Sakura 2018

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http://www.jnto.go.jp/sakura/eng/index.php

 

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https://mothership.sg/2018/01/japan-cherry-blossom-season-2018/

Here is a forecast of cherry blossoms in Japan in 2018:
Okinawa: Mid-January
Best spots: Nago Castle Park, Nakijin Castle, Yogi Park

Tokyo: March 29 to April 4
Best spots: Ueno Onshi Park, Shinjuku Gyoen, Sumida Park, Koganei Park, Inokashira Park, Yoyogi Park

Fukuoka: March 31 to April 7
Best spots: San Hou Park, Fukuoka Castle, Atago Shrine, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, Nishi Park

Hiroshima: April 4 to 10
Best spots: Hiroshima Peace Park, Hiroshima Castle, Shukkeien Garden

Kyoto: April 5 to 11
Best spots: Maruyama Park, Philosopher’s Path, Kyoto Gosho, Shirakawa, Arashiyama, Daigoji Temple

Osaka: April 5 to 11
Best spots: Kema Sakuranomiya Park, Osaka Mint Bureau, Osaka Castle Park

Nara: April 6 to 12
Best spots: Nara Park, Mount Yoshino, Koriyama Castle Park

Kobe: April 7 to 13
Best spots: Gokoku Shrine, Egeyama Park

Fukushima: April 8 to 14
Best spots: Miharu Shidarezakura, Kasumiga Castle Park, Hanamiyama Park

Aomori: Late April
Best spots: Ashino National Park, Hirosaki Park

Hokkaido: April 29 to May 4
Best spots: Hakodate’s Goryokaku, Matsumae Castle, Odori Park, Moerenuma Park

 

[vofzxy]

https://www.jrailpass.com/blog/japan-cherry-blossom-forecast/

Cherry Blossom 2018 forecast by region
The estimated viewing dates are based on data collected in previous years, especially latest years 2016 and 2017, by the Japan Weather Association.

The 2018 sakura season is expected to be the same as normal in the central Japan and slightly later than usual in Shikoku and Kyushu (southern Japan).

The best times to visit (full bloom) werearound April 2nd in Tokyo, April 6th in Hiroshima, and April 7th in Kyoto and Osaka. Check again soon for updated information on your region of interest.

Also, please keep in mind that most flowers usually take a week to reach full bloom once blooming has started.

Fukuoka
Estimated best viewing dates: April 1 to April 7.
Blooming start: March 25.

Fuji Five Lakes
Estimated best viewing dates: March 31 to April 6.
Blooming start: March 25.

Fukushima
Estimated best viewing dates: April 8 to April 14.
Blooming start: April 6.

Hakodate (Hokkaido)
Estimated best viewing dates: April 29 to May 4
Blooming start: April 27

Hiroshima
Estimated best viewing dates: April 4 to April 10
Blooming start: March 27.

Kanazawa
Estimated best viewing dates: April 8 to April 14
Blooming start: April 5

Kobe
Estimated best viewing dates: April 7 to April 13
Blooming start: April 1

Kumamoto
Estimated best viewing dates: March 29 to April 5
Blooming start: March 24

KYOTO
Estimated best viewing dates: April 5 to April 11
Blooming start: March 31

Matsuyama (Ehime)
Estimated best viewing datess: April 1 to April 7
Blooming start: March 24

Nagano
Estimated best viewing dates: April 10 to April 16
Blooming start: April 8

Nagoya
Estimated best viewing dates: April 8 to April 14
Blooming start: April 5

Nara
Estimated best viewing dates: April 6 to April 12
Blooming start: April 3

OSAKA
Estimated best viewing dates: April 5 to April 11
Blooming start: April 1st

Sapporo
Estimated best viewing dates: May 2 to May 8
Blooming start: May 1

Sendai
Estimated best viewing dates: April 7 to April 13
Blooming start: April 7

TOKYO
Estimated best viewing dates: March 29 to April 4
Blooming start prediction: March 21

Yokohama
Estimated best viewing dates: April 3 to April 9
Blooming start prediction: March 25

 

[Windowlover]

Just check flight price, seem high at this peak season..

