Tokyo Cherry Blossoms Forecast for 2024

Cherry blossoms in Tokyo often bloom from late March to early April, about two weeks. In 2024, cherry blossom season in Tokyo was between March 21 and April 9, and full bloom fell on March 27. The first accurate forecast for 2024 will be issued by the end of January 2024.

There are about 111 cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo Prefecture. Shinjuku Gyoen, Ueno Park, Sumida Park, Inokashira Onshi Park and Koganei Park in the city are designated as top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. Additionally, Chidorigafuchi Moat, Mohri Garden, Meguro River, etc. are recommended. What’s more, many viewing spots stage illuminations and festivals.

2024 cherry blossom dates for Tokyo

Flowering Date
Friday, Mar 29, 2024
Full Bloom Date
Thursday, Apr 04, 2024

The cherry blossom history dates for Tokyo

Last year’s flowering period:
Flowering Date

Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023

Full Bloom Date

Wednesday, Mar 22, 2023

The average flowering period over the last ten years:
Flowering Date

Mar 20

Full Bloom Date

Mar 27

The earliest record of flowering period in history:
Flowering Date

Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023

Full Bloom Date

Thursday, Mar 21, 2002

The latest record of flowering period in history:
Flowering Date

Wednesday, Apr 11, 1984

Full Bloom Date

Tuesday, Apr 17, 1984

Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Tokyo 2024

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CHOICE 2024 Koganei Park Cherry Blossom
Koganei Park

Best time to view in 2024:early to mid April
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CHOICE 2024 Showa Memorial Park/Showa Kinen Park Cherry Blossom
Showa Memorial Park/Showa Kinen Park

Best time to view in 2024:late March to the middle of April, 2019(estimated)
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CHOICE 2024 Rikugien Garden Cherry Blossom
Rikugien Garden

Best time to view in 2024:March 21 to April 5
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CHOICE 2024 Yaesu Sakura Street Cherry Blossom
Yaesu Sakura Street

Best time to view in 2024:late March to early April
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CHOICE 2024 Hikarigaoka Park Cherry Blossom
Hikarigaoka Park

Best time to view in 2024:late March to early April
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CHOICE 2024 Asukayama Park Cherry Blossom
Asukayama Park

Best time to view in 2024:late March to early April
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CHOICE 2024 Yoyogi Park Cherry Blossom
Yoyogi Park

Best time to view in 2024:late March to early April
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CHOICE 2024 Inokashira Onshi Park Cherry Blossom
Inokashira Onshi Park

Best time to view in 2024:late March to early April
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CHOICE 2024 Sumida Park Cherry Blossom
Sumida Park

Best time to view in 2024:March 21 to April 7
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CHOICE 2024 Meguro River Cherry Blossom
Meguro River

Best time to view in 2024:early April
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CHOICE 2024 Chidorigafuchi Moat Cherry Blossom
Chidorigafuchi Moat

Best time to view in 2024:early April
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CHOICE 2024 Shinjuku Gyoen Cherry Blossom
Shinjuku Gyoen

Best time to view in 2024:March 27 to April 4
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CHOICE 2024 Ueno Park Cherry Blossom
Ueno Park

Best time to view in 2024:March 27 to April 4

Frequently Asked Questions

Even though the afternoon temperature in March and April can reach around 15 degree celsius, you’d better wear or bring a thick coat. The temperature in the evening is just 5 to 10 degree celsius. You will definitely need to keep warm when enjoying beautiful night cherry.
Metro system is well-developed in Tokyo. So taking metro is a time and cost saving way to to view cherry blossoms in different spots.
Japanese people are keen on having picnic under cherry trees. They often bring bentos, rice balls, sushi, pickled vegetables, beer, etc. food stands provide grilled meats, fried fish, sticky rice balls and sweets. Sakura-flavoured ice cream are peculiar to cherry blossom season.
Nearly half of cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo stage festivals. For example, Ueno Park, Sumida Park, Showa Memorial Park, Sakura Street at Harima Slope, Yaesu Sakura Street, etc. hold festivals during sakura season which usually last from a few days to two weeks. There are performances, local food and drinks on the events.
Around 30 cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo hold light-up, like Shinjuku Gyoen, Ueno Park, Rikugien Garden, Sumida Park, Inokashira Onshi Park, Koganei Park, Meguro River, Mohri Garden, etc.
There are about 111 cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo Prefecture. Shinjuku Gyoen, Ueno Park, Sumida Park, Inokashira Onshi Park and Koganei Park in the city are designated as top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. Additionally, Chidorigafuchi Moat, Mohri Garden, Meguro River, etc. are recommended.
Cherry blossoms often bloom from late March to early April, about two weeks. In 2019, cherry blossom season in Tokyo is between March 21 and April 9, and full bloom fell on March 27.

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