Also, if the winter before the blossom season is a moderate one, blooming happens early. Big cities like tokyo and osaka are packed with locals as they get to travel locally during this golden week. See also our nationwide list of famous cherry blossom spots. Planning your dream vacation to japan in spring for the cherry blossom festival. During the spring season of each year, thousands travel to japan to view the wondrous spectacle of these white or pink flowers blooming en masse.
Since its location is in the northernmost part, hokkaidos climate and plants are unique in comparison to many other parts of japan. April 6, 2020 cherry blossom season for this year in tokyo and yokohama has ended april 3, 2020 the sakura season has arrived in northern japan with cherry blossoms in sendai and fukushima have reached peak bloom march 29, 2020 cherry blossoms are in full bloom in osaka, kyoto, nagoya, hiroshima, yokohama, and fukuoka. Oct 07, 2018 sakura season at maruyama park in sapporo hokkaido japan this is sakura trees at maruyama park or maruyama koen in sapporo hokkaido japan. Heres all about when and where to see cherry blossoms in japan in 2020. That being said, make sure you arrive in the city at the right time. Hokkaidos crystalclear blue sky, wind with just a hint of chill left in it, and vivid sakura, all come together to form a very beautiful view. Hokkaido sakura season 2018 with airasiax return ticket for. Instead of sakura consider other flowers such as lilac and rape blossom which should be good during your time of visit.
The sakura blooming typically occurs between late march and early april throughout most of japan. It has long been a favorite cherry blossom spot of sapporo residents. A popular activity during the cherry blossom season in maruyama park is to barbecue, and many groups had set up grills today. The cherry blossom forecast for 2018 sakura season in japan. According to the annual japan cherry blossom forecast, sakura start blooming around late april in sapporo. Everything you need to know about cherry blossom season in. Sakura, or cherry blossom, is somehow regarded as an unofficial. Full bloom is predicted in sapporo on may 4, hakodate on may 2 and may 9 in kutchan town niseko. Spring eventually comes in late april in sapporo, the capital of the prefecture, and cherry blossoms bloom till may.
When and where to see the sakura cherry vacation niseko blog. Cherry blossoms in japan forecast sightsee and sushi. Release of 2018 cherry blossom forecast th forecast. According to the 2018 cherry blossom forecast, the blooms will likely appear in kagoshima. Every year, japans first cherry blossoms appear in okinawa southern japan then move northwards to hokkaido by early may. Check out our cherry blossom forecast 2018 to plan your sakura viewings this spring.
Last year, we went to sapporo hokkaido during the golden week for the cherry blossom season. Apr 16, 2020 for this year 2020, the cherry blossom season is expected to arrive earlier than 2019 as winter in japan have been warmer than normal. Cherry blossom in sapporo hokkaido japan tripadvisor. To make your planning a little easier, we have gathered information about the cherry blossom forecast for 2018 and made a list of the best cherry blossom spots in japan. In this park there are street food stalls, a fountain, childrens playground and a mini zoo. At honshu island flowers usually open around april, in okinawa as early as in january and in hokkaido, the kingdom of queen elsa, blossom happens a month later than the honshu island. Cherry blossom sakura is the symbol of spring season in japan. The road looks absolutely fantastic during the cherry blossom season and is one of the top cherry blossom viewing spots in hokkaido. May, 2019 the cherry blossom season sakura is one of the best times to visit japan and i had personally wanted to see it for a long time, and luckily managed to catch it in japans 5th largest city, sapporo, as well as other parts of hokkaido the large island sapporo is situated on.
Matsumae park was once the former castle grounds north of matsumae castle. Today is the last day of the 24 hours priority booking for airasia free seats before it is open to public tomorrow. Cherry blossom in sapporo hokkaido japan hokkaido forum. Japans cherry blossoms in 2020 forecast and best spots. Below is a list of sapporo s most popular spots for cherry blossom viewing, including the typical timing for best viewing in the average year and japan ratings. Cherry blossom blooming forecast date of first bloom 2020 season. Hokkaido cherry blossom season 2018 experience niseko. Cherry blossom starts in the reverse order as red leaves season. To minimise frustrations and optimise trip planning, follow this handy forecast of japans cherry blossoms in 2018 based on the different prefectures. The golden week in sapporo hokkaido and cherry blossom.
The cherry blossom season sakura is one of the best times to visit japan and i had personally wanted to see it for a long time, and luckily managed to catch it in japans 5th largest city, sapporo, as well as other parts of hokkaido the large island sapporo is situated on. Hokkaidos cherry blossomstop 8 cherry blossom spots chosen. Release of 2018 cherry blossom forecast th forecast japan. The 2018 sapporo lilac festival is held in odori park from may 16th to. Because of the 250 different species of cherry trees, matsumae park has a unique and long cherry blossom season that lasts from late april to late may. It is regarded as a symbol of renewal, vitality, and beauty. The map shown below indicates how the cherry blossom viewing season hanami of japan for 2020 goes upward hokkaido from the lower elevations okinawa.