 

[VD]

I will be at Aomori at the last week of April, pray prediction is close.

 

[anyhowsaysay]

going Japan from Good Friday onwards for 2 weeks.

Hotel in Kyoto especially steep. Even more expensive than Koyo timing.

 

[vofzxy]

Sakura spots - Western Japan
http://selected-ryokan.com/advertis...yama-osaka-kyoto-himeji-hiroshima-kyushu.html

Sakura spots - Eastern Japan
http://selected-ryokan.com/advertis...aido-hirosaki-sendai-tokyo-mtfuji-hakone.html

 

[coldkey]

Any probability of the sakura bloom being delayed this year due to the colder winter?

I am thinking of a mid April trip to cover Tateyama Alpine Route (opens on 15 Apr) and Kamikochi (opens on 17 Apr).

Will probably arrive in Japan on the second week of April (9 or 10) but not sure if it will be too late for west Japan or Central region.

 

[becky_]

https://n-kishou.com/corp/news-contents/sakura/news2018.html?lang=en

 

[Mergui219067]

If I am not wrong, Toyoko Inn doesn’t hike
the room rates according to the peak seasons.
Only the standard Fri/Sat are more ex.

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[Mergui219067]

Yes and no .
Good luck .

Any probability of the sakura bloom being delayed this year due to the colder winter?

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[nemo88]

Yes and no .
Good luck .

Latest update is Sakura blooming almost a week earlier! Hahaha just nice coincide with my trip.

 

[anyhowsaysay]

Latest update is Sakura blooming almost a week earlier! Hahaha just nice coincide with my trip.

Tokyo will be earlier. But Kyoto seems to be the same timing as historical

 

[coldkey]

Is there any good spots for Sakura in the Hokuriku region? Seems that the bloom is later in that region, mid April.

https://www.japan-guide.com/sakura/

Am thinking to do 10 to 22 April so that I can catch Takayama Festival + Snow Wall + Kamikochi.

A famous one I know of is Kanazawa Kenrokuen. Is there any other recommended spots in the nearby region or from Tokyo radius.

 

[droozy]

U can go shirakawago from kanazawa

Is there any good spots for Sakura in the Hokuriku region? Seems that the bloom is later in that region, mid April.

https://www.japan-guide.com/sakura/

Am thinking to do 10 to 22 April so that I can catch Takayama Festival + Snow Wall + Kamikochi.

A famous one I know of is Kanazawa Kenrokuen. Is there any other recommended spots in the nearby region or from Tokyo radius.

 

[nemo88]

Tokyo will be earlier. But Kyoto seems to be the same timing as historical

Yes i meant Tokyo forgot to specify in my message. Didn’t schedule to go for Sakura more of dates we could manage to travel together so this is a nice surprise.

 

[coldkey]

U can go shirakawago from kanazawa

There is Sakura in Shirakawago? Don't plan to bring a lot of winter clothes this trip, so might avoid Shirakawago for this trip.

 

[thwysg]

There is Sakura in Shirakawago? Don't plan to bring a lot of winter clothes this trip, so might avoid Shirakawago for this trip.

You want to do Kurobe Tateyama without winter wear? Then you might as well skip Tateyama. It’s not that cold in Shirakawa-go if the flowers are out. Instead Shin-Hotaka Ropeway and Kurobe would probably be around 1°C~0°C. Like it or not, you’ll still need the clothes to do the Alpine Route.

 

[coldkey]

You want to do Kurobe Tateyama without winter wear? Then you might as well skip Tateyama. It’s not that cold in Shirakawa-go if the flowers are out. Instead Shin-Hotaka Ropeway and Kurobe would probably be around 1°C~0°C. Like it or not, you’ll still need the clothes to do the Alpine Route.

Spring wear and winter wear have some significant differences
https://www.alpen-route.com/en/about/climate.html
I have been up there in autumn with snow on the ground so I have a rough idea of the temperature.
Compare to Shirakawa-go, Murodo is not that bad because you are not constantly outdoors. Can head back into the building after walking one side to warm up.

 

[Mergui219067]

In Tokyo now.
The morning news reports of full bloom cherry 早櫻now @ 三浦市 south of Tokyo.

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