2008 JAPAN Cherry Blossom Flowering Dates
(by JAPAN METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY Report)
Cherry Blossom Flowering Date Archives
Japan Map
These are actual opening dates of the first cherry blossoms (someiyoshino or ezoyamazakura in some hokkaido spots) in Japanese cities in 2008. Once cherry blossoms open up, they usually become in full bloom within 10 days. The blooming period of cherry blossoms is very short. It's about 5-12 days, depending on the kind of cherry trees and the weather.
| Place |
Date |
Place |
Date |
| Sapporo |
April 21 |
Wakkanai |
May 2 |
| Asahikawa |
April 23 |
Abashiri |
May 3 |
| Obihiro |
April 26 |
Kushiro |
May 15 |
| Nemuro |
May 16 |
Muroran |
April 25 |
| Hakodate |
April 22 |
| Sendai |
April 5 |
Aomori |
April 17 |
| Akita |
April 10 |
Morioka |
April 12 |
| Niigata |
April 5 |
Toyama |
April 2 |
| Kanazawa |
April 2 |
Fukui |
April 2 |
| Tokyo |
March 22 |
Mito |
March 27 |
| Yokohama |
March 23 |
Nagano |
April 12 |
| Kofu |
March 24 |
Nagoya |
March 22 |
| Shizuoka |
March 22 |
Gifu |
March 23 |
| Osaka |
March 26 |
Kyoto |
March 24 |
| Kobe |
March 26 |
Nara |
March 26 |
| Hiroshima |
March 25 |
Okayama |
March 26 |
| Tottori |
March 29 |
Takamatsu |
March 25 |
| Matsuyama |
March 25 |
Kochi |
March 24 |
| Fukuoka |
March 24 |
Nagasaki |
March 24 |