Matsumae park cherry blossom festival cherry blossom spots. The sakura season is on the first week of may every year. Shake shack japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom drinks for 2019. Hokkaidos sakura cherry blossom season usually begins in late april and lasts until early may. Shizunai road is the home to around 3,000 cherry blossom trees, including the vivid sargant cherry tree. Revised fullbloom cherry blossom forecasts released for. Today, i share my expats guide on everything you need to know about cherry blossom season in japan, from the best time to visit to the popular sakura spots. Feb 04, 2016 with the end of winter approaching and the first signs of spring in the air, it is time to start getting excited about the upcoming cherry blossom season. Great food options after visiting famous cherry blossom. Best cherry blossom spots in sapporo sapporo hanami spots. Cherry blossoms in sapporo, hokkaido, japan youtube.
The japanese cherry blossom, or sakura, has long been adored by people across the globe. The japan meteorological corporation released its annual sakura forecast schedule and as usual, japans northernmost island will see the cherry blossoms a month later than elsewhere in the country. Dec 22, 2019 although a lot depends on the unpredictable weather it is doubtful if you can still enjoy cherry blossom during mid may in hokkaido. According to the 2018 cherry blossom forecast, hokkaidos cherry. What makes this spot unique is that it is set up for yozakura which is night time viewing. Cherry blossoms sakura hokkaido japan supersilly traveller. Late april to mid may is the cherry blossoms season in southmid hokkaido. Below is a list of sapporos most popular spots for cherry blossom viewing, including the typical timing for best viewing in the average year and japan ratings. Living in hokkaido, japan, i think it is very safe indeed to visit hokkaido. Hence, it is considered peak season to travel to japan after the usual sakura season in april.
Okinawas cherry blossom season is the earliest in japan, starting in midjanuary, so there are cherry blossom festivals and the like in early february to celebrate the flowers. You can see the blossoms in hakodate park, noboribetsu onsen, and maruyama park and hokkaido grand shrine in sapporo. Feb 26, 2020 cherry blossom sakura is the symbol of spring season in japan. The information will be updated every week till the cherry blossom season ends.
And because of that, the arrival of spring, and the cherry blossoms, should be earlier than last year. This area is the home of over 250 different species of cherry trees and features over 10,000 cherry trees. Sep 20, 2015 cherry blossoms in sapporo, hokkaido, japan. Trends over the past ten years in first bloom and peak bloom dates.
Flowering date in sapporo is forecasted to be on 3th may, 2019. Because of this, the delicious smell of jingisukan and barbecue wafts through the air during blossom season. According to the 2018 cherry blossom forecast, the blooms will likely appear in kagoshima, on kyushu island, on march 21. According to weathernews based in chiba prefecture, cherry blossoms can be viewed in the tokyo area starting from march 22, 2018.
Cherry blossoms, aka sakura flowers, symbolize a new beginning in japanese culture. Sakura season 2018 officially declared in tokyo as first cherry blossoms begin to bloom. Even though they generally follow an upward shift from the south to the north of the archipelago, cherry blossoms in different parts of the city peak at different times. Check out our cherry blossom forecast 2018 to plan your sakura viewings this spring in japan. Cherry blossoms bloom in the spring, and water play. There are also varieties of cherry blossom trees that are not found in honshu. Although a lot depends on the unpredictable weather it is doubtful if you can still enjoy cherry blossom during mid may in hokkaido. A famous cherry blossom at yoshinoyama in 2017 despite a rare snowfall in tokyo in late january, weather forecasts have begun for japans cherry blossom season. If you plan to check out the flowers on a trip to okinawa, check the cherry blossom forecast ahead of time.
The road is 7km long and 36 meters wide and the cherry blossoms stretch as far as the eye can see. Charter bus in hokkaido, how to travel in hokkaido, tours in hokkaido, travel in japan. Like goryokaku, maruyama park only allows the use of fire during cherry blossom season. Locally called sakura, the cherry blossoms are some of the most anticipated flowers in the country. Hokkaido cherry blossom tour 20212022 all japan tours. The 2018 cherry blossom season is now in places in higher elevations. Also in hakodate this park is a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing and especially for hanami picnics and bbqs under the sakura trees. Spring and winter collide as frost and cherry blossoms mingle in japan. Hokkaido sakura season 2018 with airasiax return ticket for rm 99 only. Sakura season at maruyama park in sapporo hokkaido japan. Here we do a deep dive on japans cherry blossom forecast, about sakura viewing culture, and where are the best places to see cherry blossoms in japan. After viewing the sakura, you can stop by some delicious restaurants nearby that will satisfy both your stomach and heart. If you are unable to visit japan for its beautiful cherry blossoms in march and april, there is still a chance for you to see the cherry blossoms while joining this tour.