in Hokkaido are anticipated to bloom later, with Sapporo projected for April 28.

Despite the delay in blooming dates, the forecast suggests a longer-than-average sakura season overall across Japan. Tokyo’s cherry blossom celebrations, including the Chidorigafuchi light-up festival, are expected to showcase a substantial number of blossoms despite the later dates. The cherry blossom season remains a highly anticipated annual event, marking the arrival of spring.

The revised cherry blossom forecast indicates that Tokyo will experience a later bloom date than previously anticipated, now set for March 24. In contrast, regions in Kyushu are expected to bloom earlier, with Miyazaki and Kagoshima leading the way. Full bloom dates vary across the country, providing a longer sakura viewing season overall. Tokyo, while experiencing a shift in dates, will still enjoy an abundance of blossoms during its spring festivities.

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