Cherry Blossoms in Hiroshima in Early April: Will You Catch Them? (2027)

In an average year, Hiroshima's cherry blossoms reach full bloom around April 3. For an April 1–10 trip, the chance of overlapping peak bloom is ~94%, and the chance of seeing at least some blossoms is ~99%.

94% chance of peak bloom · 99% chance of catching at least some
usual bloom
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Mar 17darker = full bloomApr 18
What you'll likely see
Opening (10→80%) · ~3 daysFull bloom · ~3 daysPetal fall / sakura snow · ~2 daysGreen hazakura (leaves) · ~2 days

Across April 1–10 in an average year, expect roughly 3 days of full bloom, and 3 days of opening (10→80%). The postcard moment: full canopies. Expect crowds at famous spots — mornings are calmer.

See Hiroshima hotels for April 1–10 →
Peak-season rooms in Hiroshima sell out months ahead.

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