Cherry Blossom Season in Japan 2027 — When & Where to See Sakura
Japan's cherry blossoms typically peak late March to early April in Tokyo and Kyoto, with the bloom front moving north from Okinawa (late January) to Hokkaido (early May). The 2027 forecasts are not out yet: in the 2026 season the first ones came between December 18, 2025 and January 29, 2026 — here's how to plan now.
2027/03/25 Across JapanFree — most parks, riverbanks and temple grounds cost nothing to enter; some gardens (e.g. Shinjuku Gyoen) and castle keeps charge a small entry fee, and evening illuminations may have separate hours. As of 2026.