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Scheduled Forecast for Cherry Blossom Season

Scheduled Forecast for 2018’s Cherry Blossom Season

2018’s Cherry Blossom Season is almost here! The most recent forecast for the hanami has been released and here are the latest dates and scheduled forecast to capture the best moments of this year’s sakura:

Tokyo’s Scheduled Forecast

Estimated Flowering – March 22

Estimated Best Viewing – March 29 to April 6

Best Places in Tokyo:

Shinjuku Gyoen
Shinto Shrine Yushima Tenjin
Ueno Park

 

Kyoto’s Scheduled Forecase

Estimated Flowering – March 25

Estimated Best Viewing – March 31 to April 8

Best Places in Kyoto:

Kiyomizudera Temple
Maruyama Park
Philosopher’s Path
Heian Shrine
Nijojo Castle

 

Osaka’s Scheduled Forecast

Estimated Flowering – March 25

Estimated Best Viewing – March 31 to April 8

Best Places in Osaka:

Kema Sakuranomiya Park
Osaka Castle
Expo 7 Commemorative Park
Mint Bureau

 

Insider Tip and Note: While these are the estimated scheduled forecast for the best viewing time, it is not exact and can actually vary by days or a week or so because of the sheer unpredictability of nature. It is best to plan extra or backup activities should you be in the country and miss out on Cherry Blossom season

 
 
 
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