Cherry Blossoms in Aomori (Tohoku) in Early May: Will You Catch Them? (2027)

In an average year, Aomori (Tohoku)'s cherry blossoms reach full bloom around April 26. For a May 1–10 trip, the chance of overlapping peak bloom is ~61%, and the chance of seeing at least some blossoms is ~62%.

61% chance of peak bloom · 62% chance of catching at least some
usual bloom
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Apr 14darker = full bloomMay 18
What you'll likely see
Opening (10→80%) · ~0.5 daysFull bloom · ~1.5 daysPetal fall / sakura snow · ~1.5 daysGreen hazakura (leaves) · ~6.5 days

Across May 1–10 in an average year, expect roughly 6.5 days of green hazakura (leaves), and 1.5 days of petal fall / sakura snow. Fresh green leaves, blossoms finished. If this is your window, late-blooming yaezakura (up to ~2 weeks after) or heading north are your best moves.

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