#sakura

Every guide tagged sakura, for a trip to Japan.

Cherry blossom trees in full pink bloom along a canal in Japan on a clear spring day

Trip planning Updated 11 June 2026

Best Time to Visit Japan: Sakura, Autumn Leaves and the Seasons

When to go to Japan, season by season: cherry-blossom timing, fiery autumn leaves, the crowded peaks to plan around, and the quiet shoulder months that may be the sweet spot.

Cherry trees in full blossom lining a canal in a Japanese city

Trip planning Updated 24 March 2026

Cherry Blossom in Japan: Two Weeks You Cannot Book in Advance

The bloom moves north over about six weeks and lasts a week in any one place: how the forecast works, where to go, and why hanami is a picnic rather than a photograph.