Sakura season is one of my favorite times of year in Japan. It’s a time when the weather gets warmer and the countryside is becomes really colorful and beautiful.
If you are planning to see sakura in Japan, it will be good to keep in mind that sakura seasons can vary slightly year-to-year. On average, the peak of cherry blossoms in Tokyo is around the 24th of March, but this can be one week earlier or a week later depending on the temperature during February and March. This means that you might miss the peak if it comes early.
The good news is that places we recommend in our website are 1-2 hours north from Tokyo, so the peak season is about a week later than Tokyo. If you’ve missed the peak in Tokyo by a few days, you can still catch the peak here!