When is the cherry blossom festival in japan?

When Festivals Take Place. When do cherry blossoms flower in Japan? Cherry blossoms (Higan zakura) normally begin blooming in January in Okinawa, and somei yoshino cherry blossoms reach their peak in late March to April in Honshu region. In Hokkaido, cherry blossoms are usually in full blooms in May. read more

Japan is known around the world for its cherry blossom festivals. Known as hanami in Japanese, cherry blossom festivals are an important custom. In fact, they are held all over Japan during the springtime. If you're planning a trip to the country then, get a rundown of the basic facts about hanami. read more

The map shown below indicates how the cherry blossom viewing season (Hanami) of Japan for 2017 goes upward (Hokkaido) from the lower elevations (Okinawa). Every year, Japan’s first cherry blossoms appear in Okinawa (southern Japan) then move northwards to Hokkaido by early May. read more

Plan your trip to Japan to see the 2018 Cherry Blossom Festival using our list of the best tips on where and when to see the cherry blossoms in bloom. read more