Are the cherry blossoms already blooming in Tokyo?

~Season’s first Cherry blossoms have opened in Tokyo on March 17, 2018, nine days earlier than in an average year. While on the other hand, first sakura blossoms have been spotted on March 22 in Kyoto, March 19 in Fukuoka, and March 20 in Osaka. ~Forecast of full bloom in Tokyo is around March 25, 2018. read more

A visitor takes a photograph of cherry blossoms in full bloom in the Japanese capital Tokyo on March 27, 2018. (KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images) Sakura season in Tokyo is not only a chance for tourists to view the iconic cherry blossom trees in bloom, but a chance for hotels to offer distinctive experiences for their guests to fully immerse themselves in the Tokyo sakura season experience. read more

Hundreds of cherry trees decorate the moats of former Edo Castle around Kitanomaru Park, creating one of Tokyo's most outstanding cherry blossom sights. Boats are available for rent, but picnics are not allowed. Trees are lit up in the evenings. read more