2024/02/16 / Last updated : 2024/02/16 東京支店 blog

SAKURA BLOOMING MOVED TO EARLIER DATE (3RD FORECAST)

On February 15, 2024, Weathernews announced the “Third Cherry Blossom Bloom Forecast.” According to this, Tokyo will take the lead on March 18th. This will be followed by Fukuoka on the 19th, Nagasaki and Yokohama on the 20th. The cherry blossom forecast for these cities is two days earlier than the second cherry blossom forecast announced on February 1st.

Cherry blossoms in 2024 are expected to bloom earlier than normal in many places, especially in Hokuriku and northern Japan, which are expected to bloom more than a week earlier than normal. However, compared to last year, when the trees bloomed at a record speed, nationwide they are expected to bloom at the same pace or later. The cherry blossom front will make landfall in Hokkaido in early April, and is scheduled to bloom in Hakodate on April 17th.

Other major attractions include Ueno Park (Tokyo) on March 19th, Kumamoto Castle (Kumamoto Prefecture) on March 20th, Osaka Castle Park (Osaka Prefecture) on March 22nd, Matsue Shiroyama Park ( Shimane Prefecture) is expected to open on March 25th, Kenrokuen (Ishikawa Prefecture) on March 27th, and Hirosaki Park (Aomori Prefecture) on April 11th.